Events Organized by Adhering Bodies
Materials Research Meeting (MRM 2027)
13‑17 December 2027 | Kobe, Japan (Kobe International Conference Center & Exhibition Hall, Kobe Portopia Hotel)
The Materials Research Meeting (MRM) is MRS‑J’s flagship international conference series. MRM 2027 is dedicated to the latest advances in materials research at an international level, focusing on interdisciplinary research for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference provides a platform for researchers from academia, industry, and research institutions to exchange knowledge on cutting‑edge materials science and engineering, covering topics such as nanomaterials, energy materials, biomaterials, computational materials science, and advanced manufacturing.
AMRS 2026 The 13th International Conference of the African Materials Research Society 2026
AMRS2026 will draw participants from around the AFRICAN world, with an M.R.S anticipated attendance of 500 people.At its heart, the AMRS series of conferences allows the scientific and research communities to build knowledge,foster relationships and promote action for further understanding and collaborations in the broad fields associated with materials science and technology.
The 13th International Conference of the African Materials Research Society(AMRS2026)will beheld in Nairobi, Kenya from 5th to 10th December 2026. AMRS2026 will draw participants from around the world, with an anticipated attendance of 500 people. At its heart, the AMRS series of conferences allows the scientific and research communities to build knowledge,foster relationships and promote action for further understanding and collaborations in the broad fields associated with materials science and technology.
The themes of AMRS 2026 reflect both the needs of the global research community such as energy and health,as well as the needs that are specific to Africa.
5 to 10 December 2026,Nairobi,Kenya
The 36th Annual Meeting of MRS-J
7‑9 December 2026 | Yokohama, Japan (Industry & Trade Center Bldg, Yokohama City Opening Memorial Hall, Y‑Port‑Kousei‑Hatoba Kaikan, Kyosaikaikan)
The 36th Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society of Japan (MRS-J) focuses on the role of materials innovation in addressing the climate crisis and promoting sustainability. The conference brings together researchers from diverse fields, as well as students and early‑career researchers, to discuss the forefront of materials science and emerging challenges toward realizing a sustainable future. A wide range of topics will be addressed, including energy and the environment, semiconductor devices, and biomedical and healthcare applications, covering the exploration of new materials, the development of novel functions, and the creation of innovative processes. The conference aims to foster new ideas and collaborations that will help shape the future, contribute to industrial revitalization, and address global challenges.
ICEAN-2026 The 6th International Conference on Emerging Advanced
Shaping the Future with Advanced Nanomaterials. Join leading researchers, industry experts, and academics to explore breakthroughs across nanotechnology,energy,
environment,and healthcare.
ICEAN 2026 aims to unite leading scientists and ICEAN2826 researchers working on advanced nano-and biomaterials, including optronic,photovoltaic, magnetic,organic,and biomaterials,fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Hosted by the Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials(GlCAN)at University of Newcastle and co-organized by Tsukuba University, Fudan University, Wuhan University of Technology,Institute of Plant Genetics Polish Academy of Sciences, lT Bombay and Pusan National University,this conference provides a premier platform for global experts to share insights and build partnerships.
16-20 November 2026 , NEX-Newcastle
ICRP-12/SPP-44 12th International Conference on Reactive Plasmas 44th Symposium on Plasma Processing
The International Conference on Reactive Plasmas (ICRP) has taken place by the initiative of the Division of Plasma Electronics, the Japan Society of Applied Physics since 1991. The 1st ICRP was held in Nagoya, the 2nd in Yokohama (1994), the 3rd in Nara (1997), and the most recent conference (11th ICRP) in Sendai (2022). Some former ICRPs were held as international joint conferences: the 4th ICRP was with the Gaseous Electronics Conference (GEC) at Maui in 1998, the 5th was with ESCAMPIG at Grenoble (2002), the 7th was with GEC at Paris in 2010, 9th was with GEC at Honolulu in 2015, 10th was with International Conference on Phenomena in Ionized Gases (ICPIG) at Sapporo in 2019, and 11th was with GEC at Sendai in 2022.
The Symposium on Plasma Processing (SPP) is a domestic annual Japanese meeting that has been held by the Division of Plasma Electronics since 1984. The joint ICRP and SPP conference aims to gather researchers and engineers, involved in various aspects of reactive plasmas and their applications. The joint conference also aims to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas among them within an international framework.
