Executive Leadership Forum Featuring Industry, Academia & Government Executive Perspectives
Monday, September 28, 2026 | 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Quebec City Convention Centre | Room 308B
Chair: Dr. Navin Manjooran, Chairman, Solve | Immediate Past President, ASM International
Join ASM International for the second annual Executive Leadership Forum at IMAT 2026, bringing together influential leaders from industry, academia, and government to explore the future of materials science, engineering, technology, and manufacturing.
Building on the success of last year's inaugural event, this forum will highlight how collaboration across these sectors is accelerating innovation, shaping policy, advancing research, and driving commercialization in an increasingly complex global landscape.
Through a series of engaging panel discussions, attendees will gain valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the materials community and discover how strategic partnerships are helping shape the future of the profession.
What to Expect:
- Insights into emerging materials technologies and their impact across industries
- Perspectives on sustainability, advanced manufacturing, workforce development, and global competitiveness
- Discussions on research funding, public policy, and innovation strategies influencing the materials ecosystem
- Real-world examples of successful collaboration between industry, academia, and government organizations
- Executive-level conversations focused on addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the materials community
Be part of this important dialogue and connect with leaders who are helping define the future of materials innovation.
Don’t miss this premier leadership event at IMAT 2026 - where collaboration drives innovation and ideas become impact.
Check back soon for the full speaker lineup and program details! Dr. Navin Manjooran, Ph.D., MBA, CEng. FASM, FACerS, FIIM, FIE, FIMMM, FIIE, FAEM, HoF-VTAEE, Solve