Materials events

RSC Prizes Lecture Tours

Event dates: 8 May 2024 - 30 September 2026
Event summary: As part of their prize, many of the RSC’s Prize winners deliver lectures across the UK and Ireland.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Formulating Materials

Event dates: 12 March 2026 09:30-16:00
Event summary: Connecting Formulation and Materials Science through cases that draw upon both fields.
Event Venue: Royce Hub Building, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom

Patent Masterclass for Chemists and Biologists

Event dates: 18 March 2026 10:00 - 19 March 2026 16:30
Event summary: This course provides chemists and biologists with the practical skills and knowledge required to identify inventions, assess patentability, draft patent applications and prosecute them to grant.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Chem4Energy 2026

Event dates: 23 - 26 March 2026
Event summary: The Chem4Energy community has grown out of a number of collaborative UK-Africa consortium programmes and 2026 will see the fifth in this series of annual meetings.
Event Venue: Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, Johannesburg, 1459, South Africa

Highway network resilience and impact of low carbon technologies

Event dates: 24 March 2026 09:30-16:00
Event summary: This symposium will consider what is available to the asphalt paving industry to tackle the damaging effects of the changes in climate and traffic on road pavement life.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

CMAC Open Days 2026

Event dates: 24 - 26 March 2026
Event summary: Discover insights into the latest trends, tools, and strategies for creating future-ready, resilient and sustainable medicines manufacturing processes.
Event Venue: Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC), Glasgow, G1 1RD, United Kingdom

Longevity, Looking good for longer

Event dates: 26 March 2026 10:00-17:00
Event summary: A one-day symposium looking a the growing trend for products improve appearance or stop the signs of ageing.
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Structure 2026: automated interpretation of spectroscopy data

Event dates: 27 March 2026 09:30-16:15
Event summary: A spring meeting organised jointly by the RSC NMR Discussion and Molecular Spectroscopy groups.
Event Venue: The Discovery Centre, AstraZeneca, Cambridge, CB2 0AA, United Kingdom

RSC Organic ��ҹ��Ʒ Community North-East Regional Meeting 2026

Event dates: 27 March 2026 10:00-18:00
Event summary: A one-day meeting, highlighting ground breaking organic chemistry research from the North-East region
Event Venue: Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

TAC 2026 short course

Event dates: 30 March 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: A day course on the use of thermal analysis techniques in different fields of analysis.
Event Venue: University of Reading , Reading , RG6 6DX , United Kingdom

TAC 2026 conference

Event dates: 31 March 2026 09:00 - 1 April 2026 15:00
Event summary: Annual conference organised by The Thermal Methods Group.
Event Venue: University of Reading , Reading , RG6 6DX , United Kingdom

Rideal Lecture and Symposium: Polymer Colloids: From Engineering to Biology

Event dates: 8 April 2026 10:00-18:00
Event summary: A one-day scientific meeting is organised around the Rideal award winner. The 2026 awardee is Professor Joe Keddie from the University of Surrey.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

2nd Annual International Conference on Materials Science and Nanoscience

Event dates: 13 April 2026 09:00 - 15 April 2026 17:00
Event summary: It is a great pleasure to invite you all to join the 2nd Annual International Conference on Materials Science and Nanoscience, in Lisbon Marriott Hotel, Lisbon during April 13-15, 2026.
Event Venue: Lisbon Marriott Hotel, Lisbon, 1600-042, Portugal

The 59th Annual International Meeting of the ESR Spectroscopy Group of the Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ

Event dates: 13 April 2026 15:00 - 16 April 2026 23:00
Event summary: The 59th meeting, organised annually by the Group, will take place at the University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom.
Event Venue: University of Essex, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

Revealing the Past: Analytical Methods in Heritage Science

Event dates: 23 April 2026 10:00-17:00
Event summary: Join us for a day of talks at the Victoria and Albert Museum on a wide array of analytical techniques, jointly hosted by the Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ and the RICHeS programme (UKRI/AHRC).
Event Venue: Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington, London, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom

