Final eventPublikationsdatum 02.03.2026
Celebrating bio-inspired research
Join us on June 19 and 20, 2026, in the beautiful city of Fribourg, Switzerland, for an International Bio-Inspired Materials Conference, marking the culmination of over a decade of groundbreaking research, innovation, and collaboration by the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) Bio-inspired Materials.
This special event brings together leading scientists from around the world, industry partners, and current and past members of the NCCR Bio-inspired Materials community to celebrate the achievements and future of bio-inspired materials science. For full details about the conference, check out the special website: https://bioinspiredmaterials2026.ch/conference-overview
Important dates
• Deadline for abstract submission: April 10, 2026
• Notification of abstract acceptance: Before April 20, 2026
• Registration deadline: May 10, 2026. Register here: https://bioinspiredmaterials2026.ch/registration
Target audience
• Researchers working in bio-inspired materials science, from fundamental aspects to applications.
• Companies and startups focused on advanced materials development.
• Alumni of the NCCR Bio-inspired Materials.
About the Conference
Hosted in the Joseph Deiss auditorium at the University of Fribourg, this two-day event will feature:
• Scientific sessions on the overarching theme of bio-inspired materials with a focus on:
Mechanoresponsive materials
Photonic materials
Biointerfaces
• Keynote lectures by world-leading experts
Thomas Speck, University of Freiburg, DE
Ilja Voets, Eindhoven University of Technology, NL
Ulrich Wiesner, Cornell University, USA
Kerstin Blank, Johannes Kepler University Linz, AT
• Poster sessions on bio-inspired materials
• Networking opportunities for academia, public sector, and industry professionals
• Exhibition space for industry, and to showcase innovations and applications of bio-inspired materials