Chemistry conferences
October 2026
PharmSci 360 connects experimental, computational and clinical evidence across drug discovery, development and delivery. Researchers will examine in-vitro-to-human translation using PBPK, quantitative systems pharmacology and AI; organ-chip and other human-relevant models; biomarkers and reliable bioanalytical assays; and integrating clinical trials with real-world data. Manufacturing sessions connect process understanding, analytical characterization and digital models with quality and scale-up. Formulation sessions address predictive design, advanced materials, targeted delivery and patient usability, alongside career development. Programme participants include Julie L. Gerberding (Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH)); Stephanie Barrett (Merck & Co., Inc.); Ben Boyd (Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences); Stephan Schmidt (University of Florida); Douglas Kiehl (Purdue University); Samir Mitragotri (Harvard University); Eric Appel (Stanford University). The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists hosts this in-person meeting at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, on 25–28 October 2026. The opening plenary is 25 October, 17:00–18:30; principal scientific symposia start at 09:00 on 26–28 October. The closing plenary is 28 October, 16:15–17:30, followed by a reception until 18:30. Times are America/Chicago, CDT (UTC−05:00). Current full-conference fees are US$1,705 for members, US$2,145 for non-members and US$325 for student/postdoc members; one-day passes are available. Registration requires an AAPS portal account. Use the official registration page linked from the event website. Ordinary cancellation refunds are no longer available.
November 2026
SETAC’s annual North American meeting takes place in Montreal on 2–5 November 2026 under the theme One Planet, Shared Future. Registration is open and late-breaking science poster abstracts are accepted until 14 October at 17:00 EDT, subject to available space and a submission fee. The meeting includes environmental-science sessions, training and professional exchange. Virtual registration provides recorded and on-demand content; student and low- and middle-income-country rates are available. The early registration deadline has passed.
Submission deadline:Jun 10, 2026ClosedEarly bird closes:Sep 16, 2026Closed
Conference
Bridging electrochemical devices across Earth and space applications Faraday Discussion
London, United Kingdom
Nov 2–4, 2026
This Faraday Discussion compares electrochemical devices on Earth and in space. Researchers examine how reduced gravity changes bubble dynamics, transport and efficiency; electrolyser designs that manage gas separation and withstand radiation and temperature extremes; battery interfaces, dendrites and durability; and fuel-cell catalysts, gas handling and closed-loop energy storage. Precirculated research papers support extended discussion among academic and industrial researchers and postgraduate students. The meeting is at Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA, on 2–4 November 2026. Times are GMT (Europe/London, UTC+0). Registration opens at 11:00 on 2 November, welcome at 12:45 and Michael Hecht’s introductory lecture at 13:00. Sessions start at 09:00 on 3 and 4 November; the meeting closes at 13:00 on 4 November. Participants include Detlef Lohse, Kerstin Eckert and closing lecturer Hitoshi Naito. The published programme may change. Public booking is open. Until 2 October, fees are GBP 445/545 for members/nonmembers and GBP 225/275 for student members/nonmembers, plus VAT. Standard fees are GBP 505/620 and GBP 275/325 respectively, plus VAT; registration closes 19 October. Abstract submission has closed.
Registration closes:Oct 19, 2026
Conference · Physics
Low-cost optical sensing for healthcare
London, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Nov 9–10, 2026
This scientific discussion meeting asks which nanoscale optical sensing approaches can deliver affordable, information-rich healthcare measurements. Its focus is continuous biochemical monitoring beyond conventional physiological wearables and diagnostic sensors. The programme examines interferometric biomarker detection, surface-enhanced Raman assays, nanophotonic sensing and translation toward practical diagnostic tools, comparing modalities and their potential for use across healthcare settings. Jeremy Baumberg and Duncan Graham organize the meeting; programme participants include Selim Ünlü, Karen Faulds and Jennifer Dionne. Sessions take place on 9–10 November 2026, 09:00–17:00 GMT (Europe/London, UTC+0), at the Royal Society, 6–9 Carlton House Terrace, London, with online attendance also available. The meeting is intended for researchers working in relevant fields. Advance registration is required; choose a free online or in-person ticket on the event-specific Eventbrite page. Optional lunch costs GBP 25 per day. A poster session is planned for 9 November. Poster proposals are due by 9 October and may be accepted on a rolling basis, subject to capacity. The scientific programme may change.
Submission deadline:Oct 9, 2026Closed
The Southwest Regional Meeting brings researchers to Fort Worth to discuss chemistry across energy, sustainability and biology. The programme spans molecular energy systems, batteries and catalysis, sustainable materials and chemical biology, with general and specialist symposia and a plenary lecture by H. N. Cheng. The meeting takes place at the Hilton Fort Worth from 16 to 19 November 2026. Registration is open, including on-site registration. Abstract submissions closed on 26 August 2026; this listing supports attendance and does not advertise the expired abstract call.
