Springer Proceedings
University of Novi Sad Faculty of Technical Sciences
Keynotes, Sessions and Special Events

Conference Program

Scientific sessions, keynote lectures and the industry–academia panel

Preliminary Conference Program

The detailed MMA 2027 conference program will be announced after the completion of the paper submission, review and registration process.

The program will include keynote lectures, parallel scientific sessions, poster presentations, an industry–academia panel, technical discussions, networking events and the official conference dinner.

The final timetable will be published after paper acceptance and registration confirmation.

Conference Schedule Overview

The following structure is preliminary and will be updated with exact times, sessions and rooms.

Day 1

September 22, 2027

  • Registration and welcome desk
  • Opening ceremony
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Keynote lecture
  • Scientific sessions
  • Gala dinner
Day 2

September 23, 2027

  • Parallel scientific sessions
  • Industry–academia panel / workshop
  • Poster and discussion session
Day 3

September 24, 2027

  • Closing session
  • Conclusions and future collaboration
  • Departure

Keynote Speakers

MMA 2027 will feature keynote lectures by internationally recognized experts in advanced manufacturing, smart production systems, tribology and engineering design.

Kai Cheng

Prof. Kai Cheng

BEng MSc PhD FIMechE FIET CEng

Chair in Manufacturing Systems
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Brunel University London

Lecture title: To be announced

Carsten Gachot

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carsten Gachot

Head of the Research Unit Tribology
Institute of Engineering Design and Product Development
TU Wien

Lecture title: To be announced

Nikola Bursac

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Nikola Bursac

Director of the Institute
Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)
ISEM – Institute of Smart Development and Machine Elements

Lecture title: To be announced

Scientific Sessions

Scientific sessions will be organized according to the accepted papers and conference topics. The final session structure will be published after the review process.

  • Advanced machining and processing technologies
  • Flexible and smart manufacturing systems
  • Production planning and optimization
  • Modeling, simulation and metrology
  • Materials, metal forming, casting and welding

Industry–Academia Panel

A dedicated industry–academia panel or workshop will focus on real challenges in implementing smart production systems, digital transformation and advanced manufacturing technologies.

  • Smart production implementation challenges
  • Digital transformation of manufacturing systems
  • Industrial case studies and practical needs
  • Collaboration between universities and companies

Social Program

The social program will support networking, informal discussions and collaboration among participants.