The Nanotech France 2026 Conference topics / sessions include:

Advanced Nanomaterials/Synthesis/ Properties

• Nanoparticles Synthesis and applications
• Nanocomposites / Bionanocomposites Materials
• Nanofluids
• Nanostructured / nanoporous Materials and devices
• Nanostructured coatings, surfaces and membranes
• Carbon Nanostructures and devices/ Graphene
• Polymer Nanotechnology
• Soft Nanotechnology and Colloids

Graphene and 2D Materials

• Fundamental Science of Graphene and 2D Materials
• Growth, synthesis techniques and integration methods
• Characterization techniques (AFM, SPM, TEM, etc.)
• Chemistry and biology studies of graphene and 2D Materials
• Applications in electronics, Photonics, Magnetism, Spintronics, sensors,etc
• Applications in energy (photovoltaics, fuel cells, hydrogen etc)
• Application  in health and biomedical
• Graphene-related health and environment research/ Toxicity
• Graphene: Innovation and commercialization. 

NanoMetrology- Characterization and Modelling at the nanoscale

• State of the art of measurement at the nanoscale level
• Methodologies  (AFM, STM, SEM, TEM, Mass spectrometry, etc)
• Precision instrumentation design and theory
• Nanotribology, Surface nanometrology/ 3D printing, etc
• New and emerging measurement and analysis technologies
• Standards for nanometer scale Characterization
• Reference materials, measurement standards, etc
• Good laboratory practice, traceability, uncertainty, calibration, verification, etc
• New developments in modelling and simulations at the nanoscale
• Emerging control theory and applications

Nanoscale Electronics

• Nano Electronics and Photonics
• Memory and  logic devices, circuits and architecture for advanced CMOS technologies
• Beyond and extended CMOS devices
• spin electronics
• Sensors based on emerging devices
• Quantum electronics
• Neuromorphic architectures
• Interconnecting nanoscale objects
• 3D approaches

Nanotech for Energy and Environment

• Nanomatrials for Clean and Sustainable Technology
• Nanotechnology for Solar Energy Collection and Conversion
• Energy Storage and Novel Generation
• Nanotech for Oil and Gas
• NanoNuclear Materials
• Fuels Applications
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Bio Sources for Materials and Fuels
• Green Chemistry and Materials
• Water Technologies
• Smart Grid

Nanotech in Life Sciences and Medicine

• Bionanomaterials and Tissues Engineering
• Biosensors, Diagnostics and Imaging
• Materials for Drug and Gene Delivery
• Biomarkers and Nanoparticles
• Cancer Diagnostics, Imaging and Treatment
• Drug Delivery and Therapeutics
• Cancer Nanotechnology
• Nano Robots
• DNA nanotechnology
• Nanotoxicity

Nanotechnology safety/ Nanotoxicity

• NanoToxicology
• Risk assessment and management
• Measurement of health risk
• Exposure scenarios
• Regulation and ethical impacts

Nano Applications

• Medecine and pharmaceutical
• Energy and Environment
• Food Technology
• Catalysis
• Military and Defence
• Aeropspace and Vehicle Manufacturers
• Manufacturing and Construction
• Textiles

 

Horizon Projects workshops and Focus Sessions: In addition to thses main conference sessions, focused sessions/ workshops on innovative topics will run in parallel. To date confirmed workshops include:

NanoMeasure France Society / SMURFnano Joint workshop: Metrology and Industrial Advanced (Nano)Materials: Collaborative Approaches to Method Development, Assessment, and Global Standardization

Join a special interactive workshop organized by the NanoMeasure France society and the Horizon Europe project SMURFnano as part of the Nanotech France 2026.

Workshop Description:

Europe and many countries are prioritizing advanced materials and nanomaterials as key drivers for industrial, ecological, and digital transitions, as well as for ensuring industrial sovereignty. These materials are critical for innovation in sectors such as chemicals, healthcare, energy, electronics, building and automotive. However, their safe and effective use requires robust, harmonized, and standardized characterization methods, particularly for measuring particle size distribution, morphology, and physicochemical properties.

This session aims to explore collaborative approaches among industrial stakeholders, laboratories, standardization bodies, and regulators to develop reliable measurement protocols—especially for advanced (nano)materials —and to support harmonization at the European and global levels.

Workshop objectives:

1. Highlight the strategic importance of advanced (nano)material metrology for ecological and digital transitions, as well as industrial sovereignty.
2. Showcase advances in European (SMURFNano, Metrino) and international initiatives for standardized measurement methods (ISO TC229).
3. Discuss challenges posed by advanced (nano)materials and innovative solutions for their characterization.
4. Emphasize collaborations between industry, laboratories, standardization bodies (CEN, ISO, IEC, OECD), and regulators (EFSA, ECHA, JRC) for an integrated and harmonized approach (NanoMesureFrance, IAM-I).

