A Global Scientific Organization Advancing Materials for Society

The International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) is a global, non-profit scientific organization, accredited by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), dedicated to advancing materials science, engineering, and technology for the benefit of society.

Established on Wednesday, 20 January 2010, IAAM has evolved into one of the world’s leading platforms in advanced materials, connecting researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators across more than 150 countries.

Guided by its founding principle,

“Advancement of Materials to a Sustainable and Green World,”

IAAM operates at the intersection of science, sustainability, and innovation, ensuring that materials research translates into real-world solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A Global Ecosystem for Advanced Materials

IAAM functions as a comprehensive global ecosystem covering the entire value chain of advanced materials—from research and education to translation, industrial deployment, and policy engagement.

Through its institutes, councils, congresses, publications, awards, and net-zero initiatives, IAAM enables materials-driven solutions to address global challenges in:

• Energy and climate action

• Healthcare and wellbeing

• Electronics, semiconductors, AI, and robotics

• Manufacturing and industrial innovation

• Sustainability, circular economy, and net-zero transitions

IAAM serves as a neutral, trusted platform bridging academia, industry, and policy worldwide.

Vision

To build a globally connected advanced materials community driving scientific excellence, sustainability, and technological innovation for societal and industrial transformation.

Mission

IAAM’s mission is to:

• Advance scientific excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration

• Translate research into technologies with societal and industrial impact

• Accelerate climate-neutral and circular materials solutions

• Build an inclusive global community connecting science, industry, and policy

Over 15 Years of Advancing Materials

Over more than a decade of global engagement, IAAM has achieved:

• 100+ international conferences and 2,100+ symposia

• 30,000+ delegates from over 135 countries

• Global Advanced Materials Congress (AMC) and IAAM Fellow Summit assemblies

• Headquarters in Sweden with 35 National Councils, including Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa–Middle East, and Asia-Pacific Headquarters in China

• Active participation in United Nations platforms, including:

o UN Environment Assembly (UNEA)

o Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR)

o UN Water Conference

o UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

• Launch of dedicated institutes and net-zero innovation programs

Integrity, Transparency & Global Representation

IAAM operates under a structured and inclusive governance model that ensures scientific integrity, accountability, and global representation.

• Executive Leadership provides strategic direction and organizational oversight

• Scientific Committees guide research priorities, publications, and academic programs

• National & Regional Councils strengthen regional engagement and local relevance across continents

This governance framework enables IAAM to remain globally coherent while regionally responsive.

Building Knowledge, Skills & Innovation Capacity

IAAM’s research and education ecosystem includes:

Focusing on functional materials, energy materials, healthcare materials, and translational research

Integrating artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, and smart systems with materials science and technology

Supporting industrial translation, commercialization, and technology scale-up

Driving scalable, climate-neutral technologies and global sustainability impact

Together, these institutes reinforce IAAM’s commitment to innovation with impact.

IAAM’s strategy for the coming years emphasizes:

These priorities position IAAM as a long-term strategic actor in global materials innovation.

From Discovery to Deployment

IAAM’s Net Zero Charter outlines a clear pathway from materials discovery to industrial deployment, scalability, and circularity.

The Net Zero Materials & Technology Consortium serves as a global engine uniting:

Together, they deliver measurable emissions reductions and accelerate climate-neutral innovation worldwide.

With more than 250,000 members, IAAM offers unmatched opportunities for:

IAAM empowers its community to lead, innovate, and create impact.

Platforms That Deliver Impact

IAAM translates its mission into action through:

Shaping the Future of Advanced Materials

As global challenges intensify, IAAM continues to evolve—strengthening its role as:

• A global convener of knowledge and leadership

• A catalyst for sustainable and industrial innovation

• A champion of net-zero and circular materials

• A trusted partner for science, industry, and policy

IAAM remains committed to ensuring that research excellence translates into real-world impact.

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