Light-Weight Armour for Defence & Security 2026
Light-Weight Armour for Defence & Security 2026
Welcome to LWAG 2026 in Norway
June 2nd to June 4th 2026
Join us for an engaging and insightful event set against the stunning backdrop of the Oslofjord in Norway.
The event is fully booked. You may email us if you would like to be on the waiting list.
Practical Information
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Early bird prices have expired.
Registration fee
From February 1st to March 1st 2026 (All prices include VAT. NOK amount based on fixed exchange rate.) Please note the conference fee must be paid in NOK.
- Regular - 1200 € / 14 400 NOK
- Student - 1000 € / 12 000 NOK
- Companion - 1200 € / 14 400 NOK
The conference fee covers the event, meals, and lodging at Oscarsborg Hotel & Resort.Important: Hotel rooms are limited. Participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
Sponsorsip
As a valued sponsor, you will have the opportunity to:
- Set up a stand during the event to showcase your products and services.
- Deliver a 5-minute talk during the technical program, allowing you to highlight your expertise and connect with our audience.
- The sponsor fee is 18 000 NOK. This will be in addition to the conference fee.
Your support will enhance attendee experience and provide significant exposure and networking opportunities. Please let us know if you are interested.
We would be happy to discuss further and answer any questions: lwag2026@forsvarsbygg.no
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Flight: Oslo Airport. Arranged at own expense.
Airport Express Train: Oslo Airport-Nathionaltheateret. You can buy tickets here
Public transport: we encourage participants to use public transport to the meeting point. The closest train station is Nationaltheateret.
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Meeting point Tuesday, June 2nd, 16:00-16:45
We will take the ferry from downtown Oslo to Oscarsborg island. The registration starts at Honnørbrygga, at Rådhuskaia in front of Oslo Town Hall at 16:00. Google Maps link to location.
The ferry is marked "Forsvarsbygg". Upon arrival, look for Forsvarsbygg beach flags and banners on the harbour. Our staff will be there to greet you.
If you will be arriving with public transport, the meeting point Honnørbrygga (1) is in walking distance from the train station Nationaltheateret (2). Oslo Central station is marked with (3) on the map.
Remember to bring a valid ID for registration.
Cannot find the location?
Contact Ms. Enger and she will guide you to the location. Birgitte Enger tel: +47 90251021
Delayed?
The ferry from Rådhuskaia Oslo to Oscarsborg departs at precisely 17:00. Please reach out to Mr. Knutsen, to join the alternative transport from Oslo to Oscarsborg if you are delayed and wont make it to the ferry in time.
Tor Knutsen tel: +47 47451948 -
As a valued speaker you will have the opportunity to:
- deliver a 20-minute talk during the technical program (fully booked)
- participate in a poster session
Your involvement will significantly enhance the attendee experience and offer you substantial visibility and networking opportunities.
- The presentations will be published as extended abstracts in an electronic book. The submitted abstracts should therefore include key diagrams, tables and references. A mandatory template will be provided.
- Authors are also encouraged to submit their presentation slides for distribution among the conference participants after the event.
The presentations will take place in Havnefortet.
Abstract Submission
Please submit your abstract or extended abstract in .doc format to lwag2026@forsvarsbygg.no.
Use "Abstract Submission" as the subject line of your email.
We would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to reach out to us: lwag2026@forsvarsbygg.no
Abstracts & Extended Abstracts
You can download all the participants abstracts here:
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We are very fortunate to have received more abstracts than the number of available slots for oral presentation. Therefor, we welcome poster sessions.
You can find information regarding the poster set-up here.
The poster sessions will take place in Skolekaserna.
