13th – 15th May 2026

JOIN US AT THE 8TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVATIVE AND SMART MATERIALS IN CAPE TOWN

We are delighted to extend a warm invitation for your participation in the upcoming conference (2026 8th International Conference on Innovative and Smart Materials-ICISM 2026) scheduled for May 13-15, 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa. This event serves as a unique gathering for distinguished scholars worldwide in the field of Materials Science. Esteemed directors, scientists, professors, research scholars, postdocs, and academic staff are poised to present their research endeavors, while also embracing emerging technological trends in the expansive realm of Materials Science.

ICISM is an international event to unite scientists, researchers, and industry professionals from across the globe on a shared platform. Here, they can engage in discussions and exchanges centered around the latest advancements in Materials, Chemistry, and Physics. This event presents an exceptional opportunity to share insights, gain new perspectives, and cultivate collaborative research ventures and partnerships.

Cape Town, South Africa, will be home to ICISM 2026. Cape Town is a modern, cosmopolitan city surrounded by nature. Centred around Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of the world, the Mother City is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning biodiversity, award-winning food and wine, and sheer variety of experiences on offer.

The City of Cape Town is a diverse and fascinating city, made up of a number of different geographic areas, each with their own appeal. Cape Town has an abundance of sight-seeing and activities that cater for young, old, adventurous and those simply seeking relaxation.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town

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Publication & Indexing

Official Publisher
SCOPUS Indexed
EI Compendex

Submitted papers will be peer reviewed by the conference scientific committees and accepted papers will be published in Conference Proceedings. This book series is indexed in SCOPUS and EI Compendex database.

Important Dates

Paper Submission Deadline: December 20, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: January 20, 2026
Camera Ready Deadline: February 05, 2026
Author Registration Deadline: February 05, 2026

Submission Methods

Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full text papers including results, tables, figures and references. Full text papers (.pdf, .doc) will be accepted via iConference submission system below:

Abstract submissions are also acceptable for authors who intend to only present their paper without publication of full papers.

Word Template

Download the official Word template for paper submission. Includes formatting guidelines and structure requirements.

Call for Papers Flyer

Download the conference flyer with detailed information about submission guidelines and important dates.