BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://iupac.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20250701T093751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T092355Z UID:28526-1782000000-1782345599@iupac.org SUMMARY:14th IUPAC International Conference on Bioorganic Chemistry (ISBOC-14) DESCRIPTION:14th IUPAC International Conference on Bioorganic Chemistry (ISBOC-14) aims at enhancing the scientific communication among global investigators in Bio-organic Chemistry\, Biological Chemistry & Bioanalysis\, Biomolecules in Chemical Biology\, Medicinal & Therapeutics Development\, Biomaterials\, Synthetic Biology\, Structural Biology & Computational Chemical Biology\, Proteomics & Molecular Probe Design and related sciences. \nISBOC-14 will strive to showcase the latest discovery and innovations in the field\, highlighting the translational applications and envisaging the future trends and challenges. \nThe ISBOC series of meetings were inaugurated in 1986 in New York by Ronald Breslow and has moved around the world. ISBOC symposia have been held in places like Biarritz (France)\, Pune (India)\, Sheffield (England)\, Toronto (Canada)\, Beijing (China)\, Torino (Italy)\, Konstanz (Germany)\, Shenzhen (China) and Singapore. \nISBOC-14 will be held in Milano Italy on June 21-24\, 2026. \nCo-organizers: Francesco Nicotra\, Anna Bernardi\, Luigi Lay\nE-mail: secretariat@iupac-isboc14.org \nhttps://www.iupac-isboc14.org/ \n \nPhoto by Alessandro Rossi on Unsplash URL:https://iupac.org/event/isboc-14/ LOCATION:Milano\, Italy CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/alessandro-rossi-7DMhEQQqKsM-unsplash_sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20260303T153236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T153645Z UID:30009-1782086400-1782345599@iupac.org SUMMARY:International N.I.C.E. Rendez-vous on Bioinspiration & Biobased Materials – summer 2026 DESCRIPTION:The aim of this conference is to convene chemists\, physicists\, biologists\, material scientists\, and engineers from both academic and industrial institutes to share new developments and techniques in the domain of bio-inspired\, bio-based\, and bio-sourced chemistry and materials development. The conference will highlight recent advances in engineering and materials science that employ bio-inspired techniques and materials.\nThis conference is of special significance considering the increasing importance of identifying energy efficient\, green solutions to materials challenges. There is a significant need to highlight this research and to address the current issues within this field. \n\n  \nFrédéric GUITTARD\, frederic.guittard@nice-u.com \nContact: contact@nice-conference.com URL:https://iupac.org/event/international-n-i-c-e-rendez-vous-on-bioinspiration-biobased-materials-summer-2026/ LOCATION:Nice\, Nice\, France CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/NICE_2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20250625T095955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T093812Z UID:28480-1782604800-1783036799@iupac.org SUMMARY:20th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The conference will bring together in Kobe\, Japan\, the global community engaged in the fields of biotechnology\, which includes the applied fields of biochemistry\, chemical biology\, environmental chemistry\, pharmaceutics\, analytical chemistry\, and the material and biological sciences. By providing both specialized and integrated sessions\, the conference aims to establish solid foundations to enhance progress in current fields while sowing seeds for the creation of new fields in biotechnology. \nTopics of the conference related to chemistry will include natural products\, pharmaceuticals\, chemical biology\, environmental biotechnology\, enzyme engineering\, biocatalysis\, functional foods\, fermentation\, downstream processes\, and cell/tissue engineering. The conference thus provides the platforms needed to address the areas crucial in realizing a sustainable future society; energy\, environment\, food and health. \nProgram co-chairs:\nAkihiko Kondo (Kobe University)\, akondo@kobe-u.ac.jp\, and\nHaruyuki Atomi (Kyoto University) atomi.haruyuki.8r@kyoto-u.ac.jp \nContact:\nIBS2026 Secretariat\nHitotsubashi Bekkan 4F\, 2-4-4\, Hitotsubashi\,\nChiyoda-ku\, Tokyo 101-0003 Japan (A&E Planning Co.\,Ltd.)\nTEL: +81-3-3230-2744\nE-mail: ibs2026@aeplan.co.jp \nweb https://aeplan.jp/ibs2026/ \n \nDownload PDF flyer URL:https://iupac.org/event/20th-international-biotechnology-symposium-and-exhibition/ LOCATION:Kobe\, Kobe\, Japan CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IBS2026_sq.png GEO:34.6900806;135.1956311 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20260307T110109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T111103Z UID:30022-1782691200-1783123199@iupac.org SUMMARY:Science\, Technology\, Society and WIKIPEDIA DESCRIPTION:Since 2016\, an intensive course on Science\, technology\, society and Wikipedia for PhD students has been held at the Polytechnic University of Milan (PoliMi)\, Italy. \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/PoliMi \nThe course aims to provide some hands-on training in technical writing and\, at the same time\, to contribute to the general diffusion of scientific and technical knowledge. These will be achieved by engaging Politecnico’s Ph.D. students in the production of new material (or revision of existing one) for Wikipedia. \nSee program details at polimi.it and IUPAC project 2025-016-3-400.\nLimited funding to allow in-person participation is available. Online participation is also possible and encouraged. \nContact:\nProf. Raos Guido\nDept. of Chemistry\, Materials and Chem. Eng. “G. Natta”\nPolitecnico di Milano\nEmail: guido.raos@polimi.it \n  \nPhoto by Marvin Meyer on Unsplash URL:https://iupac.org/event/science-technology-society-and-wikipedia-4/ LOCATION:Politecnico di Milano\, Milano\, Italy CATEGORIES:Summer School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/marvin-meyer-SYTO3xs06fU-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20251216T085409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T073409Z UID:29133-1783209600-1783727999@iupac.org SUMMARY:24th International Conference on Organic Synthesis DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the 24th International Conference on Organic Synthesis (24-ICOS) will be held on July 5–10\, 2026\, in Łódź.