The American Advanced Materials Congress was launched in 2016 in Miami, United States, marking an important expansion of IAAM’s global congress ecosystem into the Americas.

The inaugural congress brought together international scientists, academic institutions, and industrial organizations working on emerging materials technologies and their applications in energy systems, healthcare technologies, manufacturing, and environmental solutions.

Since its launch, the congress has been organized as a biennial event, providing a recurring platform for international collaboration and scientific exchange in the Americas.

Each assembly gathers global experts, young researchers, and industry professionals to present frontier research findings, discuss emerging challenges, and explore opportunities for innovation-driven collaboration.

The American Advanced Materials Congress plays a key role in connecting the research and innovation ecosystems of the Americas with IAAM’s global materials science network.

By facilitating interdisciplinary dialogue and industry–academia partnerships, the congress supports the development of advanced materials technologies that address global challenges related to energy, sustainability, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

The congress addresses a broad range of research themes in advanced materials science and technology, including:

• Advanced materials for energy systems and storage technologies

• Nanomaterials and nanotechnology

• Biomedical and healthcare materials

• Materials modeling and computational materials design

• Functional and smart materials

• Materials for climate and environmental solutions

• Structural materials and advanced composites

• Materials innovation for industrial applications

These topics reflect the interdisciplinary nature of materials science and the growing importance of materials innovation for technological development

The American Advanced Materials Congress welcomes participation from a wide international community including:

• Academic researchers and scientists

• Engineers and technology professionals

• Industry R&D leaders

• Universities and research institutions

• Innovation start-ups and technology companies

• Government agencies and policy organizations

Participants contribute through invited lectures, oral presentations, thematic symposium sessions, and collaborative networking activities.

As a biennial scientific gathering, the American Advanced Materials Congress continues to strengthen collaboration among research communities and innovation ecosystems across the Americas.

Future congress assemblies will further expand international participation and focus on advancing materials technologies that support sustainable development, clean energy systems, advanced healthcare solutions, and next-generation manufacturing technologies.