Mumbai, India – February 17, 2026 – Birla Carbon, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality carbon materials, 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). The conference will take place from February 18-20, 2026, at the BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus.

This collaboration reflects Birla Carbon’s deep-rooted expertise and continued commitment to advancing the field of carbon materials through its evolving portfolio of innovative, industry-leading carbon black, carbon nanotubes, and sustainable carbon solutions.

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.”

At CACM 2026, Birla Carbon will present how its engineered carbon solutions are enabling next-generation energy systems and nanotube-enhanced materials. The company will also highlight advancements in tailored carbon black architectures that enhance durability and performance in tires, rubber goods, and specialty applications. In addition, Birla Carbon will present its progress in developing low-carbon materials using bio-based and circular feedstocks, supporting a broader shift toward sustainable manufacturing.

CACM 2026 will bring together leading scientists, technologists, and industry experts in carbon science and engineering. The conference aims to foster collaboration across academia, industry, and research institutions; showcase transformative innovations; and address strategic and national priorities in advanced carbon materials development.

About Birla Carbon

Birla Carbon is one of the leading global manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon-based solutions. As one of the flagship businesses of the leading Indian multinational conglomerate, the Aditya Birla Group, Birla Carbon provides innovative, sustainable carbon black solutions that enhance the performance of paints and coatings, inks and toners, plastics, adhesives, sealants, textile fibers, mechanical rubber goods, and tires. The company offers high-quality, sustainable solutions through Continua™ Sustainable Carbonaceous Material and Sustainable Carbon Black. Birla Carbon is also a global leader in Multi-Walled Carbon NanoTubes with the Nanocyl range of CNTs.

Birla Carbon operates in 14 countries, with 19 manufacturing facilities and three state-of-the-art technology centers in Marietta, Georgia (USA), Taloja (India), and Sambreville (Belgium), showcasing forefront innovation in the industry. Birla Carbon’s Sustainability Strategy – Share the Future focuses on the ESG pillars of Environment, Social, and Governance, with innovation as the driver to achieve its sustainability goals.

Official press release by Birla Carbon.