\n\nFor the very first time\, this prestigious biannual IUPAC event comes to Poland – the country by the Vistula River. \n\n\n\nCelebrating the 50th anniversary of the Conference\, we aim to continue the success of previous editions by creating an open and global platform for presenting scientific results. Under the ICOS banner\, leading experts and young scientists will gather to further push the boundaries of chemistry\, discussing topics such as synthetic methodology\, catalysis\, applied and bioorganic chemistry\, chemical biology\, the synthesis of natural products\, and the chemistry of nano- and functionalized materials.  \nContact\nProf. Łukasz Albrecht\, Conference Chair\nLodz University of Technology\nInstitute of Organic Chemistry\nŻeromskiego 114\, 90-543 Lodz\ntel. +48 42 631-31-40\nE-mail: contact@icos2026.com \n\n\nicos2026.com\n\n\n\n\nApril 2026 – see announcement\, Song Lin is the Thieme–IUPAC Prize Winner 2026. The award ceremony will take place during ICOS-24\, where Lin will deliver the Thieme–IUPAC lecture.  URL:https://iupac.org/event/24th-international-conference-on-organic-synthesis/ LOCATION:Lodz University of Technology\, Lodz\, Poland CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ICOS2026_Lodz.png GEO:51.7592924;19.4558778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20260310T192743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T092653Z UID:30028-1783209600-1783555199@iupac.org SUMMARY:25th International Conference on Phosphorus Chemistry (ICPC25) DESCRIPTION:Inaugurated in 1964 in honor of Nobel Laureate Georg Wittig (Heidelberg\, Germany)\, the ICPC (International Conference on Phosphorus Chemistry) has\, for six decades\, been the main international conference dedicated exclusively to PHOSPHORUS chemistry. Held every three years\, this congress series continues to bring together leading scientists from around the world. We are delighted to continue this legacy with the 25th ICPC\, organized in the beautiful and dynamic city of Montpellier\, from 5 to 8 July 2026. \nThis event will offer a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in all areas of modern phosphorus chemistry\, including interdisciplinary research at the crossroads of biology\, materials science and applied or industrial chemistry. \nFour session topics will be held: \n1. New Developments in Phosphorus Chemistry \n2. Applications of Phosphorus Catalysts in Syntheses \n3. Phosphorus Chemistry and Life in Health Science \n4. Phosphorus Material Chemistry & Applied Science \nChair: Béatrice Roy \nContact: icpc25@sciencesconf.org URL:https://iupac.org/event/25th-international-conference-on-phosphorus-chemistry-icpc25/ LOCATION:Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier\, Montpellier\, France CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260705_ICPC.png GEO:43.6108535;3.8761323 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20260403T165312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T165552Z UID:30103-1783296000-1783727999@iupac.org SUMMARY:XVIII Postgraduate Summer School on Green Chemistry DESCRIPTION:The Summer School offers the unique opportunity to bring together a number of experts in the field of Green Chemistry and young researchers. This synergy of competencies is a valuable occasion to promote and facilitate diffusion and transfer of knowledge in this emerging and evolving field. \nIn this Summer School\, postgraduate students will have the opportunity to present their research during either Virtual and on-person Poster Session. For the first time\, the program will also include a dedicated training session led by one of the founders of Green Chemistry\, Prof. John Warner. \nThe 2026 School aims: \n\nTeach postgraduate students and post-doctoral researchers in chemistry and associated disciplines from all over the world\, either from academia or industry.\nExploit Green Chemistry as fundamental tool to approach pollutant reduction at source.\nGive an overview of the state-of-the-art on Green Chemistry research in the last decades.\nFacilitate a profitable and continuous exchange of ideas and information among the students\, the instructors and the different stakeholders for the establishment of long-lasting scientific relationships. All these students will be ambassadors of Green Chemistry in their institutions\, in their Countries\, and to their peers\, and so invited to form international networks of scientists.\n\n  \ndownload PDF poster\nGeneral information\nsecretariat@gssd-foundation.org \nINFO https://www.greenchemistry.school/ \nThis event benefits of the support of IUPAC Interdivisional Committee on Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development (ICGCSD) via by project 2026-013-1-041. \n  \n  URL:https://iupac.org/event/xviii-postgraduate-summer-school-on-green-chemistry/ LOCATION:Venice\, Venice\, Italy CATEGORIES:Summer School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/greenschool2024.png GEO:45.440379;12.3159547 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20251019T195048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T074252Z UID:28819-1783468800-1783727999@iupac.org SUMMARY:13th International Symposium on Microscale Chemistry DESCRIPTION:The 13th ISMC will be a conference suitable for all chemistry school teachers\, school science technicians\, academics\, and educational professionals\, and including teacher trainers. \nBy sharing challenges\, solutions\, and support\, a professional network could collectively shape practical learning in schools and benefit educators worldwide. The conference will help not only connect those professionals but also provide the continued professional development\, which will also enable science teachers to strengthen their knowledge\, skills\, and confidence\, improving teaching and what follows student’s engagement. \nContacts:\nMatthew Smith\, MChem\, MRSC\, Head of Chemistry\, St Paul’s School\nBob Worley\, MSc\, BSc\, PGCE\, FRSC\, Senior Advisor\, CLEAPSS\nE-mail: 13ismc26@gmail.com.\n \n  \nPlan from overseas – Note the joint organisation of the 28th ICCE & 17th ECRICE (ICCECRICE 2026) will take place on the 13-17 July 2026. The ISMC organisers felt that if people wished to come to the symposium from overseas\, they could break their journey in London before flying to Turkey at the weekend. URL:https://iupac.org/event/13th-international-symposium-on-microscale-chemistry/ LOCATION:St Paul’s School\, Lonsdale Road\, london\, SW13 9JT\,\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:International Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ISMC26.jpg GEO:51.4807945;-0.2473593 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Paul’s School Lonsdale Road london SW13 9JT United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lonsdale Road:geo:-0.2473593,51.4807945 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20250702T135832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T140036Z UID:28534-1783814400-1784332799@iupac.org SUMMARY:30th IUPAC Symposium on Photochemistry DESCRIPTION:Photochemistry is