Light-Weight Armour for Defence & Security 2026

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Light-Weight Armour for Defence & Security 2026

The Norwegian Defence Estates Agency and The Norwegian University of Science and Technology are pleased to host the 18th edition of LWAG.
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2. juni 2026
4. juni 2026
Fagmiljø
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Welcome to LWAG 2026 in Norway

 

Save the dates: 2-4 June 2026

Join us for an engaging and insightful event set against the stunning backdrop of the Oslofjord in Norway.

 

Practical Information

  1. Abstract and Papers

    • 5 January 2026 - Submission abstract
    • 20 January 2026 - Acception notification
    • 1 April 2026 - Submission extended abstract
    • 15 May 2026 – Presentation due


    Registration

    • 1 February 2026 - End of early-bird registration 
    • 1 March 2026 - End of registration
  2. Early-bird

    Until 1 February 2026

    • Regular - 1000 € (incl. VAT)
    • Speaker - 950 € (incl. VAT)
    • Student - 800 € (incl. VAT)
    • Companion - 1000 € (incl. VAT)


    Late

    From 2 February to 1 March 2026

    • Regular - 1200 € (incl. VAT)
    • Speaker - 1150 € (incl. VAT)
    • Student - 1000 € (incl. VAT)
    • Companion - 1200 € (incl. VAT)


    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. 

    Companion program

    Including: Board (all meals) and lodging in hotel room (shared with companion).

    Activities may be offered during technical program.

  3. As a valued speaker you will have the opportunity to:

    • deliver a 20-minute talk during the technical program, or
    • participate in a poster session, depending on the number of contributions


    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.


    We would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to reach out to us: lwag2026@forsvarsbygg.no 

  4. 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 5–10-minute talk during the technical program, allowing you to highlight your expertise and connect with our audience.

    The sponsor fee is 1500 €. 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

  5. Flight: Oslo Airport

    Airport Express Train: Oslo Airport-Nathionaltheateret

    You can buy tickets here 

    Meeting point: Rådhuskaien, Rådhusbrygge 1-3, Harbour in front of Town hall (Rådhus)

    Farewell point: Oslo Central Station

    • 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
    • Prof. Tore Børvik (NTNU), Norway
    • Dr. Sumita Dey (NDEA), Norway
    • Mrs. Anette A. Johnsen (NDEA), Norway
    • Dr. Ole Vestrum, (NDEA), Norway
  6. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to reach out to us: lwag2026@forsvarsbygg.no

Flyfoto Oscarsborg festning

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.

Flyfoto Oscarsborg festning

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

Program

Tuesday, 2 June 2026

Wednesday, 3 June 2026

Thursday, 4 June 2026