COAST26 – Conference on Applied Surface Chemistry
April 27–29, 2026 | TUtheSky, Vienna
The Conference on Applied Surface Chemistry (COAST26) brings together leading experts from academia, industry, and technology development to address current challenges and explore innovative solutions in the field of applied surface chemistry.
As an established platform for interdisciplinary exchange, COAST26 connects researchers, start-ups, industrial partners, and decision-makers who are jointly shaping a sustainable and resource-efficient future.
Over three inspiring days, participants can expect a rich scientific and networking program including keynote lectures, thematic sessions, industry panels, and social events — all taking place high above Vienna with a stunning city view.
Programm:
27th April:
| from 9:00 – Welcome and Coffee 10:00-10:15 – Conference opening – Markus Valtiner Energy Generation, Storage and Conversion 10:20-10:45 – Christoph Ponak 10:45-11:10 – Kristina Tschulik 11:10-11:35 – Hui Luo 11:35-11:50 – Dorottya Hursan 11:50-13:30 – Lunch 13:30-13:55 – Maryam Abdinejad Materials, Processes and Recycling 14:00-14:25 – Gianvito Vile 14:25-14:50 – Ina Vollmer 15:00-16:00 – Coffee break 16:00-16:25 – Alexis Bordet 16:25-16:50 – Daniel Himmelbauer 16:50-17:15 – Leon Van de Water 17:15-17:40 – Bastian Etzold 17:40-19:00 – Poster Session 1 |
28th April:
| Sustainable Solutions 09:30-9:55 – Diana Sannino 09:55-10:20 – Stefan Spirk 10:20-10:45 – Adam Slabon 10:45-11:15 – Coffee break 11:15-11:40 – Stanislav Jezek 11:40-12:05 – Martin Schwentenwein 12:05-12:30 – Malek Ibrahim 12:30-14:00 – Lunch Photon based solutions 14:00-14:25 – Daniel Zambo 14:25-14:50 – Tommaso Giovannini 14:50-15:15 – Christian Schäfer 15:15-15:40 – Esmail Doust Khah 15:40-16:15 – Coffee break 16:15-17:00 – Speed Presentations Posters 17:00-19:30 – Poster Session 2 |
29th April:
| MECS Session 10:00-10:25 – Günther Rupprechter 10:25-10:50 – Freddy Kleitz 10:50-11:15 – Stefan Stadlbauer 11:15-11:40 – Jiri Pavelec 11:40-12:15 – Markus Valtiner – MECS overview and closing session 12:15-13:30 – Lunch 13:30-15:00 – Workshop |
COAST26 serves as a bridge between fundamental research and industrial application. Organized in collaboration with the Cluster of Excellence MECS (Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage) and the Research Group for Applied Interface Physics at TU Wien, the conference fosters collaborative approaches, creative ideas, and long-term partnerships.
Join us in Vienna!
Whether you wish to present your research, connect with leading experts, or gain new insights for your company, COAST26 provides the ideal platform.
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We look forward to welcoming you to Vienna in April 2026!