a key factor in many human endeavors\, with energy and health as the most obvious areas of application. The conference\, however\, aims at broadly advancing the field of photochemistry for the future\, both at the fundamental level and towards applications \nThe conference is the 30th in the series of IUPAC Symposia on Photochemistry. It serves as a meeting point for the community\, and therefore has a broad program including all important topics in the field.Some subjects are listed below\, but they are not intended as a limiting classification nor to exclude any other experimental or theoretical contributions related to the field. \nCONFERENCE THEMES\n·       Photocatalysis\n·       Photochemical Reactions\, Mechanisms and Intermediates\n·       Frontiers in Photophysics and Spectroscopy (and Ultrafast Spectroscopy)\n·       Single Molecule Photochemistry\n·       Computational Photochemistry\n·       Molecular Sensing and Imaging\n·       Photochemistry in Material Science\n·       Light Energy Conversion\n·       Photobiology and Photomedicine \nChair of the Program Committee:\nProf. Dr. Thorsten Bach (Technische Universitaet Muenchen)\, E-mail: thorsten.bach@ch.tum.de \nChair of the Local Organizing Committee:\nDr. Nikola Basarić (Ruđer Bošković Institute\, Zagreb)\, E-mail: nbasaric@irb.hr \nContact Croatian Chemical Society: photoiupac2026@hkd.hr \n  URL:https://iupac.org/event/30th-iupac-symposium-on-photochemistry/ LOCATION:Zagreb\, Zagreb\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska) CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Zagreb.jpg GEO:45.8150108;15.981919 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20250811T080801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T093346Z UID:28645-1783814400-1784246399@iupac.org SUMMARY:10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC10) DESCRIPTION:The EuChemS Chemistry Congresses are the pinnacle chemistry congresses in Europe. It unites the chemical community (from young scientists to leading experts) and fosters interdisciplinary interactions among them. The congress is a truly inspiring and instructive and inclusive experience for young researchers (like PhD students) as it includes a full parallel program by the European Young Chemists’ Network\, focusing on topics like the development of soft skills\, career development\, grant writing\, while also including the European Young Chemists’ Awards. \nECC10 – the 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress is the biennial congress of the European Chemical Society. It aims to showcase cutting-edge research in all domains of chemistry\, foster interdisciplinary interaction and collaboration\, and support young scientists. The 2026 edition in Antwerp focuses on eight thematic areas\, including sustainability\, AI in chemistry\, and societal impact—topics of high relevance today. The scientific program is designed to be inclusive\, forward-looking\, and impactful\, with contributions from leading experts. The venue also reflects a commitment to sustainability and education. \nContact: Ir. Thomas Vranken\nECC10 Co-Chair & KVCV Secretary-General\nthomas.vranken@kvcv.be \n— \nThe 2026 IUPAC-Soong Prize for Sustainable Chemistry  will be presented at ECC10 – see Call for Nominations \n2026 IUPAC-Soong Prize for Sustainable Chemistry \n \n— \nPhoto by Frans Ruiter on Unsplash URL:https://iupac.org/event/10th-euchems-chemistry-congress/ LOCATION:Flanders Meeting and Convention Center\, Koningin Astridplein 20-26\, Antwerp\, Belgium CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Antwerp_frans-ruiter-lqr79P88v4w-unsplash.jpg GEO:51.2157595;4.4234564 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Flanders Meeting and Convention Center Koningin Astridplein 20-26 Antwerp Belgium;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Koningin Astridplein 20-26:geo:4.4234564,51.2157595 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20250626T101558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T134016Z UID:28490-1783900800-1784332799@iupac.org SUMMARY:28th International Conference on Chemistry Education DESCRIPTION:ICCECRICE 2026 – Chemistry Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence \n28th International Conference on Chemistry Education (ICCE) jointly with 17th European Conference on Research in Chemical Education (ECRICE) \nChemistry education is a field concerned with teaching and learning of chemistry. The content of Chemistry education research (CER) ranges from understanding the history and philosophy of chemistry\, which guides on us how chemistry knowledge was developed\, to the application of emerging technologies and tools for more effective teaching and learning of chemistry. CER has grown as a field substantially over the past 60 years but is still a relatively young subdiscipline of chemistry. Although substantial progress has been made in identifying evidence-based strategies to support the teaching and learning of chemistry\, we have yet to realize widespread systemic change regarding how chemistry is taught at the secondary school and tertiary levels. Connecting chemistry educators at the secondary education level with chemistry education researchers in academia has never been more vitally needed\, and yet these groups are still frustratingly divided. \nConferences\, congresses and symposiums in CER serve as a medium to bring together practitioners and researchers to exchange ideas and recent developments. ICCE is one of the leading biannual conferences in CER initiated back in 1969 by IUPAC and ECRICE is the European equivalent run by the Division of Chemical Education of EuChemS. Turkish Chemical Society (TCS) organized the 18th ICCE in 2004 and also the 9th ECRICE in 2008. The joint organization of 28th ICCE & 17th ECRICE (ICCECRICE 2026) will bring the experience of ICCE and ECRICE back to Türkiye\, which had been experienced in 2012 in Rome-Italy. \nWe welcome all chemistry education researchers from all over the World in Erzurum\, Türkiye on July 13-17\, 2026. \n  \nICCECRICE 2026 Chair:\nProf. Dr. Mustafa SÖZBİLİR\, Atatürk University\,  sozbilir@atauni.edu.tr \nSecretariat: iccecrice@atauni.edu.tr \n\nSee Call for nominations for the 2026 Education awards URL:https://iupac.org/event/chemistry-education-iccecrice2026/ LOCATION:Atatürk University Campus\, Erzurum\, Turkey CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ICCECRICE2026.png GEO:39.9054993;41.2658236 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20260303T104130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T104259Z UID:30005-1784592000-1784851199@iupac.org SUMMARY:Chemistry that transforms\, science that connects DESCRIPTION:Congreso de Química Costa Rica 2026\nThis Congress aims to bring together academic and industry researchers\, government officials\, and the general public to share scientific information and promote international collaboration. The special collaboration with the Network for the Analysis of Environmental Quality in Latin America (RACAL) will bring additional\, very interesting research on environmental issues.