8th International Indentation Workshop

Nov 1 - 5, 2026 | KINTEX , Goyang, Republic of KOREA

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About IIW8

Nano‑ and microscale indentation technique has evolved into a versatile platform
for quantitatively assessing local mechanical properties, supported by advances in high‑throughput testing, property mapping,
and capabilities for complex environments such as cryo/high temperatures, electrochemical conditions, and thermo‑electro‑mechanical loading.
Recently, the integration of indentation experiments with multiscale simulations and AI/ML‑based data analytics enables the extraction of constitutive parameters, elucidation of deformation mechanisms, and informed materials design.
The 8th International Indentation Workshop (IIW8) will provide an opportunity to exchange novel academic knowledge,
new application ideas and advanced measurement technologies.
The technical program will include keynote, invited, and contributed oral and poster presentations,
which is desired to have fruitful discussions with them.

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Important Dates

Abstract submission: March 1, 2026 –July 31, 2026
Registration open: August 01, 2026
Early-bird registration deadline: September 30, 2026
Regular registration: after September 30, 2026

Topics

Analysis of deformation and fracture mechanisms during indentation
Modelling and simulation of nano‑/micro‑scale mechanical behavior
Extraction of mechanical properties and AI/ML-based data analysis
Advanced nanomechanical characterization including in-situ probing
New developments and improvements in mechanical testing
Instrumented indentation under various environmental conditions
Application to broad area in inorganic and organic materials
Others related to mechanical behavior of materials

History of IIW

1996, IIW 1, University of Cambridge, UK
2001, IIW 2, University of Cambridge, UK
2007, IIW 3, University of Cambridge, UK
2011, IIW 4, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea
2015, IIW 5, The University of Texas at Dallas, USA
2018, IIW 6, Hokkaido University, Japan
2023, IIW 7, University of Hyderabad, India
2026, IIW 8, KINTEX, Republic of Korea

Organizing Committee

Conference Chair
- Jae-il Jang, Hanyang University, Republic of Korea (Chair)
- Ju-Young Kim, UNIST, Republic of Korea (Vice Chair)
International Organizing Committee
- Upadrasta Ramamurty, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (IOC Chair)
- Jorge Alcala, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain
- Syed Asif, Bruker Nano, USA
- Karsten Durst, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany
- Xiaodong Hou, National Institute of Metrology, China
- Jae-il Jang, Hanyang University, Republic of Korea
- Seok-Woo Lee, University of Connecticut, USA
- Frantisek Lofaj, Institute of Materials Research of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovakia
- Yang Lu, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Robert Maass, Federal Institute of Materials Research and Testing, Germany
- Verena Maier-Kiener, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria
- Alfonso Ngan, University of Birmingham, UK
- Takahito Ohmura, National Institute for Materials Science, Japan
- Sudharshan Phani, University of Hyderabad, India
- Nicholas Randall, Alemnis, Switzerland
- Tanguy Rouxel, University of Rennes 1, France
- Morten M. Smedskjær, Aalborg University, Denmark
- Alexey Useinov, High Pressure Physics Instutite of RAS, Russia
- Jiangwei Wang, Zhejiang University, China
International Advisory Board
- Munawar Chaudhri, University of Cambridge, UK
- Yang-Tse Cheng, University of Kentucky, USA
- Nuwong Chollacoop, National Metal and Materials Technology Center, Thailand
- Dongil Kwon, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea
- Hongbing Lu, The University of Texas at Dallas, USA
- Takahito Ohmura, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan
- Roberto Souza, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Local Organizing Committee
- In-Chul Choi, Kumoh National Institute of Technology
- Min-Jae Choi, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
- Yoon Suk Choi, Pusan National University
- Heung Nam Han, Seoul National University
- Seung Min Jane Han, KAIST
- Eun-chae Jeon, University of Ulsan
- Hyoung Seop Kim, POSTECH
- Young-Cheon Kim, Gyeongkuk National University
- Dong-Hyun Lee, Chungnam National University
- Ill Ryu, Seoul National University
- Moo-Young Seok, Korea Institute of Materials Science
- Chan sun Shin, Myongji University
- Gi-Dong Sim, KAIST
- Jin-Yoo Suh, Korea Institute of Science and Technology
- Jeong-Hyun Woo, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute

Venue & Accomodation

Conference Venue

3rd floor of KINTEX #1 (among two big KINTEX buildings #1 and #2)
Address: KINTEX 10390, 217-60, Kintex-ro. Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea

The venue for IIW8 is KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center), the largest convention center in Korea. KINTEX is officially located within the administrative district of Goyang (a satellite city of Seoul), yet it has exceptional accessibility to the central Seoul via multiple modes of public transportation, including subway lines and express buses. Notably, the GTX-A express subway line connects Seoul Station to KINTEX Station in just 16 minutes with a fare of ~US$ 3), significantly enhancing accessibility for attendees.

Also, KINTEX is easily accessible from Korea’s two major international gateways—Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport. It is well connected by various modes of public transportation, including airport limousine buses, subways, and taxis, ensuring smooth and efficient travel from either airport. For detailed directions from Incheon (or Gimpo) International Airport to KINTEX, please see the official KINTEX transportation guide

Accommodation

Accommodation reservations at the conference hotel are now open.

Hotel: Sono Calm Goyang (5 stars)
Reservation link: Book your room here
If a Korean-language pop-up appears when you open the reservation page, simply close it and continue.
The website is available in both English and Korean. You can select your preferred language at the top right of the page.
Special conference rates are available for stays from October 31 (Sat.) to November 6 (Fri.), 2026.
Room rate: KRW 165,000 per night (tax included) for all nights except October 31 (Sat.), which is subject to a higher weekend rate.
For reference, KRW 165,000 is approximately USD 110 (USD 1 ≈ KRW 1,500).
The hotel is within a 15-minute walk of KINTEX.
The conference banquet will be held at the hotel on Tuesday evening, November 3.
Reservations through the above link are available until October 23. However, rooms are subject to availability and may sell out before then, so early booking is recommended.

For participants seeking alternative accommodations, a variety of reasonably priced hotels are available near KINTEX, including Gloucester Hotel Kintex (3.5 stars), which is just a 3-minute walk from the venue. Additional options can also be found on major travel websites such as Agoda by searching “Goyang” or “KINTEX”.

Visa

Applying for Korean VISA

If you are a citizen of a country eligible for visa-free entry or K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization), you may enter Republic of Korea without applying for a visa in advance. Please check the list of eligible countries and the latest entry requirements at the official Korean visa portal: https://www.visa.go.kr
If your country is not eligible for visa-free entry or K-ETA, you are required to obtain an appropriate short-term visa (C-3) prior to your arrival in Korea. Participants are responsible for their own visa applications. Detailed procedures, required documents, and application forms can be found on the Korean Visa Portal: https://www.visa.go.kr
- Visa policies and entry requirements are subject to change depending on government regulations and international circumstances.
- Participants are strongly advised to check the most up-to-date information with the nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate well in advance of travel.
VISA support
- Upon request, the IIW8 Organizing Committee can provide official invitation letters and supporting documents required for visa applications.
  - Visa support requests should be submitted after conference registration is completed.
  - Invitation letters will be issued electronically (PDF format) and sent by email.
  - Please note that the Organizing Committee does not contact embassies or consulates on behalf of participants and does not guarantee visa approval.