Euro PM2023 – Plenary – Copyright Andrew Mc Leish
The Euro PM2026 Plenary Session
The Plenary Session sets the stage for Euro PM2026. It brings together Congress Chairs, EPMA leadership and invited keynote speakers to address the major trends and challenges shaping the future of Powder Metallurgy in Europe. The session also features the presentation of the 2026 EPMA Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to the PM community.
Keynote Speakers
Leading voices from industry and policy will share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead for Powder Metallurgy in Europe.
2026 EPMA Awards
The Plenary Session will conclude with the presentation of the 2026 EPMA Awards, celebrating excellence in research, innovation and sustainability.
Keynote Speaker — Nabeel Mancheri
Senior Advisor, EIT RawMaterials
Nabeel Mancheri will explore the critical challenges facing Europe’s permanent magnet sector. As demand accelerates — driven by electrification, wind energy and defence — the EU must address its dependence on external supply chains and build domestic capacity under the Critical Raw Materials Act.
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Plenary Speaker — Coming Soon
A second keynote speaker will be announced shortly. Stay tuned for more details on the Euro PM2026 programme.
Adeline Riou
President
Lionel Aboussouan
Executive Director
Anke Kaletsch
EURO PM2026 Chair
Chief Engineer, Head of Powder Metallurgy and Ceramics at Institute for Materials Applications in Mechanical Engineering, Aachen University
Iain Dandy
EURO PM2026 Chair
Business Manager at MTC Powder Solutions