The InnoRenew CoE International Conference 2026 (IRIC2026) will take place on 5–6 November 2026 at the InnoRenew CoE building in Izola, Slovenia. The conference provides a forum to explore renewable materials and their use in creating healthy and sustainable buildings, with a special emphasis on supporting the career development of PhD students and early career researchers.

This year’s keynote speaker is Gijs Bruggink, general manager and regeneration expert at the Dutch eco-architecture firm ORGA. He is a Living Future Accredited Professional and leads the research team behind the Wood & Wellbeing report on the health benefits of building with timber. At IRIC2026, he will present his work on wood construction, biophilic design, and healthy living and working spaces.

IRIC2026 will be structured around six thematic sessions:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Creativity & Society
• Buildings
• Health
• Materials
• Other Related Topics

Download the IRIC2026 program.

The IRIC2026 program will also include a networking activity and a skills workshop entitled “Writing Research Questions and Hypotheses”, offering participants opportunities to connect with fellow researchers, exchange ideas, and develop their professional skills.

Visit the IRIC2026 webpage for more information and registration. The registration deadline has been extended until 26 October 2026.

IRIC2026 is co-organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation as part of Science Month 2026.