EUPOC 2027
Polymers at Phase Boundaries:
from Fundamentals to Applications
The European Polymer Federation (EPF), in collaboration with the Italian Association of Macromolecular Science and Technology (AIM), is honored and delighted to announce the EUropean POlymer Conference (EUPOC 2027).
Set in the historic hilltop town of Bertinoro, Italy, from May 23–27, 2027, this edition will dive deep into the theme of “Polymers at Phase Boundaries: from Fundamentals to Applications”.
Bertinoro (FC), Italy
May 23-27, 2027
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Co-Chairs
M. Laus
Università del Piemonte Orientale
(Italy)
J.F. Gérard
Université de Lyon
(France)
S. Anastasiadis
University of Crete and IESL-FORTH
(Greece)
News & Updates
- The Abstract Template is available for download
Information
Congress at a Glance
Polymers are almost always positioned at the threshold of different worlds: from surfaces and thin films to colloidal dispersions, medical devices, and electronic interfaces. Experimentally exploring, modeling, and controlling polymer behavior at these phase boundaries is the ultimate key to unlocking tomorrow's technologies—governing wetting, adhesion, material stability, and charge transfer.
EUPOC 2027 offers a premier global platform that bridges the gap between theory and application. It brings together world-class scientists, engineers, and students from across the globe to network, collaborate, and tackle the main challenges facing this vital research field.
Major Addressed Topics
The scientific program will feature plenary lectures, oral communications, and poster presentations covering the full spectrum of polymer interface research:
- Polymer surfaces: design, adsorption, wetting, and adhesion phenomena.
- Polymers in confined spaces: focus on thin films and foams.
- Dispersed media: polymer behavior at interfaces within dispersed systems.
- Immiscible components: interfaces in polymer blends, composites, and coatings.
- Advanced characterization: innovative methods for analyzing polymers at interfaces.
- Modelling & simulation: simulation of polymers at phase boundaries and the thermodynamics of phase separation.
Why Attend?
Whether you are an established academic, an industry expert, or a student shaping your future career, EUPOC 2027 is the perfect place to:
- Learn from global pioneers during high-impact plenary sessions.
- Showcase your research and gather valuable feedback through oral or poster presentations.
- Build lasting connections in a highly collaborative atmosphere, surrounded by the rich history and warm hospitality of the Romagna region.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who officially organizes the conference and issues the certificate?
Associazione Italiana di Scienza e Tecnologia delle Macromolecole (Italian Association of Macromolecular Science and Technology).
A certificate of attendance will be issued to all participants. Upon request, we can also provide a certificate specifying the title of your presentation for oral or poster contributions.
Scientific Committee
S. Carroccio
IPCB-CNR
(Italy)
Edmondo Maria Benetti
Università di Padova
(Italy)
Silvia Vicini
Università di Genova
(Italy)
R. Chiarcos
Università del Piemonte Orientale
(Italy)
G. Milano
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
(Italy)
Organization
Maria Graziella Viola
Administrative Secretariat
Patrizia Barraco
Administrative Secretariat
Silvia Vicini
AIM Secretariat
Andrea Batistini
Website Manager
Speakers
Just for now...
Michele Perego
IMM-CNR, Unit of Agrate Brianza
(Italy)
Jannick Duchet-Rumeau
Laboratoire Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères - UMR 5223; INSA Lyon
(France)
Vagelis Harmandaris
IACM-FORTH and University of Crete
(Greece)
Edmondo Maria Benetti
Universita' di Padova
(Italy)
Kiriaki Chrissopoulou
IESL-FORTH
(Greece)
Wiebke Drenckhan
Institut Charles Sadron (UPR22-CNRS), Strasbourg
(France)
Doris Vollmer
Max Planck Institut, Mainz
(Germany)
Alexander Münch
Leibniz Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden
(Germany)
Sergio Caserta
Università di Napoli “Federico II”
(Italy)
Natalie Stingelin
Georgia Tech
(USA)
Miroslav Slouf
Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry (CAS)
(Czech Republic)
Registration
Participation in EUPOC2027 is exclusive to AIM members. The annual membership fee for 2027 is €50, which must be paid in addition to the conference registration fee.
AIM fee for Members of the Società Chimica Italiana, is €30
The registration fees for EUPOC2027 are listed in the table below and do not include the AIM membership fee.
Registration Category |
Early Bird Rate (by April 15th, 2027)VAT 22% Included |
Early Bird Rate (After April 15th, 2027)VAT 22% Included |
| Full Delegate/Post-Doc | € 760 | € 820 |
| Student/PhD | € 560 | € 620 |
| Accompanying Person | € 360 | € 420 |
What is Included: Your registration fee fully covers the welcome party, social dinner, all coffee breaks, and daily lunches at the conference venue.
Important Registration & Payment Information
- 🎓 Student Status: If registering as a student, please note that you must provide proof of your status (such as a valid student card or an official letter from your supervisor).
- 💳 Single Transaction: You can conveniently pay both fees (AIM membership and conference fee) together in a single transaction.
- 📑 Invoicing & Receipts: For every registration, two separate documents will be issued automatically:
- A VAT-exempt receipt for the AIM membership fee.
- An invoice for the conference fee.
- 🚫 No On-Site Registration: Please note that on-site registration and rates will not be available. All payments must be settled online in advance.
Registration Guide
1st step: Access the Portal
Go to the association’s registration and event platform at AIM Planetweb
2nd step: Log In or Register
- If you already have an account, enter your credentials to access your personal dashboard
- If you are a new member, Click on “Nuovo? Invia una Richiesta di Affiliazione (New? Send an Affiliation Request”)
3rd step: Complete the registration to the AIM website
Enter your email and a secure password (min. 6 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, numeric, and special characters). Check and accept the privacy policy box and click Register.
