Symposium part of ACS Fall 2026 (Chicago) Division of Chemical Information | exact date tba

This symposium will focus on the evolution of chemistry standards and the impact on communicating chemistry from analog beginnings through to the digital age and entering the AI era. Inspired by a desire to celebrate the contribution to IUPAC and RSC of Alan McNaught who sadly passed away in 2025, we will welcome contributions that reflect on the past, present and future of chemistry nomenclature, terminologies, structure representations and metadata standards.

For more information, contact Ian Bruno (CPCDS member) or Leah McEwen (CPCDS Chair)

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“Alan D. McNaught—A Steward of Chemical Language” Chemistry International, vol. 48, no. 1, 2026, pp. 24-25. https://doi.org/10.1515/ci-2026-0111

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