BPG 2026 - Annual Meeting of the Belgian Polymer Group

Event dates: 27 April 2026 09:00 - 28 April 2026 15:20
Event summary: BPG 2026 will unite industry and academia to address current polymer science topics, showcase young Belgian researchers, and strengthen links and collaborations across the field.
Event Venue: Floréal Seminars, Blankenberge, 8370, Belgium

Beilstein Organic ��ҹ��Ʒ Symposium 2026: Designing Dynamic Matter: Frontiers in Supramolecular Systems

Event dates: 5 - 7 May 2026
Event summary: Beilstein Organic ��ҹ��Ʒ Symposium 2026
Event Venue: Hotel Jagdschloss Niederwald, Rüdesheim, 65385, Germany

9th International Conference on Bio-Sensing Technology

Event dates: 10 May 2026 09:00 - 13 May 2026 17:00
Event summary: Join us for the 9th International Conference on Bio-Sensing Technology which will take place in Kuala Lumpur from the 10-13 May 2026.
Event Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur , Kuala Lumpur, 50400, Malaysia

10th International Hydrogen Technologies Congress (IHTEC-2026)

Event dates: 10 May 2026 10:00 - 13 May 2026 18:00
Event summary: The 10th International Hydrogen Technologies Congress will take place from 10 to 13 May 2026 in Istanbul, to discuss hydrogen technologies and clean energy systems
Event Venue: Istinye University, Istanbul, 34408, Turkey

Carbon Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future

Event dates: 20 May 2026 10:00-16:30
Event summary: An event to showcase innovative Carbon themes research aimed at promoting a sustainable future. This event is aimed at all researchers, early and mid-career to highlight their work and network.
Event Venue: Henry Royce Hub Building, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom

5th SCI-RSC Symposium on Anti-Infectives Drug Discovery

Event dates: 1 June 2026 09:15 - 2 June 2026 18:00
Event summary: This symposium will examine the latest advances in anti-infectives drug discovery from a medicinal chemist’s perspective, focusing on the challenges associated with developing anti-infectives.
Event Venue: Francis Crick Institute, London, NW1 1AT, United Kingdom

Intelligent Clothing: Data-Driven Wearables For Human Performance

Event dates: 2 June 2026 17:00-18:00
Event summary: A webinar on AI‑powered smart fabrics which read your body, respond in real time, and elevate human performance, all enabled by textile chemistry, fashion design and mechanical engineering.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

AES 2026, The 12th International Conference on Antennas and Electromagnetic Systems

Event dates: 3 - 6 June 2026
Event summary: AES 2026 will bring together the international community of researchers, academics, and industry specialists to share the latest scientific advances in antennas and electromagnetic systems.
Event Venue: University of Catania, Catania, 95131, Italy

13th Workshop On Fats and Oils as Renewable Feedstock for the Chemical Industry

Event dates: 8 June 2026 15:00 - 10 June 2026 13:00
Event summary: Discover the future of oleochemistry with leading experts from all over the world.
Event Venue: Dorint an den Westfalenhallen Dortmund, Dortmund, 44137, Germany

UK Porous Materials (UKPorMat) Annual Conference - 2026

Event dates: 9 June 2026 08:30 - 10 June 2026 17:30
Event summary: The 9th UK Porous Materials Conference (UKPorMat) will take place at the University of Bristol from 9th to 10th June 2026.
Event Venue: University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TS, United Kingdom

Biobased Polymers 2026

Event dates: 15 June 2026 09:30-16:30
Event summary: The aim of the event is to bring together researchers from both academia and industry in the field of Biobased Polymers to facilitate networking and collaboration.
Event Venue: Loughborough University, Loughborough , LE11 3TU, United Kingdom

