1st International Conference on Smart Functional Materials and Sustainable Technologies
SmartMat 2025
đź“… November 21, 2025 | đź“Ť Faculty of Sciences of Sfax (FSS), Tunisia
About the Conference
The SmartMat 2025 Conference aims to bring together researchers, scientists, and engineers working in the field of smart, bio-based, and eco-friendly functional materials to promote sustainable technological innovations. This event will serve as a multidisciplinary platform for exchanging ideas, sharing research findings, and exploring new collaborations that foster the transition toward greener and smarter material systems.
This conference is organized as part of the SUSTAIN project (Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Competencies in Sensor Technologies), a collaboration between Chemnitz University of Technology (Germany) and University of Sfax (Tunisia), supported by the DAAD.
🎯 Conference Highlights
- Format: Poster Presentations
- Registration Fee: Free (0 Euro)
- Publication: Abstract Book & Special Issues in selected journals
- Awards: Best Poster Award
- Language: English
đź“Ś Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: October 31, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: November 7, 2025
- Conference Date: November 21, 2025
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Supporting Organizations
SmartMat 2025 is made possible through the support of:
Capacity Building:
- Staff trained through workshops, seminars, and conferences
- Inclusive education and gender equality promoted
- Soft skills training in project management and communication
Sustainability & SDG Impact:
- Stronger connections between industry and education
- Materials science for sustainable development
- Partnership between Tunisia and Germany strengthened
Program Information
SUSTAIN is funded through the DAAD program "University Cooperation with Tunisia" in partnership with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Project Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Olfa Kanoun, Technische Universität Chemnitz
Participation in SUSTAIN events is open and free of charge.
