Abstract submissions Ends — August 30, 2026 Pre early Bird Ends — August 31, 2026

Sessions

Scientific programme

23 tracks, from fundamentals to frontier

The full breadth of modern materials research, across every track in the programme.

Track 01

Advanced Materials

Next-generation materials pushing the limits of performance, precision, and function.

Track 02

Electronic Materials

Semiconductors, sensors, and computing hardware powering the next generation of devices.

Track 03

Crystallography & Structure

Crystal structures, defects, and dislocations that determine how materials behave.

Track 04

Biomaterials

Implants, tissue engineering, and drug delivery at the intersection of biology and materials.

Track 05

Metals, Alloys & Metallurgy

Alloy design, phase transformations, and processing for structural and specialty metals.

Track 06

Industry Materials

Materials innovation driving manufacturing, production, and industrial-scale applications.

Track 07

Sustainable Materials

Eco-friendly design and lifecycle thinking for the circular economy.

Track 08

Nuclear Materials

Materials engineered for radiation resistance, containment, and reactor performance.

Track 09

Material Chemistry

Chemical synthesis and reactions that give rise to new materials and their properties.

Track 10

Material Physics

Fundamental physical principles governing structure, behavior, and material properties.

Track 11

Computation & Theory

Simulation, predictive design, and AI-driven discovery accelerating materials development.

Track 12

Material Recycling

Recovery, reuse, and reprocessing strategies for a lower-waste materials economy.

Track 13

Structural Materials

Load-bearing materials engineered for strength, durability, and safety in real-world use.

Track 14

Material Research

Foundational and applied research pushing the boundaries of materials knowledge.

Track 15

Composite Materials

Fiber-reinforced and multi-phase materials engineered for strength-to-weight performance.

Track 16

Smart Materials

Responsive materials that sense, adapt, and react to their environment in real time.

Track 17

Carbon Materials

Graphene, carbon fiber, and other carbon-based materials for advanced applications.

Track 18

Polymers & Biopolymers

Synthetic and bio-based polymers for packaging, textiles, coatings, and biomedical use.

Track 19

Ceramics & Glass

High-temperature, wear-resistant, and optical materials for structural and technical use.

Track 20

Quantum Materials

Superconductors, topological phases, and materials enabling quantum information technologies.

Track 21

2D Materials

Graphene and beyond: atomically thin materials reshaping electronics and coatings.

Track 22

Additive Manufacturing

Materials and processes purpose-built for 3D printing and layer-by-layer fabrication.

Track 23

AI & Materials Informatics

Data-driven discovery, databases, and machine learning for accelerated materials design.

23 tracks total.