PAST EVENTS
The SOT 65th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo
Get ready to step into a world where cutting-edge science meets coastal energy at the SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo in San Diego! Join leading toxicologists, researchers, and industry professionals as we explore the latest advances in toxicology against the stunning backdrop of Southern California.
But this meeting isn’t just about the science. It’s about the people, too. Reconnect with colleagues, build new collaborations, and take advantage of mentorship and career development opportunities that can shape your future. While the research is serious, the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of possibility.
Join us in San Diego for an unforgettable experience where science, community, and sunshine collide!
AlChemiSSts will be represented by QSAR Lab with a poster at the event!
The poster describes a regulatory-oriented workflow using the NAMs. Network platform to identify and apply ready-to-use New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for the safety assessment of flame-retardant alternatives within the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework.
Safe and Sustainable by Design – Networking of Horizon Europe Projects
On 20 March 2026, the European Commission will host an exclusive, invitation-only networking event for Horizon Europe projects focused on the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework. Held at the Albert Borschette Conference Centre in Brussels, Belgium, this gathering will offers a fruitful platform for industry experts and leading scientists to connect, collaborate, and share their latest research and innovation milestones.
Dr. Stella Stoycheva (Yordas Group) will be on-site representing the AlChemiSSts project at this exclusive gathering.
SSbD Conference: Accelerating the Industrial Transition
Hosted by the European Commission and the European SSbD Community, the 6th Stakeholder hybrid event, "Safe and Sustainable by Design: Accelerating the Industrial Transition" Conference will take place on Thursday, 19 March 2026, from 08:30 to 18:00 (CET).
This conference will bring together the European SSbD community, including industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and innovators from across Europe. The event will focus on the Commission Recommendation revising the SSbD Framework and the role of the SSbD approach in accelerating the industrial transition. Participants can join physically at the Albert Borschette Conference Centre as well as across Europe via live stream that begins promptly at 08:30 a.m.
Objectives
This summit highlights policy, scientific innovation, and industrial application.
Exploring Revised Framework: Exchange experiences and learn about the newly revised European Commission Recommendation on SSbD chemicals and materials (officially adopted mid-February).
Discovering Innovations: Dive into real-world showcases and breakthroughs straight from ongoing Horizon Europe projects.
Industrial Transformation: Discuss the critical role the SSbD approach plays in driving change, mapping out both the opportunities and the challenges of wider uptake at national and regional levels.
Empowering SMEs and Companies: Help kick-start the Commission’s work on the new EU Innovation and Substitution Hubs (announced in the Chemical Industry Action Plan) designed to assist companies in developing, testing, and scaling up SSbD innovations.
Draft Agenda is available to read here.
Online registration will remain open until 17 March.
In-person Workshop: Co-Creating Integrated Impact Assessment for SSbD
Organised by SUNRISE, AlchemiSSts, INTEGRANO, and INSIGHT at ANTHOS’26
Co-Creating Integrated Impact Assessment for SSbD: Demonstration of SUNRISE Integrated Impact Assessment Approach & Exchange with the RES-22 Sister Projects
SUNRISE is organising its second co-creation workshop, continuing the stakeholder engagement and methodological development process initiated during the first event in February 2025. The session focuses on testing and refining the Tier 1a of the Integrated Impact Assessment Approach (IIAA), a multi-tiered framework supporting Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) decision-making for advanced materials.
Time & Duration
13:30–15:00 (90 minutes)
Workshop Agenda
ANTHOS’26
Following on from ANTHOS’24 in March 2024, the second edition of this EU-funded-projects driven event ANTHOS’26 – Advanced (Nano)Materials and Technologies: From Needs to Solutions will take place from 9 March - 11 March 2026 in Vienna, Austria.
Objectives
ANTHOS’26 promotes the advancements in technological innovation & research results on Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) for advanced/innovative materials (AdMa). This conference serves as a platform for bringing together leading experts in SSbD and AdMa from projects funded at regional, national and/or European/international level and relevant initiatives/partnerships (e.g., NSC Community, INISS-nano, IAM4EU, IRISS SSbD community, ATIMA community).
Furthermore, representatives of key international stakeholder groups (European Commission, OECD, EFSA, ECHA, national ministries, industry…), as well as relevant associations and initiatives shall interact with the community. Together with all other engaged and collaborative projects, Alchemissts will also co-organise this impactful event!
Registration
In-Person: Seats for physical attendance are limited. Registration is currently open and will close immediately once the maximum venue capacity is reached.
Virtual Participation: For those unable to travel to Vienna, registration for virtual participation will open in January 2026.
