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We warmly invite you to Zagreb for the 18th International Seminar on Inclusion Compounds and Porous Materials (18ISIC), to be held at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, taking place 20-25 September 2026.
Since its beginning in 1987, the ISIC meeting has grown into a recognized international forum that brings together researchers working on inclusion compounds, supramolecular chemistry, porous and framework materials, and related systems. Over the years, ISIC meetings have been hosted in various locations around the world, including Slovakia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, South Africa, Moldova, Turkey, The UK, and Poland.
The goal of 18ISIC remains the same: to create exciting environment where early-career and experienced scientists alike can exchange ideas, discuss new results, and build collaborations.
We look forward to welcoming you to Zagreb.
Update (21 July, 2026): We are pleased to be hosting a range of international speakers to discuss crystal engineering, supramolecular chemistry, green chemistry, materials, and theoretical modelling.
Scope
- Supramolecular chemistry
- Porous Materials
- Framework Materials (MOFs/COFs)
- Inclusion Compounds
- Self-organization
- Solid-state Materials
- Theory and structure
- Crystal engineering and solid-state reactivity
News
This page is continuously updated!
We are pleased to be hosting a range of international speakers to discuss crystal engineering, supramolecular chemistry, green chemistry, materials, and theoretical modelling.
Program
Full program coming soon!
Speakers
John Warner
Technology Greenhouse, LLC
Riina Aav
Tallinn University of Technology
Stuart James
Queen's University Belfast
Pierangelo Metrangolo
Politecnico di Milano
Kenneth Harris
Cardiff University
Angiolina Comotti
University of Milano-Bicocca
Leonard MacGillivray
Université de Sherbrooke
Ivana Biljan
University of Zagreb
Karthik Nagapudi
Genentech
Mirela Dragomir
Jožef Stefan Institute
Ognjen Miljanić
University of Houston
Mihails Arhangelskis
University of Warsaw
K. Travis Holman
Georgetown University
Ernest Meštrović
University of Zagreb
Ivan Halasz
Ruđer Bošković Institute
Ivana Brekalo
Ruđer Bošković Institute
Matic Lozinšek
Jožef Stefan Institute
Dritan Hasa
University of Trieste
Adam Michalchuk
University of Birmingham
Stefan Wuttke
AGH University of Krakow
Tristan Borchers
University of Birmingham
Alan Eaby
University of Limerick
Yaroslav Khimyak
University of East Anglia
Robert Dinnebier
MPI for Solid State Research
Krunoslav Užarević
Ruđer Bošković Institute
Deborah Crawford
University of Birmingham
Alessia Bacchi
University of Parma
More to come.
Abstract Submission
Abstract submission deadline: 20 August, 2026
All abstract submissions for Oral and Poster contributions should be formatted according to the 18ISIC abstract template: Abstract Template
Please submit your Abstract by sending it to 18ISIC.CONTACT@GMAIL.COM. Please include your name in the subject line of the email.
Please don't forget to register!
Registration
Registration deadline: 15 August, 2026
Registration fee: €300 (includes lunch and coffee/tea breaks on site, as well as conference dinner)
Venue
The conference presentations and poster sessions will be held in the building of the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, Zagreb (see map below).
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Recommended Hotels
The following hotels offer convenient accommodation options in Zagreb.
Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb – Radnička
Radnička Street, 21, Zagreb, 10000, Croatia
In a commercial district, this informal hotel is 3 km from Zagreb Cathedral, 4 km from Maksimir Park and 12 km from Zagreb Airport.
Straightforward rooms with a modern vibe provide flat-screen TVs, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and minifridges, in addition to complimentary Wi-Fi. Room service is offered.
Amenities include a lobby bar, a gym and coin-operated laundry facilities. Parking is available for a surcharge, as is breakfast served in a casual restaurant. Pets are welcome.
Hotel Dubrovnik
Ljudevita Gaja 1, PP 246, 10000 Zagreb
Built in 1929, this upscale hotel on Ban Jelačić Square is a minutes' walk from the nearest tram stop, 6 minutes on foot from Zagreb Cathedral and a 13-minute walk from the Mimara Museum.
Plush rooms offer minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms have sitting areas, while chic suites feature living rooms; 1 has a furnished terrace. Room service is available.
Breakfast is included. There's a lively American grill restaurant and a laid-back cafe, as well as a gym.
Hotel Academia
Ul. Ivana Tkalčića 88, 10000 Zagreb
A minute's walk from the nearest bus stop, this contemporary hotel is also an 8-minute walk from St. Mark's Church and a 9-minute walk from the shops and eateries at Ban Jelačić Square.
Relaxed rooms with wood fixtures feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and en suite bathrooms, plus desks and minifridges. Upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs and living areas with sofas, as well as balconies/terraces with city/garden views. Apartments include kitchens.
Freebies include parking, and a breakfast buffet which is served in a polished restaurant. There's also a bar, a gym and a wellness center, plus meeting facilities and a ballroom.
Maistra City Vibes Hotel International
Miramarska 24, 10000 Zagreb, Hrvatska
Set 3 km from the Museum of Broken Relationships, this sleek business hotel in a glass-fronted building is 2 km from the Mimara museum and 5 km from the Cathedral of Zagreb.
Straightforward rooms feature desks, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas. Suites provide separate living rooms, whirlpool tubs and/or terraces.
There's an international restaurant, a lobby bar and a seasonal terrace. Other amenities include a fitness center, a sauna and meeting space. Breakfast (fee) and parking are available.
Sheraton Zagreb Hotel
Ul. kneza Borne 2, 10000, Zagreb
Less than a minute's walk from a tram stop, this elegant hotel is 1 km from the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb.
Featuring custom-made beds, the refined rooms offer free Wi-Fi and TVs, plus desks, minibars and sitting areas. Suites add living rooms with tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded suites have city views, and 1 has a kitchenette, a bar and a whirlpool tub, as well as butler service. Room service is available 24/7.
Breakfast is free. Additional amenities include 2 restaurants, a cafe and a piano bar (all serving halal cuisine). There's also a wellness center with a gym and a heated indoor pool, plus massages and beauty treatments.
Zonar Zagreb by Maistra City Vibes
Trg Krešimira Ćosića 9, 10000 Zagreb, Hrvatska
In a modern, glass-fronted high-rise, this upscale hotel is a kilometer from both Zagreb train station and the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum. The Museum of Broken Relationships is 2 km away.
Featuring expansive windows, the sleek rooms come with Wi-Fi, TVs and safes, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some have gymnastic rings, or bathtubs with city views. Suites add living rooms, kitchens and/or swing chairs.
A polished rooftop restaurant features an open kitchen. There's also a rooftop pool with a cocktail bar, a 24-hour gym, and an exterior glass elevator that offers city views.
DoubleTree by Hilton Zagreb
Ulica Grada Vukovara 269a, Zagreb, 10000, Croatia
Set in the Green Gold Centar business and shopping complex, this polished hotel in a modern, glass-fronted building is 3 km from the Museum of Broken Relationships and 6 km from Maksimir Park.
Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, the contemporary rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus rainfall showers. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas and sofabeds, while suites feature living space.
There's a trendy grill bar/restaurant with high ceilings, plus a business center. Other amenities include a glass-sided indoor pool with views of the city, plus a sauna and a whirlpool tub.
Sponsors
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