The Spanish Microscopy Society announces the Symposium C04: Microscopy Characterization of Soft-Hard Interfaces, which will be held as part of the Materials Science and Engineering Congress (MSE 2026), organized by the German Society for Materials Science (DGM). The event will take place in Darmstadt, Germany, from 29 September to 1 October 2026, and will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing both on-site and online participation.

This symposium is designed for scientists and researchers from diverse fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, and geology who are engaged in the study and characterization of hybrid interfaces. The focus will be on advanced microscopy techniques, including electron microscopy, optical microscopy, X-ray spectroscopy, and scanning probe microscopy. Special attention will be given to methodologies that resolve atomic and electronic structures at interfaces, as well as in-situ and in-operando approaches.

The organizers particularly encourage early-career researchers and young group members to participate, emphasizing the accessibility provided by the hybrid format. The event aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange in the rapidly evolving field of materials science and interface characterization.

For more information and to submit an abstract, participants are directed to the official congress website at https://mse-congress.de. The symposium is organized on behalf of Dr. Leonardo Cancellara, Dr. Elena Macías-Sánchez, and Prof. Dr. Nadezda Tarakina. No specific eligibility requirements, funding, or scholarships are mentioned; participation is based on abstract submission and acceptance.

Guest country for MSE 2026 is Italy, and the event promises a vibrant international atmosphere for scientific exchange.