Operando Nano Interfaces 2026

Building on the success of its inaugural edition in 2023, OPERANDO NANO INTERFACES (ONI) returns as a triennial international conference dedicated to revealing dynamic functional interfaces through operando and in situ characterization.

About ONI 2026

Bringing together leading researchers advancing interface science through experiment, theory, and materials design, ONI provides a unique forum to advance atomic- and molecular-scale understanding of dynamic interfaces in catalysis, electrochemistry, batteries, and energy materials.

The scientific program features keynote lectures, invited and contributed talks, poster sessions, and a roundtable discussion moderated by Nature Catalysis, where leading researchers will discuss emerging scientific challenges and future directions in operando nanoscale science. Complementing the scientific program, a second high-level roundtable discussion will bring together representatives from academia, industry, and public policy to explore how science and innovation can accelerate the global energy transition.

Researchers at all career stages are invited to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations, providing ample opportunities to present their latest research, engage in scientific discussion, and establish new collaborations.

Keynote Lectures

Ulrike Diebold, Vienna University of Technology, Austria
Marc Koper, Leiden University, The Netherlands
Beatriz Roldan Cuenya, Fritz Haber Institute, Germany
Bin Ren, Xiamen University, China

Programme

The scientific programme of OPERANDO NANO INTERFACES 2026 brings together internationally leading researchers and outstanding contributions from the community to highlight the latest advances in operando and in situ characterisation of dynamic functional interfaces across catalysis, electrochemistry, batteries, and energy materials.

Registration

Researchers at all career stages are warmly invited to join OPERANDO NANO INTERFACES 2026 in Berlin and present their latest research through oral and poster presentations.
Please note: Oral presentation slots are limited and will be allocated based on scientific excellence and programme availability.

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026
Registration: Until 8 November 2026
Conference: 16–18 November 2026

More information and registration on the conference website @ HZB.