ICPMAT 2024

The International Conference on the Physical Properties and Application of Advanced Materials (ICPMAT) is an annual conference founded by Shanghai University, University of Toyama and Japan Institute of Metals, and is organized by a selected host country. The conference focuses on fundamental and applied researches and current developments in physics and materials science, including raw materials, structural materials, functional materials, advanced characterization techniques and computational materials science. The conference aims to further explore the topics, bring the community closer together, and foster discerning discussions and new collaborations.

• Light metals and alloys
• Advanced functional materials, magnetic materials and steels, and their properties
• Computational materials science, modeling and simulation of materials’ behavior
• Additive and innovative manufacturing processes
• Powder metallurgy: raw material characterization and advanced manufacturing routes
• Thermal and thermochemical treatments
• Surface modification of material properties
• Artificial intelligence in materials science and data-driven approaches
• 2D materials, thin films, and coatings
• Advanced material characterization: microscopy, spectroscopy, and instrumentation
• Advanced techniques in material sample preparation

• Torino – Italy – October 2023
• Shanghai – China – November 2022
• Brno – Czech Republic – October 2021
• Daegu – Korea – October 2019
• Hanoi – Vietnam – September 2018
• Kosice – Slovakia – August 2017

The conference will be held in the mezzanine of the Hotel Continental, located at Kounicova 6, Brno, 602 00.

Accommodation is available directly at the conference venue in the Hotel Continental (★★★★). Alternatively, here are a few tips for hotels nearby: Hotel Passage (★★★★), Hotel Pegas (★★★★), Hotel International (★★★★) EFI SPA Hotel Superior (★★★★). Or feel free to find your own accommodation that suits you best on Booking.com

Note: Accommodation in the Czech Republic is quite affordable compared to global standards, so don’t hesitate to consider staying in three and four-star hotels.

Just 300 years ago, Brno was a small, picturesque town surrounded by vineyards. Then 100 years later, the town transformed into an industrial metropolis and the flourishing industry made it possible to turn Brno into a real suburb of Vienna with a similar ring road and all the proper cultural amenities. It’s the city of Janáček, Mendel, Mahen, Těsnohlídek, Lev and Ivan Blatný, the Haas brothers, Kurt Gödel, Ernst Mach, and Robert Musil and is connected to many other interesting people.

Brno is a place that will satisfy your soul and your body. There are countless ways to enjoy it. Whether you come for a weekend or longer, every second will be filled with something. There’s no chance to get bored. What can you expect? Rich and varied cultural life, operas, a philharmonic, dozens of galleries, new trends in contemporary art, alternative music clubs. Something for every taste. Prefer not to plan and instead be carried away by the spirit of the city? Walk through the bustling centre and calm periphery to the forests surrounding the city. In Brno, superb art nouveau architecture meets airy functionalism. There are parks everywhere – oases of calm, comfortable places to relax. Have an active lifestyle? Love to move? Swimming, running, cycling, and exercising in parks are all currently popular in Brno.

Cosy cafes where no one will even bat an eye at your offspring. Speaking of cafes, the food and drink in Brno is another excellent reason to come. Hundreds of restaurants and bistros, from traditional Czech cuisine to current global trends. Fresh local ingredients, inventive interiors, alternative cafes, beer tasting pubs, top cocktail bars, and restaurants – that’s the local food scene, which has helped to place Brno among the top cites for quality of life. Don’t miss out on the colourful nightlife, whether in sophisticated bars or alternative clubs. What should you take home with you? Hard to say. For shopaholics, Brno is paradise. It’s full of markets, bazaars, antique stores, and shopping centres as well as creative souvenirs and the work of local fashion designers.

Useful links: gotobrno.cz, ticbrno.cz

Research institutes led by the Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences, the scientific centre of CEITEC, Masaryk University, Brno University of Technology and three major manufacturers such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, TESCAN and Delong Instruments form the backbone of a unique ecosystem of Electron Microscopy in Brno. The functionality of the ecosystem is demonstrated by regular events directed at students and the whole public, where
representatives of business, academic science-popularization institutions (Star Room and Planetarium Brno, VIDA! Science Center, The Technical Museum in Brno) and local and regional authorities jointly implement the Electron Microscopy Days, the School of Electron Microscopy and several activities within Science and Technology Week. The number of partners involved is growing gradually.

Join us as a sponsor for the International Conference on the Physical Properties and Application of Advanced Materials (ICPMAT) 2024, hosted in Brno, the City of Electron Microscopy. This conference, founded by Shanghai University, University of Toyama, and the Japan Institute of Metals, focuses on the latest developments in physics and materials science. Brno, with its rich ecosystem of leading institutes and major manufacturers like Thermo Fisher Scientific, TESCAN, and Delong Instruments, represents the pinnacle of innovation in electron microscopy. By sponsoring ICPMAT 2024, your organization will gain exposure to a global audience of top researchers and industry leaders, showcasing your commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Moreover, your support will contribute to Brno’s vibrant community engagement through events like Electron Microscopy Days and the School of Electron Microscopy. This is a unique opportunity to align with an event that not only fosters groundbreaking scientific discussions but also inspires the next generation of scientists and researchers. Join us in shaping a future where science and community converge.