B-MRS Meeting The Organizing Committee of the B-MRS Meeting
27 September – 1 October , The Cruzeiro do Sul Conecta(formerly UP Experience Convention Center/Viasoft Experience),Curitiba Paraná,BRAZIL
This traditional forum is dedicated to discussing recent advances and future perspectives in materials science and related technologies. It provides an excellent opportunity for scientists, engineers, and students from academia and industry to exchange ideas, strengthen collaborations, and explore the latest developments in the field of Materials Science.
The capital of Parana state, Curitiba, is one of Brazil’s most innovative and well-planned cities. Located in the Southern Region of Brazil,on the”First Plateau”of Parana, Curitiba is renowned for its pioneering urban planning, environmental initiatives, and high quality of life. The city’s cultural identity reflects the influence of diverse immigrant communities, including Japanese, European (particularly German, Polish, Italian, and Ukrainian), and Middle Eastern settlers, whose traditions have deeply shaped its cuisine, festivals, and architecture. Surrounded by parks, botanical gardens, and preserved green areas, Curitiba-often called Brazil’s”greecapital”-harmoniously blends innovation, multicultural heritage, and respect for the environment, making it a global model of sustainable urban living.
34th International Materials Research Congress (IMRC 2026)
The International Materials Research Congress (IMRC) is the annual flagship conference of the Sociedad Mexicana de Materiales (SMMater), organized in partnership with the Materials Research Society (MRS) since 1991. IMRC 2026 offers an international forum for sharing recent developments in materials science and engineering. The event includes a wide range of topical, multidisciplinary symposia that reflect current research trends and address fundamental and practical challenges related to materials research and associated technologies. The congress maintains a long‑standing tradition of scientific excellence, attracting about 1,900 participants from nearly 45 countries, including researchers from academia, industry, government labs, and research organizations. Complementary events include a commercial exhibition with over 30 national and international companies and a Graduate Programs Fair featuring more than 25 graduate programs.
Global Conference of Innovation Materials 2026 (GCIM 2026) – Annual International Conference and Spring Meeting of MRS‑K
The Global Conference of Innovation Materials 2026 (GCIM 2026) is the annual international conference and spring meeting of the Materials Research Society of Korea (MRS‑K). Since 2023, MRS‑K has successfully transformed its annual spring meeting into an international academic conference known as GCIM. GCIM 2026 features 16 symposia covering a broad spectrum of materials research, including advanced electronics and semiconductors, energy materials and conversion technologies, biomedical and biointegrated materials, computational and structural materials, and materials for environmental sustainability. The conference provides a valuable platform for sharing cutting‑edge research and fostering global collaboration in materials science and technology.
IUMRS-ICEM 2026 the International Union of Materials Research Societies The 19th International Conference on Electronic Materials 2026
The International Conference on Electronic Materials (IUMRS-ICEM), initiated in 1988 with its first meetings held in Japan, is one of the flagship conference series of the International Union of Materials Research Societies (IUMRS). Organized biennially for over three decades, IUMRS-ICEM has established itself as a premier international forum for researchers, scientists, and engineers working in the field of electronic and advanced materials.
Building on the success of previous editions, the 19th International Conference on Electronic Materials (IUMRS-ICEM 2026) will continue this strong legacy by bringing together global leaders and emerging researchers to discuss recent advances, emerging trends, and future directions in electronic materials and related technologies. The conference will feature a comprehensive scientific program including plenary lectures, keynote presentations, invited talks, oral and poster sessions, and industrial exhibitions.
2026 Huali Innovative Materials Competition
Registration: March 25, 2026 to July 15, 2026
Award Ceremony and Works Exhibition: October 31, 2026
Taiwan Materials Research Society is a non-governmental organization composed of professionals engaged in materials science and technology. In 1967 (the 56th year of the Republic of China), Dr. Li Cheng-Min, a Chinese scholar studying in the United States, returned to Taiwan to give lectures. Together with Mr. Lu Chih-Hung, former president of National Taiwan University, Mr. Tang Chun-Po, former president of the Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, and other pioneers, he proposed the establishment of the Chinese Materials Research Society. They invited 24 overseas scholars and 40 domestic scholars to co-initiate the society, which was officially established on September 15, 1968 (the 57th year of the Republic of China). After more than 20 years of development, the society has a total of more than 1,800 members, distributed across countries around the world and all sectors of Taiwan. At present, more than 1,300 members still maintain contact with the society. It is one of the well-organized, long-established and large-scale academic organizations in Taiwan.
