Workshop 1: Twistronics, Moiré Superlattices, Topological States, and Photonic Phenomena in 2DM

The workshop will explore emerging quantum transport phenomena in multilayer and twisted 2D materials, with a particular focus on interface engineering and twistronics. Special attention will be given to the role of magic angles in tuning electronic, vibrational, and magnetic properties, as well as in the emergence of topological phases. The impact of these effects on spin transport and other topological phenomena will also be discussed, highlighting the potential of engineered moiré superlattices for novel quantum functionalities.

Workshop 2: Chemistry & Functionalization of 2D Materials

This workshop will focus on the progress of the chemical approaches towards graphene and related 2D materials. Top-down chemical exfoliation and bottom-up growth and synthesis of GRMs, as well as the chemical functionalization of GRMs with covalent and non-covalent approaches leading to tunable properties will be presented. Other topics including hierarchical hybrid structures, polymer composites, solution processing, electrocatalysis & photocatalysis, functional foams, membranes and coatings of GRMs will be also presented.

Workshop 3: Emerging 2D Materials Beyond Graphene

This session delves into the rapidly growing family of two-dimensional materials beyond graphene, such as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), MXenes, black phosphorus, boron nitride, and other novel layered materials. It will cover advances in their synthesis, characterization, and tunability of their electronic, optical, mechanical, and chemical properties. Emphasis will be placed on exploring their unique physical phenomena, potential for device integration, and emerging applications in fields like nanoelectronics, optoelectronics, energy storage and conversion, sensing, and catalysis. Challenges related to scalability, stability, and functionalization will also be addressed to provide a comprehensive overview of the future directions and opportunities in 2D materials research.

Workshop 4: Photonics, Plasmonics and Phononics

This workshop aims to bring together leading researchers and emerging scholars to explore cutting-edge developments at the intersection of photonics, plasmonics, and phononics in graphene and other two-dimensional (2D) materials. These atomically thin systems offer an exceptional platform for engineering light–matter and heat–matter interactions at the nanoscale, driven by their unique electronic, optical, and mechanical properties.

This workshop provides a platform to discuss experimental breakthroughs, theoretical advances, and device-level implementations, encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue among researchers working at the forefront of 2D materials research.

Workshop 5 : 2D Materials for Sensing, Biomedical Devices, and Healthcare Solutions

This workshop will explore the multifunctional potential of 2D materials in biomedical, sensing, and healthcare solutions, highlighting their biocompatibility, chemical stability, and capacity to enable advanced (bio)sensing, actuation, and seamless integration with flexible and wearable electronics. Key topics include real-time health monitoring, targeted drug delivery, implantable medical devices, and innovative healthcare technologies such as medical imaging. Special emphasis will be placed on graphene-based systems, their therapeutic delivery applications, as well as safety, ethical, and regulatory considerations critical for clinical translation and widespread adoption.

Workshop 6: Theory of 2D Materials and Devices Simulation

This workshop aims at presenting recent theoretical advances and simulation studies of optical, magnetic and spin transport phenomena in graphene, two-dimensional materials (2DM), as well as more complex vdW heterostructures. Emphasis will be given to concepts such as valleytronics, dynamics of excitons, as well as the emerging field of twistronics. A particular focus will be also given to the physics emerging from 2D magnetic materials and their interfacing with other 2DM such as TMD and others to trigger spintronic applications.

Workshop 7: Energy and Environmental Applications

Energy and Environmental Applications of 2D materials represent a rapidly growing area of research, focused on leveraging the unique properties of atomically thin materials to tackle critical challenges in clean energy and environmental sustainability. Materials such as graphene, MXenes, and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) offer exceptional electrical conductivity, high surface area, and tunable chemical reactivity, making them ideal candidates for use in batteries, supercapacitors, electrocatalysis, solar energy conversion, water purification, and gas sensing. This session will highlight recent advances and emerging strategies in the design and integration of 2D materials for next-generation energy and environmental technologies.

Workshop 8: Spintronics and Magnetism in 2D Materials

This session focuses on the exploration of spin-dependent phenomena and magnetic properties in two-dimensional materials. Topics include the intrinsic and proximity-induced magnetism in 2D crystals, spin transport and manipulation, spin–orbit coupling effects, and emerging spintronic device concepts based on graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, and magnetic van der Waals heterostructures. The session will cover experimental advances, theoretical models, and potential applications in quantum computing, non-volatile memory, and low-power electronics. Challenges related to material synthesis, interface engineering, and spin coherence preservation will also be discussed.

Workshop 9: Advanced Characterization of 2DM and heterostructures

The workshop focuses on recent advances and challenges in the characterization of 2D materials, van der Waals architectures and 2D material-based devices. Properties and phenomena investigated at the mesoscopic, nano and atomic scales using diverse advanced techniques will be covered, e.g. growth, defects, chemical functionalization, heterojunctions, charge transfer and dynamics, light emission, device operation. The scope will include a wide range of characterization methods that are critical for the study of 2D materials, such as microscopy, spectroscopy and transport / photo-transport measurements. The workshop will also address multimodal/multidimensional approaches that allow a simultaneous acquisition of several information channels (e.g. structural/chemical, structural/opto-electronic…), in-situ manipulations, time-resolved measurements and operando characterization.

Workshop 10: Nanographenes: Design, Synthesis, and Functional Properties

The workshop focuses on recent advances and challenges in the characterization of 2D materials, van der Waals architectures and 2D material-based devices. Properties and phenomena investigated at the mesoscopic, nano and atomic scales using diverse advanced techniques will be covered, e.g. growth, defects, chemical functionalization, heterojunctions, charge transfer and dynamics, light emission, device operation. The scope will include a wide range of characterization methods that are critical for the study of 2D materials, such as microscopy, spectroscopy and transport / photo-transport measurements. The workshop will also address multimodal/multidimensional approaches that allow a simultaneous acquisition of several information channels (e.g. structural/chemical, structural/opto-electronic…), in-situ manipulations, time-resolved measurements and operando characterization.

Workshop 11: Material Growth and Integration Pathways for Functional 2D Devices

This session delves into the latest advances in the growth and synthesis of graphene and other 2D materials, covering scalable production methods and novel fabrication approaches. It also addresses emerging strategies for integrating these materials into functional devices, paving the way for their use in electronics, photonics, energy, and sensing technologies.

A series of targeted talks given by Invited speakers will be followed by oral contributions selected from the Graphene 2026 submissions on all workshops mentioned above.