14th International Conference on Instrumental Methods of Analysis (IMA-2025)

IMA is a biannual series of conferences that started in 1999 and covers all areas of Analytical Chemistry and applications in a wide range of scientific disciplines (environment, food, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, forensics, archaeometry). Leading analytical chemists from all over the world have presented their research work at the previous IMA meetings and shared ideas on timely issues and challenges in all fields of Instrumental Methods of Analysis.

The five last IMA conferences were organized as follows:
IMA-2023 (Chania) | IMA-2021 (Virtual) | IMA-2019 (Ioannina) | IMA-2017 (Heraklion) | IMA-2015 (Kalamata).

For the 14th IMA conference, it is our expectation to bring together some of the most talented and innovative analytical chemists from all over the world with enthusiastic new scientists for an excellent scientific conference located in one of the most beautiful cities of Greece and most popular destinations in Europe.

The scientific program will include keynote lectures, oral and poster presentations. Special sessions devoted to timely topics of Analytical Chemistry will be organized. Furthermore, we welcome contributions from companies, including presentations of new instrumentation, novel applications, and assessment of future commercial trends and applications.

Topics

Analytical Methods

• Spectrometric techniques
• Mass spectrometry
• Chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques
• Electroanalytical techniques
• Sensors and biosensors
• Nanotechnology and Analytical Chemistry
• Miniaturized analytical systems (Lab-on-a-Chip)
• Field analysis - Mobile analytical instruments
• Micro- and nano-fluidics - Paper-based devices
• Thermal analysis
• Sample handling and preparation
• Big analytical data - Chemometrics - Artificial Intelligence

Applications

• Environmental analysis - Ecotoxicology
• Food analysis
• Pharmaceutical analysis - Drug design
• Diagnostics - Point of care systems
• Biomedical and clinical analysis
• Forensic science
• Proteomics, metabolomics, metallomics
• Elemental speciation analysis
• Green chemistry
• Archaeometry
• Materials analysis
• Quality control of petroleum products and lubricants
• Quality control - Quality assurance in analysis
• Metrology
• Other hot / interdisciplinary topics

Key Dates & Deadlines

• Abstract submission opens: 01 February 2025
• Abstract submission deadline: 30 May 2025
• Acceptance of abstracts: 10 June 2025
• Early bird registration: 20 June 2025
• Conference program announcement: 10 July 2025
• Conference kick-off: 14 September 2025

Registration

Registration here

Online Registration

All participants must register via the Online Registration System.
Note: No registration form will be accepted unless submitted online.

For any inquiries, please contact the Organizing Bureau/Secretariat, Diazoma Conferences & Events:

• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: +30 2810 321494

Registration fees

Early-bird until June 20 2025

• Regular*: 450€
• Students**: 230€
• Accompanying persons: 280€

Late Fee after June 20 2025

• Regular*: 500€
• Students**: 260€
• Accompanying persons: 280€

What is Included in the Registration Fee?

• Access to all scientific sessions, workshops, and exhibition
• Conference materials (bag, program, e-Book of Abstracts)
• Welcome reception
• Lunches and coffee breaks

Important Notes:

• Prices include VAT as per Greek VAT regulations. For VAT recovery in other EU countries, please contact local tax administration offices.
• *Regular Registration: Each registration allows a maximum of two presented contributions.
• **Student Registration: Available for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students. A valid student ID must be presented at the registration desk to benefit from the reduced fee.

Abstract submission

Abstract submission form

Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 May 2025

Guidelines for the Preparation and Online Submission of Abstracts

All abstracts must be submitted ONLY ONLINE as a PDF file (maximum size: 1MB) through the Online Registration System.

Please make sure to carefully read the following guidelines before proceeding with the preparation and submission of your abstract.

Steps to Submit Your Abstract

• Prepare the abstract using the strict, obligatory structure of the Template for IMA2025 Abstracts.
• Indicate in the submission site the type of presentation you prefer (ORAL, POSTER, or INVITED).
• Choose the preferred session for your presentation. On the next screen, complete the title of your abstract, fill in the names of all co-authors, and indicate the presenter.
• Upload the PDF file of your ONE-page abstract.

