International Forum on Digital Intelligence Integration and Sustainable Materials Development

The International Forum on Digital Intelligence Integration and Sustainable Materials Development is hosted by the Austrian-Chinese Technology Association PASCO and will take place in Vienna, Austria on 28 October 2026. It focuses on digital intelligence technologies, advanced materials, intelligent manufacturing and green, low-carbon development, bringing together researchers, company representatives and professionals in materials science, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and industrial cooperation across China and Europe — to integrate innovation resources between China, Austria and Europe and to advance research collaboration, technology transfer and industrial innovation.

The forum at a glance

Three tracks for different ways to take part:

• Keynotes — experts from China and Europe in materials science, digital intelligence and industrial innovation share frontier trends and practical experience.
• Panels — in-depth exchange on materials science and AI, advanced manufacturing and sustainability.
• Industry matchmaking — face-to-face exchange and cooperation opportunities for companies, laboratories, research teams and professionals.

Focus areas

Digital intelligence technologies · Advanced materials · Intelligent manufacturing · Green & low-carbon development · China–Europe industrial synergy

Who should attend

• Company & institution representatives — seeking China–Europe technology cooperation, industry matchmaking and innovation resources.
• Researchers & university teams — sharing results and expanding collaboration networks.
• Engineers & technical experts — following frontier trends and connecting across disciplines.
• Students & young talents — engaging with the industry frontier and building professional networks.

Co-organisers

(list continuously updated)

• Eurasia-Pacific Uninet
• Montanuniversität Leoben
• State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Wuhan University of Science and Technology
• Joint International Research Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy (Ministry of Education), Wuhan University of Science and Technology
• Hubei China–Austria (Europe) Center for Science, Technology and Education Innovation
• International Center of Education and Innovation (Austria)

Confirmed speakers & company representatives

(list continuously updated)

• Prof. Peter Moser — Rector, Montanuniversität Leoben
• Prof. Josef Strobl — Chairman, Eurasia-Pacific Uninet; Academician, Austrian Academy of Sciences
• Dr. Hans-Peter Gänser — Group Leader, Materials Center Leoben
• Prof. Priyadharshini Perumal — Chair of Ceramics, Montanuniversität Leoben
• Prof. Yawei Li — Director, State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Wuhan University of Science and Technology
• Mr. Martin Sörös — Vice President, International Center of Education and Innovation
• BAUTER GmbH (Austria)
• RHI Magnesita (Austria)
• ZwickRoell (Austria)

Programme

The forum runs for a full day (09:00–18:00), with an opening and keynotes, parallel panels, industry matchmaking and open networking. It is expected to bring together 40–50 experts, science-and-technology organisation leaders, research institutions and company representatives from China and Austria. The full programme will be updated here once confirmed.

Venue, programme, speakers and partner organisations are subject to the association’s official confirmation and will be updated on this page.

Related event · 3rd China–Europe Scientists Forum

PASCO is a co-founding organisation of the China–Europe Scientists Forum and can help participants also attend the 3rd China–Europe Scientists Forum, held on 30–31 October 2026 at the SAALBAU Griesheim conference centre in Frankfurt, Germany.

Organiser & contact

Organiser: Austrian-Chinese Technology Association PASCO (a registered association / Verein in Austria, ZVR-Zahl 919208177). For enquiries, please contact office@pasconet.at.