The European Ceramic Society
Event
07/26 - 18th International Conference on Inorganic Membranes
ICIM-18 will be held in Montpellier, France, from June 29 to July 3, 2026.

The conference will gather over 300 experts from academia and industry to explore cutting-edge developments in inorganic membranes. The program spans fundamental and applied research in materials, processes, and industrial applications, with a focus on design, synthesis, characterization, modeling, and technology transfer. Key application areas include energy, environment, chemistry, health, biotechnology, and food. The opening day will spotlight hydrogen-related membrane technologies, and a dedicated session will feature industry pitches highlighting innovations, challenges, and collaboration opportunities.
Please visit the conference website for more information: https://icim2026.org/
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