Birla Carbon is co-hosting the Conference on Advanced Carbon Materials (CACM) 2026 with the Indian Carbon Society (ICS), the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), and Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), at the BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, from 18-20 February
CACM 2026
Speaking about the collaboration, Dr Ann Schoeb, Chief R&D Officer and Energy Systems, Business Head, Birla Carbon, said: “Innovation in carbon materials is at the core of Birla Carbon’s DNA. Our commitment to advancing material science drives us to collaborate with leading academic and research institutions that share our vision for the future. Carbon materials will play an increasingly critical role in enabling high-performance and next-generation applications across industries. At the same time, they are instrumental in enhancing sustainability and circularity, supporting the transition toward a lower-carbon economy and improving quality of life globally.”
Birla Carbon will present its latest carbon solutions that are enabling next-generation energy systems and nanotube-enhanced materials, while also highlighting its advancements in tailored carbon black architectures that improve tyre performance and durability, rubber goods and speciality applications. The company will also present its progress in developing low-carbon materials using bio-based and circular feedstocks.
CACM 2026 will bring together scientists, technologists, and industry experts in carbon science and engineering, with a goal to foster collaboration across academia, industry, and research institutions; showcase transformative innovations; and address strategic and national priorities in advanced carbon materials development.