\nThe selected motto is “Chemistry that transforms\, science that connects”. This topic is highly relevant at present and aims to show how Chemistry is changing the world we live in in a positive and constructive way. \nMoreover\, the aims and scope of the conference are related with the Sustainable Development Goals from the United Nations\, especially the goals 4\, 6\, 7\, 11\, 13 and 17. As Chemistry is a central science and most of the selected topics are trending issues in Sustainability\, this Congress will present innovative solutions to current global challenges. \nThe scientific program is divided in 9 areas: \n\nOrganic Chemistry\nInorganic and Polymer Chemistry\nPhysical Chemistry\nEnvironmental and Analytic Chemistry\nBiochemistry\nTeaching of Chemistry\nAgricultural and Food Chemistry\nIndustrial Chemistry and Chemical Engineering\nMedicinal Chemistry\n\nAll these areas were selected as relevant in today’s applicability for academic and industrial research\, both national and international. \nContact: Dr. Carlos Alberto Vega Aguilar\,  Escuela de Química\, Universidad de Costa Rica\, E-mail: Carlos.vegaaguilar@ucr.ac.cr or congresocr@colegioquimicoscr.com \n— \nPhoto by Geoffrey Baumbach on Unsplash URL:https://iupac.org/event/chemistry-that-transforms-science-that-connects/ LOCATION:San Jose\, san Jose\, Costa Rica CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCCR26_geoffrey-baumbach-12BoBPYlGd0-unsplash.jpg GEO:9.9280694;-84.0907246 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20260427T134726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T134816Z UID:30144-1784592000-1784678399@iupac.org SUMMARY:Special Virtual meeting of IUPAC Council DESCRIPTION:Attendance is restricted to NAOs delegates  \nCouncil will meet Tuesday July 21 \n> SEE DETAILS (restricted) URL:https://iupac.org/event/council2026/ LOCATION:Online\, Virtual CATEGORIES:Online Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/iupac-logo_sq.png GEO:36.3052271;-94.1743021 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online Virtual;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Virtual:geo:-94.1743021,36.3052271 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20250701T070112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T070852Z UID:28522-1785196800-1785542399@iupac.org SUMMARY:51st World Polymer Congress – MACRO2026 DESCRIPTION:New Polymers and Innovative Materials for A Sustainable Future\nIn keeping with the tradition of featuring high-calibre speakers who reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the field\, MACRO 2026 will showcase leading experts presenting the latest developments in their respective areas\, all aligned with the overarching theme of sustainability. The program will feature a dedicated session on the commercialization of research\, involving leading figures from the polymer industry. Additionally\, a cross-sectoral dialogue will engage policymakers and stakeholders from sectors such as recycling\, economics\, and the social sciences\, providing broader perspectives on sustainability and societal impact. MACRO 2026 is committed to organizing a diverse and inclusive meeting. Particular emphasis will be placed on encouraging participation and visibility of female scientists\, individuals from underrepresented socioeconomic backgrounds\, and ensuring racial and gender diversity in both the planning and scientific program. \nMore details at macro2026.org \n\nRusli Daik\, rusli.daik@ukm.edu.my\, Chair\, MACRO 2026\nUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia\, Selangor\, Malaysia\n \nRelated \n\nProfessor Mitsuo Sawamoto to deliver the 2026 Stepto Award Lecture\nChin-Han Chan Educational Workshop in Polymer Science\nNominations Open for the 10th Polymer International-IUPAC Award\n\n  URL:https://iupac.org/event/51st-world-polymer-congress-macro2026/ LOCATION:Kuching\, Kuching\, Sarawak\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/macro2026_sq.png GEO:1.5533785;110.359503 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20260418T140016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T133913Z UID:30129-1786320000-1786751999@iupac.org SUMMARY:Adapting Research for Societal Needs DESCRIPTION:The Virtual Conference on Chemistry and its Applications (VCCA-2026)\nBasic sciences are the pillars for our capacity to understand and innovate. It is equally important for researchers to communicate their research findings and be involved in a network within the scientific community. In view of our continuous effort to host virtual conferences\, this virtual conference will provide a platform for scientific interactions. There will also be an informal virtual networking session where participants will be interacting with each other. \nSeveral keynote speakers including Nobel Laureates have confirmed their interest. As part of VCCA-2026\, we will also have an event to mark Schrödinger Day & International Youth Day on 12th August 2026. For this one-day event\, there will be talks and a workshop targeting young scientists for capacity building. \nFor more information about the conference\, registration\, and submission of abstract\, please visit: https://sites.google.com/uom.ac.mu/vcca-2026 \nContact:\nProfessor Ponnadurai Ramasami\, Chair of VCCA\nE-mail: vccamru@uom.ac.mu URL:https://iupac.org/event/adapting-research-for-societal-needs/ LOCATION:Online\, Virtual CATEGORIES:Online Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/VCCA-2021_sq.png GEO:36.3052271;-94.1743021 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online Virtual;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Virtual:geo:-94.1743021,36.3052271 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20260331T193021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193718Z UID:30071-1787443200-1787875199@iupac.org SUMMARY:Progress with Standards in Chemistry: From Analog to Digital DESCRIPTION:Symposium part of ACS Fall 2026 (Chicago) Division of Chemical Information | exact date tba \nThis 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. \nFor more information\, contact Ian Bruno (CPCDS member) or Leah McEwen (CPCDS Chair) \n— \n“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 \n— \nfeatured image: Photo by Gary Meulemans on Unsplash URL:https://iupac.org/event/progress-with-standards-in-chemistry-from-analog-to-digital/ LOCATION:Chicago’s McCormick Place\, Chicago\, United States CATEGORIES:International Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gary-meulemans-F9BcqakZ3OA-unsplash.jpg GEO:41.88325;-87.6323879 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20251213T204118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T073031Z UID:29127-1788134400-1788479999@iupac.org SUMMARY:22nd International Symposium on Solubility Phenomena and Related Equilibrium Processes DESCRIPTION:Solubility phenomena are fundamental to industries and environmental sciences\, shaping chemical processes\, sustainability efforts\, and public health. Their growing relevance these days is evident across various fields\, including: \n– Environmental Sustainability – Supporting pollution control\, water protection\, and soil remediation.