About ICSHM2026
Welcome to the 10th International Conference on Self-Healing Materials (ICSHM2026) that will take place from July 8-10, 2026 at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The 10th ICSHM continues the long-standing tradition of this biennial conference to bring together leading researchers, engineers, and practitioners from around the globe to discuss and advance the field of self-healing materials. Since the 1st conference (Noordwijk, Netherlands-2007) followed by 8 other successful ICSHM organized by leaders in the field (Chicago, USA-2009; Bath, UK-2011; Ghent, Belgium-2013; Durham, USA-2015; Friedrichshafen, Germany-2017; Yokohama, Japan-2019; Milan, Italy-2022, and Madrid, Spain-2024), the well-established global community around this conference continues to thrive.
At this 10th offering, we will again provide a high-quality international platform for showcasing the latest developments in self-healing materials and related technologies including advancements in understanding chemistry, processing, characterization, modeling, applications, and beyond.
We look forward to seeing you at ICSHM2026 in Philadelphia!
Conference Themes
- Self-healing inspiration, design and manufacturing
- Bioinspiration and biomimicry
- New chemistries and synthesis routes
- Material design and manufacturing
- Programmable and architected materials
- Understanding material behavior and processes
- Multiphysics modeling and experimental characterization
- Atomistic modeling and molecular dynamics
- Property recovery (e.g., mechanical, electrical, optical)
- Sensing for performance monitoring (e.g., self-sensing, non-destructive)
- Standardizing test methodology data sharing
- Technology translation for resilience and sustainability
- Real-world applications, commercialization progress and challenges
- Advanced (e.g., additive) manufacturing for scale-up
- Durability and resilience pathways and requirements
- Sustainability, circularity, and recyclability to meet life-cycle needs
Key Dates
| Abstract submission deadline | 15-Feb-2026 |
| Notification of abstract acceptance | 01-Apr-2026 |
| Early registration deadline | 30-May-2026 |
| Final registration deadline | 15-Jun-2026 |
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