Detailed Programm
For further details on the venue logistics and the complete agenda, please consult the official event portal:
2nd NSC Workshop on SSbD Scenarios
Following the first NSC Community workshop on "SSbD scenarios for advanced and incremental innovations," the NSC Working Group on SSbD will organize a second online workshop on 5 December 2025.
This event is scheduled for 5 December 2025, from 13:00 - 16:00 (CEST). The workshop will focus on "archetypical SSbD scenarios" and their tailored SSbD approaches.
Further details regarding the event will be announced shortly.
Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference
Check out the programme here.
Do you want to actively contribute to the programme?
✔️ Call for Abstracts for oral presentations open until May 5, 2025
✔️ Call for Abstracts for poster contributions open until July 31, 2025
The Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference will take place on 27–28 November 2025 at Eurogress Aachen, Germany. As one of Europe’s leading textile industry events, it brings together experts from academia and industry to discuss the latest innovations in textile research and technology.
Organised by the textile hubs of Aachen, Dresden, and Denkendorf, the conference attracts over 600 participants annually.
This year, France will be featured as the partner country, fostering enhanced international collaboration and insight into the latest developments within the textile industry.
Our expert Ine De Vilder from CENTEXBEL will be presenting the AlchemiSSts project via a poster at the conferene!
SSbD25 Conference
EMPA host the SSbD25 conference, which will take place in Zürich, Switzerland on November 10-12, 2025.
The SSbD25 conference aims to provide a discussion forum for experts from various relevant fields and sectors who are already working or considering working with implementation of the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design concept. This year's edition takes place on November 10-12, 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland at the Empa Akademie.
The Call for Abstracts has opened!
Contributions from all fields of research, industry and policy are welcome!
Send your abstract submission to ssbd-conference@ivl.se no later than the 30th of June (23:59 CEST).
You will get feedback on your abstract by the 15th of August.
The registration to the conference will open in September. We are looking forward to seeing you in Zurich!
Coating & Laminating Conference
The Coating & Laminating Conference 2025 will take place in Belgium on 21-22 October 2025.
The Coating & Laminating Conference 2025 will address the latest advancements, innovations, and future directions in coating, laminating, and textile chemistry, highlighting the state of the art and inspiring the next generation of solutions.
The coating and laminating industry is entering a transformative phase, driven by the need for smarter, more sustainable, and more adaptable solutions. As demand grows for advanced functionalities, smaller batch sizes, and reduced environmental impact, emerging technologies are offering powerful new tools to rethink production processes and materials.
Our expert Ine De Vilder from CENTEXBEL will present the AlchemiSSts project via a poster at this conferene!
The 1st SENTIATECH Congress
The 1st SENTIATECH Congress: Detection, Measurement and Control of Emerging Risks will be held in the city of Valencia, Spain from 21- 22 October 2025.
Organized by ITENE and the SENTIATECH Technological Platform, the congress brings together a multidisciplinary Scientific Committee of leading experts. It focuses on advancing robust solutions for early detection and management of emerging chemicals, and contaminants while promoting the development of safe and sustainable design.
The SENTIATECH Congress offers a privileged space for the exchange of ideas, the creation of synergies and the strengthening of the scientific and technological community. Renowned experts in sensing technologies, advanced data analysis, nanomaterials and advanced materials manufacturing, food safety and prevention regulations will gather to present the latest advances, discuss challenges still to be overcome and define new implementation strategies.
The programme will feature plenary lectures by leading specialists, round table discussions, market insights and legislative developments in parallel sessions addressing different technological perspectives and approaches. In addition, there will be a poster exhibition to facilitate dialogue between researchers, as well as meeting spaces with sponsors, who will present their key capabilities and contributions to the industry.
Register now to secure your spot at the 1st SENTIATECH Congress and participate in shaping the future of safety and sustainability!
For more infomation about the event, please click here
23rd International Symposium on Microencapsulation
Join the Micro23 International Conference on Microreaction Technology
Discover the latest advancements in microencapsulation science and technology at Micro23, taking place from September 10-12, 2025, in Ferrara, Italy. This event covers products, technologies and applications that lead to innovations from medical products to consumer fields.
Whether you’re involved in academic research or industrial applications, Micro23 provides valuable insights into emerging trends and applications in microreaction technology.
NSC Workshop - SSbD scenarios for advanced and incremental innovations
The NSC Workshop on SSbD scenarios for advanced and incremental innovations will take place on 23 June 2025 (12:00–15:00 CEST, online) as a collaborative effort among several EU-funded projects: SUNRISE, AlChemiSSt, DESIDERATA and PLANETS.
