Advancing collaboration at the cutting edge of scientific discovery
MRS Meetings serve as an international stage for the examination and dissemination of current and emerging materials research. At the heart of the meetings portfolio are the Spring and Fall Meetings. Researchers from all scientific fields, backgrounds and employment sectors—from students to Nobel Laureates—converge at these events to exchange technical information, engage in broader impact programming, network with friends and colleagues and contribute to the advancement of materials research. Large-scale exhibits add to the interactive meeting experience, as companies from around the world present innovative products and services to the scientific community, and in turn, gather information to develop new products and partnership that drive innovation.
While Spring and Fall Meetings are at the core of the meetings portfolio, MRS continues to enhance its service to the global materials community by endorsing and co-sponsoring standalone technical workshops and conferences.
Upcoming Annual Meetings
The MRS Spring and Fall Meetings are essential for discovering and presenting the latest developments in materials research. The Fall Meeting, held annually in Boston, Massachusetts, is a premier event in the field. These meetings reflect the growing global, cross-disciplinary collaboration in materials research each year.
2024 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit
Step into the forefront of scientific discovery at the world’s leading international scientific gathering for materials research. Our annual fall event returns to the culturally-rich city of Boston, Massachusetts the week of December 1-6, 2024.
2025 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit
The 2025 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit will take place April 7-11, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. Meeting venues include the Summit, the Seattle Convention Center's brand new addition, as well as the Hyatt Regency Seattle.
2025 MRS Fall Meeting
The 2025 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit will take place November 30-December 5, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts, at the Hynes Convention Center and adjacent Sheraton Boston Hotel.
2026 MRS Spring Meeting
MRS returns to Honolulu on O’ahu after a successful and inspiring 2022 Spring Meeting. Attendees can look forward to immersing themselves in a vibrant scientific atmosphere while enjoying the history and picturesque landscape of Hawai’i’s capital city.
Symposium Proposals
- Proposals for symposia at MRS Meetings are solicited approximately 18 months in advance of a Meeting. Information on when and how to propose will be made available on each Meeting's respective home page.
- MRS requires a diversified group of four co-organizers with respect to gender and under-represented groups, region, emphasis (fundamental vs applied), and institution. Inclusion of translational research and industrial involvement is highly encouraged, as is participation of early-career/postdoc co-organizers.
- Download a sample proposal.
Abstract Submission
- Abstract submission for an MRS Spring or Fall Meeting occurs approximately 5-6 months prior to the Meeting. Information and timelines can be found on each Meeting's respective home page or the Call for Papers page.
- Call for papers are posted approximately 10 months in advance of a Meeting.
- Subscribe to MRS updates or follow MRS on social media to be alerted of upcoming submission periods.