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- Tore Børvik (NTNU), Norway
- François Boussu (ENSAIT), France
- Frederik Coghe (RMA), Belgium
- Sumita Dey (NDEA), Norway
- Andreas Heine (EMI), Germany
- Anne Jung (HSU), Germany
- Patrik Lundberg (FOI), Sweden
- Jérôme Mespoulet (Thiot Ing.), France
- Fabien Rondot (ISL), France
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- Prof. Tore Børvik (NTNU), Norway
- Dr. Sumita Dey (NDEA), Norway
- Ms. Birgitte G. Enger (NDEA), Norway
- Ms. Kristin K. Hansen (NDEA), Norway
- Mr. Tor Knutsen (NDEA), Norway
- Dr. Ole Vestrum (NDEA), Norway
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Dress code
Technical program: Business Casual
Banquet dinner: Semi Formal
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We would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to reach out to us: lwag2026@forsvarsbygg.no
In case of an emergency, you can reach out to Birgitte Enger +47 90251021
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Conference location
With its strategic location on an island in the Oslofjord, Oscarsborg Fortress defended the capital's seaward approach during WWII. Today the fortress is a popular tourist destination.
Program
Tuesday, June 2nd 2026
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We will take the ferry from downtown Oslo to Oscarsborg island. The registration starts at Honnørbrygga, at Rådhuskaia in front of Oslo Town Hall at 16:00. Google Maps link to location.
The ferry is marked "Forsvarsbygg". Upon arrival, look for Forsvarsbygg beach flags and banners on the harbour. Our staff will be there to greet you.
If you will be arriving with public transport, the meeting point Honnørbrygga is in walking distance from the train station Nationaltheateret.
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The boat will depart precisely at 17:00 from Rådhuskaia. The boat has ample space for luggage. This will be a scenic journey and will take about two hours.
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Welcome dinner at Forpleiningen
Wednesday, June 3rd 2026
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Technical program in Havnefortet
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Meeting point outside Skolekaserna
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Banquet dinner at Restaurant Offisersmessen in Hovedfortet.
Dress code: semi formal
Thursday, June 4th 2026
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The return journey will consist of a short ferry transfer to the mainland, followed by a bus trip back to Oslo Central Station. This return trip will take approximately 1,5 hours.
About LWAG
LWAG is intended for all sectors (industry, academia, research institutes, etc.) involved in the field of light-weight armour for defence and security applications aiming to improve the design of armour systems against ballistic and/or explosive threats.
The LWAG workshop brings together engineers, researchers and PhD candidates to advance knowledge through testing, theory, and simulations at material and structural scales.
LWAG focuses on materials for armour configurations, including ceramics, metals, composites, woven materials, MMCs, CMCs, metallic foams, and other porous materials.
Objectives and topics
- Protection against ballistic impact and blast for soldiers, vehicles, aircraft and naval platforms
- New materials for ballistic protection and/or blast attenuation
- Dynamic testing and modelling of materials under ballistic impact and/or blast
- Damage and failure mechanisms under ballistic impact and/or blast
About NDEA
The Norwegian Defence Estates Agency (NDEA) is a government administrative agency under the Ministry of Defence. We develop, build, operate and divest real estate for the defence sector.
The National Centre for Protection of Buildings (NKSB), established in 2012, serves as Forsvarsbygg’s expert unit for securing critical buildings and infrastructure. It supports government agencies and property owners in protecting against threats such as terrorism, sabotage, espionage, explosions, and other hostile acts.
NKSB integrates applied research and advisory expertise to develop design tools and strategic solutions for complex security challenges.
NKSB collaborates with leading national and international academic and institutions, including NTNU. Forsvarsbygg has a long-standing partnership with NTNU, particularly with SIMLab, and looks forward to co-hosting the LWAG conference in 2026.
About NTNU
NTNU is Norway’s largest university, with its main campus in Trondheim and additional campuses in Gjøvik and Ålesund. It specializes in science and technology but offers a broad range of academic disciplines.
NTNU’s vision is to “create knowledge for a better world”, and it is known for its strong focus on innovation, interdisciplinary research, and international collaboration.
SIMLab – Structural Impact Laboratory – is a research group located at the Department of Structural Engineering, NTNU.
SIMLab focuses on understanding how materials and structures behave under impact and extreme loading conditions, such as collisions, explosions, and ballistic impacts.
Their goal is to develop advanced computer models that accurately simulate these behaviours, contributing to safer and more efficient designs in industries like automotive, energy, and defence.