Learning From Nature
Which principles of nature can be transferred to materials research? And how can these be used to create adaptive, functional materials for medicine, technology, or sustainable product development? These questions are at the heart of BioINSP 2026 – an interdisciplinary conference that brings together biological, chemical, physical, and engineering perspectives.

BioINSP 2026 will feature a single-track conference format with plenary lectures, invited contributions, and a wide range of discussions and poster sessions. The focus will be on personal exchange – both on site in Siegburg/Bonn and online.

Call for Abstracts Now Open
Contributions for lectures, posters, and pitch presentations can now be submitted. The deadline for abstracts is 26 August 2025. We are looking for submissions on all topics related to bio-inspired materials research – from hierarchical structures and mechanical properties to medical applications and AI-supported biohybrid systems. We particularly welcome work related to sustainable material concepts and autonomous functional systems. Whether basic research or application-oriented approaches – the breadth of topics promises another exciting and diverse program.