5th Annual Conference on Global Nanotechnology

Event dates: 15 June 2026 09:00 - 17 June 2026 15:00
Event summary: We are delighted to bring #NanoSeries2026 to Turin, Italy — a cultural capital where royal heritage meets modern innovation
Event Venue: Polytechnic University of Turin, Turin, 10129, Italy

Innovations in polymeric coatings

Event dates: 16 June 2026 09:00 - 17 June 2026 17:00
Event summary: This two-day symposium aims to cover the field of polymeric coatings and promote new developments in the field.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

Digital Analytics in Analytical Science

Event dates: 17 June 2026 13:00-17:00
Event summary: This symposium will explore a range of applications of digital analytics across a variety of sectors from agriculture to the environment to polymer science.
Event Venue: The Lit and Phil, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom

IUPAC 14th International Symposium on BioOrganic ��ҹ��Ʒ

Event dates: 21 June 2026 14:30 - 24 June 2026 20:00
Event summary: The Symposium aims to present recent developments in bioorganic chemistry, highlighting translational applications and forecasting future trends and challenges.
Event Venue: University of Milano, Milano, 20122, Italy

Smart Materials: Self-Organizing Polymers at the Interface of Technology and Nature

Event dates: 21 June 2026 16:00 - 25 June 2026 16:30
Event summary: The conference will focus on the self-association of stimuli-responsive polymers, drawing inspiration from nature’s ability to form complex, adaptive, and functional assemblies.
Event Venue: Institute of Macromolecular ��ҹ��Ʒ of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, CZ 16200, Czech Republic

EFMC-ACSMEDI Medicinal ��ҹ��Ʒ Frontiers 2026

Event dates: 22 June 2026 17:00 - 25 June 2026 13:00
Event summary: Symposium co-organised by EFMC and ACSMEDI, and including 3 top speakers & 9 sessions on key topics in Medicinal ��ҹ��Ʒ, as well as 18 oral comms selected from the submitted abstracts.
Event Venue: Trinity Conference Centre, Dublin, 2, Ireland

HarwellXPS Summer School 2026

Event dates: 22 June 2026 09:00 - 26 June 2026 14:00
Event summary: The exclusive HarwellXPS photoelectron spectroscopy summer school is returning in 2026! We will be in Oxford for a week of beginners and advanced seminars hand-on practicals, and discussion forums.
Event Venue: voco Oxford Thames by IHG, Oxford, OX4 4GX, United Kingdom

NMR Discussion Group Postgraduate Meeting 2026

Event dates: 24 June 2026 16:00 - 25 June 2026 16:00
Event summary: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ NMR Discussion Group (NMRDG) is pleased to announce its annual Postgraduate meeting, to be held at the University of Liverpool on 24th and 25th June 2026.
Event Venue: University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7BX, United Kingdom

ScotChem Polymers and Soft Materials Conference 2026

Event dates: 26 June 2026 09:00-18:00
Event summary: Bringing together polymer and soft materials researchers and industry from across the world, and showcasing recent advances in the field. Hosted by Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
Event Venue: Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AL, United Kingdom

Chemical Sciences Research Symposium

Event dates: 26 June 2026 15:00-19:00
Event summary: The third research symposium.
Event Venue: Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield, S1 1WB, United Kingdom

POLYMAT Spotlight 2026

Event dates: 29 June 2026 15:00 - 2 July 2026 15:00
Event summary: http://polymat-spotlight.eu
Event Venue: Miramar Palace, San Sebastian, 20007, Spain

Emerging materials for optoelectronics applications Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 1 - 3 July 2026
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom

BNASS 2026: The 22nd Biennial National Atomic Spectroscopy Symposium

Event dates: 1 July 2026 12:30 - 3 July 2026 13:00
Event summary: Biennial National Atomic Spectroscopy Symposium- more details to follow
Event Venue: The Cutler's Hall, Sheffield , S1 1HG, United Kingdom

