IOM3 to host European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber 2026 in Oxford

The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) will host the 14th European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber (ECCMR 2026) in Oxford, UK, from September 9 to 11, 2026. Organized by the IOM3 Elastomer Group, chaired by Prof James Busfield, the biennial event brings together researchers and industry specialists in elastomers, testing, and simulation to discuss advances in rubber modelling. The conference features plenary lectures, technical presentations, and poster sessions focused on constitutive modelling for rubber. All accepted papers will be published in the official conference proceedings and distributed to delegates. The event aims to provide an opportunity for participants from academia, research organisations, and industry to exchange ideas and share developments in the field. Conference partners include Endurica, SPC Rubber Compounding, Birla Carbon, and Sumitomo Rubber Industries.