\n– Resource Efficiency – Enhancing material recovery and recycling.\n– Energy Storage – Optimizing battery electrolytes and phase behavior.\n– Green Chemistry & Industrial Processes – Improving solvent selection and sustainable manufacturing.\n– Hazardous Material Management – Ensuring safe handling and disposal.\n– Pharmaceutical Sciences – Enhancing drug solubility\, bioavailability\, and targeted delivery.\n– Biological & Medical Applications – Understanding solubility behavior in physiological fluids for improved health outcomes. \n22ISSP will aim to foster scientific collaboration in the field of solubility phenomena\, broadening the areas of interest to environmental sustainability\, resource efficiency\, green chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences.\nKey objectives are: \n– Hosting a high-level scientific forum featuring leading experts across the world;\n– Strengthening international collaboration to address industrial\, agricultural\, environmental\, and health challenges;\n– Supporting young scientists\, especially women\, through mobility grants\, fostering professional development. \nThe symposium will provide a dynamic platform for researchers to exchange ideas\, share experiences\, and discuss recent advances in solubility phenomena\, both theoretically and practically. \nThe symposium includes a satellite workshop “Tailored properties of ionic liquid electrolytes for sustainable energy storage applications”  >> see project 2025-032-2-500 \n  \nOrganized by \nInstitute of General and Inorganic Chemistry\, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences\nand Burgas State University „Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov“\, Bulgaria \nContact:\nProf. Dr. Diana Rabadjieva\nInstitute of General and Inorganic Chemistry\, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences\, Acad. G. Bonchev str.\, bl. 11\, 1113\, Sofia\, Bulgaria | e-mail: didiarab@svr.igic.bas.bg; d_rabadjieva@abv.bg \n— \nSee also \n2026 Franzosini Prize and Balarew Award – Call for Nominations URL:https://iupac.org/event/22nd-international-symposium-on-solubility-phenomena-and-related-equilibrium-processes/ LOCATION:Sofia\, Sofia\, Bulgaria CATEGORIES:Workshop,International Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/logo_ssed.jpg GEO:42.6977082;23.3218675 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20251104T090419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T140623Z UID:28869-1788652800-1788998399@iupac.org SUMMARY:27th IUPAC International Conference on Physical Organic Chemistry DESCRIPTION:Since its inception in 1972\, the International Conferences on Physical Organic Chemistry\, ICPOC\, have been the leading international gatherings on physical organic chemistry and its applications. Traditionally\, physical organic chemistry relates molecular structure to chemical behavior\, by means of the study of structure\, reactivity\, mechanism\, and equilibrium in organic systems\, aiming at the quantitative\, molecular level understanding of their properties. While it is still the primary role of this core discipline\, nowadays\, physical organic chemistry has already evolved into a multidisciplinary field\, extending into materials\, energy\, biology sciences and so on. This comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach plays a pivotal role in the development of chemical sciences\, expanding their boundaries\, and reflects on the vibrant and enlightening scientific discussions usually held in ICPOC meetings. \nThe ICPOC 27th will focus on discussing\n(1) Organic Reactivity and Reactive Intermediates Chemistry\n(2) Theoretical and Computational Organic Chemistry\n(3) π-Conjugated Molecular and Materials Chemistry\n(4) Organic Photochemistry\n(5) Supramolecular Chemistry\n(6) Organic Main Group Chemistry\, and their related chemistry.\n(7) New catalysis\, photochemistry\n(8) Machine learning in physical organic chemistry \nContact:\nProf. Oliver Trapp \nDepartment of Chemistry\, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München \n  \nPhoto by Sebastian Thümmler on Unsplash URL:https://iupac.org/event/icpoc-27/ LOCATION:Munich\, Munich\, Germany CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/20260906_icpoc27.jpg GEO:48.1351253;11.5819806 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20251202T154347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T155056Z UID:29070-1788825600-1789257599@iupac.org SUMMARY:11th IUPAC International Conference on Green Chemistry DESCRIPTION:The IUPAC International Committee on Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development\, the Portuguese Chemical Society |SPQ\, the NOVA School of Science and Technology | NOVA FCT and the University of Lisbon | ULisboa cordially invite you to attend the 11th edition of IUPAC International Conference on Green Chemistry | #GreenIUPAC2026\, that will be held September 8 to 12\, 2026\, at the Rectorate of the NOVA University of Lisbon\, Lisbon\, Portugal. \nThe #GreenIUPAC2026 aims to bring together all relevant stakeholders from academia\, research\, industry\, NGOs\, policy makers and society\, to exchange and disseminate knowledge and ideas that promote the concept of green chemistry and sustainable development. Building on the success of previous editions\, the #GreenIUPAC2026 will serve as a dynamic forum for advancing and discussing cutting-edge green chemistry innovations. The following topics will be covered: \n\nGreen Synthesis\, Catalysis & Green Solvents\nGreen Chemical Engineering & Technology\nCarbon Dioxide Utilization\nBioeconomy (Terrestrial and Marine Resources\, among others)\nGreen Energy\nGreen Chemistry Education\nAI in Green Chemistry\n\n  \nContact:\nAna Aguiar Ricardo\, E-mail: air@fct.unl.pt\nDepartment of Chemistry\, NOVA School of Science and Technology\, 2829-516 Caparica\, Portugal \nEmail: GreenIUPAC2026@gmail.com URL:https://iupac.org/event/11th-iupac-international-conference-on-green-chemistry/ LOCATION:NOVA University of