21st RSC Chemical Biology and Bioorganic Group (CBBG) Firbush Conference

Event dates: 3 July 2026 12:00 - 5 July 2026 13:00
Event summary: The meeting will encompass a broad range of topics across chemical biology and bioorganic chemistry, highlighting emerging directions and approaches in the field.
Event Venue: Firbush Conference Centre, Killin, FK21 8SU, United Kingdom

25th International Conference on Phosphorus ��ҹ��Ʒ

Event dates: 5 July 2026 16:00 - 8 July 2026 18:00
Event summary: The ICPC25 will cover all areas of phosphorus chemistry, including interdisciplinary research at the interface with biology, materials science, and applied or industrial chemistry.
Event Venue: University of Montpellier, Montpellier, 34000, France

24th International Conference on Organic Synthesis (24-ICOS)

Event dates: 5 - 10 July 2026
Event summary: ICOS is one of the most prestigious international conferences in the field of organic chemistry, with nearly 50 years of tradition, bringing together 600–800 scientists from around the world.
Event Venue: Lodz University of Technology, Łódź, 93-590, Poland

8th International Conference on Nanomaterials Science and Mechanical Engineering

Event dates: 7 July 2026 08:00 - 10 July 2026 18:00
Event summary: ICNMSME-2026 aims to address on Modern Problems of Nanomaterials Science and Mechanical Engineering, to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners from both academia as well as industry.
Event Venue: University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal

51st Congress of the Physical Chemical Division of the Italian Chemical Society "Exploring Fundamentals, Driving Innovation, Advancing a Sustainable Future"

Event dates: 7 - 10 July 2026
Event summary: CDCF51 in Bari brings together researchers to explore fundamentals of physical chemistry, share discoveries, and spark collaboration toward innovation and a sustainable future.
Event Venue: University Campus Bari - Politecnico di Bari, Bari, 70126, Italy

International Conference on Functional Nanomaterials and Nanodevices 2026 (NANOMAT2026)

Event dates: 7 - 10 July 2026
Event summary: The 10th Annual Nanotechnology Conference – NANOMAT2026 will take place in Brno, Czech Republic, 7–10 July 2026.
Event Venue: The Courtyard by Marriott Brno, Brno, 639 00, Czech Republic

22nd RSC Nucleic Acids Forum – 2026

Event dates: 10 July 2026 10:00-18:00
Event summary: This is the NAG’s annual meeting, bringing together the Nucleic Acids Research community to showcase and discuss new research involving nucleic acids at the chemistry-physics-biology interface.
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

META 2026, the 16th International Conference on Metamaterials, Photonic Crystals and Plasmonics

Event dates: 14 - 17 July 2026
Event summary: META 2026 is the flagship international conference that brings researchers, scientists, and professionals working on cutting-edge developments in metamaterials, photonic crystals, and plasmonics.
Event Venue: Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland

Advanced Nano Materials (ANM2026 Portugal)

Event dates: 22 - 24 July 2026
Event summary: ANM2026 ( https://www.advanced-nanomaterials-conference.com/anm-home/), 25th International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials, 22–24 July 2026 at the University of Aveiro in Portugal
Event Venue: University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal

From molecules to mobility: The future of sustainable fuels

Event dates: 23 July 2026 09:30-17:00
Event summary: This event is aimed at researchers in materials chemistry with an interest in the development of materials for the production of sustainable fuels.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

RSC Applied symposium: Interfaces and polymers for a sustainable future

Event dates: 23 July 2026 10:00-17:00
Event summary: A one day symposium showcasing application focussed materials research that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

EUCHEMSIL 2026

Event dates: 26 - 31 July 2026
Event summary: 30th EUChemS Conference on Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids
Event Venue: Churchill College, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0DS, United Kingdom

UKPorMat Early Career Researchers Conference

Event dates: 24 August 2026 12:00 - 25 August 2026 14:00
Event summary: First UKPorMat event dedicated exclusively to Early Career Researchers, showcasing cutting-edge research across porous materials and fostering networking and career development.
Event Venue: University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7BX, United Kingdom

