Welcome to ICSM 2026

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the 7th International Conference on Soft Materials (ICSM 2026), to be held during November 01–04, 2026, at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India, in association with the Soft Materials Research Society (SMRS), India.
Initiated by SMRS in 2014, the ICSM conference series has grown into a well-recognized international platform dedicated to advances in soft materials science and technology. Previous editions, ICSM 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024 have brought together leading scientists, academicians, and young researchers to share their latest research and foster collaborations.
ICSM 2026 will continue this tradition by featuring distinguished plenary and invited speakers and providing a vibrant forum for researchers, students, and postdoctoral fellows to exchange ideas, discuss emerging challenges, and explore new opportunities in the field of soft materials.
On behalf of the organizing committee, it is our great pleasure to invite scientists, academicians, young researchers, and students from across the globe to join us in sharing and advancing recent developments in the field of soft materials.
We look forward to welcoming you to ICSM 2026 for another professionally stimulating and enjoyable conference experience.
A heartily welcome!!

Prof. Satinder Kumar Sharma
On behalf of Organzing Team ICSM 2026