S2P26 Heads to Morocco in April 2026

The 18th International Conference on Structural Die Castings and Semi-Solid Processing (S2P26) will take place April 27–29, 2026, in Essaouira, Morocco, hosted by ESTE at Cadi Ayyad University. The conference will feature global industry leaders and researchers discussing semi-solid processing, GIGA casting innovations, advanced alloys, and sustainable structural die casting technologies.

April 27–29, 2026 | Essaouira, Morocco
Hosted by ESTE – Cadi Ayyad University

The global die casting and semi-solid processing community will gather in the beautiful coastal city of Essaouira, Morocco for S2P26, the 18th International Conference on Structural Die Castings and Semi-Solid Processing.

This premier international event will bring together industry leaders, researchers, innovators, and decision-makers to explore the latest advancements in:
Semi-Solid Processing
Alloy & GIGA Casting Innovations
Structural Die Casting
Sustainability and Energy Reduction in Foundries
A World-Class Lineup of Keynotes & Plenary Speakers

S2P26 features an exceptional roster of global experts from industry and academia, including:
Alan Gonzalez (Ford, USA) – Major energy reduction in structural MEGA foundries while improving part quality and sustainability
Paul Brancaleon (NADCA, USA) – High-integrity structural aluminum die castings from new low-iron aluminum alloys
Prof. Michael Modigell (RWTH Aachen, Germany) – The importance of rheological properties of alloys
Dr. Qiang Zhu (Southern University of Science and Technology, China) – Commercial applications of semi-solid aluminum processing in China
Dr. Stuart Wiesner (Rheinfelden Alloys, Germany) – Advanced aluminum alloys for structural components: trends and future directions
Klaus Hansen (ODIN Casting Technology, Sweden) – Energy reduction strategies in structural MEGA foundries
Alan Luo (The Ohio State University, USA) – Alloy development and process optimization for aluminum and magnesium structural die castings
John Stokes (Idra Group, Italy) – Giga Press: The story behind the growth of die casting in automotive BIW
Sony Paul  (Tesla, USA) – Structural die castings: opportunities and challenges
Prof. Jufu Jiang (Harbin Institute of Technology, China) – Status and future of thixomolding of magnesium alloys in China

Why Attend S2P26?
Gain insights into the latest structural die casting and semi-solid processing technologies
Discover cutting-edge developments in GIGA casting and mega-foundry sustainability
Network with global experts, OEMs, suppliers, and academic leaders
Explore emerging trends in aluminum and magnesium alloy innovation

S2P26 continues its tradition as the leading international platform dedicated to advancing structural die casting and semi-solid processing technologies worldwide. To register visit: s2p-conference.com