Submission deadline:Aug 26, 2026Closed
Conference
The 16th International Kyoto Conference on New Aspects of Organic Chemistry
Kyoto, Japan
Nov 16–19, 2026
IKCOC-16 brings academic and industrial chemists and engineers together to examine advances in organic chemistry and related disciplines. The scientific programme connects improved efficiency in organic synthesis with the synthesis of materials and applications in the life sciences. Plenary, invited and contributed lectures, poster discussions and the IKCOC Prize lecture provide forums for comparing research approaches and exchanging findings. Confirmed participants include prize recipient Eric N. Jacobsen, Erick M. Carreira and Hiroaki Suga. The conference takes place in person at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto on 16–19 November 2026. Times are Japan Standard Time (Asia/Tokyo, UTC+9). Registration is 14:00–16:00 on 16 November, followed by the opening ceremony at 16:00 and opening lecture at 16:45. Scientific sessions run 09:00–16:40 on 17 and 18 November, with posters 16:40–18:40. On 19 November, sessions run 09:00–16:00 and closing remarks finish at 16:15. Lectures and formal discussions are in English. Online registration closes at 23:59 JST on 31 October. Standard fees are JPY 60,000 for active participants and JPY 25,000 for students, who must provide valid student identification. The banquet is extra. Registrations are currently non-refundable.
Registration closes:Oct 31, 2026
Fourteen linked symposia connect materials synthesis, characterisation, modelling and properties with applications in energy, health, transport, housing, electronics and environmental protection. The programme spans polymers and organic composites, glasses and ceramics, porous and nanoscale materials, microstructure design, processing, and surface durability. Scientific contributions examine how modern atomistic simulations can bridge the cooling-rate gap between models and experiments in disordered solids, including the challenges of thermal transport and quantum effects. Surface studies combine electron and ion spectroscopy, scanning tunnelling microscopy, electrochemistry and density-functional calculations to connect atomic-scale corrosion mechanisms to macroscopic degradation and protective strategies. Other sessions investigate photocatalysis, recycling and sustainable energy materials. Times are Europe/Paris (CET, UTC+1). The opening ceremony starts at 08:30 on 16 November, followed by a plenary at 09:30. Plenaries on 17–20 November start at 08:30. Parallel sessions run across the week, with Friday's final scientific block at 10:00–12:00. The programme is provisional. Full-congress fees including VAT are EUR 385 for students/doctoral researchers, EUR 671 for academics and EUR 891 for industry through 9 October; from 10 October academic and industry rates rise to EUR 770 and EUR 1,001. Day tickets cost EUR 385 or EUR 495 and cannot be used by oral or poster presenters, who must register for the full congress. The gala dinner is extra. Purchase-order payments are not accepted after 15 October.
Submission deadline:May 21, 2026ClosedEarly bird closes:Oct 9, 2026Closed
This biennial symposium examines how homogeneous, heterogeneous and enzymatic catalysis can meet pharmaceutical and fine-chemical manufacturing needs. Academic and industrial talks compare stereoselective bond formation, lowering catalyst costs, data science combined with high-throughput experimentation for scalable reactions, perfumery synthesis, earth-abundant metal catalysis and greener biocatalysis. Discussion connects new catalytic methods with process development, industrial constraints and sustainability. Programme participants include Sarah Lee (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)); Beatriz Dominguez (Johnson Matthey); Steven Fussell (Asymchem); Lionel Saudan (DSM); Scott Rice (AstraZeneca); Francesca Paradisi (University of Bern). SCI’s Fine Chemicals Group and RSC’s Applied Catalysis Group organize the in-person meeting at Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA. On 17 November 2026, registration begins at 10:00, welcome remarks at 10:30 and talks at 10:35. Closing remarks are at 17:40 and the reception at 17:45. Times are Europe/London, GMT (UTC+00:00). Early registration through 13 October costs £125 for SCI/RSC members, £145 for non-members, £40 for student members and £75 for unemployed SCI members; later rates are £175, £195, £55 and £105 respectively. Member discounts require eligibility verification. Register Now on the official page offers sign-in or general event registration. One speaker presents remotely; attendee access is in person.
December 2026
The third Atlantic Basin Conference on Chemistry brings together chemical societies and researchers from the Americas, Europe and Africa. Its 2026 theme is Chemistry for Global Impact: Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Innovation. The meeting runs from 6–9 December at the Windsor Barra Hotel and Windsor Expo Center in Rio de Janeiro, with scientific communication in English. The programme includes technical, plenary and poster sessions. Registration is open; early registration and presenter registration close on 25 September, with later attendee registration available. ACS administers registration on behalf of the organizing societies.
Early bird closes:Sep 25, 2026Closed
February 2027
The multidisciplinary AAAS Annual Meeting convenes scientists, engineers, policymakers, educators, and journalists to examine how research, policy, media, and public trust shape scientific progress and evidence-informed action.
Early bird closes:Jan 28, 2027
March 2027
July 2027
IUPAC and the Canadian Society for Chemistry convene the 51st World Chemistry Congress alongside the 54th IUPAC General Assembly and the 110th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition under the theme Engaging Chemistry.
Submission deadline:Feb 15, 2027Early bird closes:Apr 29, 2027
Conference · Analytical Chemistry
21st International Meeting on Chemical Sensors
Montréal, Canada
Jul 11–14, 2027
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