The 1st International Conference on Bioinspired Materials and Membranes (IBMM2018) was held in conjunction with the 1st International Conference on Energy-efficient Separation (iEESEP2018) from January 23-27, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. Themes included water and wastewater treatment, bioinspired nanomaterials, environmental science and more, supported by a host of globally recognized speakers. The event offered an opportunity for leading scientists and engineers in the fields of bioinspired materials membranes and energy-efficient separations to share their work, develop working relationships and attend specialized workshops. 2D Water is proud to have sponsored successful, collaborative effort, and we would like to thank everyone involved for their valuable contribution.