Welcome to MOF2026

Dear colleagues and friends,

It is our great pleasure to welcome you to MOF2026, the 10th International Conference on Metal-Organic Frameworks and Open Framework Compounds. This year’s meeting will take place in May 2026 in the dynamic and culturally rich city of New Orleans, Louisiana.

MOF2026 continues a proud tradition of biennial conferences that began in Augsburg in 2008 and has since traveled to cities around the world—from Kobe and Marseille to Long Beach, Edinburgh, Auckland, Dresden, and most recently Singapore. Over the past decade and a half, these meetings have served as essential forums for sharing progress in the design, synthesis, and application of metal-organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, and related porous materials.

The field has seen remarkable advances, with new structures and properties opening doors to applications in gas storage and separation, catalysis, targeted drug delivery, sensing, and more. These discoveries have been made possible through deep collaboration across disciplines, and MOF2026 is designed to further that spirit of exchange and partnership.

MOF2026 is a global platform for scientists, developers, and users from academia and industry to come together and explore the future of porous materials. Whether you are presenting the next generation of framework materials, discovering new functions and applications, or seeking collaborations that bridge fundamental research with real-world implementation, this conference is designed to connect you with leaders and innovators across disciplines. Meet experts, exchange ideas, and engage with companies poised to scale your discoveries.

New Orleans offers a fitting backdrop for this conference. With its rich cultural heritage, world-renowned music and cuisine, and atmosphere of creativity and resilience, the city embodies the interdisciplinary energy that drives our community forward. We hope you’ll find inspiration not only in the scientific sessions but also in the unique character of this unforgettable place.

We look forward to a week of meaningful conversations, new ideas, and renewed connections as we come together to advance the science and impact of framework materials.

Warm regards,
Amanda Morris and Natalia Shustova
Chairs, MOF2026