Welcome to the 82th Okazaki Conference on Recent Advances and Perspectives of Interfacial Materials and Molecular Sciences lead by Next-Generation Laser Techniques and Computational Science.

We are pleased to welcome you to this conference, which will take place from July 28 to 31, 2025, in Okazaki, Japan. Hosted by the Institute for Molecular Science (IMS), one of Japan’s inter-university research institutes, the Okazaki Conference provides a unique platform for researchers across disciplines to exchange ideas, foster collaborations, and reconnect with new and familiar colleagues. 

This year’s focus is on interfacial materials and molecular sciences. The program will feature multidisciplinary topics, including experimental research utilizing cutting-edge laser and synchrotron radiation techniques, as well as theoretical studies employing molecular dynamics and other computational approaches. Contributions from both experimental and theoretical perspectives will highlight the frontiers of interfacial phenomena.

Conference venue: Okazaki Conference Center
Date: July 28th – 31st, 2025

• Registration deadline: May 31st, 2025
• Abstract submission (poster & oral ) deadline: June 27th, 2025 
  (Please use this template​​ for abstract preparation​​​​)​

Aim & Scope

Nonlinear interface spectroscopy has proven to be a powerful tool for elucidating a wide range of surface and interfacial phenomena, including soft matter surfaces and buried interfaces. It has significantly broadened the horizons of surface and interface science. In recent years, a new wave of innovation has emerged—driven by advances in laser-based measurement techniques and computational science. In particular, remarkable progress has been made in overcoming the spatial resolution limits of conventional methods, or in providing new insights into realistic interfaces relevant to electrochemistry, environmental chemistry, biological systems, nanoparticles, and organic devices. This conference will serve as an international platform to share recent developments and discuss future perspectives, with a particular focus on spectroscopic methods for interfacial analysis.

Participants will have opportunities to present their work through oral and poster sessions. We look forward to seeing you in Okazaki.