Program Overview

Please find below the comprehensive final program for the upcoming conference. This document outlines, session structures, plenary schedules, and designated networking intervals.

Authors presenting at ICMR 2026 are requested to follow the guidelines below to ensure smooth and timely delivery of all technical sessions.

23rd International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR 2026)

2–4 September 2026 | Astana, Kazakhstan

Day 1: Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Time Event & Details Category
08:30 – 09:15 Registration Logistics
09:15 – 09:45 Opening Ceremony & Photograph
  • Conference introduction & formal opening
  • Group photograph for all delegates
Ceremony
09:45 – 11:00 Industry–Academia Panel Discussion Panel
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break Break
11:30 – 12:30 Plenary Session 1 Plenary
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break Break
13:30 – 14:30 Plenary Session 2 & Workshop Plenary
14:30 – 16:30 Parallel Sessions (1 & 2) Parallel
16:30 – 17:00 Coffee Break & Networking Networking
17:00 – 18:00 Parallel Sessions 3 Parallel

Day 2: Thursday, 3 September 2026

Time Event & Details Category
09:00 – 09:30 Registration Logistics
09:30 – 10:30 Plenary Session 3 Plenary
10:30 – 11:30 Coffee Break Break
11:30 – 12:30 Plenary Session 4 Plenary
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch Break Break
14:00 – 16:00 Parallel Sessions (4 & 5) Parallel
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break Break
16:30 – 17:30 Parallel Sessions 6 Parallel
18:00 – 21:00 Conference Gala Dinner
  • Ticket holders only (venue TBA)
  • Award Ceremony and Closing Remarks
Social

Day 3: Friday, 4 September 2026

Time Event & Details Category
08:30 – 09:00 Registration Logistics
09:00 – 12:30 City Visit (Details TBA) Excursion

Note: The schedule is provisional and subject to change.

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