Gels and Hydrogels
International Conference: 17-18 March 2026, Berlin, Germany
Materials Design, Fabrication, and Engineering
The conference provides a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration across research, fabrication, and application of gels. Covering fundamental material design, processing technologies, biomedical applications, and emerging interdisciplinary uses, the event highlights the translation of advanced gels into practical solutions in life sciences, medicine, and related fields.
Keywords: hydrogels, soft materials, colloidal gels, polyelectrolyte gels, biopolymer gels, protein gels, smart gels, functional gels, material design, fabrication technologies, scale-up, quality control, drug delivery, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, medical devices, responsive gels, cross-disciplinary.
Interdisciplinary meetup: who should attend
- Researchers in gel design and characterization
- Scientists developing gel fabrication & production processes
- Engineers translating gels into biomedical & life-science platforms
- Innovators in functional and interdisciplinary gels
- Companies/industry specialists delivering gel & hydrogel products
Topics
including but not limited to:
Hydrogel Design and Material Innovation
Hydrogels designed, synthesized, and characterized from biopolymers to protein-based systems. Structure–property relationships, functionalization, and material performance for life sciences.
Gel Fabrication and Processing Technologies
Hydrogels processed by 3D printing, micro/nanostructuring, scale-up, and quality control. Reproducibility, precision, and consistent performance.
Biomedical Impact of Hydrogels
Hydrogels applied in drug delivery, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, medical devices, and microfluidic platforms. Material properties, performance, and regulatory considerations.
Emerging and Cross-Disciplinary Innovation
Hydrogels integrated into sensors, bioelectronics, energy, environmental systems, and other interdisciplinary areas. Responsive and functional properties, material structuring, and integration strategies.
Connecting Industry and Academia
Beyond discussing and sharing the latest research advances, the conference provides an open platform for presenting and demonstrating new gel-based technologies, innovative gel products, and practical applications of gels across biomedical, life sciences, and related interdisciplinary fields, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers, engineers, and technology developers.
By connecting participants across the value chain, the Conference fosters interdisciplinary exchange that drives technology transfer, commercialization, and real-world application of innovations.
