International Symposium on Specialty Polymers

IX International Symposium on Specialty Polymers

Dedicated to the 95th anniversary of Academician E.A. Bekturov and the 75th anniversary of Prof. S. Kudaibergenov

7–9 October 2026
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Plenary lectures, oral presentations and the poster session will take place in the conference rooms of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 al-Farabi Avenue, Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan.


About the event

SYMPOSIUM TOPICS

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Synthesis, modification and characterization of specialty polymers

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Functional, stimuli-responsive and smart polymeric materials

03

Polymers for biomedical, pharmaceutical and drug-delivery applications

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Polymers for environmental protection, water treatment and enhanced oil recovery

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Specialty polymers for energy storage, catalysis, membranes and coatings

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Polymer colloids, interfaces, self-assembly, supramolecular systems, scale-up and commercialization

Publication of Symposium Materials

The presented reports will be published in the Abstract Book. Selected papers will be considered for publication in a special issue of the journal below.

Eurasian Journal of Chemistry cover

Eurasian Journal of Chemistry

Selected symposium papers may be published in a special issue of the Eurasian Journal of Chemistry.

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Organizers and committees

Scientific leadership of the symposium

The conference is supported by an international team of scientists and local organizing partners.

Organizing Committee

  • Z.K. Tuimebayev — Chair Chairman of the Board - Rector of NJSC "Al-Farabi Kazakh National University", Kazakhstan
  • M.A. Dyussebayeva — Chair Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology "Al-Farabi Kazakh National University", Kazakhstan
  • V.V. Khutoryanskiy — Co-Chair University of Reading, United Kingdom
  • G.S. Irmukhametova — Co-Chair Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
  • N. Nuraje — Co-Chair Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
  • G.A. MunAl-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
  • E.M. TazhbayevE.A. Buketov Karaganda State University, Kazakhstan
  • M.S. SagindykovInstitute of Polymer Materials and Technology, Kazakhstan
  • G.M. KudaibergenovaInstitute of Polymer Materials and Technology, Kazakhstan

International Advisory Board

  • H. NishideWaseda University, Japan
  • H. TenhuUniversity of Helsinki, Finland
  • V. AseyevUniversity of Helsinki, Finland
  • Shimei XuSichuan University, China
  • V. LozinskyInstitute of Elementoorganic Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
  • G. DzhardimalievaInstitute of Problems of Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

Secretariat

  • G.S. Tatykhanova
    Satbayev University, Kazakhstan
  • D.N. Makhayeva
    Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan

How to Register

1

Online Application

Complete the online application via Google Forms by clicking the button below.

Application deadline: 15 September 2026
2

Invitation Letter

After successful registration, you will receive an official invitation letter by email.

Please make sure that the email address entered in the application form is correct.

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Registration Fee

Submit the registration fee (50.000 KZT/person) using the provided payment option (bank transfer). Send the payment confirmation receipt to

specialtypolymers2026@gmail.com

10.000 KZT for students (BSc, MSc, PhD)

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Symposium Details

After registration and payment confirmation, you will receive the official symposium information and further organizational details by email.

For questions about registration, accommodation or participation, please contact the organizing committee.

specialtypolymers2026@gmail.com
Abstract submission

Abstract requirements

Please prepare your abstract according to the formatting rules below. The abstract should fit on one page.

  • Title

    Capital letters, Times New Roman, 12 pt, centered alignment.

  • Authors

    Times New Roman, 12 pt, centered alignment.

  • Affiliation and contact details

    Organization, city, country and e-mail; Times New Roman, 12 pt, centered alignment.

  • Main text

    Times New Roman, 12 pt, justified alignment, single line spacing, 20 mm margins and 1.25 cm first-line indentation.

  • References

    Include all cited literature at the end of the abstract.

Abstract template
Contacts and location

Conference venue

The symposium will be hosted in Almaty at al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

Contact information

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Address

71 al-Farabi Avenue, Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan

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Organizing Committee

+7 (705) 419-66-35

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Conference dates

7–9 October 2026

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