SoftComp

Microfluidic Horizons 2026
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-22 | University of Padova, Dipartimento di Fisica via Marzolo 8, Padova, Padova
Dear SoftComp Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that abstract submission is now officially open for the Microfluidic Horizons 2026 conference, which will take place in Padua (Italy) on 18–22 May 2026.
The conference will convene brilliant experts from physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering to explore the frontiers of microfluidics and its applications across diverse domains. Microfluidic Horizons 2026 will provide a unique platform for researchers to share their latest findings, exchange ideas, and forge collaborations that could catalyze the next wave of innovation in this cross-disciplinary field.
For more information, please visit the conference website: https://www.microfluidics2026.it/
In addition to the conference, we are excited to host a series of pre-conference short courses on May 16 and 17, 2026, tailored for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. These interactive sessions will provide a solid conceptual and practical foundation in microfluidics and its application to the life sciences, enabling participants to actively engage in the conference discussions and gain valuable insights from leading experts.
Details can be found at: https://www.microfluidics2026.it/short-courses/
The preliminary program, which features a distinguished lineup of plenary speakers, is available on the conference website: https://www.microfluidics2026.it/preliminary-agenda/
We invite you to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations by the deadline of 12 January 2026. Submissions can be made via the conference portal: https://www.microfluidics2026.it/abstract-submission/
We encourage you to share your research with the global microfluidics community, and to please forward this announcement to colleagues who might be interested in attending or contributing to Microfluidic Horizons 2026.
We eagerly look forward to welcoming you to Padua for an unforgettable experience at the forefront of microfluidics research.
Best regards,
The Scientific Board of Microfluidic Horizons 2026
microfluidics2026@dfa.unipd.it
https://www.microfluidics2026.it/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/microfluidic-horizons-2026/

Bombannes summer school on scattering 2026
2026-06-09 17:30 - 2026-06-16 17:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Carcan-Maubuisson (Gironde, France), France
We are pleased to announce the 17th Bombannes Summer School on “Scattering Methods Applied to Soft Condensed Matter”. This event will be held from 9th to 16th June 2026 at the vacation centre “Les Bruyères” in Bombannes/ Carcans-Maubuisson, Gironde, France.

The deadline for pre-registration is the 20th February 2026, with decisions in April. Further information on the school together with on-line pre-registration can be found on our website:
https://workshops.ill.fr/e/bombannes2026
Please distribute this information to colleagues or students who might be interested. You can also download a flyer at the bottom of our webpage.
On behalf of the Organising Committee, best regards,
Julian Oberdisse, Peter Lindner, Orsolya Czakkel

For any queries please contact us via the e-mail bombannes@ill.fr

20th European Student Colloid Conference
2026-06-29 08:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Dear colleagues,
The 20th European Student Colloid Conference (ESC 2026) will take place in Donostia / San Sebastián (Spain) from 29 June to 2 July 2026.
ESC is a conference organized by and for PhD students, offering a supportive space to present research, exchange ideas, and connect with peers. A strong social program will complement the scientific sessions and foster informal discussions and networking.
🗓️ Key dates
• Abstract submission deadline: 2 March 2026
• Registration deadline: 15 May 2026
🎤 The program will feature outstanding plenary speakers:
Ilja Voets (Eindhoven University of Technology)
Carlos L. Bassani (FAU Erlangen–Nürnberg)
Laura Alvarez (University of Bordeaux)
Martin F. Haase (Utrecht University)
Reidar Lund (University of Oslo)
In addition, we have invited dedicated career talks:
Lisa Tran (Utrecht University) will speak about building a research group in academia.
Baptiste Hervé (L’Oréal) will share insights on developing a career in industry.
The scientific program will include oral and poster contributions covering colloids, soft matter, polymers, and bioinspired systems.
👉 More information and abstract submission: https://esc2026.cfm.ehu.es/
We look forward to welcoming you to Donostia.
Best regards,
The ESC 2026 Organizing Team (Paula Malo de Molina, Armando Maestro and Marek Grzelczak)

Polysolvat 16 at JCNS
2026-10-06 12:00 - 2026-10-09 12:00 (Europe/Berlin)
Polysolvat-16 is the latest in a series of successful international conferences held every two years, most recently in Kolkata (India, 2024), Strasbourg (France, 2022), Osaka (Japan, 2021, virtual conference), and Grenoble (France, 2018).
The conference focuses on the formation mechanisms, morphology, molecular structure, and properties of compounds formed between solvent molecules and/or small molecules with synthetic polymers and biopolymers, proteins, and supramolecular polymers (self-organized systems), taking into account both fundamental aspects and the application potential. The bulk state, solutions, and systems formed at surfaces/interfaces will be considered, with a particular emphasis on scattering characterization methods using X-rays and neutrons.
The next edition Polysolvat-16will be organized by JCNS, Forschungszentrum Jülich. We warmly welcome contributions in the following topics:

Structure and morphology
Dynamics and simulations
Gels and aerogels
Scattering techniques and labelling
External fields
Applied systems

The conference will consist of invited lectures, oral presentations, and poster presentations. Visit the conference website to register and submit your abstract, and find out more about the invited speakers.
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Opening of registration and abstract submission February 23rd, 2026
Deadline for submission of abstracts June 21st, 2026
Registration deadline September 15th, 2026

The workshop will take place from October 6th, noon, to October 9th, noon. The venue is the ideally-located Conference Center of the Evangelische Akademie Tutzing, situated directly on Lake Starnberg in the foothills of the Alps, approximately 40km south of Munich, Germany.
