Sustainability events

TAC 2026 short course

Event dates: 30 March 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: A day course on the use of thermal analysis techniques in different fields of analysis.
Event Venue: University of Reading , Reading , RG6 6DX , United Kingdom

TAC 2026 conference

Event dates: 31 March 2026 09:00 - 1 April 2026 15:00
Event summary: Annual conference organised by The Thermal Methods Group.
Event Venue: University of Reading , Reading , RG6 6DX , United Kingdom

Rideal Lecture and Symposium: Polymer Colloids: From Engineering to Biology

Event dates: 8 April 2026 10:00-18:00
Event summary: A one-day scientific meeting is organised around the Rideal award winner. The 2026 awardee is Professor Joe Keddie from the University of Surrey.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

Biotechnology for Sustainability: From Discovery to Deployment

Event dates: 15 April 2026
Event summary: This conference will bring together scientists, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in the growing field of sustainable biotechnologies.
Event Venue: The ��, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

FOOD SAFETY, QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE TRAINING WORKSHOP

Event dates: 15 April 2026 09:00 - 17 April 2026 16:00
Event summary: This Three (3) days training workshop aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain high standards in food production, ensuring consumer safety and confidence.
Event Venue: CHROM AFRICA NAIROBI, Nairobi, 00100, Kenya

Chemistry in the Oil Industry XIX - Shaping the Future of Energy

Event dates: 21 - 22 April 2026
Event summary: Focusing on chemical applications critical to future O&G operations, to boost new field profitability, extend mature well life & support asset repurposing for geothermal, CCUS, and hydrogen storage.
Event Venue: The Lowry, Manchester , M50 3AZ, United Kingdom

UK Exposure Science 2026

Event dates: 21 April 2026 12:00 - 22 April 2026 13:00
Event summary: An annual meeting of occupational and environmental exposure science.
Event Venue: UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Lancaster, LA1 4AP, United Kingdom

Revealing the Past: Analytical Methods in Heritage Science

Event dates: 23 April 2026 10:00-17:00
Event summary: Join us for a day of talks at the Victoria and Albert Museum on a wide array of analytical techniques, jointly hosted by the �� and the RICHeS programme (UKRI/AHRC).
Event Venue: Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington, London, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom

Site Visit to Severn Trent Water’s Minworth Wastewater Treatment Works

Event dates: 30 April 2026 09:45-14:30
Event summary: The RSC Water Science Forum and adjacent RSC Local Sections are arranging a site visit to Minworth Wastewater Treatment Works, near Birmingham, on Thursday, 30th April 2026.
Event Venue: Minworth Wastewater Treatment Works, W. Midlands, B76 9DP, United Kingdom

Beilstein Organic Chemistry Symposium 2026: Designing Dynamic Matter: Frontiers in Supramolecular Systems

Event dates: 5 - 7 May 2026
Event summary: Beilstein Organic Chemistry Symposium 2026
Event Venue: Hotel Jagdschloss Niederwald, Rüdesheim, 65385, Germany

BioCatUK 2026 - UK Meeting in Biocatalysis

Event dates: 7 - 8 May 2026
Event summary: BioCatUK 2026 brings together academia, industry, and the entire biocatalysis community to share research, explore future directions, and network across all career stages.
Event Venue: University College London, London, E20 2AE, United Kingdom

10th International Hydrogen Technologies Congress (IHTEC-2026)

Event dates: 10 May 2026 10:00 - 13 May 2026 18:00
Event summary: The 10th International Hydrogen Technologies Congress will take place from 10 to 13 May 2026 in Istanbul, to discuss hydrogen technologies and clean energy systems
Event Venue: Istinye University, Istanbul, 34408, Turkey

Inhaled Particles And International Particle Toxicology Conference

Event dates: 11 May 2026 09:00 - 14 May 2026 17:00
Event summary: Two internationally renowned conferences, Inhaled Particles and International Particle Toxicology are coming together to disseminate current knowledge and understanding.
Event Venue: Glagow Marriott Hotel, Glasgow, G3 8RR, United Kingdom

Cardiff Chemistry Conference

Event dates: 11 May 2026 13:00 - 12 May 2026 15:00
Event summary: The 24th annual general chemistry conference organised by the School of Chemistry, Cardiff University.
Event Venue: Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

Scaling Mechanochemistry – From Ball Milling to Bead Milling and Reactive Extrusion

