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Centre hosts major international 2D conference: ICON2DMat

Gordon Wallace’s description of research at ACES was a favourite for many delegates.

FLEET hosted the International Conference on Two-Dimensional Materials and Technologies (ICON-2DMat) in Melbourne in December 2018.

This was the first time ICON-2DMat had been held in Australia, and with around 300 international and Australian delegates attending, it was an opportunity to showcase the strength of atomically-thin materials research in Australia.

Attendance at the international conferences on 2D materials is growing, reflecting rising interest in the useful electronic, opto-electronic and material properties of atomically-thin materials.

Around 300 international and Australian delegates enjoyed 6 plenaries, 16 keynote talks, 148 oral presentations and more than 130 poster presentations.

Diverse, high-profile Australian and international plenary and keynote speakers highlighted the breadth of talent in this field. See the list of speakers.

A scientific journal editors’ panel unlocked tips and tricks for submission and publication

ICON-2DMat 2018 connected FLEET and other leading Australian 2D scientists with leading international experts to discuss the latest research and emerging applications.

The international and Australian delegates enjoyed six plenary talks, 16 keynote talks, 148 oral presentations and over 90 poster presentations.

Free, on-site childcare was provided, paid for by the conference’s sponsors and demonstrating FLEET’s commitment to leadership in family-friendly conferences and events.

Conference exhibitors conference included suppliers of key equipment for 2D material synthesis and study: Warsash Scientific, Ezzi Vision, Scitek Australia and AXT.

Event opening: Welcome to country by elder Perry Waldin

Networking at ICON2DMat

Free on-site childcare allowed delegates with families to participate fully in the event

Prize presentations, ICON2DMat

Poster sessions at ICON2DMat

Family-friendly conferencing