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Do not miss this opportunity to connect with top researchers, industry leaders, and decision-makers in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
ABOUT
Welcome to #ICONN2026
ICONN is Australia’s largest biennial conference in nanoscience, connecting world-leading scientists, engineers, industry participants, and entrepreneurs. Since its inception in 2006, ICONN has been hosted in cities across the nation, fostering collaboration and innovation in nanoscale science and technology.
ICONN 2026 will feature multidisciplinary talks across key themes such as materials, fabrication, energy, environments, electronics, photonics, quantum, biology, nanomedicine, bioengineering, bioelectronics, nanomedicne, nanofluidics, computation, and industries, spanning fundamental research, transactional research to industry applications. The event will provide opportunities for academia-industry collaboration, international networking, and showcasing new technologies through workshops, panels, and exhibitions.
Join us at ICONN 2026 to connect with global leaders and explore the latest advancements in this dynamic field.
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Abstract submissions open
July 2025 -
Abstract submissions close
September 2025 -
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January 2026 -
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November 2025 -
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3-5 February 2026
Professor Michelle Simmons
Doctor Katharina Landfester
Professor Xiaodong Chen
Professor Sir Konstantin Novoselov FRS
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PROGRAM
ICONN 2026 PROGRAM
ICONN 2026 will attract key industry leaders and decision makers from across Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Join us to connect with the leading experts in the Nanoscience and Nanotechnology industry and build your network.
Connect with people from across the industry. Attendees will include representatives from the following sectors:
- Domestic Researchers
- International Professors
- Commercial industry
- Government bodies
- Tech transfer officers – private and public
Professor Michelle Simmons
Doctor Katharina Landfester
Professor Xiaodong Chen
Professor Sir Konstantin Novoselov FRS
2026 Conference
Co-Chairs
Professor Wenlong Cheng
Professor Martina Stenzel
Professor Anita Ho-Baillie
Professor Ben Eggleton
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