4D Materials Design and Additive Manufacturing Conference

The 4D Materials Design and Additive Manufacturing Conference 2026 (4DMDA 2026) is an upcoming event organized by Dublin City University in Ireland. This conference aims to showcase the latest advancements in smart materials, metamaterials, intelligent designs, modelling, additive manufacturing, and both 3D and 4D printing technologies. It provides a platform for internationally recognized experts alongside young scientists to present their cutting-edge research and insights into these fields. The conference will delve into a wide range of topics, including computational design methods for smart materials and additive manufacturing, characterization techniques for active materials, and innovative approaches to the design of metamaterials and metastructures. Additionally, discussions will cover advanced additive manufacturing techniques such as multi-material and hybrid methods, bioprinting, and the intricacies of modelling and simulation that encompass mechanics of materials and multi-physics interactions.Moreover, the 4D Printing Society is inviting researchers, students, and professionals from both academia and industry to submit abstracts and papers that align with the conference themes. A special event will be held on July 8, 2026, prior to the main conference, focusing on students and early-career researchers interested in advanced materials and manufacturing. Participants are encouraged to submit high-quality full-length papers or short communications for peer review, with opportunities for publication in the International Journal of AI for Materials and Design, which offers open access with full waivers for article processing charges. To recognize outstanding contributions, the conference will present Best Presentation Awards, judged by a panel from the 4D Printing Society, with winners receiving a €40 Amazon voucher and a certificate acknowledging their achievement. Additionally, the Society will honor global figures whose significant contributions have propelled the development of 4D materials and printing, formally recognizing their work at the conclusion of the event.