World Congress on Materials & Nanoscience WCMN on October 12-14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain

The 21st World Congress on Materials & Nanoscience (WCMN 2026) is an international, multi-track scientific congress that unites leading researchers, engineers, industry innovators and emerging investigators working across advanced materials and nanoscience. Hosted in Madrid, Spain, the congress provides a high-level platform to share breakthrough research, technology advances, and real-world applications—bridging fundamental discovery with industrial impact.

Across three days of keynotes, plenary sessions, technical tracks, exhibitions, startup showcases and networking activities, delegates will explore the latest advances in:

Nanomaterials & nanostructures: synthesis, functionalization, characterization and scalable manufacturing

Thin films, surfaces & coatings: deposition, tribology, anti-corrosion, catalytic and protective technologies

Smart, functional & sustainable materials: responsive materials, green chemistry, circular material design

Energy materials: batteries, supercapacitors, photovoltaics, hydrogen, thermoelectrics and energy harvesting

Biomaterials & nano-bio interfaces: drug delivery, tissue engineering, diagnostics and medical devices

Advanced characterization & modelling: microscopy, spectroscopy, simulation, AI/ML-assisted materials discovery

Whether you are an academic researcher, R&D professional, policymaker, investor or entrepreneur, WCMN 2026 in Madrid is designed to help you: build collaborations, discover new partners, present your work to a global audience, and stay ahead of emerging trends in materials science and nanotechnology.