European Spectroscopy Congress
European Spectroscopy Congress
Innovations in Spectroscopy: From Fundamental Insights to Real-World Applications
The European Spectroscopy Congress (ESC 2026) is a leading international forum dedicated to advances in spectroscopic science, instrumentation, and applications. The congress brings together researchers, scientists, engineers, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, present cutting-edge research, and explore emerging trends across the full spectrum of modern spectroscopy.
ESC 2026 covers fundamental and applied spectroscopy, spanning molecular, electronic, magnetic, and structural characterization techniques, with strong emphasis on real-world applications in materials science, energy technologies, environmental monitoring, chemistry, and life sciences. The congress serves as a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and the translation of spectroscopic innovations into scientific and industrial impact.
Conference Theme
Advancing Spectroscopy for Science, Technology, and Sustainable Innovation
The conference theme highlights the critical role of spectroscopy in understanding matter, enabling technological breakthroughs, and supporting sustainable solutions. ESC 2026 focuses on next-generation spectroscopic methods, in-situ and operando analysis, advanced instrumentation, and data-driven approaches that are shaping the future of research and innovation across disciplines.
Subject Areas
The European Spectroscopy Congress will cover, but is not limited to, the following subject areas:
- Optical spectroscopy (UV–Vis, IR, NIR, Raman)
- Vibrational and molecular spectroscopy
- Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
- Mass spectrometry and ion spectroscopy
- X-ray spectroscopy (XPS, XAS, XRD-related spectroscopic methods)
- Electron and photoelectron spectroscopy
- Laser-based and ultrafast spectroscopy
- In-situ, operando, and time-resolved spectroscopic techniques
- Spectroscopy for materials science, nanotechnology, and energy applications
- Spectroscopy in chemistry, biology, medicine, and life sciences
- Environmental, atmospheric, and analytical spectroscopy
- Data-driven spectroscopy, AI-assisted analysis, and spectral modeling
- Advanced spectroscopic instrumentation and method development
- Industrial, applied, and process spectroscopy
- Spectroscopy for sustainability, climate, and green technologies
Conference deadlines
Abstract Submission: 27 February 2026
Early-bird Registration Deadline: 12 December 2025
Registration Deadline: 27 April 2026
Full Paper Submission for Indexed Publications: 03 July 2026
Conference Highlights
- Plenary and keynote lectures by internationally recognized leaders in spectroscopy, analytical science, and advanced instrumentation
- Thematic technical sessions covering optical, vibrational, magnetic, mass, X-ray, and electron spectroscopy
- Oral and poster presentation sessions enabling high-level scientific exchange and interdisciplinary networking
- Advanced spectroscopic instrumentation showcases highlighting next-generation tools, methods, and measurement technologies
- In-situ, operando, and time-resolved spectroscopy sessions addressing real-time analysis and functional material characterization
- Data-driven and AI-assisted spectroscopy sessions focusing on spectral analysis, chemometrics, and machine learning applications
- Spectroscopy for materials, energy, environment, and life sciences, linking fundamental research to real-world applications
- IAAM Fellow Assembly Sessions featuring strategic discussions on emerging trends, global collaboration, and future spectroscopy roadmaps
- Young Researcher Forum and early-career sessions supporting the next generation of spectroscopists and analytical scientists
- Awards and recognition lectures honoring outstanding contributions to spectroscopy research, innovation, and technological advancement
Our UNSDGs Commitments
In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), the European Spectroscopy Congress is committed to advancing scientific innovation, responsible technology development, and global collaboration through the following goals:
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Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure:
Advancing spectroscopic techniques, analytical instrumentation, and characterization tools that support innovation, quality control, and resilient industrial and research infrastructure. -
Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production:
Promoting spectroscopy-driven optimization of materials, processes, and resources to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and support sustainable production practices. -
Goal 13 – Climate Action:
Enabling spectroscopy-based research for environmental monitoring, emissions analysis, energy materials, and climate-resilient technologies. -
Goal 17 – Partnerships for the Goals:
Strengthening international collaboration between academia, industry, and policy stakeholders through shared spectroscopic knowledge, infrastructure, and innovation networks.
Publications
All abstracts and proceedings will be published online in the official Conference Proceedings Selected full papers will be peer-reviewed and published in reputed international journals indexed by Scopus and Web of Science (SCI) Opportunity for special issues in journals dedicated to advanced energy materials.
Congress Proceedings
The abstracts of presentations (short congress papers, maximum 2 pages including references) will be published after peer-review with an ISBN and DOI. Proceedings formatted with Introduction, Experiments, Results & Discussion, and Conclusion sections, limited to 4 pages, will be published in conference proceedings after the peer review process and will be submitted for indexing in Scopus.
Congress Journal
Full articles of congress presentations will be published in open-access special issues of the official journals of the International Association of Advanced Materials, Advanced Materials Letters, and Advanced Materials Proceedings, following the peer review process without any subscription or processing fee. Authors should carefully follow the Author Guidelines of respective journal when preparing their manuscripts and submit them using the Online Submission System. The deadline for full paper submission is 03 July 2026.
Congress Reports
Since 2011, the Advanced Materials Congress has held over 60 assemblies across Asia, Europe, the USA, and Australia.
2011 to 2015
The Advanced Materials Congress hosted four assemblies in China, India, Turkey, and Sweden between 2011 and 2015.
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2016
In 2016, the Advanced Materials Congress hosted three separate assemblies in India, Sweden, and the USA.
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2017
In 2017, four Advanced Materials Congress assemblies were held in India, Singapore, and Sweden.
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2018
In 2018, nine assemblies of the Advanced Materials Congress were held in Sweden and Singapore.
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