Event 2026

The New State Of Materials

Material innovation as a driving force for contemporary design

Where

Stecca 3.0 — Via G. De Castillia, 26, Milano
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When

20-26 April 2026

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Brands

Balena, Caracol, D'Alesio&Santoro, formalighting, FREM GROUP, Ginger Additive, Impact Acoustic®, Kastamonu Italia SPA, Lazzerini, Materially, MyReplast Industries, NEXTCHEM, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, PaperShell, ParaStruct, Polymaker, ReUp®, SMUSH Materials, ST Powder Coatings, Standex Engraving Mold-Tech, Studio Kloak, Tessilquattro Srl (Gruppo Aquafil SpA)

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Isola Design Festival 2026

Conferences, workshops Special materials Sustainability Technology

Included in the Isola Design Festival program, the exhibition-event The New State of Materials explores the role of material innovation as a key driver for design, technology, and applied research. Hosted within the iconic Stecca3 building, the exhibition presents a curated selection of materials developed according to principles of innovation, circularity, and decarbonization.

From sustainable alternatives to plastic and wood, to smart and bio-based materials, as well as metal finishes and new generations of materials for both digital and traditional manufacturing, each proposal represents excellence and the current state of the art within its respective field.