# Event Details - **Event Name**: International Materials Education Symposium 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: The leading forum for materials educators in undergraduate engineering, design, science, and sustainabilityAbout this EventCall for Abstracts (Talks and Posters) for IMES 2026 is OPENRegistrations and submission of abstracts for an oral or a poster presentation are now open (See Important Dates below).IMES 2026 Tentative Session ThemesThe Scientific Committee would like to invite participants to share their ideas and experiences relating to:Materials science within multidisciplinary education – holistic program reviewNovel materials and emerging applicationsRisk, responsibilities, ethics and potential of AI in educationDesigning for Social and Environmental Sustainability: Equity, Materials, and EducationNew and emerging teaching & learning techniques: frameworks for effective and aligned materials educationUniversal design of learning for inclusivitySTEM and outreach activitiesKnowledge, competences & skills in Materials for employability in industryPlease submit your abstract through this :Abstracts should be no more than 200 - 300 words and ideally contain the following:Background and motivationWhat was done? Methods used and why?Results, i.e., include some evidence and analysis. What was found?Conclusions and significance, including wider applicationImportant DatesSeptember 1st 2025 – Call for abstracts openNovember 23rd 2025 – Talk abstract deadlineDecember 8th 2025 – Speakers notification and program announcement31st January 2025 – Early-bird registration and poster abstracts deadlineNotes on Payments and Discount CodesThe registration fees for this event vary based on your chosen participation, allowing flexibility to select options such as the insightful 2-day symposium, engaging 1-day workshop, and the delightful symposium dinner, ensuring attendees can tailor their experience to suit their preferences.‘EARLY-BIRD’ code: Early bird registration ends at midnight GMT on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.‘EARLY-CAREER’ code: Early-career discount is aiming to encouraging young academics under 35 who are starting to teach in universities to come and share their experiences. To combine with the early-bird discount, please use the code ‘EARLY-CAREER+EARLY-BIRD’, which will end at midnight GMT on Saturday, January 31st, 2026.‘PhD-S’ code: PhD Symposium discount is aiming to encouraging PhD candidates who are supporting teaching in universities to come, share their experiences and learn from the community.‘PhD-W+S’ code: PhD Workshop+Symposium discount is aiming to encouraging PhD candidates who are supporting teaching in universities to come, join the workshops, share their experiences and learn from the community.REMINDER: Requirements for Travelers Visiting the United KingdomElectronic Travel Authorization is a digital permission to travel to the United Kingdom (U.K.) and is part the U.K. government’s plans to strengthen their border through digitalization.ETA will be:required for travelers who currently enter the U.K. visa-free (such as U.S. and E.U. nationals).linked to passports electronically.provide provisional permission to enter the U.K., but it is not a guarantee or promise of entry.have time restrictions based on the nature of your visit.required when transitioning through the U.K.View a list of eligible nationalities and how to applyThree workshops will be organized on the day preceeding the conference, April 14th. All workshops have limited capacity and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to register early to secure your spot! Details of the workshop will be provided shortly, which will cover the following areas:1. Teaching Materials with Ansys Granta EduPack2. Teaching simulation with Ansys tools3.Fab Lab Visit in the Department of Architecture, University of CambridgeInstructors: Dr Darshil U. Shah and Luke Lupton from the Department of Architecture, University of CambridgeWe invite you to join Dr Darshil U. Shah and Luke Lupton for a 30-minute tour of the Digital Fabrication Laboratory (Fab Lab) and Studio Spaces in the Department of Architecture, University of Cambridge. This session offers a practical, behind-the-scenes view of how architectural education integrates materials, design, and educational innovation.This visit will showcase how hands-on tools and inspiring spaces spark creativity, encourage experimentation, and build material literacy.Key Highlights• Digital Fabrication Laboratory, the Fab LabExplore a cutting-edge workshop boasting CNC routers, 3D-printers, woodworking tools, and more — used by students to rapidly prototype architectural concepts.Learn how teaching technicians and supervisors foster hands-on learning through machine inductions and ongoing support.• Studio SpacesTour the dedicated studios where architecture students work daily — complete with personal drawing boards, storage, desktop computers loaded with design and drafting software (e.g., Rhino, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite), and informal gathering spots with refreshments.These spaces together illustrate how physical infrastructure and materials technologies support student learning — precisely the interdisciplinary, materials-focused education championed by IMES.The Materials Education Symposia philosophyTo share ideas, innovations, experiences, successes and failuresTo provoke productive discussion around these issuesTo expand the links that form such a key feature of the Materials CommunityThe symposia foster an atmosphere of community amongst educators involved in teaching undergraduate materials science across disciplines including engineering, design, and science.IMES 2025 Scientific CommitteePaloma Fernández Sánchez, Universidad Complutense de MadridJessica Gwynne, University of CambridgeKathryn Jackson, University of SheffieldAlison Harvey, University of ManchesterRobert Thompson, University of CambridgeDarshil U. Shah, University of CambridgeDeborah Blaine, University of StellenboschBarbara Del Curto, Politecnico Di MilanoSepideh Godrat, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)Tatiana Vakhitova, Ansys Academic ProgramPlease feel free to reach out to: if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you in Cambridge in April 2026. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/international-materials-education-symposium-2026/100001570101879989 - **Event Categories**: workshops, business, art, fine-arts, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 75, max: 525, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Cambridge - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Clare College Conferencing - **lat**: 52.2050767 - **long**: 0.109705 - **full address**: Clare College Conferencing, Queen's Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: International Materials Education Symposium 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/043e1c8c78b5b63775e5654d9f99bb0317dea8c8832cc334503647bc82e13334-rimg-w1010-h447-dcf5f5f4-gmir.jpg?v=1759489351 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is International Materials Education Symposium 2026 being held? - **A:** International Materials Education Symposium 2026 takes place on Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Clare College Conferencing, Queen's Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing International Materials Education Symposium 2026? - **A:** International Materials Education Symposium 2026 is organized by Ansys Inc. with University of Cambridge. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** International Materials Education Symposium 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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