MRS Singapore warmly welcomes you to the International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies (ICMAT) 2025. The ICMAT series stands as the premier scientific platform for presenting pioneering research to an interdisciplinary and international audience.
Join us at ICMAT 2025 to explore the future of materials science. This conference offers
a unique opportunity for researchers at every level to share their knowledge, exchange technical insights, and build networks with like-minded peers worldwide!
Materials researchers from around the world are invited to attend the 8th World Materials Summit and 1st World Energy Materials Conference, which will be held in Shenzhen, China from 25-27 November 2023. This conference focuses on the cutting-edge technologies and application in new energy materials industry. This conference has 24 sub-forums covering new energy materials, new materials industry development trends and research hotspots, green and low-carbon energy technologies, renewable energy resources and so on. Please visit the conference website to find out more.
The Fourth China New Materials Industry Development Conference sponsored by CMRS was held in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province on 8-11 Oct. 2023. More than 6,000 participants from university, institutions and companies and 51 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering attended this conference.
This conference has 72 sub-forums, involving key basic materials, advanced energy materials, advanced information materials, biomedical materials, health and comfort materials, environmental engineering materials and safety engineering materials and so on. The conference also carried out a series of activities, which provided a platform for the researcher, investors and entrepreneurs to exchang their views and needs. It aims to integrate the industry, universities, researchers and funds and discusses how to accelerate new materials’ applications and generate economic benefits for China and the world.
Chinese Materials Conference 2022-2023, sponsored by C-MRS, was held in Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center located in Shenzhen City on 7-10 July 2023.
This conference has a total of 77 sub-forums and more than 19,750 researchers of material science and technology, including 57 Chinese academicians and more than 300 foreign scholars (including over 20 overseas academicians) attended.
A total of 6,850 cutting-edge reports were presented and 1,100 wall posters were exhibited. 9,223 paper abstracts were received and 257 articles were published in related journals. At the meantime 297 small academic salons were held.
Materials researchers are invited to attend Materials Research Society-Taiwan (MRS-T) 2021 International Conference (2021 MRSTIC). The virtual conference will provide a platform for international experts and scholars in the field of materials science and engineering to exchange the latest research developments and trends. The scope of the conference includes (but is not limited to) materials’ manufacturing processes, structures, functional properties, identification and characterization, and applications in various fields.
Encouraged by the success of the International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies (ICMAT) series held since 2001 and the impact it has created among the materials science and engineering research community both in the region and elsewhere, the Materials Research Society of Singapore (MRS-S) will be organizing the 11th edition of the conference series from 26th to 30th June 2023 in Singapore.
The first 10 conferences in this biennial ICMAT series attracted a total of more than 25,000 participants including 28 Nobel Laureates and hundreds of distinguished plenary & keynote speakers, in addition to thousands of invited speakers.
The upcoming conference, with an expected participation of 2,500 delegates, comprises of 31 technical symposia, plenary and theme lectures, special activities, exhibition as well as keynote, invited, oral and poster presentations.
ICMAT 2023 is the premier scientific platform to present research to an interdisciplinary and international audience. It provides a window on the future of materials science and offers an opportunity for researchers—from students and postdocs, to Nobel Laureates—to share expertise, exchange technical information and network with colleagues.
12-15 December 2022, Dakar, Senegal
The 11th International Conference of the African Materials Research Society (AMRS2022 ) will be held in Dakar , Senegal 12-15 December 2022. The Senegal AMRS2022 will draw participants from around the world, with an anticipated attendance of 500 people. At its heart, the AMRS series of conferences allows the scientific and research communities to build knowledge, foster relationships and promote action for further understanding and collaborations in the broad fields associated with materials science and technology. The themes of AMRS2022 reflect both the needs of the global research community such as energy and health, as well as the needs that are specific to Africa. Please visit the bootcamp web site (https://africanmrs.net/senegal-2022/) for more details
