ABOUT
Emerging 2026 – School on Functional Advanced Materials for Emerging Applications is a two-day international summer school that will take place on 1–2 July 2026 at ICMAB in Barcelona, Spain.
The school will bring together leading researchers and experts to deliver plenary lectures on key topics in functional materials, nanoscience and related interdisciplinary fields. The program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of current advances, emerging trends, and future directions in materials science.
Building on the success of previous editions, including the 2021 DOC-FAM school, Emerging 2026 returns as an in-person event, offering a unique opportunity for direct interaction, discussion and networking with distinguished scientists and fellow participants.
The school is aimed at PhD students, early-career researchers and advanced master’s students, as well as anyone interested in gaining deeper insight into cutting-edge research in functional advanced materials.
Participants will benefit from:
- High-level plenary lectures by internationally recognized researchers
- Exposure to a broad range of emerging topics
- Opportunities for discussion and scientific exchange
- Networking in an engaging, collaborative environment
TOPICS
ENERGY
- Nanoenergy and energy harvesting systems
- Batteries and energy storage systems
- Superconductivity
- Machine learning applied to materials science
ELECTRONICS
- Supramolecular chemistry
- Paper electronics
- Nanopatterning and litography
- Piezoelectrics
HEALTH
- Biosensors
- Biomedicine
TECHNICAL TALKS
- AFM measurements
- Nanofabrication
- Electronic microscopy
- Nanoionics
- Synchrotron measurements
- Sensors
TRANSVERSAL TALKS
- Ethics in science
- Technology transfer
- Art and science
SPEAKERS
Plenary
Romain Quidan
Maria Rosa Palacin Peiró
Giovanni Finocchio
Gabriela Borin Barin
João Mano
CHAIRS
ICMAB researchers will chair the lectures and technical talks
- Xavier Obradors
- Rosa Palacín
- Riccardo Rurali
- Marta Mas
- Agustín Mihi
- Laura Cabana
PROGRAMME
The Emerging 2026 School will take place over two full days, on:
- Wednesday, 1 July 2026
- Thursday, 2 July 2026
The program will consist of:
- Plenary lectures by invited speakers
- Thematic sessions covering key areas in functional advanced materials
- Discussion periods, roundtables, poster presentations and networking opportunities
A detailed schedule and list of speakers will be announced soon.
VENUE
Emerging 2026 will be held at: Sala d’Actes Carles Miravitlles, Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), Barcelona, Spain
Located within the campus of the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), the venue offers a modern auditorium equipped for scientific events, providing an ideal setting for lectures and discussions.
Barcelona is a vibrant, international city known for its strong scientific ecosystem, rich cultural heritage and excellent transport connections, making it an attractive destination for participants from around the world.
REGISTRATION
Participation in Emerging 2026 is free of charge, but registration is required due to limited capacity.
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