Introduction: The Global Hub for Advanced Materials & Surfaces

The 7th Global Advanced Materials & Surfaces (GAMS 2026) is the premier international forum dedicated to the next generation of material innovation. Held in the heart of Paris from June 17 to 19, 2026, this landmark event serves as a strategic meeting point for a high-caliber community of academic researchers, industrial pioneers, and policy innovators.

As the limitations of traditional materials are reached, GAMS 2026 addresses the full lifecycle of material development—bridging the gap between atomic manipulation and the large-scale deployment of functional surfaces. This edition specifically highlights the emergence of new and functional materials designed for active intelligence, adaptability, and performance.

Conference Context: Engineering the "Twin Transition"

GAMS 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment as global industries navigate the "Twin Transition" of Green Sustainability and Digital Intelligence. The conference context focuses on four international imperatives:

• Adaptive Intelligence: Shifting from passive materials to "smart" surfaces that sense and respond to environmental changes.
• The Global Energy Roadmap: Designing the advanced functional layers required for energy security, including solid-state batteries and green hydrogen catalysts.
• Sustainability & Resilience: Advancing circular economy principles and engineering materials capable of withstanding the world's most extreme environments.
• Digital Material Discovery: Integrating AI and Machine Learning to move from trial-and-error to predictive, intelligent material design.

GAMS 2026 Session Tracks

The conference is structured into eight high-impact tracks designed to move from fundamental laboratory discovery to real-world industrial application.

• Surface Engineering & Functionalization
• Smart Materials & Responsive Surfaces
• Materials Sustainability & Circular Economy
• Digital Discovery & Intelligent Design
• Biomaterials & Bio-interfaces
• Materials for Extreme Environments
• Quantum, 2D & Electronic Materials
• Materials for Energy & Environment.

Join us in Paris, June 2026, for an unforgettable conference experience!