The SICT 2026 offers a great opportunity for scientists, researchers, and experts active in the field of surfaces and coatings science and technologies (Polymer, material and paint chemists, surface and interface scientists, formulators, designers and policy makers) from both academia and industry to present their newest research discoveries, share insights and exchange the latest ideas.
The conference provides an excellent opportunity for scientists from Europe and from all over the world to meet and discuss the latest advances in surfaces and coatings physics and chemistry, surface engineering/ modification, coatings deposition and functionalisation processes as well as the investigated properties and performances in related innovation fields such as heterogeneous catalysis, two-dimensional materials and graphene, bio-interfaces, nanoelectronics, bio-nanoscience, functional/energy materials, etc.
Following the great success of the last edition held in Albufeira - Portugal, this 10th edition of the Surfaces, Interfaces & Coatings Technologies - SICT 2026 International conference will be held from 06 to 08 May 2026 in the enchanting city of Prague, Czech Republic,
The SICT 2026 main themes/ sessions include:
In addition to the main conference sessions covering the event topics, different EU Workshops are planned. These workshops will offer the conference participants the opportunity to go more into depth with one specific topic. To date confirmed EU Project Workshops are:
BIO-SUSHY project workshop: Sustainable surface protection by glass-like hybrid and biomaterials coatings
BIO SUSHY (Sustainable Surface Protection by Glass Like Hybrid and Biomaterials Coatings) is an EU Horizon Europe research project developing safe, high-performance, and sustainable surface coatings as alternatives to harmful PFAS chemicals. The project focuses on bio-based and hybrid glass-like coatings that are water- and oil-repellent, combining Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) principles with advanced material modeling, experimental validation, and life-cycle assessment. BIO SUSHY aims to deliver eco-friendly coatings for textiles, food packaging, and cosmetic glass surfaces, reducing environmental impact while ensuring industrial applicability and stakeholder acceptance.
RELIANCE Project Workshop: Smart Response Self desInfected biobased NanoCoated surfaces for healthier environments)
RELIANCE (Smart Response sELf desInfected biobAsed NanoCoatEd surfaces for healthier environments) is an EU funded research project developing smart, self disinfecting antimicrobial nanocoatings using biobased antimicrobial nanoparticles. The project designs coatings that combine contact killing and microbial repelling action with sustainability and eco design, using biobased antimicrobial peptides and essential oils integrated into mesoporous silica nanoparticles. These coatings are tailored for durable protection on various substrates (metals, plastics, textiles), while minimizing environmental impact and enhancing safety compared with conventional antimicrobial solutions
More EU projects workshops will be announced soon.
Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China/ Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy
Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Switzerland
