Power to Molecules: Energy Conversion for Sustainable Industry and the AI Revolution

April 27–29, 2026 | TUtheSky, Vienna

The Conference on Applied Surface Chemistry (COAST26) unites leading experts from academia, industry, and technology development to explore the frontiers of the energy transition — from fundamental science to real-world application.

Under the theme “Power to Molecules: Energy Conversion for Sustainable Industry and the AI Revolution,”COAST26 highlights how innovative materials, intelligent systems, and interdisciplinary collaboration are shaping the future of sustainable energy and industrial transformation.

Spanning topics such as functional materials, energy storage, molecular energy conversion systems, and sustainable process design, COAST26 offers a vibrant forum where breakthrough research meets industrial implementation. The conference fosters dialogue at the intersection of discovery and deployment, empowering collaborations that accelerate progress toward a carbon-neutral future.


Call for Abstracts – Open Now

We invite contributions from researchers, innovators, and industry professionals across all related fields.

This year, five abstracts will be selected for presentation within the Power to Molecules session, and five additional presentation slots are open for outstanding submissions from academia and industry.

📅 Submission Deadline: February 5, 2026

📧 Submit your abstract: coast@tuwien.ac.at


Join us for three inspiring days of keynote lectures, thematic sessions, industry panels, and networking opportunities— all taking place high above Vienna in the iconic TUtheSky venue.

Be part of COAST26, where science and industry meet to power a sustainable future.