49th MPA Conference 

October 6th – 8th 2025

Stuttgart, Germany

Last years seminar was a huge success with great speakers, guests, our carefully picked program committee and all the helping hands.

However, this year is going to be even bigger.

For the first time since it’s start in 1975, the 49th MPA Seminar will be called MPA Conference!

Outstanding presentations will be invited to submit a publication about their MPA
Conference contribution to the journal Materials Testing – De Gruyter (IF 2.4) and Welding in the World – Springer (IF2.4). This publication will go through the usual review process, additional costs will be borne by the author or their institution. The contribution is voluntary.

Early Bird Registration starts on May 14th.
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MATERIALS

PROCESSES

APPLICATIONS

MPA Conference 2025

Materials Testing Institute (MPA)

Our Sessions. each one whole day long

The intricate interaction between materials, processes, and applications is the backbone of innovation and performance optimization. Materials must be carefully selected and designed to meet the specific demands of various applications, considering factors like strength, durability, and thermal resistance. In contrast to their continuum mechanical models, real materials have a real microstructure with imperfections, anisotropy, segregations, discontinuities, pores and residual stresses.

These result from the respective manufacturing process of the material or component and have a significant influence on the material behavior and structural integrity in safety-critical applications.
This dynamic relationship among materials, processes, and applications is a key focal point in advancing several sub-fields in mechanical engineering, with each element influencing the overall success of mechanical engineering endeavors.

Key Dates & Deadlines

  • Abstract Submission open
    January 1th

  • Deadline for Abstracts
    March 28th

  • Notification of authors about acceptance / Tentative Program online
    April 25th
  • Start of Early Bird Registration
    May 14th

  • End of Early Bird registration
    June 27th

  • Deadline for registration
    July 27th

  • MPA Conference 2025
    October 6th – 8th

Program Committee

Our scientific committee is composed of recognized experts from academia and industry. It is led by
our hosts Prof. Stefan Weihe and Dr. Martin Werz.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Weihe

MPA Uni Stuttgart

Prof. Dr. Ali Fatemi

University of Memphis

Dr. Martin Werz

MPA Uni Stuttgart

Dr. Majid Farajian

GSI SLV Duisburg

Dr. Brian Kagay

MPA Uni Stuttgart

Dr. Clara Herrera

Deutsche Edelstahlwerke

Dr. Matthias Kuntz

Robert Bosch GmbH

Dr. Thorsten Michler

Fraunhofer IWM

Moritz Käß

MPA Uni Stuttgart

Dr. Johannes Weiser

evobeam

Prof. Dr. Peter Gumbsch

Fraunhofer IWM

Maximilian Friedrich

MPA Uni Stuttgart

Dr. Jörg Bareiss

EnBW

Prof. Dr. Andreas Pautz

Paul Scherrer Institute PSI

Andreas Fezer

MPA Uni Stuttgart

Dr. Thomas Freudenmann

EDI GmbH

Prof. Dr. Thomas Bäck

Universität Leiden

Georg Veile

MPA Uni Stuttgart

Dr. habil. Jürgen Rudolph

Framatome GmbH

Dr. Anne Jüngert

MPA Uni Stuttgart

Dr. Martin Spies

Baker Hughes

Prof. Michael Lowe

Imperial College of London

Pricing

Speakers get a 200€ Discount

1 Day

300Early Bird
  • 400€ after June 27th

2 Days

500Early Bird
  • 700€ after June 27th

The Whole Conference (3 Days)

600Early Bird
  • 900€ after June 27th

Why Attend?

Join us at the MPA Conference 2025 to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of materials science.

Our Conference was first held in 1975 and has its roots in power plant technology. Over the years our conference evolved and now covers a wide range of topics, that are very relevant for the global challenges of today and tomorrow. While driving innovation, bridging gaps and accellerating progress by bringing experts together. Make sure to register to be a part of this exciting event. Early bird registration is possible between May 14th and June 27th.

Networking Opportunities
Engage with leading scientists and industry experts to expand your professional network and explore collaborative ventures.
Stay up to date
Gain insights into the latest advancements and trends in materials science through keynote speeches, workshops, and presentations.
Present your research
Showcase your findings to a knowledgeable audience, receive constructive feedback, and enhance the impact of your work.
Carl von Bach Medal
Celebrate excellence as distinguished individuals are honored for significant contributions to materials science, exemplifying the integration of theory and practice.
Evening Reception
Unwind and connect with peers in a relaxed atmosphere, fostering meaningful relationships beyond formal sessions and experience our special surprise event.
Find partners and inspiration for research
Discover potential collaborators and ignite new research ideas through dynamic discussions and shared interests.
Advance your career
Access professional development resources, mentorship opportunities, and industry insights to propel your career forward.
Science meets Application
Explore how theoretical research translates into practical solutions, bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and real-world applications.
Fascinating Location
Experience the city of Stuttgart and the University campus, that offer cultural richness and inspiration. Get together at the historic halls of our Materials Testing Institute, that was founded in 1884.

Schedule

  October 6th October 7th October 8th
09:00 Welcome by Prof. Weihe 2×2 Presentations 2×2 Presentations
10:00 Break Break Break
10:30 2×4 Presentations 2×4 Presentations 2×4 Presentations
12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch
13:30 2×4 Presentations 2×4 Presentations 2×4 Presentations
15:30 Break Break Break
16:00 2×3 Presentations 2×3 Presentations 2×2 Presentations
17:30 Get 2 Gether MPA Lab Tour  
18:00 Pitches Shuttle to Dinner  
18:30 Dinner at MPA Final Dinner  
19:30 Carl von Bach Medal Rosswag Best Pitch Award  
20:00 Open End Open End  

The MPA Conference 2025 is supported by the EERA Joint Programme on Nuclear Materials.

Sponsoring

Partner with us as a sponsor to get exclusive brand exposure and establish strong relationships in the scientific community, all while building a brand profile where it matters. The possibilities are endless. You could, for example, present your products, host an event or sponsor an award. Interested? Become a part of MPA Conference now!

Please contact Dr. Martin Werz for sponsoring requests.

a GREAT SEMINAR LIES BEHIND US!

This was the 48th MPA Seminar 2024 is over. Let us remember some Special moments.

Our history

The MPA can look back on over 135 years of history.
The materials testing institute was founded in 1884 at the instigation of Karl von Bach at the then Royal Württemberg Polytechnic in Stuttgart, where Bach was Professor of Mechanical Engineering.

In 1897, the associated engineering laboratory was built at the TH Stuttgart in Stuttgart-Berg. The close connection with teaching at the TH Stuttgart gave the MPA and the university a good reputation in industry. An additional laboratory building was built in 1907.

Carl von Bach Commemorative Medal

With the Carl von Bach Commemorative Medal, the MPA honours personalities who have rendered outstanding services to the strengthening of research, development and teaching in the field of materials testing and strength calculation in the spirit of Carl von Bach. He took the holistic view that there must be no contradiction between theory and practice. Thus, the tests he designed always had a relation to the structural component and were able to substantiate the theoretically determined results in a manner relevant to the application.

The MPA University of Stuttgart still works according to this principle of linking theory and practice today. In 2024 Dr. Silke Sommer from Fraunhofer IWM received the Commemorative Medal for her outstanding work.

Questions?

Georg Veile
Georg Veile
Event Organisation
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Sabine Lüftner
Event Organisation
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