The 3Bs Materials 2026 conference topics are as follow:

Bioinspired & Biomimetic Design

• Structural hierarchy and multifunctionality in biological materials
• Self-assembly and self-repair mechanisms
• Mechanobiology-inspired architectures
• Evolutionary and morphogenesis-inspired materials
• Design of adaptive and responsive bioinspired systems

Biomimetic Materials & Interfaces

• Biomimetic polymers, composites, and hybrid materials
• Functional coatings and surfaces mimicking adhesion, antifouling, or wettability
• Biointerfaces for cell-material interactions and tissue integration
• Dynamic and stimuli-responsive surfaces
• Bioinspired materials for implants, sensors, and medical devices

Adaptive & Intelligent Bioinspired Systems

• Soft robotics and morphing structures
• Biohybrid and living systems
• Bioelectronic and neuro-integrative materials
• Responsive actuators, sensors, and surfaces
• Materials capable of environmental adaptation or self-regulation

Computational & AI-Guided Biomimetics

• AI-driven biomaterials discovery and optimization
• Digital twins for materials and biological systems
• Multiscale modeling of bioinspired structures
• Generative design and simulation for biomimetic systems
• Integration of computational and experimental workflows

Translational & Functional Biomimetic Applications

• Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
• Bioinspired drug delivery and therapeutic systems
• Implantable biomimetic scaffolds and sensors
• Wearable bioinspired devices and robotics
• Industrial and environmental applications of biomimetic materials

Cross-Cutting Horizons: Biomimetics Beyond Biology

• Ethics, societal impact, and regulatory considerations in biomimetics
• Design thinking and innovation inspired by nature
• Bioinspired approaches in architecture, art, and engineering
• Education and workforce development for biomimetics
• Responsible research and innovation (RRI) in bioinspired materials