Event dates: 12 May 2026 15:00-16:00
Event summary: Free Online Webinar
Event Venue:

44th International Symposium on Capillary Chromatography and 21st GCxGC Symposium

Event dates: 17 May 2026 12:00 - 22 May 2026 14:00
Event summary: This year particular emphasis will be directed to all Comprehensive Separation Technologies and MS Hyphenation and to capillary chromatography and 2D GC with various forms of MS
Event Venue: Centro Congressi Riva del Garda, Trento, 38066 , Italy

United Nations Chemicals and Waste Management Study Programme

Event dates: 18 May 2026 09:00 - 22 May 2026 18:00
Event summary: Join the 5-day in-person study programme by Uin Geneva on global chemicals and waste governance, featuring expert sessions, UN visits, and career networking opportunities.
Event Venue: United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Genève, 1202, Switzerland

Co.GICO 2026

Event dates: 19 - 22 May 2026
Event summary: National Congress of Organometallic Chemistry Group (Italian Chemical Society)
Event Venue: University of Bologna, Bologna, 40125, Italy

Webinar on Codexis’ enzyme engineering approach

Event dates: 26 May 2026 14:00-15:00
Event summary: Webinar on Codexis’ enzyme engineering approach as part of monthly series organised by PCTG
Event Venue: Zoom, United Kingdom

Intelligent Clothing: Data-Driven Wearables For Human Performance

Event dates: 2 June 2026 17:00-18:00
Event summary: A webinar on AI‑powered smart fabrics which read your body, respond in real time, and elevate human performance, all enabled by textile chemistry, fashion design and mechanical engineering.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

2026 RSC Chemical Biology and Bio-organic Group Postgraduate Symposium

Event dates: 8 June 2026 09:30-17:30
Event summary: The RSC CBBG PGR symposium at Queen Mary University invites abstract submissions from PGR students for oral presentations and all ECRs for poster presentations.
Event Venue: Queen Mary University, London, E1 4NS, United Kingdom

13th Workshop On Fats and Oils as Renewable Feedstock for the Chemical Industry

Event dates: 8 June 2026 15:00 - 10 June 2026 13:00
Event summary: Discover the future of oleochemistry with leading experts from all over the world.
Event Venue: Dorint an den Westfalenhallen Dortmund, Dortmund, 44137, Germany

UK Porous Materials (UKPorMat) Annual Conference - 2026

Event dates: 9 June 2026 08:30 - 10 June 2026 17:30
Event summary: The 9th UK Porous Materials Conference (UKPorMat) will take place at the University of Bristol from 9th to 10th June 2026.
Event Venue: University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TS, United Kingdom

5th Annual Conference on Global Nanotechnology

Event dates: 15 June 2026 09:00 - 17 June 2026 15:00
Event summary: We are delighted to bring #NanoSeries2026 to Turin, Italy — a cultural capital where royal heritage meets modern innovation
Event Venue: Polytechnic University of Turin, Turin, 10129, Italy

Digital Analytics in Analytical Science

Event dates: 17 June 2026 13:00-17:00
Event summary: This symposium will explore a range of applications of digital analytics across a variety of sectors from agriculture to the environment to polymer science.
Event Venue: The Lit and Phil, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom

Smart Materials: Self-Organizing Polymers at the Interface of Technology and Nature

Event dates: 21 June 2026 16:00 - 25 June 2026 16:30
Event summary: The conference will focus on the self-association of stimuli-responsive polymers, drawing inspiration from nature’s ability to form complex, adaptive, and functional assemblies.
Event Venue: Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, CZ 16200, Czech Republic

ScotChem Polymers and Soft Materials Conference 2026

Event dates: 26 June 2026 09:00-18:00
Event summary: Bringing together polymer and soft materials researchers and industry from across the world, and showcasing recent advances in the field. Hosted by Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
Event Venue: Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AL, United Kingdom

Chemical Sciences Research Symposium

Event dates: 26 June 2026 15:00-19:00
Event summary: The third research symposium.
Event Venue: Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield, S1 1WB, United Kingdom

Flow Chemistry: foundations, opportunities, limitations, and scale‐up

Event dates: 30 June 2026 14:00-15:00
Event summary: Part of the series of webinars organised on behalf of RSC PCTG members
Event Venue:

