20 - 22 October, 2026

Conference Objectives & Takeaways

Pakistan Institute of Additive Manufacturing (PIAM3D) is convening the 3rd International Conference on Applied Additive Manufacturing (ICAAM-2026), scheduled for October 20–22, 2026, at National Centre for Physics (NCP), Islamabad. ICAAM 2026 will assemble leading international researchers, industry experts, and innovators to explore emerging developments in additive manufacturing. Building upon the impact and insights of last year’s successful conference, the event seeks to advance the practical integration of additive manufacturing within Pakistan’s research institutions, industrial sectors, and academic landscape. Expert technical contributions from distinguished global specialists will foster informed discourse and create pathways for sustained collaboration. Participants will benefit from exposure to state-of-the-art advancements, participate in expert-led discussions addressing real-world challenges and innovations, and gain hands-on insight into advanced 3D printing technologies at NCP through curated technical tours and live demonstrations.

Conference Topics

• Light weight structures
• Properties of AM parts for Aerospace
• Testing and quality assurance of parts, processes, and feedstock materials
• AM for spares and obsolete parts
• AM for extreme environment in advanced ceramic materials
• Support Reduction in Metal AM
• Use of polymer AM in both direct and indirect production applications
• Multi-material 3D printing and practical applications
• Techniques and challenges in post-processing of Metals, Ceramics and Polymers
• Alloy design for additive manufacturing
• Application of AI in Additive Manufacturing
• AM of large structures for space applications
• AM Process modeling and simulation
• AM machine development
• Additive manufacturing of functionally graded metal components
• Failures in AM and elimination methods

Patron-in-Chief

Conference Director

Conference Secretary

Conference Coordinator

Technical Coordinators

Advisory Committee

Organizing Committee

Foreign Speakers

Experts from:

• China
• Turkey
• Europe

For Queries

Ms. Sara Anwar
Mr. M. Shakeel Ur Rahman
Tel: 92 51 9006235, 92 51 9006240
Fax: 92 51 9006298
Email:

Target Participants

• Research scientists and engineers from R&D organizations.
• Graduate/postgraduate students and faculty members from academia related to the field. Poster presentations are encouraged and best posters will be awarded.
• Industry professionals and practitioners interested in exploring the applications and benefits of additive manufacturing and reverse engineering in their systems.

Call for Presentations

Researchers, academicians, and industry professionals interested in presenting their research work related to the conference themes are invited to submit an abstract of their proposed talk by the specified deadline.

How to Apply

Online application form can be accessed here. Selection will be made by the Technical Coordinators and will be informed via email. Online participation will be facilitated via Microsoft Teams for registered participants.

Registration Deadlines

• Foreign Participants: 15 August, 2026
• Talk Abstract: 25 August, 2026
• Local Participants: 15 September, 2026
• Online Participants: 30 September, 2026

Registration Fee

• Local
  • Students: Rs. 4000/-
  • Professionals: Rs. 8,000/-
  • Accommodation Charges: Rs. 3,000/-
• Foreign
  • Participant: USD 50
  • Accommodation Charges: USD 35
  • Online Participant: Free of Cost

Conference Poster

To download the conference poster, click here.