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About the Conference

The Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN), in conjunction with the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), cordially invites the general public to the 25th Annual International Conference, the Nigerian International Materials Congress (NIMACON 2026) & Special Materials Lecture (SML 2026)/Materials Innovation Pitch. The conference is themed "Materials for Energy, Security and Sustainable National Industrial Development" and will hold from 16th to 20th November, 2026, at the AUST Conference Hall, Km 10 Umaru Musa Yar'Adua Road, Galadimawa, Abuja.

Organizer
Material Science and Technology Society of Nigeria
Conference Dates
16–20 November 2026
Venue
African University Of Science And Technology (AUST), Abuja Conference Hall, Km 10 Umaru Musa Yar’adua Road, Galadimawa-900107, FCT, Abuja.
Contact
nimacon@msn.ng

Distinguished Guests & Speakers

Chief (Engr.) Kunle Ogunade
Chief (Engr.) Kunle Ogunade
Congress Chairman Chairman, MSN Board Of Trustee & Chairman, Petrochemical, Lagos View Profile
Prof. A. P. Onwualu
Prof. A. P. Onwualu
Grand Patron Chief Host President, African University Of Science And Technology (AUST), Abuja. View Profile
Prof. Alafara A. Baba
Prof. Alafara A. Baba
Host President, Material Science and Technology Society, Nigeria View Profile
Prof. Jonathan M. Nwaedozie
Prof. Jonathan M. Nwaedozie
Keynote Speaker Materials Science & Energetic Research Team, Department Of Chemistry, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna View Profile
Prof. Ahmad Umar
Prof. Ahmad Umar
Plenary Speaker Department Of Chemistry, University Of Abuja. View Profile
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Important Dates

7 Oct 2026
Abstract Submission

Last day to submit your abstract for consideration.

7 Nov 2026
Full Paper Submission

Deadline for complete manuscript submission.

7 Nov 2026
Registration Deadline

Final deadline for participant registration and payment.

16–20 November 2026
Conference

African University Of Science And Technology (AUST), Abuja Conference Hall, Km 10 Umaru Musa Yar’adua Road, Galadimawa-900107, FCT, Abuja.

Call for Papers

Researchers, professionals, and students are invited to submit papers under five sub-themes covering energy materials for defence resilience, strategic minerals and critical raw materials for security, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protection materials, circular economy and sustainable defence materials, and emerging technologies for future security materials. Abstracts of not more than 250 words, along with the title, authors' details, and corresponding author's contact information, should be submitted online at https://nimacon.msn.ng. The deadline for abstract submission is 7th October, 2026, while the deadline for full paper submission and online conference registration is 7th November, 2026. Outstanding papers may also be published in the Nigerian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering (NJMSE).

Submission Guidelines

  • Abstracts: max 250 words, 3–5 keywords; indicate track and paper type (theoretical/empirical/methods/practice)
  • Full papers: 6000 words (including references), APA 7th Edition
  • Format: Times New Roman 12pt, 1.5 Line Spacing, Word Document (.docx), Not More Than 5 Keywords
  • Review process: Blind peer-review with anonymized manuscript
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Conference Sub-Themes

  • Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Protection Materials (CBRN)
  • Circular Economy and Sustainable Defence Materials
  • Emerging Technologies and Future Security Materials
  • Energy Materials for Defence Resilience
  • Strategic Minerals and Critical Raw Materials for Security
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Registration Fees

Choose the category that suits you. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot.

Fellows
Early Bird Current Aug 1–Oct 23, 2026
₦30,000
Regular Oct 24–Nov 16, 2026
₦35,000
Foreign Participants
Early Bird Current Aug 1–Oct 23, 2026
$150 ≈ ₦204,601
Regular Oct 24–Nov 16, 2026
$200 ≈ ₦272,801
Foreign Students Participants
Early Bird Current Aug 1–Oct 23, 2026
$100 ≈ ₦136,400
Regular Oct 24–Nov 16, 2026
$150 ≈ ₦204,601
Non-Members
Early Bird Current Aug 1–Oct 23, 2026
₦30,000
Regular Oct 24–Nov 16, 2026
₦35,000
Post Graduate Students
Early Bird Current Aug 1–Oct 23, 2026
₦17,500
Regular Oct 24–Nov 16, 2026
₦22,500
Professional/Associate Members
Early Bird Current Aug 1–Oct 23, 2026
₦25,000
Regular Oct 24–Nov 16, 2026
₦30,000
Undergraduate Students
Early Bird Current Aug 1–Oct 23, 2026
₦12,500
Regular Oct 24–Nov 16, 2026
₦15,000
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Sponsors & Partners

We are deeply grateful for the generous support of our sponsors and partners.

Others
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African University Of Science And Technology (AUST), Abuja
Others
Raw Materials Research And Development Council (RMRDC)
Others
National Agency For Science And Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)
Others
Materials Science And Technology Society Of Nigeria (MSN)