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The 23rd International Sol-Gel Conference will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, 31 August–4 September 2026. It will gather leading experts in inorganic and organic-inorganic hybrid materials developed via sol-gel and related soft-chemistry routes. As a key forum for academia and industry, it will foster collaboration with global leaders. From fundamentals to applications, the conference will showcase the latest advances in materials and nanomaterials design, an unmissable opportunity for professionals in the sol-gel field.
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- Chemistry and fundamentals of the sol-gel process
- New characterization and modeling techniques for sol-gel materials
- Structure and morphology control
- Hybrid and Composite Materials
- Environmentally conscious Sol-Gel materials
- Bio-inspired and bio-sourced sol-gel materials
- Smart Materials
- Health and medical applications
- Energy applications
- Environmental applications
- Functional and protective coatings and thin-films
- Optic, photonic and optoelectronic applications
- Electronic, magnetic and ferroelectric applications
- Catalysis and sensors applications
- Sol-Gel for Heritage preservation.
- AI in Sol-Gel processes
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Scalability and industrialization of sol-gel technology
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Conference Venue
IST Congress Centre
Located at the Alameda Campus of Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, the IST Congress Centre is a modern venue designed to host conferences, seminars, and academic events.
Its central location within one of Portugal’s leading universities adds a vibrant academic atmosphere, making it a distinguished choice for national and international events.
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The Light that led Explorers
Renowned for its light and stunning location on the northern bank of the Tagus River, Lisbon was once the gateway to the world, where great explorers embarked on journeys to new territories.
