Max Planck Institute and TU Dresden Partner with Khalifa University’s RIC2D to Host International Symposium on 2D Materials in Germany from 20-21 October 2025

Global experts convened to explore advances and real-world applications of 2D materials in energy, electronics, and mobility

The Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics (MPI) and the Dresden University of Technology (TUD), in collaboration with Khalifa University’s Research and Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D), successfully co-hosted the international symposium “2D Materials in Action: Energy Technologies” on 20–21 October 2025 in Dresden, Germany. The event gathered leading scientists, industry leaders, and start-ups from Europe, Asia, and the UAE to discuss cutting-edge research, commercialization strategies, and applications in next-generation batteries, hydrogen technologies, and lightweight materials for mobility.

The Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics (MPI) and the Dresden University of Technology (TUD), in collaboration with Khalifa University’s Research and Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D), co-hosted the international symposium “2D Materials in Action: Energy Technologies” on 20–21 October 2025 in Dresden, Germany.

The two-day, invitation-only symposium brought together scientists, industry leaders, start-ups, and policymakers from around the world, including Europe, Asia, and the UAE, to explore recent advances in 2D materials research, commercialization strategies, and real-world applications across next-generation batteries, hydrogen production and storage, and lightweight composites for mobility.

The event featured interactive sessions designed to:

• Explore breakthroughs in 2D materials research and applications
• Forge collaborations between academia, industry, and start-ups
• Strategize solutions for real-world energy challenges
• Contribute to sustainability and affordable clean energy solutions

The symposium represented an exceptional opportunity to bring together leading minds from academia, industry, and start-ups to accelerate the transition of 2D materials from laboratory research to practical energy and mobility technologies. Collaboration between international institutions underscored a shared commitment to driving sustainable innovation.

This symposium was the second in the “2D Materials in Action” series, following last year’s 2D Materials in Water Applications event. This year’s symposium continued to strengthen international collaboration and foster innovation in sustainable energy and mobility technologies.

The organizers announced that the symposium series will continue next year, with a new theme to be revealed soon, stay tuned for the next announcement.

Contact: ali.shaygan_nia@mpi-halle.mpg.de