The Quebec Network on Advanced Materials (RQMP) invites its members to participate in the Materials Engineering for New Technologies Axis Meeting, which will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Institut quantique of the Université de Sherbrooke. This year’s edition, organized by Ludvik Martinu and Dominique Drouin, will showcase the outstanding research carried out by the next generation of scientists.
This Year, the Spotlight is on the Next Generation!
The program will focus on research conducted by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, providing an excellent opportunity to present innovative work, build new collaborations, and engage with members of the RQMP community.
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
📍 Location: Institut quantique, Université de Sherbrooke
💰 Registration Fee: Free of charge (a value of approximately $50 per participant, generously covered by the RQMP)
Program Highlights
- Oral presentations by students and postdoctoral researchers (selected through a call for abstracts);
- Poster presentation session (first come, first served until capacity is reached);
- Discussion sessions focused on RQMP equipment and instrumentation platforms;
- Opportunities to identify and develop new collaborative research initiatives within the network.
🚌 Transportation from Montreal will be provided via charter bus departing from Polytechnique Montréal.
Call for Abstracts and Registration
Researchers wishing to give an oral presentation are invited to submit an abstract through the registration form.
⚠️ Registration and abstract submission deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
📢 Notification of selected oral presentations: Thursday, October 15, 2026
This event offers an excellent opportunity for students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty members interested in advanced materials and emerging technologies to share their research, discover ongoing projects across Quebec, and strengthen their professional network.
We encourage all eligible members to register and participate.