AeroMat 2025 Lands in Vancouver for Its First-Ever International Edition Premier Aerospace Materials Conference Announces Keynote Lineup and Cross-Industry Programming

Materials Park, OH— ASM International is proud to announce that AeroMat 2025, the premier global event for aerospace materials professionals, will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia—the first time in its 36-year history that the conference will be held outside of the United States.

The 2025 theme, “Innovations in Materials Engineering: Shaping the Future of the Aerospace Industry,” sets the stage for a dynamic gathering of thought leaders from industry, academia, and government to exchange ideas and explore the latest advances in aerospace materials and manufacturing technologies.

This year’s technical program includes:

• 120 peer-reviewed presentations showcasing high-performance materials, manufacturing innovations, and sustainability strategies.

• Special sessions highlighting collaborative research between the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the University of British Columbia.

• A panel discussion on Advanced Air Mobility, addressing the challenges and opportunities of this emerging sector.

Keynote presentations include:

• Rajiv S. Mishra, University Distinguished Research Professor (University of North Texas): Friction Stir Technologies – A Continuously Expanding Impact

• Bertrand Duthille, Engineering Specialist (Airbus Canada): The A220, Our Engineering Pathway to a Canadian Airbus

• Julien Boselli, Materials & Processes Director (Blue Origin): Materials & Processes at the Frontier of Space Innovation

AeroMat 2025 is co-located with AeroTech 2025 and the International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition (ITSC), offering attendees access to over 400 technical presentations and the opportunity to network with more than 2,500 materials and manufacturing professionals from around the world.

The shared exhibit hall will feature more than 100 exhibitors, providing a vibrant marketplace of advanced technologies, solutions, and services across the aerospace and materials industries.

This international convergence of expertise creates a powerful platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and technological advancement. Join us in Vancouver as we forge the future of aerospace through materials innovation, global partnerships, and sustainable engineering solutions.

ASM International is the world’s largest association of materials-centric engineers and scientists. We are dedicated to informing, educating, and connecting the materials community to solve problems and stimulate innovation around the world.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.asminternational.org/aeromat-2025/