10th International Conference on Self-Healing Materials (ICSHM2026)

The 10th ICSHM continues the long-standing tradition of this biennial conference to bring together leading researchers, engineers, and practitioners from around the globe to discuss and advance the field of self-healing materials. Since the 1st conference (Noordwijk, Netherlands-2007) followed by 8 other successful ICSHM organized by leaders in the field (Chicago, USA-2009; Bath, UK-2011; Ghent, Belgium-2013; Durham, USA-2015; Friedrichshafen, Germany-2017; Yokohama, Japan-2019; Milan, Italy-2022, and Madrid, Spain-2024), the well-established global community around this conference continues to thrive.

Conference Themes

• Self-healing inspiration, design and manufacturing
  • Bioinspiration and biomimicry
  • New chemistries and synthesis routes
  • Material design and manufacturing
  • Programmable and architected materials
• Understanding material behavior and processes
  • Multiphysics modeling and experimental characterization
  • Atomistic modeling and molecular dynamics
  • Property recovery (e.g., mechanical, electrical, optical)
  • Sensing for performance monitoring (e.g., self-sensing, non-destructive)
  • Standardizing test methodology data sharing
• Technology translation for resilience and sustainability
  • Real-world applications, commercialization progress and challenges
  • Advanced (e.g., additive) manufacturing for scale-up
  • Durability and resilience pathways and requirements
  • Sustainability, circularity, and recyclability to meet life-cycle needs

Key Dates

Abstract submission deadline: 15-Feb-2026

Notification of abstract acceptance: 01-Apr-2026

Early registration deadline: 30-May-2026

Final registration deadline: 15-Jun-2026