As the 11thedition of the series launched in 2013, ICMSSM 2026 focuses on the design and analysis of mechanical structures with smart materials. A globally renowned academic event, it covers key areas like adaptive structural design, smart materials for sensing/monitoring, energy harvesting, vibration control, and biomechanics.

The event aims to explore a range of themes, including the following: smart materials and surfaces, mechanical science and technology advances, smart structures and systems and materials manufacturing and processing.