24 parallel symposia covering major topics in materials science and engineering.

Symposium Q: Polymer Materials: Frontiers in Science, Engineering and Technology
This symposium will bring together leading experts to explore innovations in polymer science, from fundamental chemistry and physics to advanced engineering and real-world applications.
Abstract submission: https://www.european-mrs.com/latest-news/spring-26-submit-your-abstract-today (Deadline: 21 January 2026)
Main Scope & Topics:

• Novel polymer synthesis and polymerization methodologies
• Functional polymers and smart/stimuli-responsive materials
• Polymer composites and nanocomposites
• Sustainable, bio-based, and biodegradable polymers
• Advanced processing technologies and computational modeling
• Mechanical behavior, fatigue, aging, and flame retardancy
• State-of-the-art polymer characterization techniques
• Applications in energy storage, flexible electronics, sensors, biomedicine, environmental protection, automotive, aerospace, construction, coatings, adhesives, sealants, etc.
• Challenges: microplastics, waste management, recycling, PFAS-related issues
• Artificial intelligence in polymer science and engineering

Organizing Committee:
Principal Organizer
Prof. Guo-Hua Hu, University of Lorraine, France; guo-hua.hu@univ-lorraine.fr
Co-Organizers (alphabetical order)
Prof. Philippe Dubois, University of Mons, Belgium
Prof. Mohan Edirisinghe, University College London, UK
Prof. Wei Huang, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Prof. Yuzhong Wang, Sichuan University, China
Prof. Liqun Zhang, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China