The Plenary sessions encompass a wide array of research and modeling topics designed to educate and inspire. This research drives the evolution of our software and strengthens its scientific foundation.

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Confirmed Speakers: 

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• Ansgar Schäfer, BASF, Germany: Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Modeling at BASF

• Adrian Sutton FRS, Imperial College London, UK: The ductile-brittle transition in metals          

• Ivo Koutsaroff, Akoustis Technologies, USA: Ab-initio modeling of wurtzite AlBScN and characterization of AlBScN piezoelectric thin film surface acoustic wave devices covering 4-8 GHz

• Georg Kresse, University of Vienna and VASP GmbH: Auxiliary Field Quantum Monte Carlo: Recent advances and solids 

• Ralf Drautz,  Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany: Foundational interatomic potentials with GRACE           

• Kristin Willa and Olivier Wagnières, SICPA: Accelerating Security Innovation through Materials Simulations at SICPA

• Arthur France-Lanord, University of Paris, Sorbonne: Kinetics and thermodynamics of transformations using machine learning

• Michele Kotiuga, Materials Design: Multiscale Modeling: A Study of Zirconium Alloys in Nuclear Reactors

• Donald Hlungwani, University of Limpopo, South Africa: Evaluation of Promising Solid Electrolyte and Cathode Materials for All-Solid-State-Lithium-Ion Batteries

• Marianna Yiannourakou, Materials Design:  High-Throughput Molecular Simulations for Gas Sorption in Polymers: Automated Workflows for Industrial Material Design

• Dr. Volker Eyert and Dr. Jörg-Rüdiger Hill, Materials Design:  Generation and Applications of Machine-Learned Potentials in MedeA

• Dr. Mikael Christensen and Dr. Leonid Kahle, Materials Design: Modeling Interfaces and Microstructures with MedeA

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The UGM will feature an innovative training workshop, facilitated by the Materials Design Support Team. The training sessions present a rare and exclusive opportunity to delve into the capabilities of the MedeA Environment. Participants are encouraged to ask questions to the Materials Design Support Team. The topics covered will be closely aligned with the presentations delivered by the plenary speakers.

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Connect, Learn, and Innovate: The upcoming Materials Design User Group Meeting is a unique event that unites colleagues and developers from around the world. It provides numerous opportunities to deepen your knowledge, network with industry experts, and play a key role in shaping the future of MedeA.