ICSM2026–ICQMT2026: Conference Introduction
The eleventh edition of the distinguished International Conference Series on Superconductivity and Magnetism (ICSM2026) jointly with the International Conference on Quantum Materials and Technologies (ICQMT2026) will serve as a premier interdisciplinary forum for the exchange of frontier knowledge across superconductivity, magnetism, advanced functional materials, and quantum science and technologies. The event will highlight both fundamental advances and their emerging applications, fostering a dynamic interface between experiment, theory, and technological innovation.
The scientific program will be carefully designed with the following objectives:
- To bring together leading experts from across the globe, whose diverse perspectives will inspire in-depth discussions and catalyze new collaborations.
- To address grand challenges and converging themes in unconventional superconductors, magnetic and quantum materials, and their transformative technologies. The focus will be on topics whose recent breakthroughs hold the greatest promise for shaping future directions in the field.
A distinctive hallmark of ICSM2026–ICQMT2026 will be its open, in-depth discussions, ensuring that crucial scientific questions are explored via multiple angles. Topics of particular importance include:
- High-temperature superconductivity in cuprates: the role of doping in governing the mechanism, distinctions between lightly and heavily doped regimes, and the nature of the pseudogap phase.
- Interplay of superconductivity, magnetism, and quantum criticality: insights from heavy-fermion systems and their evolving experimental and theoretical frameworks.
- Fe-based pnictides: their complex phase diagrams, fundamental challenges, and application potential.
- Frontier topics: topological superconductivity, triplet pairing, insulator–superconductor transitions, MgB₂ and multi-band superconductivity, and the emergence of novel states of matter through complex interactions.
- The search for innovative functional materials will also be at the forefront. Sessions will explore superconductivity and magnetism at the nanoscale (carbon nanotubes, graphene, nanodevices), magnetic nanoparticles, nanostructures, spintronics, spin caloritronics, multilayers, spin valves, giant magnetoresistance devices, and data-storage technologies. Additionally, the conference will address quantum dots, quantum computation, and the challenges of qubit coherence and decoherence.
The program will feature plenary, half-plenary, invited, and contributed presentations. Invited contributions may include tutorials from distinguished keynote speakers or reviews of rapidly advancing subfields. Nominations for invited speakers are open until 14 November 2025 via the conference website (www.icsmforever.org). As these slots fill quickly, early nominations are strongly encouraged. Selected contributed abstracts may also be elevated to invited status based on scientific merit and programmatic needs.
We particularly encourage the presentation of novel, unpublished research and will ensure that discussions highlight open questions and new research pathways. The Organizing Committee warmly invites applications from underrepresented groups, with dedicated funding support available for young scientists from these communities.
Spring School and Educational Courses (SSEC) program preceding the main conference will provide early-career researchers with valuable training from world-renowned experts, equipping them to engage more fully with the advanced discussions during the conference and to strengthen their future careers.
We are delighted to host ICSM2026–ICQMT2026 at the Liberty Lykia Hotel, Fethiye–Ölüdeniz, a world-class venue with outstanding facilities and a setting of exceptional natural beauty.
Since its inception, this conference series has achieved remarkable success: from Antalya (2008, 2010, 2014, 2018) and Istanbul (2012) to Bodrum (2016) and Fethiye (2015, 2023, 2024, 2025), attracting more than 6,000 international participants from over 80 countries. Each edition has been met with enthusiastic reviews for its scientific excellence, collegial atmosphere, and lasting impact. The 2026 joint conference promises to surpass its predecessors in scope, participation, and opportunities for networking and collaboration, enriched further by a vibrant commercial exhibition.
Beyond the scientific program, participants will enjoy the unique cultural and natural attractions of Fethiye–Ölüdeniz, one of Turkey’s most celebrated destinations. The Organizing Committee looks forward to welcoming you in spring 2026, for a unique experience.
With warm regards,
The Organizing Committee