8th TensiNet Symposium 2026 &
7th Essener Membranbau Symposium 2026

Shaping the pathway to future tensioned membrane design

30 September – 2 October 2026 | Essen, Germany

Call for Abstracts & Key Deadlines

• Submit your abstract (up to 400 words, plus 5 keywords) by 20 October 2025 (extended)

• Full paper submissions: 15 February 2026

• Paper acceptance: 31 March 2026

• Revised papers due: 30 April 2026

• The symposium takes place 30 September to 2 October 2026

Keynote Speakers

Featuring leading voices in membrane design and performance:

• Roberto Canobbio – “My life, a passion for membranes”

• Marc Gabriel – “Shading of places”

• Dr. Carl Maywald – “Reaction to fire of membrane cladding systems”

• Christoph Paech – “Durability assessment and enhancement of membrane structures”

• Farid Sahnoune – “Fire safety of textiles”

• Bernd Stimpfle – “Membranes refreshed”

• Prof. Natalie Stranghöner / Dr. Jörg Uhlemann – “Advancements in testing, modelling and standardization of structural membranes”

• Prof. Alessandra Zanelli – “Membrane as sunlight controller: textile architecture in cultural heritage protection”

Conference Themes

Symposium sessions will span key domains:

• Design, Modeling & Simulation – e.g., form-finding, regulatory frameworks, material modeling

• Materials & Execution – including construction methods, novel materials, execution practices

• Sustainability & Building Physics – focusing on life-cycle assessment, shading, climate impact, fire safety

Registration & Fees

visit the official fees page for full details Here.

Why Attend?

• Gain insight into emerging trends and best practices in membrane technology and design

• Network with renowned researchers, industry leaders, and fellow professionals

• Participate in immersive technical visits to innovate and energise your learning

• Opportunity for Young Engineers Awards—top submissions may be published in peer-reviewed journals

Additional Information & Contacts

• Organiser: Institute for Metal and Lightweight Structures, University of Duisburg–Essen

• Address: Universitätsstr. 15, 45141 Essen

• Phone: +49 201 183-4223 | Fax: +49 201 183-4276

• Email: tensinet-ems2026@uni-due.de

• Official Website: Click here