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 pleased to announce the organization of the EUropean POlymer Conference on “Polymers at Phase Boundaries: from Fundamentals to Applications” (EUPOC 2027), to be held in Bertinoro (Italy), May 23–27, 2027.
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
The European Polymer Federation (EPF), in collaboration with the Italian Association of Macromolecular Science and Technology (AIM), is honored and pleased to announce the organization of the EUropean POlymer Conference on “Polymers at Phase Boundaries: from Fundamentals to Applications” (EUPOC 2027), to be held in Bertinoro (Italy), May 23–27, 2027.
EUPOC 2027 will offer a platform to discuss the main challenges facing this important research field, bringing together scientists, engineers, and students worldwide working on every aspect of polymers at phase boundaries, including interfaces, surfaces.
Those interested in polymer science will easily notice that polymers are often positioned at phase boundaries: polymer surfaces and thin films, polymer-liquid interfaces within polymer colloidal dispersions, polymer-polymer interfaces in immiscible polymer blends, interfaces of polymers with inorganic nano-objects and/or reinforcing fibers in composite materials, in membranes for separation technologies, in bonding of coatings in medical devices and polymer interfaces for electronic devices. Experimentally exploring and modeling the behavior of polymers at phase boundaries—i.e., their conformations, dynamics as well as their morphology—are essential for understanding the physical behavior of multiphase and dispersed systems and materials, wetting, adhesion and interface stability phenomena. The ability to describe polymers at interfaces allows control of interfacial and surface reactions, adsorption, thermal or charge transfer, and diffusion phenomena.
The conference will feature plenary lectures, oral communications, and poster presentations. Major addressed topics include:
- Polymer surfaces: design, adsorption, wetting, and adhesion phenomena
- Polymers as thin films and in foams
- Polymers at interfaces in dispersed media
- Polymers at interfaces between immiscible components: polymer blends, composites and coatings.
- Methods for the characterization of polymers at interfaces
- Modelling and simulation of polymers at phase boundaries and the thermodynamics of phase separation
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)
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: the welcome party, social dinner, coffee breaks, and lunches at the conference venue.
** Please note: You will need to provide proof of your student status (such as a student card or a letter from your supervisor)
Please note that two separate documents will be issued: a VAT-exempt receipt for the AIM membership and an invoice for the conference fee.
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 (FAQ)
- 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 € [xx].
- 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 payment is received, the documents will be uploaded to your personal page of the AIM portal where you registered. It might take some time depending on when the AIM board meets to accept the requests.
- 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, 2026. 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 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: segreteria@ceub.it
- Centro Universitario di Bertinoro – Fondazione Ce.U.B.
- 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
Those interested in contributing to the success of the congress with a presentation are invited to submit by March 15th, 2027, a one PDF page according to the template provided below.
The abstract should be uploaded on the AIM portal personal page (see instructions on how to register in the tab "Registration" just above this tab on the same page) specifying whether you wish to give an oral or a poster presentation on the first page of the abstract template. If you wish to submit multiple abstracts, please send them via email to eupoc@aim.it
Acceptance notifications will be sent by April 1st, 2027.
Accommodation and Travel Facilities
The conference will be held at the University Residential Center, in Bertinoro (FC), Italy where you can also book your accommodation which has to be made
directly by the participants. Click on the button below for details
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Conference Venue
Fondazione Ce.U.B. - Bertinoro (FC)
