WORKSHOP PROGRAM 2026
New Materials Design:
Sustainability, Functionality, and Emerging Technologies
Workshop Series Overview
This workshop explores the next generation of materials that will drive sustainable development, industrial innovation, and the energy transition. Bringing together leading researchers, industry experts, and policymakers, the programme examines how advanced materials can be designed, manufactured, and deployed to address global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and digitalisation.
The series covers sustainable and circular materials, bio-based and nature-inspired materials, AI-assisted materials discovery, advanced nanomaterials, multifunctional materials, self-healing and shape-memory systems, metamaterials, engineered living materials, and materials for energy storage and thermal management. It also explores the integration of additive manufacturing and digital design tools to accelerate materials development and enable customised, resource-efficient production.
By combining advances in materials science, biology, artificial intelligence, and engineering, the workshop provides participants with a strategic understanding of emerging technologies, sustainable design principles, and future industrial applications. It aims to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry while accelerating the development of innovative materials that support a more sustainable, resilient, and technologically advanced society.
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Forthcoming Workshops in 2027:
WORKSHOPS
Jan. 2027 - April 2027
- Coatings and surface engineering technologies
- Corrosion and corrosion protection
- Green chemistry
- Catalysis
- Safety in R/D institutions
WORKSHOPS
Mai 2027 - Aug. 2027
- Entrepreneurship
- Ammoniac economy
- Recycling technologies and waste valorisation
- High temperature Materials
- Optoelectrics
Choose the workshops you need in one or several topics and take advantage of our amazing WORKSHOP PACKAGES here.
New Materials Design:
Sustainability, Functionality, and Emerging Technologies
More Sustainability & Functional Areas
1. AI-Assisted Material Discovery (01.09.2026)
Using generative AI and machine learning to rapidly predict properties and discover new material compositions, dramatically shortening R&D cycles.
2. Circular Economy Materials (08.09.2026)
Developing materials specifically designed for recycling, upcycling, and biodegradability to support a closed-loop system, such as recycled metal alloys and advanced polymer recycling.
3. Mycelium-Based Materials (15.09.2026)
Growing fungi-based materials for insulation, packaging, and construction that are biodegradable, fire-resistant, and carbon-negative.
4.Self-Healing Materials (22.09.2026)
Developing concrete, polymers, and coatings that can autonomously repair cracks using embedded bacteria or microcapsules, enhancing infrastructure longevity.
5. Bio-based Raw Materials (29.09.2026)
Replacing fossil-based materials with renewables, such as hempcrete, biochar cladding, and engineered bamboo for construction.
Advanced & Responsive Materials
6. Metamaterials for 5G/6G & Energy (06.10.2026)
Engineered materials with properties not found in nature, used for Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) to improve 5G/6G reception and for energy harvesting.
7. Engineered Living Materials (ELMs) (13.10.2026)
Materials that incorporate biological systems (e.g., bacteria, algae) to perform functions like producing oxygen, repairing damage, or capturing carbon.
8. Structural Battery Composites (20.10.2026)
Carbon fiber or epoxy resin materials that are weight-bearing and store electrical energy, crucial for improving electric vehicle range and reducing weight.
9. Transparent Wood & Glass Alternatives (27.10.2026)
Removing lignin from wood and replacing it with polymers to create a transparent, biodegradable, and thermally efficient alternative to glass.
10. Shape Memory Materials (03.11.2026)
Alloys and polymers that return to their original shape upon activation (temperature, light), allowing for adaptive, responsive, and programmable structures.
Specialized & High-Performance Materials
Lab-produced nanomaterials with enzyme-like properties that are more robust, cheaper, and stable than natural enzymes, used for medical diagnostics and environmental cleanup.
12. Graphene & 2D Materials (17.11.2026)
Continued innovation in 3D-printed graphene for ultra-high strength, conductivity, and flexibility in electronics and sensors.
13. Thermal Storage & Phase-Change Materials (PCMs) (24.11.2026)
Advanced materials for thermal energy storage (e.g., salt hydrates, aerogels) that improve insulation and enable energy-efficient building cooling.
14. Aerogels for Advanced Applications (01.12.2026)
Moving beyond insulation, synthetic polymer and bio-based aerogels are being developed for biomedical tissue scaffolds, drug delivery, and environmental remediation.
15. Marine-Derived & Algae Materials (08.12.2026)
Utilizing algae fibers, seaweed, and mussel shells in construction and fashion to create biodegradable and carbon-storing alternatives.
Emerging Design Methodologies
16. Additive Manufacturing of Functional Materials (15.12.2026)
3D printing, specifically using robotic arms and smart materials, allowing for on-demand production and complex, multi-functional components.
17. Regenerative Design (16.12.2026)
A shift from just "sustainable" to actively restoring and improving environmental systems through materials that sequester carbon, such as biochar.
| Package | Number | Industry* | Academy | Student** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Price | 1 Workshop | 250€ | 150€ | 100€ |
| Early-Bird | 1 Workshop | 200€ | 125€ | 75€ |
| Knight | 2 Workshops | 375€ | 225€ | 150€ |
| Royal | 5 Workshops | 825€ | 500€ | 325€ |
| Imperial | 10 Workshops | 1250€ | 750€ | 500€ |
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