This joint meeting between RAMS (recent appointees in Material science) and RAPS (recent appointees in Polymer ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ) will bring together academic and industrial appointees in both Material and Polymer ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥appÏÂÔØ at the beginning of their careers (with at least one year postdoctoral or industrial experience). The conference aims to offer ideal and informal opportunities for knowledge transfer, discussion, networking, collaboration, sharing experiences and career development.