Upcoming Conferences & Research Events in Ferroelectrics, Electroceramics & Smart Materials

This page provides a curated and verified list of national and international conferences, workshops and seminars relevant to ferroelectrics, electroceramics and smart materials. All information is collected from official event websites to support students, researchers and academic professionals in planning submissions and participation.

Latest Updates - January, 2026
Conference IWRF 2026
International Workshop on Relaxor Ferroelectrics (IWRF)
26–29 May 2026 — Himeji, Japan
Focused workshop on the physics, materials design, and applications of relaxor ferroelectrics, including dielectric behavior, phase transitions, and device integration.
Official Site
Conference CPS 2026
XXVI Czech–Polish Seminar – Structural and Ferroelectric Phase Transitions
4–8 May 2026 — Milovy, Czech Republic
An international seminar addressing structural and ferroelectric phase transitions, combining theoretical modeling with experimental characterization.
Official Site
Conference ECAPD 2026
European Conference on Applications of Polar Dielectrics (ECAPD 2026)
7–10 June 2026 — Oulu, Finland
A focused European conference on polar dielectrics, including ferroelectrics, piezoelectrics, and advanced electroceramic materials for functional applications.
Official Site
Conference ISAF & PFM 2026
IEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics (ISAF) & Piezoresponse Force Microscopy (PFM)
6–10 July 2026 — Montreal, Canada
A major IEEE symposium covering ferroelectric materials, domain engineering, piezoresponse force microscopy, and device-level applications.
Official Site
Conference QM:F2f 2026
Quantum Materials: Fundamentals to Functionalities (QM:F2f 2026)
26–28 March 2026 — Bambolim Beach Resort, Goa, India
An international conference focused on the fundamental and functional aspects of quantum materials, including superconductivity, topological materials, correlated electron systems, and AI-driven materials discovery.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 January 2026
Official Site
Conference MSET 2026
6th International Conference on Materials Science, Engineering and Technology (Materials 2026)
5–7 May 2026 — International Event
A multidisciplinary materials conference with a special track on Ferroelectric & Piezoelectric Materials: Design.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 20 November 2025
Official site
Conference ECAPD 2026
European Congress on Applications of Polar Dielectrics (ECAPD 2026)
7–10 June 2026 — Oulu, Finland
Highly focused congress on polar dielectrics, including ferroelectrics, piezoelectrics and advanced electroceramic materials.
Submission Deadline: 31 Dec 2025
Official site
Conference ISFD-16
16th International Symposium on Ferroic Domains & Micro- to Nanoscopic Structures (ISFD-16)
10–13 August 2026 — Irvine, California, USA
An international symposium focused on ferroic domains, micro- and nanoscale structures, and advanced characterization techniques for functional and quantum materials.
Official Site
Conference E-MRS 2026
European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) 2026 Fall Meeting
14–17 September 2026 — Warsaw, Poland
A major European research forum covering advanced functional materials, nanotechnology, electronic materials, and structure–property relationships across emerging material systems.
Official Site
Conference ElectroCeramics XX
ElectroCeramics XX — 2026
12–15 October 2026 — Novi Sad, Serbia
An international conference on electroceramic materials, covering dielectric, ferroelectric, piezoelectric, and multifunctional ceramic systems for advanced electronic and energy applications.
Official Site
Conference ISAF 2027
2027 International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics
18–23 July 2027 — Busan, Korea
A global symposium highlighting advances in ferroelectric materials, device engineering, and next-generation functional and electronic systems.
Official Site
Conference ECM-36
36th European Crystallographic Meeting (ECM-36)
23–28 August 2027 — Prague, Czech Republic
An international meeting focused on crystallography, diffraction techniques, structure–property relationships, and advanced materials characterization.
Official Site
Conference JEMS 2027
Joint European Magnetic Symposia (JEMS) 2027
29 August – 3 September 2027 — Prague, Czech Republic
A leading European conference on magnetism and magnetic materials, spanning fundamental physics, spintronics, and applied magnetic technologies.
Official Site
Conference EMF-16
16th European Meeting on Ferroelectricity (EMF-16)
2029 — Vilnius, Lithuania
A flagship European conference dedicated to ferroelectric and ferroic materials, covering fundamental physics, materials engineering, phase transitions, and functional device applications.
Status: Official website and abstract submission details will be announced by the organizing committee.

