The Advanced Functional Materials and Devices Conference (AFMD-2026) was held from March 19 to March 24, 2026, in Chennai, India. Organized by the Nanotechnology Research Centre (NRC) at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), the conference brought together a diverse and expanding international community of researchers, industry professionals, and students.
Building on the strong success of its inaugural 2024 edition—which attracted over 1,000 participants and more than 120 international experts—AFMD-2026 set new benchmarks, with over 150 international delegates expected. The conference provided a vibrant platform for both oral and poster presentations, fostering dialogue across disciplines within advanced materials, devices, and emerging nanotechnology fields.
One of the highlights was the keynote by Mathieu Étienne (LCPME-CNRS, Université de Lorraine, France) from the REDHY project. In his lecture, “Materials Development and Characterization for Redox Flow Technologies,” he emphasized how advanced materials—such as redox mediators, electrodes, membranes, and catalysts—are driving innovations in energy storage, environmental applications, and green hydrogen production, supported by improved electroanalytical methods.
AFMD-2026 reaffirmed its role as a key international platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange. With its strong interdisciplinary focus, the conference continues to drive innovation and support the development of impactful technological solutions to global challenges.
