On 21-24 November 2023 took place the 7th edition of ILMAT in Porto, Portugal. ILMAT presents an unparalleled opportunity for researchers worldwide who specialize in ionic liquids to showcase their latest achievements and exchange valuable experiences. By bringing together academic scientists from diverse regions of the world, this conference aims to provide a forum for discussing a wide range of materials and their properties and applications, with a particular emphasis on ionic liquids. Among the esteemed participants were our team members, Prof. João Coutinho, Prof. Helena Passos, Dr. Filipe Sosa, Dr. Nicolas Schaeffer and Flavia Braga.