The event focuses on refining the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approach by developing structured innovation scenarios tailored to different professional environments, sectors, and innovation levels. Participants will be able to discuss key aspects of SSbD based on real-world case studies.
Among the case studies presented, one will be provided by SUNRISE in collaboration with our partner Laurentia.
Topics:
The first workshop in June 2025 will examine key aspects that shape early innovation stage scenarios, using real-world cases contributed by innovators from the participating EU projects. Discussions will focus on defining relevant parameters, such as company type (start-up, SME, or industry), sector of application (B2B vs. B2C), level of innovation (incremental or advanced), R&D budget, and other early-stage knowledge that precedes experimental work.
A follow-up workshop in September/October 2025 will refine these insights to develop archetypical SSbD scenarios and their corresponding tailored approaches
Draft Agenda
(There will be one case study by SUNRISE from our partner Laurentia)
Secure your spot and join our leading experts from industry, academia, and policy-making to define tailored SSbD approaches that enhance competitiveness and sustainability!
NSC Workshop on “SSbD scenarios for advanced and incremental innovations”
The NSC workshop on “SSbD scenarios for advanced and incremental innovations” takes place on 23 June 2025 (12:00-15:00h CEST, online) as a collaboration effort among several EU-funded projects.
Venice Training School 2025
Participate in the 13th Venice Training School
"Innovating with Purpose: A Hands-on Journey into Functional, Safe, and Sustainable Advanced Materials."
Held from June 9–13, 2025, at the Auditorium Santa Margherita, Università Ca’ Foscari, this event invites you to delve into the world of Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design innovation.
Co-organized by multiple EU-funded projects, this event is essential for anyone committed to advancing sustainable materials and fostering innovative solutions.
The Venice Training School 2025 brings together experts, researchers, and industry professionals to explore cutting-edge methodologies for ensuring the safety, functionality, and sustainability of innovative materials.
This immersive, hands-on training is co-organised by 15 leading EU-funded projects and provides a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. Participants will engage with a variety of state-of-the-art topics , equipping them with the skills needed to drive responsible innovation.
Registration
The School attendance is free of charge and is limited to 80 spots. The registration is open now!
Agenda
Click here to find out about the Full Program
Topics
SSbD policy context in the EU
Environmental, health and safety assessment (Steps 1-3 of EC-SSbD framework)
Integrated Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (ILCSA) (Steps 4-5 of the EC-JRC SSbD framework)
Integrating functionality considerations into SSbD workflows
Complexity of advanced materials and their interactions
Enhancing the uptake of SSbD by industry, especially SMEs: user-friendly decision support tools
Who should attend?
PhD Students & Postdoctoral Researchers, Senior Researchers
Industry Professionals, Start-ups & Entrepreneurs
Regulators & Policy Makers
Civil Society Representatives & NGOs
Anyone passionate about safe & sustainable advanced materials
Benefits
Participants will gain in-depth interdisciplinary understanding of key topics pertaining to the safety and sustainability of advanced materials, and have various networking opportunities through dialogue with peers and key experts.
Full List of Collaborators (in alphabetical order)
SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting
The SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting will take place from 11–15 May 2025 in Vienna, Austria, at the Austria Center Vienna. This global event will gather professionals from academia, industry, and government to discuss the latest advances in environmental toxicology, chemistry, and sustainable development. The conference will focus on integrating innovations with safety and sustainability principles, promoting the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approach across various disciplines.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a wide array of sessions, including scientific presentations, plenaries, and panel discussions. These will cover pressing environmental challenges such as chemical safety, ecological risk assessment, and pollution mitigation. The program also includes training courses and seminars, providing educational opportunities for both established professionals and emerging scientists.
Attendees will have access to recorded presentations, poster sessions, and networking opportunities, ensuring a rich and interactive experience. Special sessions will also be held to facilitate deeper discussions on emerging environmental issues and foster collaboration across various sectors.
Abstract Submission: 20 November (17:00 CET)
NMBP-16 Projects Public Final Event
For the past four years, the EU-funded Horizon 2020 NMBP-16 projects – DIAGONAL, HARMLESS and SUNSHINE – have been addressing the call topic “Safe by design, from science to regulation: multi-component nanomaterials” and have been working closely together on the challenges related to safe and sustainable multicomponent nanomaterials.
As they are now coming to an end, they are organising their Public Final Event on 25 September 2024, from 14:30 to 16:00h CEST in Venice (Italy) at the Centro Culturale Don Orione Artigianelli (ONSITE ONLY).
