International Conference on Polymeric Materials in Automotive – PMA 2027 – Where science, innovation, and the automotive industry meet
The International Conference on Polymeric Materials in Automotive (PMA) has been bringing together scientists, researchers, industry experts, and professionals from the automotive and polymer sectors since 2005.
The conference was established in Bratislava at a time of rapid growth in Slovakia’s automotive industry. The arrival and expansion of major automotive manufacturers, including Volkswagen, PSA/Stellantis, KIA, and Jaguar Land Rover, together with a growing network of suppliers, significantly strengthened the importance of plastics, rubber, and advanced polymeric materials for the Slovak automotive sector.
Over the years, PMA has developed into an internationally recognized scientific meeting. More than 1,500 participants from around 30 countries have attended the PMA conferences to date, creating a valuable platform for exchanging knowledge, presenting new research, and establishing cooperation between academia and industry.
Science driving future mobility
A distinctive feature of the PMA conference series is its strong scientific focus. While the conference is dedicated to polymeric materials and technologies relevant to the automotive industry, its scope extends beyond immediate industrial applications.
PMA provides a forum for presenting new scientific ideas, advanced materials, innovative technologies, and emerging concepts that may shape the future of mobility. Particular attention is given to plastics, rubber, and other polymer-based materials whose properties increasingly influence vehicle performance, sustainability, safety, functionality, design, and appearance.
Building on the successful conferences PMA 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2023, and 2025, the upcoming PMA 2027 will continue this tradition while expanding its scientific scope to reflect the latest challenges and opportunities in polymer science and the automotive industry.
PMA 2027 & 26th Slovak Rubber Conference
The tradition of the Slovak Rubber Conference has long been associated with rubber science and technology in Slovakia. Originally organized annually by the Rubber Research Institute of Matador Púchov, it has since 2005 become an integral part of the PMA conference series.
In 2027, both traditions will once again come together at the
11th International Conference on Polymeric Materials & the 26th Slovak Rubber Conference,
held in the unique surroundings of Smolenice Castle, Slovakia.
The joint conference will offer an inspiring environment for scientific discussion, knowledge exchange, and new collaborations across polymer science, rubber technology, and automotive applications.
Dr. h. c. Ing. Štefan Rosina AWARD – supporting the next generation
An important part of the PMA & SRC tradition is also the support and recognition of talented young scientists.
In 2023, the competition for the Dr. h. c. Ing. Štefan Rosina AWARD was announced, providing an opportunity to recognize outstanding scientific work and to encourage young researchers in polymer science, rubber technology, and related fields. The award commemorates Dr. h. c. Ing. Štefan Rosina and reflects the conference’s commitment not only to presenting excellent research but also to supporting the next generation of scientists and innovators.
Chairman
Ivan Hudec (organization)
Ivan Chodák (scientific committee)
Scope
Polymeric materials for advanced applications, including industrial presentations
Topics
- New Polymers, Composites, and Hybrid Materials
- Thermoplastic Elastomers
- Additives and Modifiers for Plastics and Rubbers
- Processing – 3D-printing, Mixing, Extrusion, Calendering, Injection Moulding
- Sustainability, Circular economy, Recycling, Carbon Footprint, Drinking water/Food contact, Emissions
- Materials and Procedures for Tire Technology and Rubber Goods: Advances in Testing of Polymeric Materials
- Modeling of materials, Product design, Prediction
- Biopolymers and biodegradable polymers
- Polymers in medicine and pharmacy
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