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International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

10-12 FEB 2026

SYDNEY

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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PROGRAM

ICONN 2024 will explore the deep pipelines we require to translate nanoscience research into high-impact commercial products and services…

SPEAKERS

ICONN 2024 will bring together over 100 speakers within the industry.

REGISTRATION

Registration for the 8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2024 is now open.

Be sure to register to secure your spot at the conference!

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On behalf of the organising committee, we would like to invite you to join us for the eighth…

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

ICONN 2024 will bring together more than 800 delegates within the industry. Enquire about current opportunities today.

EXPLORE MELBOURNE

The 8th ICONN will be held at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Travel and sightseeing information available now.

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from the Chairs

On behalf of the organising committee, we would like to invite you to join us for the eighth International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2024). 

ICONN is the largest biennial Australian conference series in the field of nanoscience. Since the inaugural conference was held in Brisbane in 2006, ICONN has seen success in cities all around Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and Wollongong. 

ICONN 2024 PROGRAM THEMES

Day 1

Innovate

Explore how fundamental research and development build our insights and develops the breakthrough science and engineering as well as the tools to characterise and fabricate new materials, systems and devices.

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COLLABORATE

Focusing on our on multidisciplinary collaboration and research that bridges industry need with deep technology insights. We will explore how our different sectors and partnerships drive everything from fabrication and characterisation at scale through to training and the translation of research into industry applications.

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Commercialise

The challenges and opportunities for deep tech commercialisation and effective research translation will be explored will be explored across the program, exploring how global partnerships, VC funding and researchers are building the next generation of nanotechnologies across fields as diverse as quantum through to bio technologies.

ICONN 2026 PROGRAM

ICONN 2026 is a gathering of nanoscience researchers worldwide, working together to research high-impact commercial products and services.

The conference delves into an array of subjects, strategically aligning nanotechnology with industry to foster groundbreaking advancements and facilitate innovative solutions.

Topics include:

Bio-mediated Strategies for Making Fuel Cell Catalysts
Commercialising early stage green energy technologies
Nanoparticles for overcoming biological barriers
New class of quantum electronic and spintronic materials
Protein Nanocages: Opportunities at Interfaces

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