This dynamic 90-minute session, held as satellite event of the NanoTox 2024 conference, will showcase the ambitious goals and key achievements of the three projects.
Attendees will get an overview of the objectives and core elements of each one of the projects, as well as their complementary perspectives. In addition, participants will gain insight into key features, main results, special focus topics, and case studies of each individual project will be presented and discussed.
Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the in-depth discussions with a broad group of stakeholders on the future of safe and sustainable multicomponent nanomaterials!
Draft agenda:
If you are interested in taking part, please email us here.
Resilience-22 Projects' Clustering Meeting
Join the Resilience-22 Projects' Clustering Meeting in Venice, Italy on Monday 23 September
NanoTox 2024
The 11th International Conference on NanoToxicology - NanoTox 2024 - will take place in the historic centre of Venice at Centro Culturale Don Orione Artigianelli on 23-25 September 2024.
NanoTox is a forum aimed at personnel from research and academic institutions as well as from industry, governmental agencies, and other relevant organisations interested in:
(Eco)Toxicity of advanced (nano)materials
Hazard and exposure assessment, risk management and governance of advanced (nano)materials
Grouping and read-across
New approach methodologies (NAMs) for risk assessment
Sustainability assessment, Safe(r)-by-Design (SbD) and Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) of advanced (nano)materials
Toxicity Pathways: nano cell circuits underlying Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOP) and Mode-of-Action (MoA)
Big data management and modelling solutions
The NanoTox 2024 Conference is jointly organised by the leading EU-funded H2020 Projects DIAGONAL, HARMLESS, and SUNSHINE, focusing on the challenges related to safe and sustainable multicomponent nanomaterials by developing novel tools for evaluating human and environmental hazards, strategies for nanomaterial characterisation, classification, grouping and read-across for risk analysis and sustainability assessment.
We plan to welcome up to 300 delegates to the conference, bringing together international experts from Europe, the United States and Asia.
We hope you can join us in amazing Venice!
SRIA Validation workshop (IAM4EU)
The SRIA Validation Workshop on Advanced Materials, organised by The Advanced Materials 2030 Initiative (AMI2030), will take place via Zoom on September 19th, 2024, from 9:00 - 13:00 (CEST).
The workshop focuses on the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for Advanced Materials set by the IAM4EU partnership. During this event, participants will have the opportunity to engage in constructive discussions and collaborative document refinement, contributing to shaping the future of advanced materials research in Europe.
XXVIII EFMC International Symposium on Medicinal Chemistry
Join the International Symposium on Medicinal Chemistry in Rome, 1-5 September 2024. Representing 30 member societies and 9,000 members, the EFMC is a leader in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology.
AMI2030 The Advanced Materials for Industrial Leadership Session
The Advanced Materials for Industrial Leadership Session organised by EMIRI, EUMAT, SUSCHEM and MANUFUTURE will take place on 16 July per Zoom.
In this 2-hour online info session, IAM4EU stakeholders will gain an insight into the the current state of implementation of the strategy comprising 14 different actions under 5 main pillars. The event particularly highlights the key role of the IAM4EU partnership and the expected contributions from industry.
AMI2030 is an open and inclusive forum for stakeholders of the advanced materials ecosystems in Europe to collaborate, design and develop safe and sustainable advanced materials towards a circular economy, providing a systemic approach to promote leadership in research, fast-tracks innovations to market whilst ensuring sustainability and protection of human health and the environment.
Registration for the online webinar is open now!
More information: Advanced Materials 2030 Initiative
MaterialsWeek 2024
On 17-21 June 2024, MaterialsWeek will be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus. It aims to bring together numerous Research and Innovation (R&I) communities that are driving advances in materials innovation manifested across diverse value chains and industrial markets.
MaterialsWeek 2024 provides a cross-disciplinary meeting venue for communication and collaboration over and beyond traditional community boundaries. Topics covered are the (re-)discovery, identification, improvement, handling, processing, manufacturing, (re-)use and recycling of materials. Thus, it aims to combine insights, theories, and methods from different fields to address complex issues emphasising the fluidity of disciplinary boundaries and encouraging the free flow of ideas and methods between different fields.
The event includes conference sessions, workshops and courses where various topics will be covered.
We’re happy to announce that SUNRISE is among the sponsors of this year’s event. We hope to see you in Limassol!
Important dates and deadlines
The deadline for Abstract Submission ended on the 3rd April 2024.
Abstracts for Poster Presentations remain open until the 14th June 2024.
Abstracts for Oral Presentations may continue to be submitted in communication and agreement with the relevant session organisers; please contact us at Contact@Materials-Week.org to find out more.