Press release submitted on behalf of ESPS.
The European Symposium of Photopolymer Sciences (ESPS) announced that abstract submission and registration for the 9th European Symposium of Photopolymer Sciences (ESPS) has opened. This conference is the largest one on that topic in Europe and takes place in Vienna from September 7-11, 2026. Organizers expect about 400-500 participants, well-balanced between academia and industry.
About 60 invited speakers from academia and industry have been invited, as well as an outstanding list of plenary speakers:
- Christofer Barner-Kowollik
- Christopher Bowman
- Cyrille Boyer
- David Haddleton
- Craig Hawker
- Stefan Hecht
- Krzysztof Matyaszewski
An impressive daily social program has recently been finalized and includes:
- a welcome reception at the town hall on Monday,
- different short excursions and an evening poster session on Tuesday,
- a large excursion to Schönbrunn Palace on Wednesday
- and finally, the conference dinner at the “Schweizer Haus” on Thursday.
Of course, all these events are included in the registration fee!
If you are still not convinced to participate, here are more reasons to attend this conference:
- 60+ invited speakers, including plenary speakers, academic lectures and experts from industry.
- Numerous hot topics like fundamentals of photopolymerization, coatings, electronics, 3D printing and biomedical applications.
- A daily social program will offer opportunities to explore Vienna’s numerous historic and cultural sites and facilitate interaction with colleagues.
- Over 400 participants with a good balance between academia and industry.
- Numerous exhibitors are presenting their latest products and processes.
- Nine awards for students and scientists at the beginning of their careers.
Register now for the ESPS conference occurring in September 2026.
For more information, visit www.esps2026.net.