Pride in Chem

Event dates: 27 August 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: This event is dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the voices of LGBTQIA+ chemists by providing a safe and inclusive environment to share their work research, ideas and experiences authentically.
Event Venue: University of Manchester, Manchester, M1 7DN, United Kingdom

RSC Photophysics and Photochemistry Group Early Career Meeting 2026

Event dates: 3 September 2026 10:00 - 4 September 2026 16:00
Event summary: We are very pleased to announce that the 2026 Early Career Meeting will be held over two days, on 3–4 September 2026, at Durham University.
Event Venue: Durham University, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom

Powder Flow 2026

Event dates: 11 September 2026 08:00-18:00
Event summary: Powder Flow 2026 is a premier one-day workshop dedicated to fostering the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge, addressing key challenges, and highlighting state-of-the-art developments in powder flow.
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Beilstein Organic ��ҹ��Ʒ Symposium 2026: Simple Starts, Complex Ends: The Power of One-Pot ��ҹ��Ʒ

Event dates: 6 - 8 October 2026
Event summary: Beilstein Organic ��ҹ��Ʒ Symposium 2026
Event Venue: Dom Hotel Limburg, Limburg, 65549, Germany

Innovations in crop protection III

Event dates: 14 October 2026 09:30-17:00
Event summary: This conference brings together leading researchers and industry experts to explore cutting-edge solutions for safeguarding global food security whilst minimizing environmental impact.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

Sustainable Polymers in Liquid Formulations Summit 2026

Event dates: 22 October 2026 10:00-17:00
Event summary: Attend the Sustainable Polymers in Liquid Summit this October to explore sustainable PLF advances, the transition strategy and policy insights, bringing together industry, academia and policymakers.
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

7th International Conference on Advanced Polymer Science and Engineering

Event dates: 26 October 2026 08:00 - 28 October 2026 18:00
Event summary: The 7th International Conference on Advanced Polymer Science and Engineering will take place on 26–28 Oct 2026. This conference is being organized in collaboration with UC3M.
Event Venue: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, 28005, Spain

Beilstein Nanotechnology Symposium 2026: Shaping the Future of Nanotechnology

Event dates: 27 - 29 October 2026
Event summary: Beilstein Nanotechnology Symposium 2026
Event Venue: Dom Hotel Limburg, Limburg, 65549, Germany

Horizons symposium 2026: (Nano)catalysis

Event dates: 12 - 13 November 2026
Event summary: Join us for this exciting in person 2-day symposium hosted by Materials Horizons and Nanoscale Horizons.
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

6th International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials

Event dates: 16 November 2026 08:00 - 20 November 2026 18:00
Event summary: ICEAN 2026 aims to unite leading scientists and researchers working on advanced nanomaterials and their applications in energy, environment and health, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Event Venue: The Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Center, Newcastle, 2302, Australia

Modern Trends in Molecular Magnetism (MTMM)

Event dates: 2 December 2026 15:00 - 5 December 2026 18:00
Event summary: 5th edition of the International Conference "Modern Trends in Molecular Magnetism" (MTMM) organized by Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Assam, India during 2-5 December 2026
Event Venue: Tezpur University, Tezpur, 784028, India

Materials ��ҹ��Ʒ Poster Symposium

Event dates: 14 December 2026
Event summary: The Materials chemistry poster symposium is the flagship event for the Materials ��ҹ��Ʒ Community that is aimed specifically at early career scientists in materials chemistry.
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

18th International conference on materials chemistry (MC18)

Event dates: 5 - 8 July 2027
Event summary: The 'MC' conference series has provided a showcase for materials chemistry for two decades, and is the flagship event of the RSC's Materials ��ҹ��Ʒ Community
Event Venue: TBC, United Kingdom