Call for Abstracts

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 aims to bridge academic innovation with industrial implementation by fostering collaboration across the automotive value chain. 

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 and will have opportunities for journal special issue publication after the conference.

Submission Types

Full Research Paper

Peer-reviewed academic paper (5–7 pages) 

Short Paper

Peer-reviewed early-stage research (2 pages) 

Industrial Case Study 

Industrial implementation reports (Presentation)

Invited Poster Presentation 

Research poster presented during the poster session 

Innovation Hub Demonstrator 

Physical or digital prototypes for ZEvRA project, and others to support the circular economy

Workshop Proposal 

Interactive session proposal

Paper Format

Length

5–7 pages

Template

Springer single-column format

Language

English

Review process

Double-blind peer review

Reviewers

Minimum 3 independent reviewers per paper

Review Process

Each submission will undergo rigorous peer review based on:

  • Scientific originality
  • Technical quality
  • Relevance to conference themes
  • Practical relevance for industry
  • Clarity and completeness

Awards

  • Best Academic Paper Award
  • Best Industrial Innovation Award
  • Audience Choice Innovation Pitch

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

.

Revised Paper Submission

1 October 2026

.

Final Acceptance Notification

10 October 2026

Registration

Early Bird Registration Deadline

15 October 2026

Finalisation

Camera Ready Submission

25 October 2026

.

Final Author Registration

25 October 2026

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Conference

24–25 November 2026

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