Conferences in 2021
Energy Materials Conference | 11 – 13 August 2021, Sweden
Conference Chairs: Leon Shaw, Maria Helena Braga and Jim Zheng
The 40th assembly of the Advanced Materials Congress marked the opening of the prestigious Energy Materials Congress, hosting esteemed delegates in an Online LIVE conference from August 11 to 13, 2021. This 40th AMC assembly received 33 abstracts from 12 countries. The conference featured 8 thematic online sessions, including 14 keynote and invited lectures, as well as a series of oral presentations and a welcome ceremony. These sessions were chaired by 16 experts from both academia and industry. Adding to the event’s significance, the congress included a Round Table Discussion on Innovation and European Green, in association with IAAM, Sweden. A key highlight of EMC 2021 was its interdisciplinary sessions, specifically devoted to IAAM’s young and women researchers. These sessions provided a platform for them to present their research to a global audience of experts, receiving feedback and encouragement.
European Advanced Materials Congress | 23 – 25 August 2021, Sweden
Conference Chairs: Guenter Schmid, Jurgen Eckert, Shigehiro Hashimoto and Yuan Chen
The 41st assembly of the Advanced Materials Congress (AMC), the European assembly, took place from August 23 to 25, 2021, in Sweden. This versatile event combined onsite, online LIVE, and on-demand formats. The congress featured 17 thematic sessions with contributions from over 25 countries, including 45 keynote and invited lectures, alongside a range of oral and poster presentations, and a welcome ceremony. Online sessions were chaired by 25 experts from academia and industry, while 15 experts chaired the onsite sessions.
A significant part of the EAMC was the IAAM Fellow Summit, dedicated to advancing knowledge in the field of advanced materials, next-generation technologies, and innovation to support new research in the study, development, and utilization of materials tools. The congress also included an Open Round Table Discussion during Onsite Session 4. Furthermore, the assembly acknowledged the achievements of professionals in advanced materials, conferring the title Fellow of IAAM, a prestigious distinction recognizing significant contributions to global excellence in the field.
Advanced Nanomaterials Congress | 24-27 October 2021, Sweden
Conference Chairs: Jian Liu, Gauthier Lefevre, Biaolin Peng and Laurent Sagalowicz
The 42nd assembly of the Advanced Materials Congress, known as the Advanced Nanomaterials Congress, was held online from October 24 to 27, 2021. This AMC-Nano event was part of the Advanced Materials Lecture Series and included topics like the Global Graphene Forum, Advanced Energy Materials & Technology, Nanogenerator & Piezotronics, and Nano glasses. It focused on advancements in materials science, engineering, and technology for study, development, and application to end-users. The event saw active participation from 35 countries across major continents.
The congress spanned over 30 hours and included 17 thematic sessions, an opening/closing ceremony, a poster session, and a symposium on innovations and knowledge transfer, all chaired by 35 experts from academia and industry. A highlight of AMC-Nano was the announcement of the Researcher of the Year 2021, along with the Researcher of the Year Lecture delivered by Prof. Richard Spontak from North Carolina University, USA. Dr. Spontak’s research focuses on enhancing the understanding of microstructural polymeric systems, which are important both for their scientific interest in soft self-assembling and their commercial applications in areas such as adhesives, (bio)compatibilizing agents, nanotemplates, and membranes.
International Conference on Translational Research and Innovation in Health, Energy, and Environment
27 – 28 October 2021, China | Conference Chairs: Qingyuan Wang and Ashutosh Tiwari
The International Conference on the Translational Research and Innovation in Health, Energy, and Environment took place at Chengdu University’s Academic Exchange Center. Jointly hosted by Chengdu University and the International Association of Advanced Materials, this two-day conference brought together 21 experts and scholars from renowned research institutions and universities across 9 countries: China, Sweden, Germany, the UK, Japan, the USA, India, Turkey, and Spain. The event was conducted in a hybrid format, with participants joining both online and offline.