Lisbon\, Lisboa\, Portugal CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20260908_ICGC_img.png GEO:38.7222524;-9.1393366 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20260121T101757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T102131Z UID:29420-1789344000-1789862399@iupac.org SUMMARY:21st International Conference on Retinal Proteins DESCRIPTION:The 21st International Conference on Retinal Proteins (ICRP2026) will be held in Siena\, Italy\, from September 14th to 19th\, 2026. \nICRP2026 focuses on the Photophysics\, Photochemistry and Photobiology of the\, arguably\, more extended and diffuse biological photoreceptor family of our planet (more than 500\,000 known members found in organisms belonging to all kingdoms of life) including visual and non-visual pigments in humans\, ion-pumps\, ion-channels and enzymes in algae\, bacteria and Archaea. Recently\, the conference has been extended to retinal protein enabled technologies that are advancing structural biology and imaging\, synthetic chemistry and biology\, and neuroscience with application in medical and environmental sciences. Emerging experimental and computational tools for the investigation of retinal proteins\, as well as the impact of AI technologies will also be part of the conference program. \nThe ICRP was established in 1984 as the only international conference to comprehensively address retinal-binding proteins. Since then\, the conference has been held every two years at different venues around the world. Its main objective is to provide a forum for sharing the latest research results in rhodopsin studies\, including structural\, spectroscopic\, genetic\, biochemical\, evolutionary\, and physiological investigations\, as well as emerging technologies. \nChair/contacts:  Chair Massimo Olivucci (University of Siena & Bowling Green State University\, USA) olivucci@unisi.it\,\nCo-Chair Kwang-Hwang Jung (Sogang University\, Republic of Korea)\nOrganizing secretariat:  University of Siena: unieventi@unisi.it \n> www.congressi.unisi.it/retinalproteins2026 URL:https://iupac.org/event/21st-international-conference-on-retinal-proteins/ LOCATION:University of Siena\, Piazza San Francesco 4\, Siena\, Italy CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260914_Retinal-Proteins.png GEO:43.3225498;11.3341092 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University of Siena Piazza San Francesco 4 Siena Italy;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Piazza San Francesco 4:geo:11.3341092,43.3225498 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20250527T191604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T192117Z UID:28358-1789430400-1789689599@iupac.org SUMMARY:26th Isoprenoid Conference DESCRIPTION:This conference historically brings together natural products chemists from around the globe and shows searching\, research\, utilization and biological activity of natural products\, namely\, the isoprenoids. \nThe 26th Isoprenoid conference will be organized at Novotného Lávka buildings on the Vltava river bank\, close to the Charles Bridge. The building complex belongs to the Czech Association of Scientific and Technical Societies. Czech Chemical Society\, a member of the Association has its offices in the complex. \nProgram Chair:\nPavel Drašar\, drasarp@vscht.cz\nUCT Prague\, Czech Republic \nEmail: secretary@isopsoc.org URL:https://iupac.org/event/isoprenoids2026/ LOCATION:Novotného Lávka\, Prague\, Czech Republic CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2026-isoprenoid_logo.jpg GEO:50.0755381;14.4378005 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20250813T114532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T114532Z UID:28654-1790553600-1790899199@iupac.org SUMMARY:Next Horizons in Polymers DESCRIPTION:IUPAC-PSK50 International Conference on Next Horizons in Polymers: Beyond the past 50\, toward the next 100\nThe IUPAC-PSK50 conference aims to bring world-leading scientists and researchers to exchange the latest experiences and researches on all aspects of polymer science\, engineering and the related fields. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Polymer Society of Korea\, it will provide the open forum for scientists and researchers to discuss the most recent innovations\, trends\, and practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted in the field of polymer science and engineering. \nTen Subsections are planned: \n–   Novel Synthesis and High-End Characterizations of Polymers\n–   Advanced Polymer Processing\n–   Polymer Interface and Nanostructures\n–   Organic and Hybrid Electronics\n–   Energy Harvesting Polymeric Materials\n–   Next Generation Structural Nanocomposites\n–   Polymer Materials for Biotechnology and Theranostics\n–   Biopolymers and Biodegradable Polymers\n–   Recycling Polymers for Circular Economy\n–   AI-assisted Design and Simulation of Polymers \nCelebrate and Participate … read Greetings from Kookheon Char\, IUPAC-PSK50 Organizing Committee Chair \nContact: Jonghwi Lee\, e-mail: jong@cau.ac.kr\nChemical Engineering and Materials Science\, Chung Ang University\n84 Heukseok-ro\, Dongjak-gu\, Seoul\, Korea \n  URL:https://iupac.org/event/next-horizons-in-polymers/ LOCATION:BEXCO\, Busan\, Korea\, Republic Of CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/psk50_Bexco.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20260325T122217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T122432Z UID:30056-1791244800-1791590399@iupac.org SUMMARY:Polymer-solvent Complexes and Intercalates (POLYSOLVAT-16) DESCRIPTION:The conference focuses on the formation mechanisms\, morphology\, molecular structure\, and properties of compounds formed between solvent molecules and/or small molecules with synthetic polymers and biopolymers\, proteins\, and supramolecular polymers (self-organized systems)\, taking into account both fundamental aspects and the application potential. The bulk state\, solutions\, and systems formed at surfaces/interfaces will be considered\, with a particular emphasis on scattering characterization methods using X-rays and neutrons. So far POLYSOLVAT-16 is the only conference dealing with polymer-solvent molecular compounds and related systems. This is clearly an important contribution to physical chemistry and to materials chemistry. \nContact:\nDr. Stefano Pasini \nJülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS)  at Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ)\nForschungszentrum Jülich GmbH\, Lichtenbergstraße  1\, 85748 Garching\, Germany \nE-mail: jcns-workshop@fz-juelich.de  URL:https://iupac.org/event/polymer-solvent-complexes-and-intercalates-polysolvat-16/ LOCATION:Evangelische Akademie Tutzing\, Tutzing\, Germany CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/polysolvat-16_img.png GEO:47.9125117;11.2772666 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20260203T093902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T094134Z UID:29638-1791676800-1792022399@iupac.org SUMMARY:Chemistry Education for Environmental Restoration and Innovation - ACRICE 2026 DESCRIPTION:7th African Conference on Research in Chemistry Education (ACRICE)\nThe 7th African Conference on Research in Chemistry Education (ACRICE) brings together educators\, researchers\, industry leaders\, and policymakers from across Africa and beyond to advance chemistry education through innovation\, collaboration\, and sustainable practices. Building on six successful editions since 2013\, ACRICE 2026 in Winneba\, Ghana focuses on “Beyond Sustainability – Repositioning Chemistry Education for Environmental Restoration and Innovation” \nAs the global scientific community seeks to align education and research with urgent environmental and sustainability challenges\, this ACRICE program addresses a clear gap: how chemistry education can be transformed to contribute meaningfully to environmental solutions. Its focus on green chemistry\, digital transformation\, regenerative pedagogies\, and curriculum reform makes it highly topical\, especially in the context of climate change\, ecosystem degradation\, and the global push for sustainable development. \nThe conference is expected to make valuable contributions to the international advancement of chemistry by showcasing innovative teaching models\, green lab practices\, and interdisciplinary approaches that can be adapted across different regions. It promotes chemistry not just as a field of study\, but as a tool for positive environmental action. Moreover\, by fostering collaboration between educators\, researchers\, and policymakers\, particularly from Africa and the Global South\, it brings diverse perspectives into global discussions\, helping to shape a more inclusive and impactful future for chemistry education and practice worldwide. \nProposed sections: \n\nReimaging chemistry education and the labs: Going green\nChemistry education for environmental restoration\nDigital transformation of chemistry education for sustainability and innovation\nTransformative pedagogies for regenerative chemistry education\nRestructuring the chemistry curriculum for green chemistry and sustainability\nOther relevant areas in Chemistry\n\n  \nContact: \nDr. Ernest Koranteng \, Chair of local Organizing Committee\nDepartment of Chemistry Education\nUniversity of Education\, Winneba\, Ghana \nGeneral E-mail: info@acrice2026.com URL:https://iupac.org/event/chemistry-education-for-environmental-restoration-and-innovation-acrice-2026/ LOCATION:University of Education\, Winneba\, Winneba\, Ghana CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/uew_winneba_ACRICE2026.jpg GEO:5.3622295;-0.6298922 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20260507T070829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T071549Z UID:30163-1794700800-1795132799@iupac.org SUMMARY:16th International Symposium on Ionic Polymerization (IP´26) DESCRIPTION:Ionic polymerizations play a key role for many industrially prepared materials\, such as thermoplastic elastomers and surfactants as well as pharmaceutical polymers (e.g.\, polyethylene glycol). Current developments in academia include many more sustainable monomers and solvents as a new trend that will also be discussed at the conference. The 16th International Symposium on Ionic Polymerization (IP’26) will be held at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata on 15-19 November 2026. IP’26 will be the latest in a series of successful meetings\, the most recent of which were held in Mainz (Germany\, 2024)\, Ghent (Belgium\, 2022)\, Beijing (China\, 2019)\, Durham (UK\, 2017)\, Bordeaux (France\, 2015)\, Awaji (Japan\, 2013)\, Akron (USA\, 2011). \nIP’26 will cover all areas of ionic polymerization as well as related approaches\, for instance\, new methods and innovative solvents\, as well as techniques\, advanced materials\, and precision polymer structures. The conference scope also comprises emerging as well as established applications. Furthermore\, current approaches relying on biobased monomers and potentially sustainable materials will be discussed. The IP’26 conference will foster international exchange and collaboration\, showcasing the state of the art in ionic polymerization techniques. \n  \nChair: Prof. Priyadarsi De \nDepartment of Chemical Sciences\nIndian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata\nMohanpur\, Nadia\, West Bengal 741246\, India \nFor registration or general questions\, e-mail isip2026@iiserkol.ac.in URL:https://iupac.org/event/16th-international-symposium-on-ionic-polymerization-ip26/ LOCATION:Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata\, Mohanpur\, Nadia\, West Bengal\, India CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20261115_IP26-p1.jpg GEO:23.6564834;88.2254259 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata Mohanpur Nadia West Bengal India;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Mohanpur:geo:88.2254259,23.6564834 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261126 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20260316T100258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T100655Z UID:30040-1795305600-1795651199@iupac.org SUMMARY:POLY-CHAR 2026 - Smart\, Sustainable & Data-Driven Polymeric Materials DESCRIPTION:The main aim of this conference for nearly 30 years has been to bring together both academia and industry at all levels; this includes researchers involved in experiments\, theory\, computer simulations\, and artificial intelligent to achieve a systemic understanding of the connections between the structures\, properties\, and applications of all types of polymers. Based on the underlying theme of ‘Smart\, Sustainable & Data-Driven Polymeric Materials: From Molecular Design to Circular Applications’\, POLY-CHAR 2026 will to help promote cross-disciplinary understanding between the classical branches of polymer science and some of the more avant-garde fields. The conference theme covers topics of special significance at present\, such as sustainability\, recyclability\, energy\, health\, security\, and AI. \nAnother key point of POLY-CHAR is that it has always placed special emphasis on international collaboration\, promotion of young scientists\, and providing a collegial environment. It should also be noted that a good balance between gender and senior and young scientists has and will be sought throughout both the organization and duration of the conference. One of the features of the program will be the ‘flash presentation’ sessions\, in