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About IMS-2027

IMS-2027 is an international conference and innovation forum bringing together scientists, researchers, engineers, industry leaders, technology developers, entrepreneurs, investors, and emerging researchers to explore the future of materials science and its applications across multiple sectors.

Taking place from 21–23 April 2027 in Seattle, Washington, USA, IMS-2027 provides a platform for scientific exchange, industry engagement, technology discovery, collaboration, and innovation.

The conference explores advanced materials, nanotechnology, smart and functional materials, biomaterials, energy materials, sustainable and circular materials, computational materials science, advanced manufacturing, electronics, photonics, and materials characterization.

Conference Dates 21–23 April 2027 Seattle, Washington, USA
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Academic + Business

“Where Scientific Discovery Meets Industry Application”

IMS-2027 brings together two interconnected dimensions of the materials ecosystem:

Science

Research presentations, keynote lectures, technical sessions, workshops, posters, interdisciplinary discussions, and knowledge exchange.

Business & Innovation

Industry engagement, technology showcases, networking, product demonstrations, startup presentations, research partnerships, technology transfer, and commercialization discussions.

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Connecting: Academia ↔ Industry ↔ Technology ↔ Manufacturing ↔ Innovation

Academia
Industry
Technology
Manufacturing
Innovation

The objective is not simply to present research, but to create opportunities for research to connect with application, expertise to connect with opportunity, and innovation to connect with the people who can help move it forward.

KEY THEMES & TOPICS
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  • Smart materials
  • High-performance materials
  • Surface engineering & coatings
  • Functional coatings
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  • Nanocomposites
  • 2D materials
  • Nanoengineering
  • Nanostructures
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  • Batteries
  • Energy storage
  • Hydrogen, fuel cells and solar materials
  • Catalysts and Energy conversion
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  • Green materials
  • Recycling
  • Circular materials
  • Resource efficiency and Materials lifecycle
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  • Implants
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Biointerfaces
  • Medical devices and Regenerative applications
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  • Semiconductor and electronic materials
  • Optical materials
  • Sensors
  • Flexible electronics
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  • Additive manufacturing
  • Composites
  • Materials Processing,
  • Coatings and Aerospace materials
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  • Materials informatics
  • AI for materials discovery
  • Machine learning
  • Modelling and Simulation
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  • Microscopy
  • Spectroscopy
  • Mechanical testing
  • Thermal analysis and Structural characterization.
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  • Materials synthesis
  • Catalysis
  • Interfaces
  • Chemical functionality

Our Mission

To connect materials science discovery with the people, technologies, industries, and collaborations that can transform research into real-world impact.

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Our Objectives

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Advance Scientific Exchange

Provide an international platform for presenting research and exchanging knowledge.

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Connect Academia & Industry

Create meaningful interaction between researchers and industry professionals.

03

Accelerate Innovation

Highlight emerging materials, technologies, methodologies, and applications.

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Encourage Collaboration

Facilitate interdisciplinary, international, and academic-industry collaborations.

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Support Commercialization

Create opportunities to explore technology transfer, partnerships, and product development.

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Develop Future Talent

Support students, researchers, engineers, and early-career professionals.

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Address Global Challenges

Explore materials solutions for energy, sustainability, healthcare, electronics, and manufacturing.