MSCT & AI 2026
International Conference on Materials, Sustainable Solutions, Circular Technologies, the Role of Digitalization & AI in Research
Welcome to MSCT & AI 2026 — a global forum uniting researchers, innovators, industry leaders, and students at the forefront of materials science, circular economy, sustainable technologies, and AI-driven innovation.
MSCT & AI 2026 explores practical, research-driven solutions for a sustainable future — from circular technologies and life cycle assessment to clean energy, carbon management, bio-based materials, and AI-enabled innovation.
Hosted at Trinity College Dublin, the conference unites academia and industry to drive collaboration and real-world impact.
The event welcomes academic staff, industry professionals, policymakers, startups, exhibitors, students, and other attendees eager to explore sustainable innovation and AI-driven solutions.
Abstract Submissions Are Now Open
Early Bird Deadline: 10 April 2026
Online Registration Closes: 26 June 2026
Registration is required before abstract submission. Poster abstracts are confirmed upon successful registration.
Submit Your AbstractConference Themes
Circular Economy & Sustainable Solutions
- Circular economy strategies, technologies, and sustainable innovation
- Green manufacturing and resource efficiency
- Waste-to-value and recycling pathways
- Reducing environmental footprint: sustainable farming and packaging
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Impact
- LCA methods and sustainability metrics
- Carbon footprinting and environmental assessment
- Sustainable supply chains and systems thinking
Clean Energy & Carbon Technologies
- Solar and photovoltaics
- Battery systems and storage
- Hydrogen technologies
- Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)
AI, Digitalisation & Smart Research
- AI for materials discovery and optimisation
- Predictive modelling and simulation
- Digital twins and smart laboratories
- Data-driven sustainability research
Presentation Formats
An abstract can be submitted for presentation at the conference as either an Oral Presentation or a Poster Presentation. During the review stage, the Programme Committee may change the submitted presentation type to support programme continuity and quality. Any such change will be communicated to the presenting author at the acceptance notification stage. The decision of the Programme Committee is final.
The Programme Committee may adjust presentation formats to ensure programme quality and continuity.
Awards & Opportunities
- Best oral and poster presentation awards
- Early career researcher recognition
- Networking with global experts and industry leaders
Abstract Submission
Abstracts for MSCT & AI 2026 should be submitted through the online submission portal. The Presenting Author must register and complete payment before submitting an abstract and will serve as the main point of contact with the organizers.
Important Information
- Presenting Author: The presenting author must submit the abstract and act as the corresponding author.
- Registration: The presenting author must register and complete payment before submitting an abstract.
- Submission Deadline: All abstracts must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for review.
- Language: Abstracts must be submitted in English.
- A confirmation email will be sent once the abstract is successfully submitted.
- If no confirmation email is received, please log in to the portal and verify that the abstract has been fully submitted and is not left in draft.
Required Submission Details
- Abstract Title: Maximum 15 words
- Presentation Type: Choose either Oral or Poster
- Topic: Select from the conference topic list
- Presenting Author: Name, affiliation, and job title
- Co-Authors: Names, affiliations, and job titles
- Abstract Text: Maximum 400 words including headings and references, excluding title, authors, and affiliations
- Description of the concept/idea
- Additional information
- Data Consent Agreement
- Publication Agreement
- Alternative Contact for Abstract
Terms and Conditions
- The submitted abstract must comply with the guidelines outlined on the conference website.
- The abstract must be submitted in English.
- The abstract is being submitted only once for MSCT & AI 2026.
- It is the responsibility of the presenting author to submit the abstract and serve as the main point of contact with co-authors.
- The presenting author must be available to present at the conference on June 23, 2026.
- The presenting author must register and complete payment in full prior to submitting the abstract. Abstracts will not be reviewed if the presenting author has not registered and paid.
- The abstract text, along with author names, affiliations, posters, and/or additional requested documents, may be published on the conference website and in the abstract document.
- A presentation’s type or topic may be changed after review to ensure its inclusion in the programme.
- Presenters may be recorded for live streaming, and recordings, along with presentation slides, may be published online after the conference.
If you have any questions, please contact the MSCT & AI 2026 Programme Team.