Advanced Materials for a Sustainable, Smart and Connected Future

09 Jun 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 | Rome, Italy | A Global Gathering of Materials Innovators

300+Delegates

35+Countries

28+Sessions

60+Speakers

25+Exhibitors

About the Conference

A Global Gathering of Materials Innovators

Matverse-2027 is a three-day advanced materials conference in Rome, Italy, bringing together materials scientists, engineers, academic researchers, R&D leaders, sustainability experts, technology entrepreneurs and graduate scholars. The conference focuses on sustainable, smart and connected materials innovation, with sessions shaped around current priorities in materials research: nanomaterials, circular materials, energy materials and storage, functional materials, AI-enabled materials discovery, computational modelling, advanced manufacturing and resilient infrastructure. Program themes reflect leading research directions highlighted across recent materials publications, including AI-assisted discovery, sustainable polymers, CO2-derived materials, high-entropy materials, nanocircular economy approaches and automation for clean-energy materials development. Nanomaterials and nanotechnology Sustainable and circular materials Energy materials, batteries, hydrogen and photovoltaics Smart, functional and connected materials Computational materials, AI and digital twins Advanced manufacturing, coatings and smart infrastructure

Who Should Attend

Designed for professionals shaping the future of materials.

Materials Scientists & Engineers
Academic Researchers & Faculty
Industry R&D Leaders
Sustainability & Energy Experts
Technology Entrepreneurs
Graduate & PhD Students

Important Dates

Conference Dates

09 Jun 2027 – 11 Jun 2027

Abstract Deadline

March 15, 2027

Registration Opens

September 1, 2026

Early Bird Deadline

July 31, 2026

Featured Speakers

Engineering Advanced Materials Conference

Phillip B Messersmith

Professor

University of California, Berkeley

Morris Wang

Professor

University of California, Los Angeles

Younan Xia

Professor

Georgia Institute of Technology

Harald Fuchs

Professor

University of Munster

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Conference Themes

Research tracks spanning nanotechnology, sustainability, smart materials, and energy systems.

Advanced Materials Science & Engineering

Foundational and applied research spanning material design, processing, performance, and reliability across advanced engineering systems.

Nanomaterials & Nanotechnology

Research on nanoscale materials, structures, devices, and applications enabled by size-dependent properties.

Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering

Materials designed for healthcare, regenerative medicine, drug delivery, implants, and medical technologies.

Polymer Science & Engineering

Advances in polymer design, processing, sustainability, composites, and responsive polymer technologies.

Composite Materials

Design, manufacturing, characterization, and application of composite systems for structural and functional performance.

Energy Materials

Materials innovation for energy storage, conversion, hydrogen technologies, and high-performance electrochemical systems.

Electronic, Optical & Photonic Materials

Materials enabling electronic, magnetic, dielectric, optoelectronic, and photonic device technologies.

Smart & Functional Materials

Adaptive and multifunctional materials that respond to external stimuli or deliver integrated functions.

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Conference Program

Schedule at a Glance

Explore the three-day program of plenary lectures, parallel sessions, and networking events.

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09 Jun 2027

Time	Title
08:00 – 09:00	Registration & Welcome Refreshments
09:00 – 09:30	Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address
09:30 – 11:30	Plenary Session I: Future Perspectives in Materials Science & Engineering
11:30 – 11:50	Coffee Break & Networking
11:50 – 13:00	Keynote Session I: Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology
13:00 – 14:00	Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00	Advanced Materials Science & Engineering
14:00 – 15:00	Nanomaterials & Nanotechnology
15:00 – 16:00	Smart & Functional Materials
15:00 – 16:00	Electronic, Optical & Photonic Materials
16:00 – 16:20	Coffee Break
16:20 – 17:10	Metals, Alloys & Metallurgy
17:10 – 18:00	Ceramics, Glass & Refractory Materials
19:00 – 21:00	Welcome Reception & Networking Cocktail