Global Materials Research Challenges mirror the world's need for creative problem-solving to solve complex challenges like climate change, scarcity of resources, energy needs, and public health. Material Science & Engineering World Conference 2026 centers on this issue, highlighting how interdisciplinary, collaborative materials research can unlock solutions to humanity's most critical challenges.

There will be special sessions at the conference deliberating upon how materials science is answering global challenges through sustainable innovation, resilience, and sustainability. Global thought leaders will present insights and advances in the following topics:

• Materials for renewable energy and carbon neutrality
• Water purification, desalination, and environmental remediation
• Low-cost and sustainable building materials
• Health-centric materials for diagnostics and therapeutics
• Materials security and supply chain issues
• Circular economy strategies and critical raw material alternatives
• Materials research equity, global policy, and education

MSEWC 2026 will unite a global network of scientists, engineers, and policymakers in highlighting how Global Challenges in Materials Research are addressed by creativity, collaboration, and commitment to the future of sustainability.