International — Conferences, Workshops & Research Events

International — Conferences, Workshops & Seminars

ConferenceIEEE UFFC / ISAF

IEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics (ISAF 2026)

6–10 July 2026 — Montreal, Canada
Flagship IEEE symposium dedicated to ferroelectrics, thin films and electroceramics. Peer-reviewed proceedings are published through IEEE Xplore.
Event dates confirmed on IEEE UFFC page. Check the ISAF event page for abstract submission & registration deadlines when the CFP opens (link provided).
Official site
ConferenceMaterials Research Society (MRS)

MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit 2026

26 April – 1 May 2026 — Honolulu, Hawai‘i, USA
One of the world's largest materials meetings with dedicated symposia on ferroic, piezoelectric and functional oxide materials.
Abstract submission opens 17 September 2025 (8:00 AM ET) and closes 16 October 2025 (11:59 PM ET). See MRS Call-for-Papers page for submission instructions and symposium list.
Official site Call for Papers
ConferenceAPS Global Physics Summit

APS — Joint March Meeting & Global Physics Summit 2026

16–20 March 2026 — Denver, Colorado, USA
Large physics meeting with condensed-matter and materials sessions relevant to ferroelectric physics and devices.
Registration opens September 2025 (APS registration page). All presenters must register to attend; check APS registration for early-bird rates and presenter policies.
Official site Registration info
ConferenceE-MRS Spring Meeting

E-MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit 2026

25–29 May 2026 — Strasbourg, France
Europe's major materials meeting featuring symposia on functional oxides, thin films and ferroic materials.
E-MRS maintains a centralized deadlines page — check it for YRA, pre-meeting and abstract deadlines for the 2026 Spring Meeting.
Official site Deadlines
WorkshopFerro2026

Ferro2026 — Fundamental Physics of Ferroelectrics (workshop)

2–5 February 2026 — Tours, France
Specialised workshop for theorists and experimentalists on ferroelectric physics and emergent phenomena.
The Ferro2026 site displays 'Abstracts: Nov 16, 2026' and 'Registration: Nov 16, 2026' which appears inconsistent with the Feb 2026 event dates. We strongly recommend contacting the organisers via the official Ferro2026 page to confirm CFP and registration deadlines before publishing deadlines on your site.
Official site (verify dates)
CongressCIMTEC 2026

CIMTEC 2026 — International Ceramics Congress & Forum on New Materials

15–25 June 2026 (Congress: 15–19 June) — Perugia, Italy
Major international congress on ceramics and functional oxide materials — important for electroceramics researchers.
Event dates confirmed on the American Ceramic Society page; watch the official CIMTEC programme pages for symposium-specific CFPs and registration windows.
Official site
ConferenceElectroceramics Network / ECerS

Electroceramics XX — Electroceramics Conference 2026

12–15 October 2026 — Novi Sad, Serbia
The Electroceramics series is a core meeting for ferroelectric/piezoelectric ceramic research and electroceramics communities.
Event dates announced — check the Electroceramics/ECerS page for school, abstract, and registration deadlines as they are published.
Official site
Gordon ResearchGRC

Gordon Research Conferences — Multifunctional Materials & related topics

Various dates — check GRC site (U.S.)
Selective, discussion-focused meetings that bring together leaders for in-depth scientific exchange. Many GRCs have application deadlines and small attendance caps — apply early.
Example: the 2026 Multifunctional Materials & Structures GRC lists an application deadline of 28 December 2025. Check each GRC page for exact application/registration deadlines.
GRC example page GRC home

Editorial Note: All conference details are sourced from publicly available official event pages. Please verify deadlines and registration updates directly from the event website. Explore major international conferences on quantum materials, nanotechnology, ferroelectrics, and advanced functional materials for researchers and PhD scholars.

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