The 24th International School on Condensed Matter Physics (ISCMP 2026) will take place from 31 August to 4 September 2026 at the International Home of Scientists “Joliot Curie”, located in St. St. Constantine and Helena, near Varna, Bulgaria.
ISCMP 2026 will bring together leading researchers, early-career scientists, and PhD students from around the world to discuss recent advances in condensed matter physics, with a particular focus on functional materials for sustainable innovation and the green technology transition.
Organised by the Georgi Nadjakov Institute of Solid State Physics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, ISCMP has established itself as a recognised international forum fostering high-quality research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of young scientists.
Since its establishment in 1980, the International School on Condensed Matter Physics has been organised biennially by the Georgi Nadjakov Institute of Solid State Physics and its international partners.
Over the decades, ISCMP has welcomed participants from more than 40 countries, building a strong reputation for:
The 2026 edition is centred on the theme:
ISCMP 2026 covers five thematic pillars in condensed matter physics and functional materials, spanning fundamental science to real-world applications.
The scientific programme will feature:
| Abstract Submission Deadline | 31 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Notification of Acceptance | 8 June 2026 |
| Early Registration Deadline | 15 June 2026 |
| Regular Registration | After 15 June 2026 |
| Conference Dates | 31 August – 4 September 2026 |
ISCMP 2026 takes place at the International Home of Scientists "Joliot Curie" in St. St. Constantine and Helena, near Varna, Bulgaria.
The conference will be held at the International Home of Scientists "Joliot Curie", located in the resort of St. St. Constantine and Helena, near Varna on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.
The venue is surrounded by a beautiful seaside park and offers excellent facilities for scientific meetings.
Varna is Bulgaria's third-largest city, known as the Sea Capital of Bulgaria, with rich cultural heritage and easy international access.
Varna Airport (VAR): Varna Airport (VAR) operates international and domestic flights. The resort of St. St. Constantine and Helena is approximately 10 km from the airport. Alternatively, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF) and take a domestic flight or ground transport to Varna (~5 hours by road).
Sofia Airport (SOF) If arriving via Sofia Airport, you can reach Varna by domestic flight (~1 hour), express bus (~6 hours), or rental car via the Hemus motorway (~5 hours). Detailed transfer options and group transport arrangements will be provided closer to the conference.
Varna is connected by rail to Sofia and other major Bulgarian cities. The central railway station is located in the city centre, from where the resort is easily reachable by bus or taxi.
Regular express bus services connect Varna to Sofia (~6 hours) and other Bulgarian cities. Local buses run frequently between Varna city centre and the St. St. Constantine and Helena resort.
Practical information for participants travelling to Varna, Bulgaria.
Accommodation at the conference venue with special rates for ISCMP 2026 participants.
Main Venue Hotel
International Home of Scientists "Joliot Curie"
"Fr. Joliot-Curie" International Home of Scientists
"St. Constantine and Elena" resort
Varna 9006, Bulgaria
Facilities
Room Rates
Special accommodation rates are reserved exclusively for ISCMP 2026 participants.
Rates include: breakfast, indoor pool access, WiFi, free parking.
| Single Room (1 adult) | Double Room (2 adults) |
|
50.20 EUR per night |
68 EUR per night |
* Hotel parking is available for hotel guests only.
Participants wishing to book accommodation are kindly requested to complete the accommodation form and submit it via email to iscmp@issp.bas.bg.
We encourage participants to complete their booking early, as accommodation capacity is limited.
Download hotel accomodation form >>
Alternative Accommodation
The resort of St. St. Constantine and Helena and nearby Varna offer a variety of hotels, guesthouses, and apartment rentals.
Participants who prefer independent booking can find suitable options through major booking platforms. We recommend staying close to the conference venue in the resort area.
The scientific programme features invited lectures, oral and poster presentations, and discussion sessions.
The scientific programme includes:
| Invited Speakers | Oral Presentations | Poster Presentations |
|
40 min (32 + 8 discussion) |
20 min (16 + 4 discussion) |
A0 format dedicated session |
Best Poster Prizes
To encourage high-quality research, outstanding poster presentations will be recognised with Best Poster Prizes.
Evaluation criteria:
Coming Soon
The list of invited speakers will be announced in due course.
Publication opportunities for ISCMP 2026
Detailed information will be announced in due course.
| Abstract Submission Deadline | 31 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Notification of Acceptance | 8 June 2026 |
| Early Registration Deadline | 15 June 2026 |
| Regular Registration | After 15 June 2026 |
| Conference Dates | 31 August – 4 September 2026 |
| Category | Early Bird | Late |
| Regular participant | 350 | 450 |
| Student / Young Scientist | 200 | 300 |
| Accompanying person | TBA | TBA |
Important Notes
Submit your abstract for oral or poster presentation at ISCMP 2026.
Participants are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentation. Follow the three-step process below.
| Invited Speakers | Oral Presentations | Poster Presentations |
|
40 min (32 + 8 discussion) |
20 min (16 + 4 discussion) |
A0 format, portrait dedicated session |
Posters: Mounting materials provided on-site. Authors must be present during poster session. Detailed logistics (hall, timing, setup) — to be confirmed
Best Poster Prizes
To encourage high-quality research, outstanding poster presentations will be recognised with Best Poster Prizes.
Evaluation criteria:
Download Abstract Template >>
Email: iscmp@issp.bas.bg
Get in touch with the ISCMP 2026 organising committee.
Georgi Nadjakov Institute of Solid State Physics
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
72 Tsarigradsko shose blvd.
1784 Sofia, Bulgaria
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ekaterina Iordanova
Email: iscmp@issp.bas.bg
Phone: +359 88 4 185 758
