Panel Discussion: Materials Innovation Leadership Forum: Featuring Industry, Academia & Government Executive Perspectives

Monday, October 20, 2025: 8:15 AM-11:00 AM
ASM International President Navin Manjooran has championed the creation of this groundbreaking new executive leadership forum at the IMAT Conference -bringing together leaders from industry, academia, and government to explore the future of materials science, engineering and technology.

This inaugural forum will showcase how these three key sectors are driving innovation, shape policy, and accelerate research and commercialization, fostering advancements that will shape the industry’s future.

Join us for three dynamic panel discussions that will explore how industry, academia, and government are collectively driving the next wave of materials science innovation. This session will bring together thought leaders from each sector to discuss emerging technologies, policy initiatives, research advancements, and strategic collaborations shaping the future of materials, science, engineering, technology and manufacturing.

What to Expect:

  • Insights into cutting-edge materials advancements and their real-world applications
  • Perspectives on technology, sustainability, commercialization, and workforce development in materials science and engineering
  • A deep dive into policy, funding, and global trends influencing the field
  • Strategies for fostering collaboration between research institutions, government agencies, and private industry


Be part of this exciting new discussion and gain valuable perspectives on how cross-sector collaboration is advancing the materials industry.

Don’t miss this first-of-its-kind session at IMAT—where the future of materials innovation takes shape!

8:15 - 8:25 a.m. | Opening Remarks
8:25 - 9:10 a.m. | Industry Panel
9:15 - 10:00 a.m. | Academic Panel
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. | Refreshment Break
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. | Government Panel