For more than two decades, Graphene Week has brought the graphene and 2D materials community together to drive innovation and collaboration. As Europe’s leading and longest-running conference on graphene and 2D materials, the event, supported by the European Commission, has become a trusted meeting point where science, industry, and education meet to shape the future of the field.
Each edition unites over 500 participants from across the world, representing every stage of the research and innovation ecosystem: senior scientists, early-career researchers, students, and industry leaders. This diverse mix of backgrounds and perspectives is at the heart of Graphene Week, creating an inclusive environment where new ideas emerge and partnerships begin.
Graphene Week 2026 will feature a dynamic programme with more than 200 speakers, cutting-edge scientific sessions, and a rich series of fringe activities dedicated to innovation, career development, diversity, and future European opportunities. Beyond the lecture halls, the exhibition and 2D Materials pavilion will showcase the latest technologies and applications, offering hands-on interaction with companies and research initiatives.
The conference is designed around connection: interactive formats, networking sessions, and social events bring the community together to exchange knowledge and build lasting collaborations. From academia to industry, from PhD students to senior management, Graphene Week reflects the full spectrum of the graphene and 2D materials ecosystem and its reach.
Join us in Porto, 21–25 September 2026, and be part of the community shaping the next chapter of graphene and 2D materials.
Be a part of Graphene Week 2026 in Portugal! Cutting-edge graphene research, technological advancement, world-class innovation, and opportunities to connect with the top international graphene and 2D material experts await you in Porto, Portugal, 21-25 September!
Established more than two decades ago, Graphene Week is the longest-running nonprofit conference dedicated to graphene and 2D materials. What began in Dresden with a meeting of 47 pioneering experts—just two years after the isolation of graphene by Nobel laureates Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov—has grown into a central platform shaping research and innovation.
In 2013, the event joined forces with the Graphene Flagship, marking a new chapter and expanding its scope to applications, industry innovation, and emerging research directions. Since then, Graphene Week has continuously evolved alongside the field, reflecting breakthroughs across energy, biomedicine, electronics, and beyond.
Today, the conference remains rooted in its community-driven mission: bringing together scientists, students, and industry leaders for open discussions, interactive workshops, and collaboration. Graphene Week continues to be a meeting place where the past two decades of discovery meet the future of 2D materials.
AMO GmbH, the Aachen Graphene & 2D Materials Center, and RWTH Aachen University will continue their successful series of events dedicated to 2D materials. This year's workshop on “2D Materials for Future Electronics” will take place in person on March 3–4, 2026, in Aachen, Germany, bringing together leading researchers and industry experts to explore the latest advances and future opportunities for electronic applications. The workshop will feature a special hybrid session in collaboration with 2D-PL, which will be live-streamed from 16:50-18:05 on 3 March 2026, allowing remote participants to actively interact with speakers and the in-person audience.