Important Notes

• Authors are requested to thoroughly check their abstract before submission.
• If approved for presentation, the abstract will be published as submitted.
• Authors may edit the details of their abstract until the abstract submission deadline.
• In case important corrections or changes are needed, authors must use the same link they used for submission and log in with their email/password.

Program

Conference schedule and detailed program will be available on this page after abstracts submission deadline.

Invited Speakers

• Prof. Ryszard Lobinski (IPREM, CNRS, Pau, France; Warsaw University of Technology, Poland) 
• Prof. Mamas Prodromidis (University of Ioannina, Greece; Editor-in-Chief of Microchimica Acta) 
• Prof. Klara Valko (School of Pharmacy, University College London, UK) 
• Prof. Nikolaos Thomaidis (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece) 
• Prof. Erwin Rosenberg (Vienna University of Technology, Institute of Chemical Technologies and Analytics, Austria) 
• Prof. Paolo Oliveri (Department of Pharmacy (DIFAR), University of Genova, Italy) 
• Prof. Joanna Szpunar (IPREM-CNRS, Pau, France) 
• Prof. Laura M. Lechuga (Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), Spain)
• Prof. Eric Bakker (University of Geneva, Switzerland) 
• Prof. Achillefs Kapanidis (Department of Physics, University of Oxford, UK)

Organizing Committee

• Assist. Prof. Fotis Tsopelas (Lab. of Inorganic & Analytical Chemistry School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens) 
• Prof. Theodore Christopoulos (Analytical/Bioanalytical Chemistry & Nanotechnology Research Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras)
• Prof. em. Maria Ochsenkühn-Petropoulou (Lab. of Inorganic & Analytical Chemistry School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens) 

Sponsors and exhibitors

Opportunities for Sponsors and Exhibitors

MAIN SPONSOR

Includes space for a 3-meter façade stand, an advertisement in the Proceedings, a company logo on the conference website and published in the Proceedings, in the Conference program, projection during breaks on the screen of the Conference Hall, a roll-up banner in the common area of the Conference, and promotional material in the Conference bag. Also includes 1 full participation and 2 invitations to the official dinner.

SPONSOR WITH STAND

Includes space for a 3-meter façade stand, an advertisement in the Proceedings, a company logo on the conference website and published in the Proceedings, in the Conference program, projection during breaks on the screen of the Conference Hall, a roll-up banner in the common area of the Conference, and promotional material in the Conference Bag. Also includes 2 invitations to the official dinner.

SPONSOR WITH PUBLICITY

Includes an advertisement in the Proceedings, a company logo on the conference website and published in the Proceedings, in the Conference program, projection during breaks on the screen of the Conference Hall, a roll-up banner in the conference common area, and promotional material in the Conference Bag.

All exhibitors can submit an abstract and have a speech in the scientific program of the conference through their companies. The deadline for submitting abstracts is 30 May 2025. For more information, visit the Submission section.

Additional Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact the Conference Organization Office “Diazoma Conferences & Events” ([email protected]) for more details and the complete guide of sponsorship profits and costs.

Venue

MA-2025 will be hosted in the Municipal Theater “Kefalos” located in the center of Argostoli, just opposite the Archaeological Museum and at the end of Lithostroto (Pebble) Street. This beautiful theatre is one of the largest and oldest in Greece, built on the same site as the old theater that was inaugurated in 1859 with Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, but which was destroyed by bombing in World War II.

During the 19th century, the theater hosted fine Italian melodramas and works by Greek authors with great success. Today, in the modern and spacious theater, theatrical performances, dance and music events, as well as conferences, are organized. In winter, it also functions as a cinema. Exhibitions with works, mainly by Kefalonian artists, are hosted on the ground floor. The neoclassical architecture of the building is a typical example of the island’s architecture.