Welcome to ICAST2026

The International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies (ICAST) is a series of esteemed conferences that began in 1990 as a collaborative USA-Japan event held in Maui. Over the past three decades, ICAST has taken place at various venues across North America, Asia, and Europe. ICAST 2026 marks the 35th iteration of this successful series, aiming to unite researchers delving into a wide array of topics related to smart and adaptive structures. Professor Zhengbao Yang proposed to host the conference at ICAST 2025 in Capua, Italy, on May 20, 2025. The international organizing committee approved this proposal, granting the hosting rights to Professor Yang and HKUST.

 

ICAST 2026 aims to provide an international platform for researchers from all over the world to exchange ideas to advance the development of the related technologies. The conference covers a wide range of topics in smart materials, structures, tools and applications, which relates to mechanical, civil, biomedical, electrical, and aerospace engineering, and materials and computer science and engineering.

 

Hong Kong is a world-renowned international metropolis, seamlessly blending rich traditions with cutting-edge innovation. As a global financial hub, the city is also making strides in sustainability and smart-city initiatives. Nestled among stunning natural landscapes, from its iconic Victoria Harbour to its verdant mountains and coastlines, Hong Kong offers a unique juxtaposition of urban dynamism and natural beauty. Known for its vibrant multicultural atmosphere and world-class infrastructure, Hong Kong serves as a gateway to the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Attending ICAST 2026 in Hong Kong will not only give you the opportunity to engage with leading scholars but also to explore the city’s advanced research facilities and innovation ecosystem. Participants will experience Hong Kong’s unparalleled hospitality, enjoy its diverse culinary scene, and witness firsthand the city’s dedication to sustainable growth and technological advancement.

 

It is our pleasure to invite you to the 35th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies (ICAST 2026), which will be held in person from June 01-03, 2026, in Hong Kong.

ICAST is a series of international conferences dating back to its launch in 1990 as a joint USA-Japan conference held in Maui in its first year. For more than three decades, ICAST has been held at various locations in North America, Asia, and Europe. ICAST 2026 is the 35th of these successful conferences aiming to bring together researchers exploring a broad range of topics in smart/adaptive structures.

Organized by the Smart Transducer and Vibration Lab, ICAST 2026 will be hosted at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology(HKUST).

We invite you to join us at ICAST 2026, and we look forward to meeting you in Hong Kong!

Zhengbao Yang

ICAST 2026 welcomes contributions in all areas of smart/adaptive structures, including, but not limited to:

Material

Active or field-dependent materials

Shape memory materials (alloys, polymers, etc.)

Ferroelectrics and piezoelectrics

Electrorheological and magnetorheological fluids

Electrostrictive and magnetostrictive materials

Electroactive polymers: dielectric, ionic, etc.

Stimuli-responsive soft materials: hydrogels, etc.

Biomimetic and bioinspired materials

Biomaterials and biocomposites

Structures and Structural Systems

Adaptive or smart structural systems

Active vibration control and reduction

Wave control and manipulation

Leveraging/understanding nonlinearities

Passive, semi-active, and active damping

Bioinspired structures and robotics

Metamaterials/metastructures and phononics

Origami structures

Auxetic structures

Physical/mechanical intelligence

Noise control

Vibration isolation

Shape/position control

Morphing structures

Energy harvesting

Nastic structures

Tools and Methodologies

Actuator/sensor technologies

Hybrid actuation concepts

Structural integration of actuators and sensors

Modeling and simulation of smart/adaptive structures

Acoustic/fluid-structure interaction

Control methodologies

Machine learning/AI

3D and 4D printing

Applications

Aerospace, automotive, and naval applications

Damage prognosis and structural health monitoring

Non-destructive and destructive testing

Measurement and manufacturing systems

Military systems and components

Medical applications

Multifunctional textiles

Wearable technologies

Wireless data/power transfer