The 5th International Conference on Lightweight Materials and Manufacture (LMM 2026)

Lightweight materials and manufacturing technologies are revolutionizing the modern industrial landscape, driving breakthroughs in material science, advanced processing, and high-tech equipment. These innovations serve not only as a backbone of the global economy but also as vital catalysts for sustainability and progress. As the world faces an urgent need for energy efficiency and carbon reduction—particularly in sectors such as transportation, energy generation, and consumer electronics—the advancement of lightweight materials and their manufacturing processes has emerged as both a critical strategy and a shared global mission.

The rapid evolution of lightweight materials is transforming industries, unlocking unprecedented levels of efficiency, sustainability, and performance. To foster international collaboration, inspire the exchange of pioneering research, and accelerate innovation in this vital domain, we are excited to announce the 5th International Conference on Lightweight Materials and Manufacture (LMM). The event will be held in Hong Kong from 6th to 9th November 2026, jointly hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the AVIC Manufacturing Technology Institute, and Imperial College London. We aim to strengthen the exchange of ideas among experts and scholars, promote the advancement of lightweight structures and manufacturing technologies, and contribute to global social and environmental development.

We sincerely invite academics, engineers, and researchers in related fields to participate in this conference.

Conference Chairmen

Honorary Chairman:

• Prof. Jian Lu, Fellow of France National Academy of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong
• Prof. Zhiqiang Li, AVIC Manufacturing Technology Institute
• Prof. Zhongqin Lin, Fellow of Chinese Academy of Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
• Prof. H C Man, Fellow of Hong Kong Academy of Engineering, Dean of Engineering Faculty, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Conference Chairman:

• Prof. Jianguo Lin, Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering & Fellow of Hong Kong Academy of Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Prof. Mingwang Fu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Prof. John Dear, Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering, Imperial College London
• Prof. Yuansong Zeng, President of AVIC Manufacturing Technology Institute

Local organization committee:

• Dr Ruiqiang Zhang, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Dr Jiaxin Lv, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Dr Chenpeng Tong, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University