Welcome Message from the AM&ST’26 Chairs

Following four successful Symposiums on Advanced Materials and Sustainable Technologies (AM&ST’18 in Brisbane, AM&ST’21 in Gold Coast, AM&ST’22 in Cairns, and AM&ST’24 in Hobart), we are thrilled to launch AM&ST’26. This year’s symposium will convene in Noosa Head (Sunshine Coast, Australia) from December 9 to 11, 2026.

AM&ST’26 is an international platform promised to foster discussions and build partnerships that transcend disciplines and borders by bringing together leading scientists, engineers and leaders around the globe. Our focus is on the cutting-edge developments in advanced materials with the goal of driving forward sustainable technological solutions. The Symposium will also cover various technological aspects of sustainable energy ecosystems and processes that improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse emissions.

The main themes include, but are not limited to:

•     Surface & Interface of Functional Materials
•     2D Materials & Devices
•     Energy & Catalytic Materials
•     Functional Materials & Smart Materials
•     Bio & Soft Materials 
•     Polymers & Polymer Composites
•     Electronic, Photonic & Magnetic Materials 
•     Energy-Transfer, Storage, & Conversion 
•     Material Characterisation & Simulation

We are looking forward to seeing you in Sunshine Coast in December!

Pingan Song, Yulin Zhong, Liangzhi Kou, and Jingwei Hou

Chairs of AM&ST’26