ZEvRA 2nd International Conference

Circular Materials & Mobility Conference

24–25 November 2026 | Gläserne Manufaktur, Dresden

From 24-25 November 2026, CIRMA 2026 brings together leading researchers, automotive OEMs, suppliers, start-ups, and sustainability experts to accelerate the transition toward circular materials and mobility systems.

The conference bridges academic innovation with industrial implementation by fostering collaboration across the full automotive value chain.

About the conference

CIRMA 2026 is the second edition of the international conference series organised under the ZEvRA project (Horizon Europe, Grant Agreement No. 101138034). It takes place at the iconic Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden, Volkswagen’s glass factory and a landmark of sustainable automotive manufacturing.

The event will feature technical paper presentations, industrial demonstrators, interactive workshops, innovation pitches, and networking sessions, providing a platform to discuss emerging technologies and circular design strategies in mobility systems.

Selected contributions will be published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings (Springer Nature), with opportunities for journal special issue publication after the conference.

Call for Abstracts

Deadline

1 June 2026

Early Bird Tickets

450€

Early booking deadline

15 October 2026

Speaker fees

350€

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Important Dates & Deadlines

Submission

Abstract Submission Deadline

1 June 2026

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Abstract Acceptance Notification

15 June 2026 

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Full Paper Submission

15 July 2026

Review

First Review Decision

15 September 2026

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Revised Paper Submission

1 October 2026

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Final Acceptance Notification

10 October 2026

Registration

Early Bird Registration Deadline

15 October 2026

Finalisation

Camera Ready Submission

25 October 2026

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Final Author Registration

25 October 2026

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Conference

24–25 November 2026

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