which brilliant researchers in the early stages of their career will be given the opportunity to present orally their work at an international conference. \nContact/Chair POLY-CHAR 2026:\nPakorn Opaprakasit \nSchool of Integrated Science and Innovation\,\nSirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)\,\nThammasat University\, Pathum Thani\, 12120\, Thailand \nor polychar2026@gmail.com \n— \nPhoto by Bharath Mohan on Unsplash URL:https://iupac.org/event/poly-char-2026-smart-sustainable-data-driven-polymeric-materials/ LOCATION:Chiangmai Convention Center\, Chiang Mai\, Thailand CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/bharath-mohan-JHZye99eeaU-unsplash.jpg GEO:18.7883439;98.9853008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20260303T153630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T153630Z UID:30011-1796688000-1796947199@iupac.org SUMMARY:International N.I.C.E. Rendez-vous on Bioinspiration & Biobased Materials – winter 2026 DESCRIPTION:The aim of this conference is to convene chemists\, physicists\, biologists\, material scientists\, and engineers from both academic and industrial institutes to share new developments and techniques in the domain of bio-inspired\, bio-based\, and bio-sourced chemistry and materials development. The conference will highlight recent advances in engineering and materials science that employ bio-inspired techniques and materials. \nThis conference is of special significance considering the increasing importance of identifying energy efficient\, green solutions to materials challenges.There is a significant need to highlight this research and to address the current issues within this field. \n  \nOrganizing chair: Frédéric GUITTARD\, frederic.guittard@nice-u.com \nContact: contact@nice-conference.com URL:https://iupac.org/event/international-n-i-c-e-rendez-vous-on-bioinspiration-biobased-materials-winter-2026/ LOCATION:Nice\, Nice\, France CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/NICE_2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270217 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20260219T092818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T094807Z UID:29963-1802736000-1802822399@iupac.org SUMMARY:GWB2027 DESCRIPTION:Save the date ! \n \n  URL:https://iupac.org/event/gwb2027/ LOCATION:virtual CATEGORIES:World Forum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/gwb_tm_logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270717 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20250610T073229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T065549Z UID:28408-1815091200-1815782399@iupac.org SUMMARY:IUPAC World Chemistry Congress 2027 DESCRIPTION:IUPAC | CSC 2027\nEngaging Chemistry\n54th IUPAC General Assembly and 51st World Chemistry Congress\nand together with the 110th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition \nVisit iupac2027.org for more details! \n \n\n\nREAD  “Engaging Chemistry – IUPAC | CSC 2027” \, by Francesca M. Kerton. Chemistry International\, vol. 48\, no. 2\, 2026\, pp. 40-42. https://doi.org/10.1515/ci-2026-0231\nCALL for SYMPOSIA PROPOSALS  ! submission deadline Sept 2\, 2026 !\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://iupac.org/event/iupac-world-chemistry-congress-2027/ LOCATION:Palais des congrès de Montréal\, Montréal\, Québec\, Canada CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Montreal-iupac2027.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271016 DTSTAMP:20260617T231801 CREATED:20250808T080539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T152017Z UID:28626-1823212800-1823644799@iupac.org SUMMARY:16th IUPAC International Congress of Crop Protection Chemistry DESCRIPTION:The 16th IUPAC International Congress of Crop Protection Chemistry will be held in Thessaloniki\, Greece\, 11–15 October 2027. The theme of the Congress is “Pesticides and Low-risk Crop Protection Strategies”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou are invited to an exceptional gathering at the forefront of crop protection innovation! Jointly hosted by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the University of Thessaly\, this congress continues a distinguished tradition of excellence in pesticide science and crop protection research. Join us as we explore cutting-edge science in pesticides and sustainable\, low-risk crop protection solutions. Thessaloniki\, Greece’s second-largest city and one of Europe’s oldest\, offers the perfect blend of academic prestige\, modern connectivity\, and rich cultural heritage. Situated on the scenic Thermaikos Gulf and easily accessible via an international airport with direct flights from major European capitals\, Thessaloniki is an inspiring venue for international collaboration and networking. \nA Legacy of Global Collaboration\nSince its inception in 1967\, the IUPAC International Congress of Crop Protection Chemistry has established itself as a premier global forum for bringing together researchers\, industry leaders\, regulators\, and policymakers. Notable recent meetings have included the 11th Congress in Kobe (2006)\, the 12th in Melbourne (2010)\, the 13th in San Francisco (2014)\, the 14th in Ghent (2019)\, and the 15th in New Delhi (2023). Each edition has significantly advanced international cooperation and set new benchmarks for sustainable agriculture and innovative crop protection strategies. Under the auspices of IUPAC\, Division VI\, Chemistry and the Environment\, and supported by esteemed National and European organizations our comprehensive scientific program will include plenary sessions\, invited lectures\, oral presentations and pitch presentations for young researchers\, interactive workshops\, and networking opportunities. \nOn behalf of the Organizing Committee\nZisis Vryzas and Dimitrios Karpouzas\n16th IUPAC_Crop Protection Chemistry 2027 Congress Chairs \nContact: IUPAC2027@artion.com.gr \n \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nRelated \nCall for Nominations for the 2027 IUPAC International Award for Advances in Harmonized Approaches to Crop Protection Chemistry that will be awarded at the Congress in Thessaloniki URL:https://iupac.org/event/16th-iupac-international-congress-of-crop-protection-chemistry/ LOCATION:Thessaloniki Concert Hall\, 25is Martiou\, Thessaloniki\, 546 46\, Greece CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iupac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/crop2027_tch.jpg GEO:40.599256;22.9537054 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thessaloniki Concert Hall 25is Martiou Thessaloniki 546 46 Greece;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=25is Martiou:geo:22.9537054,40.599256 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR