Department of Mechanical Engineering

Conferences and Seminars

The Department of Mechanical Engineering regularly organises professional conferences, seminars, and other specialist events focusing on current developments and practical experience in the fields of mechanical engineering and materials science. Particular attention is devoted to topics related to specialised and military technology and their practical applications.

These professional events focus primarily on:

  • materials and technologies for specialised and military applications,
  • advanced engineering and manufacturing technologies,
  • materials and surface engineering,
  • ballistic protection and the evaluation of protective materials,
  • experimental methods, testing, and diagnostics of materials and structures,
  • current scientific findings and their application in engineering practice.

Presented below are upcoming events as well as selected conferences and professional seminars previously organised by the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Main Conferences and Seminars

MaTeDaS 2026

The 20th International Conference MaTeDaS 2026 – Materials and Technologies for Defence and Security was held from 13 to 15 May 2026 in Brno and Lednice. The conference focused on materials engineering and advanced technologies for specialised applications, with particular emphasis on security and defence technologies, additive manufacturing technologies, advanced materials, and biocompatible materials.

Date: 13–15 May 2026
Venue: University of Defence, Brno / Zámecký Hotel Lednice
Organiser: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Military Technology, University of Defence

MaTeDaS 2023

The 17th International Conference MaTeDaS 2023 – Materials and Technologies for Defence and Security was held from 24 to 26 May 2023 in Brno and Lednice. The conference focused on materials, manufacturing technologies, and their applications in defence and security.

Date: 24–26 May 2023
Venue: University of Defence, Brno / Zámecký Hotel Lednice
Organiser: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Military Technology, University of Defence

18th Professional Seminar – Materials and Technologies in the Production of Specialised Equipment

The 18th Professional Seminar “Materials and Technologies in the Production of Specialised Equipment” was held from 28 to 29 May 2025. The seminar focused on materials, manufacturing technologies, and their applications in the production of specialised equipment.

Date: 28–29 May 2025
Venue: University of Defence, Šumavská 4, Brno / VŠZ Kníničky
Organiser: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Military Technology, University of Defence