The conference is a continuation of the ICFM series of conferences organized by the Materials Science Centre at IIT Kharagpur. The primary objective of this conference is to exchange knowledge among researchers, practicing engineers, and technologists about the state-of-the-art in functional materials and their applications. Motivating young scientists, budding technologists, and entrepreneurs in these fields to enrich their knowledge by interacting with their peers in their respective areas is a prime goal of the conference.