4th step: Verify your Email
Click the link in the automated email sent to your inbox to activate your account.
5th step: Register to the Conference
From your AIM homepage dashboard, select EUPOC2027 and complete the online registration form.
6th step: Upload Document & Choose the payment method
Download the generated PDF application form, sign it, and upload it to your personal AIM area. Payment can be completed via PayPal, credit card or bank transfer.
At the end, a pdf file will be generated. Sign up the pdf file and upload it in your AIM personal page.
For any doubts, please check the FAQ page below. If you cannot find the answer to your question, feel free to write to eupoc@aim.it or segreteria@aim.it
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Is it mandatory to register with Associazione Italiana di Scienza e Tecnologia delle Macromolecole (AIM)?
Yes. Participation in all AIM-organized events is strictly reserved for members. Registration is valid for the calendar year and allows you to attend all scheduled events without paying the membership fee each time
- I am a member of the Italian Chemical Society (SCI). Am I eligible for a discount on the AIM registration fee?
Yes. The discounted registration fee for SCI members is € 30.
- What type of document will be issued for the AIM registration?
You will receive a receipt exempt from VAT in accordance with Art. 4, paragraph 4/5 of Presidential Decree (D.P.R.) 633/72 and subsequent amendments.
- What type of document will be issued for the congress registration fee?
You will receive a commercial invoice subject to 22% VAT upon receipt of payment.
- Is it possible to issue a single invoice for both fees?
No, separate documents must be issued.
- How will I receive the documents?
Once your payment has been processed, the documents will be uploaded to your personal page on the AIM registration portal. Please note that availability may take some time, as it depends on the schedule of the AIM board meetings to approve requests. Additionally, your invoice will be sent via email through the Bluenext electronic invoicing system.
- Which entity issues the documents for the AIM membership fee and the congress registration fee?
Associazione Italiana di Scienza e Tecnologia delle Macromolecole (AIM)
Via ROLANDINO 1 – 40124 Bologna (Italy)
Tax Code (CF): 91355580373 – VAT no. 04370291207
Email: segreteria@aim.it
- I do not have a PayPal account. Can I pay by credit card?
Yes. At checkout, select Credit Card/PayPal as your payment method. The system will redirect you to a secure payment gateway where you can enter your card details and finalize the transaction.
- What are the bank details (IBAN) for bank transfers?
- Bank Account no.: 000049462676
- Bank: BPER, Via Edoardo Bonardi, 4 – 20133 MILANO
- IBAN: IT33Z0538701647000049462676
- BIC/SWIFT: BPMOIT22XXX
- Beneficiary: Associazione Italiana di Scienza e Tecnologia delle Macromolecole
- Is it possible to get a refund for the fee already paid if I can no longer attend the event?
A 50% refund of the prepaid registration fee is available for written cancellations received by May 10th, 2027. No refunds will be issued after this date. The refund will be processed after the conference.
- Is it possible to pay onsite at the venue?
No, onsite payment is not available.
- Who officially organizes the conference and issues the certificate?
Associazione Italiana di Scienza e Tecnologia delle Macromolecole (Italian Association of Macromolecular Science and Technology)
- Is it possible to make a single payment for both fees?
Yes, both fees can be paid together in a single transaction.
Abstract
Call for Abstracts
Share your research and contribute to the scientific excellence of EUPOC 2027. We invite you to submit your abstract and join the discussion on the latest advancements in polymers at phase boundaries.
- Submission Deadline: March 15, 2027
- Acceptance Notification: April 1, 2027 ]
Submission Guidelines
To ensure a smooth evaluation process, please follow these instructions:
- Format: Submit a one-page abstract in PDF format [ 📄 Download the Abstract Template Here ].
- Presentation Preference: Please specify your preference (Oral or Poster presentation) directly on the first page of your abstract template.
How to Submit
- Register: Create your account or log in via the AIM Portal (detailed guide available in our Registration section).
- Upload: Submit your PDF abstract directly through your personal dashboard.
- Multiple Submissions: If you wish to submit more than one abstract, please send the additional files directly to ✉️ eupoc@aim.it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Will the abstracts be published in a booklet or a journal?
The abstracts will be published in the school’s abstract booklet. There will be no subsequent publication in scientific journals
- Will there be an award for the best poster?
Yes, a scientific committee will evaluate the abstracts and select the winners.
A surprise award awaits the winner(s)!
Accommodation and Travel Facilities
The conference will be held at the University Residential Center, in Bertinoro (FC), Italy
Please note the following accommodation and transport details:
- Booking: Participants must book their rooms directly with the venue.
- Room Options: Single and Double rooms are available.
- Shuttle Service: A shuttle service to and from Bertinoro is available. Shuttles depart from both Bologna Airport (BLQ) and Bologna Central Train Station.
For inquiries on accommodation or transport, please consult the FAQs below.
If you cannot find the answer, feel free to write directly to Ce.U.B. at mmichelacci@ceub.it .
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who should I contact for inquiries regarding accommodation and transport to/from Bertinoro?
- Centro Universitario di Bertinoro – Fondazione Ce.U.B.
Via Frangipane 6, 47032 Bertinoro (FC) - Tel: +39 0543.446500
- Email: mmichelacci@ceub.it
- Who will release the invoice for the accommodation?
CeuB.
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Conference Venue
Fondazione Ce.U.B. - Bertinoro (FC)
