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We are delighted to welcome you to BIMac 2026: “Polymers and Polymer (Nano)composites”, the next chapter in the esteemed Bratislava conference series, proudly organized by the Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences since 1968.
This conference will bring together researchers and industry experts to explore cutting-edge advancements in both fundamental and applied aspects of polymer chemistry and physics. Our program will cover key topics, including:
- Synthesis and characterization of polymers
- Composite polymeric materials
- Polymeric biomaterials
- Molecular simulation of polymers
Beyond sharing the latest scientific discoveries, BIMac 2026 aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, spark innovative ideas, and strengthen professional networks.
We also wish to honor the memory of our esteemed colleague, Mária Omastová, DrSc., whose groundbreaking contributions to polymer nanocomposites have left a lasting impact on the field.
Join us in High Tatras for an inspiring exchange of knowledge and ideas!
Plenary Speakers

Dr. Igor Krupa
Research professor and Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO) Polymer Chair at the Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Quatar
Lecture title: “Polymers in water purification technologies”

Prof. Jose R. Leiza
Centro Joxe Mari Korta, Avenida de Tolosa 72, 20018 Donostia – San Sebastián, Spain
Lecture title: “Towards sustainable biobased waterborne adhesives and coatings“

Mohamed Chehimi
Senior Research Director at French CNRSCNRS, Université de Paris, France
Lecture title: “Surface chemistry of aryl diazonium salts in polymer science and engineering”

Prof. Dr. Peter Wick
Heads since 2010 the research laboratory for Nanomaterials in Health at the Federal Laboratories on Materials Science and Technologies Empa in St. Gallen and is 2023 appointed as Adj Professor at Department Health Science and Technology (D-HEST) at ETHZ.
Lecture title: “Innovating advanced materials for health: balancing safety and performance“
Organizing Committee

Dr. Zdenko
Špitálský
(chairman)

Dr. Matej
Mičušík

Dr. Mária
Kováčová

Dr. Silvia
Podhradská
(secretary)
Preliminary program

*POSTER SESSION will be cros-linked with BOWLING MATCH
**SOCIAL EVENING will be held in the KOLIBA (including dinner anf folk music)
Guidelines for presenters
ORAL presentations
Plenary lectures 30 min (lecture 25 min, questions 5 min)
Invited lectures 25 min (lecture 20 min, questions 5 min)
Contributed lectures 20 min (lecture 15 min, questions 5 min)
Please prepare your oral presentations in the PowerPoint format. The presentations should be uploaded from the memory stick to the presentation system before the scientific session. The own notebook may be used upon request (HDMI connection).
POSTER presentations
All posters will be displayed during poster sessions in the VATRA room, and the authors should be present at their posters for discussion.
Poster size A0, portrait format, i.e., maximal dimensions 1189 x 841 mm.
Posters will be provided with on-site materials.
The posters will be available for viewing during the entire conference and should be removed no later than Thursday (April 17, 2026) lunchtime.
Deadlines
Regular Registration was postponed
till March 15, 2026
Registration
Abstract Submission
March 15, 2026
Registration Fees
|
Early Bird |
Regular |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Researcher |
650 € |
720 € |
|
PhD student |
450 € |
540 € |
|
Industrial |
880 € |
970 € |
|
Accompanying person |
390 € |
390 € |
Conference Fee includes:
Active participation in the conference, conference materials, refreshments and meals during the conference, and conference proceedings
Contacts
Travel and Accommodation
Silvia Podhradská
E-mail: silvia.podhradska@savba.sk
Phone: +421 915 256 015
Program
Matej Mičušík
E-mail: matej.micusik@savba.sk
Phone: +421 915 143 714
General
E-mail: bimac@savba.sk
Phone: +421 232 294 307
Address:
Polymer Institute SAS
Dúbravská cesta 9
845 41 Bratislava 45
Slovak Republic
Travel Information
By car:
Enter the address from which you are departing:
Highways in Slovakia is charged.
Vignettes you can buy here eznamka.sk/en/
Free parking in front of Hotel Patria (Free, if accommodated in Hotel Patria).
Recommended travel connections when traveling by plane:
Bus from Vienna to Bratislava:
cp.sk/en/vlakbusmhd/spojenie/ (covers connections from most travel companies)
slovaklines.sk/en/ (recommended)
flixbus.com/ (alternative)
Public transport from Bratislava airport/bus station:
imhd.sk/ba/public-transport
Tickets for transport in Bratislava

You can pay by contactless bank card directly in the bus/tram (yellow devices) (30 min, 1.09€)
Paper tickets are available at automated vending machines (the yellow or new red models) found at most
stops. You can pay with cash or card. The minimum fare is €1.20 for 30 minutes. Remember to validate
your ticket using the machine inside the bus or tram as soon as you get on.
Hotels in Bratislava:
Hotel Max Inn, maxinn.sk/en/
Connections:
61: from Airport to Main station (Hlavná stanica) → 32 from Main station (Hlavná stanica) to Suchý mlyn
Clarion Congress Hotel Bratislava, clarioncongresshotelbratislava.com/
Connections:
from Bratislava Airport: direct connection: 61 to Main station (Hlavná stanica)
from bus station: direct connection 21 to Pod stanicou or 40 Hlavná stanica (Main station)
Connection from Bratislava to Štrbské pleso:
You can purchase tickets directly on the official Slovak Railways (ZSSK) website: predaj.zssk.sk/search. English version of the website is available in the menu.
Since the booking system currently limits future dates, you should start checking for tickets approximately two months before the meeting.
Accommodation
Hotel Patria, Štrbské Pleso 33, Vysoké Tatry 05 985
www.hotelpatria.sk
*When booking the room, please also include the password BIMAC.
**Please do not use the online booking system. Instead, contact the hotel directly by email at: recepcia@hotelpatria.sk
The price is approximately €140 per night.

Alternative accommodation near the venue
- Hotel Panorama resort – ca 243 EUR, 1.0 km from the venue (12 min by foot)
hotelpanorama.sk/ubytovanie - Hotel FIS – ca 225 EUR, 0.6 km from the venue (9 min) tmrhotels.com/hotel-fis/sk/
- Vila Emma – 176 EUR, 1.3 km from the venue (16 min) vilaemma.pekyho.sk
- Apartmán Panorama – 308 – 197 EUR, 0.95 km (12 min) – possible to find on booking.com
- Apartmán Štrbské Pleso – Crocus – 219 – 244 EUR, 0.95 km (12 min) – possible to find on booking.com


