Meet Us at the Polymers 2026: Trends, Innovation and Future Conference, 25–28 June 2026, Nanjing, China

We are pleased to announce that the Polymers 2026: Trends, Innovation and Future conference will be held in Nanjing, China, from 25 to 28 June 2026. This conference is organized by MDPI’s open access journal Polymers (IF 4.9, CiteScore 9.7). After the great success of Polymers 2018 in Barcelona, Polymers 2022 in Turin, and Polymers 2024 in Athens, Polymers 2026 is set to raise the bar once again—bringing together global experts to explore the latest breakthroughs and future directions in polymer science.

Conference Chairs:

Prof. Dr. Sixun Zheng, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China;
Prof. Dr. Xuming Xie, Tsinghua University, China;
Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Bikiaris, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

This conference brings together global experts in polymer science, engineering, and technology to explore cutting-edge innovations—from green and sustainable chemistry to AI-powered material design.

Session topics of interest:
S1. Polymer Synthesis;
S2. Green Sustainable Polymers;
S3. Polymer Processing;
S4. Polymer Networks and Gels;
S5. Polymer Composites;
S6. Polymer Applications;
S7. Polymers and the Environment;
S8. Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science.

Important dates:
Deadline for abstract submission: 26 February 2026;
Notification of acceptance: 26 March 2026;
Deadline for Early Bird registration: 2 April 2026;
Deadline for covering author registration: 9 April 2026;
Deadline for registration: 25 May 2026.

Guide for authors:
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1478.

To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/polymers2026?section=#registration.

For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section: https://sciforum.net/event/polymers2026?section=#instructions.

Do not miss this unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the Polymers transformation.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact polymers2026@mdpi.com.