Conference - Materials Week USAMaterials Week USA

Technical conference

Be part of the premier gathering of materials science professionals at Materials Week USA’s Conference – where cutting-edge innovation meets real-world application. Gain access to breakthrough research, strategic insights, and industry-leading perspectives from across the advanced materials ecosystem.

Dive into expert-led sessions focused on materials innovation, next-generation characterisation techniques, and evolving supply chain dynamics. Discover how magnetic materials are revolutionising technologies and unlocking new possibilities across sectors.

Day 1 – Innovate

Discover tomorrow’s materials, technologies and market opportunities. Get a preview of the R&D pipeline.

Explore the R&D pipeline, competitive landscape, and market dynamics shaping the sector. This is where we dig into growth trajectories, emerging applications, and the geopolitical forces reshaping supply chains. Ideal for those tracking trends, sizing opportunities, or informing product strategy.

Day 2 –Manufacture

Learn how leading organisations are improving production, efficiency and scale

Deep dive into upstream and downstream operations – from raw materials through production to market delivery. For operators, engineers, and process specialists working at scale. This day focuses on the realities of production, efficiency, and the technical decisions that move molecules.

Day 3 – The Buyers forum

Hear directly from OEMs and buyers about future demand, sourcing priorities and supplier opportunities.

Where Tier 1 OEMs and Tier 2 suppliers set out what’s being bought, why it matters, and what’s needed next across the value chain. Focused, practical sessions that give decision-makers a clear view of real demand, supplier expectations, and where the current and next commercial opportunities sit.

Interested in speaking at Materials Week USA? Call for speakers is now open, register your interest today.

Got a question about speaking? Email our Conference Director Henry Williams at henry.williams@omni-nex.com who will be happy to have a chat and provide any additional information you may need.

Sponsored by Dow

Dow Inc. is a global materials science leader headquartered in Midland, Michigan, with operations in over 160 countries. The company provides innovative solutions across packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications.

Dow operates through three main segments: Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Dow aims to deliver products that meet the evolving needs of its customers while contributing to a better future.

27 – 29 October 2026
Huntington Place, Detroit

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27 – 29 October 2026
Huntington Place, Detroit

The 3-day conference set across 2 stages will feature a mix of individual speakers and panel discussions, with a different theme focus for the sessions held each day:

Day 1 – Materials – R&D, Innovation, Strategy and Market Analysis:

Explore the R&D pipeline, competitive landscape, and market dynamics shaping the sector. This is where we dig into growth trajectories, emerging applications, and the geopolitical forces reshaping supply chains. Ideal for those tracking trends, sizing opportunities, or informing product strategy.

Day 2 – Manufacturing and Processing:

Deep dive into upstream and downstream operations – from raw materials through production to market delivery. For operators, engineers, and process specialists working at scale. This day focuses on the realities of production, efficiency, and the technical decisions that move molecules.

Day 3 – End Users — Buyers Forum:

Where Tier 1 OEMs and Tier 2 suppliers set out what’s being bought, why it matters, and what’s needed next across the value chain. Focused, practical sessions that give decision-makers a clear view of real demand, supplier expectations, and where the current and next commercial opportunities sit.