Kochi to Host 'GraphIN 2026' for India's 2D Materials Ambitions

• The first edition of the international conference and expo on Graphene and 2D Materials, ‘GraphIN 2026’, will be held in Kochi from March 9 to 12.
• The event aims to position India at the forefront of next-generation materials research, particularly in graphene and advanced 2D materials.
• Kerala leads in this sector, being the first state to launch a dedicated Graphene Policy to develop an innovation ecosystem and become a global technology hub.
• Jointly organized by MeitY, C-MET, PHANTOM Foundation, and the University of Manchester, with support from IICG and CoE in Intelligent IoT Sensors.
• Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms, is the thinnest, strongest material, lighter than paper, stronger than steel, and an excellent conductor.