Explore prospects for global harmonization of standards at an international scale.

Focus session on Beyond Graphene: 2D Heterostructures and MXenes

Session Description: This session explores the frontier of 2D materials science, moving beyond graphene to the vast world of MXenes, TMDCs, and van der Waals heterostructures. We focus on the "on-demand" engineering of materials by stacking atomically thin layers to create custom electronic, optical, and catalytic properties.

Key topics include breakthroughs in bottom-up synthesis (CVD/MBE), the emerging physics of moiré superlattices, and high-impact applications in next-generation electronics, energy storage (batteries/supercapacitors), and hydrogen generation. The session will specifically address the challenges of industrial scale-up and the integration of these "designer" materials into commercial device architectures

Keywords: MXenes, Van der Waals Heterostructures, 2D Electronics, TMDCs, Moiré Superlattices, Energy Storage & Conversion, CVD Scale-up, Surface Functionalization, Atomic-layer Engineering, Optoelectronics

Focus Session on Nanomaterials for sensing, energy efficiency, and quantum technologies

Chairs: Prof. Filippo Giubileo, National Research Council (CNR), Italy and Prof Carlo Barone, Univ. Salerno, Italy and

Keynote and invited speakers:

• Dr. Giovanni Landi, ENEA, italy (Talk title: Eco-friendly graphene–gelatin nanocomposite films for regenerable and low-power temperature sensors)
• Prof. Veronica Granata, University Roma, Italy ( Talk title: Deposition and characterization of nanolayered coatings for gravitational wave detectors)
• Dr. Alessandro Mauro, University of Salerno, Italy (Talk title: Improving the gas sensing selectivity of MoS2 field effect transistors by means of low-frequency noise spectroscopy)

Session Description: Nanomaterials offer unique opportunities to advance next-generation technologies thanks to their tunable physical, chemical, and quantum properties at the nanoscale. Their integration into functional devices is enabling significant progress in high-performance sensing platforms, energy-efficient systems, and emerging quantum technologies. In particular, nanostructured and hybrid materials are increasingly investigated for applications ranging from environmental and biomedical sensing to low-power electronics, energy management, and quantum-enabled devices. This focused session aims to provide a multidisciplinary forum for researchers investigating the design, synthesis, characterization, and integration of nanomaterials for applications in sensing, energy efficiency, and quantum technologies. Particular attention will be devoted to fundamental studies on nanoscale materials, innovative device concepts, and emerging applications that exploit nanoscale phenomena to improve sensing performance, reduce energy consumption, and enable quantum-enabled functionalities. Contributions addressing both experimental and theoretical approaches, as well as advances in nanomaterial-based device architectures and system-level implementations, are strongly encouraged.

Keywords: Nanostructured Materials; Functional Nanomaterials; Sensors and Nanosensors; Energy-Efficient Devices; Quantum Technologies; Nanoscale Devices.

Focus session on Sustainable Nanocomposites: Circularity and Bio-based Innovation

Session Description: As Europe prioritizes a circular economy, this session highlights the development of "Safe and Sustainable by Design" (SSbD) nanocomposites. We explore the use of bio-based polymers, recycled fibers, and nanocellulose to create high-performance materials with a low carbon footprint. Topics include end-of-life recycling strategies, green synthesis methods, and the replacement of critical raw materials in industrial applications.

Keywords: Bio-nanocomposite, Circular Economy, Nanocellulose,Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD), Biodegradable Polymers, Recyclability, Green Synthesis, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA),Natural Fiber Reinforcement, Renewable Feedstocks

Focus session on Advanced Nano-Delivery Systems: From Lab to Clinic

Session Description: This session focuses on the critical journey of transforming experimental drug delivery platforms into viable clinical therapies. We will explore the design and optimization of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), polymeric carriers, and bio-hybrid systems tailored for the delivery of RNA, proteins, and small molecules.

Special emphasis will be placed on overcoming biological barriers—such as the blood-brain barrier—and achieving site-specific targeting. Beyond the science of encapsulation, the session addresses the "translational gap," including Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) frameworks, regulatory pathways, and the manufacturing challenges of scaling up nano-formulations for the global market

Keywords:  Targeted Drug Delivery, Lipid Nanoparticles, Clinical Translation, RNA & Gene Therapy, Bio-Barriers, Smart Nanocarriers, Nanomedicine Scale-up, Biocompatibility, Regulatory Science, Sustainable Nano-formulations