BNASS 2026: The 22nd Biennial National Atomic Spectroscopy Symposium

Event dates: 1 July 2026 12:30 - 3 July 2026 13:00
Event summary: Biennial National Atomic Spectroscopy Symposium- more details to follow
Event Venue: The Cutler's Hall, Sheffield , S1 1HG, United Kingdom

Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms Group Symposium 2026

Event dates: 1 July 2026 12:00 - 3 July 2026 12:00
Event summary: IRMG 2026 symposium covers the broad area of inorganic reaction mechanisms with delegates from all career stages.
Event Venue: Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, Manchester, M1 7DN, United Kingdom

Electrochemistry Northwest 2026

Event dates: 2 July 2026 09:30-16:00
Event summary: Northwest regional conference discussing recent advances in electrochemistry.
Event Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, M1 5GD, United Kingdom

21st RSC Chemical Biology and Bioorganic Group (CBBG) Firbush Conference

Event dates: 3 July 2026 12:00 - 5 July 2026 13:00
Event summary: The meeting will encompass a broad range of topics across chemical biology and bioorganic chemistry, highlighting emerging directions and approaches in the field.
Event Venue: Firbush Conference Centre, Killin, FK21 8SU, United Kingdom

Frank Warren Conference 2026

Event dates: 5 July 2026 15:00 - 9 July 2026 13:30
Event summary: The Frank Warren Conference is an international meeting highlighting advances, innovations, and emerging directions in modern organic chemistry.
Event Venue: Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre, Skukuza, Skukuza, 1350, South Africa

25th International Conference on Phosphorus Chemistry

Event dates: 5 July 2026 16:00 - 8 July 2026 18:00
Event summary: The ICPC25 will cover all areas of phosphorus chemistry, including interdisciplinary research at the interface with biology, materials science, and applied or industrial chemistry.
Event Venue: University of Montpellier, Montpellier, 34000, France

51st Congress of the Physical Chemical Division of Società Chimica Italiana "Exploring Fundamentals, Driving Innovation, Advancing a Sustainable Future"

Event dates: 7 - 10 July 2026
Event summary: CDCF51 in Bari brings together researchers to explore fundamentals of physical chemistry, share discoveries, and spark collaboration toward innovation and a sustainable future.
Event Venue: University Campus Bari - Politecnico di Bari, Bari, 70126, Italy

The 13th International Symposium on Microscale Chemistry

Event dates: 8 July 2026 09:00 - 10 July 2026 16:30
Event summary: This is a conference for schoolteachers and technicians, academics, and educational professionals from the UK and overseas with the aim of promoting Microscale and Small-Scale Techniques (MaSSTs).
Event Venue: St Paul's School, London, SW13 9JT, United Kingdom

Annual General Meeting and Special Lecture - Materials for Net Zero

Event dates: 8 July 2026 17:00-18:45
Event summary: The RSC's AGM will take place at 18:00 on 8th July. It will be preceded by a Special Lecture on Sustainable Energy Materials given by Professor Magda Titirici from Imperial College London at 17:00.
Event Venue: The ��, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Synergy for Science 2026: Meeting for a Healthier Future

Event dates: 12 July 2026 17:30 - 16 July 2026 12:30
Event summary: SynSci26 unites diverse scientists to tackle global health challenges under the theme “Meeting for a Healthier Future,” driving innovation aligned with UN SDG 3.
Event Venue: Scottish Exhibition Campus, Glasgow, G3 8YW, United Kingdom

United Nations Chemicals and Waste Management Study Programme

Event dates: 13 July 2026 09:00 - 17 July 2026 18:00
Event summary: Join the 5-day in-person study programme by UNITAR in Geneva on global chemicals and waste governance, featuring expert sessions, UN visits, and career networking opportunities
Event Venue: United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Genève, 1202, Switzerland

Advanced Nano Materials (ANM2026 Portugal)

Event dates: 22 - 24 July 2026
Event summary: ANM2026 ( https://www.advanced-nanomaterials-conference.com/anm-home/), 25th International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials, 22–24 July 2026 at the University of Aveiro in Portugal
Event Venue: University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal

From molecules to mobility: The future of sustainable fuels

Event dates: 23 July 2026 09:30-17:00
Event summary: This event is aimed at researchers in materials chemistry with an interest in the development of materials for the production of sustainable fuels.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

RSC Applied symposium: Interfaces and polymers for a sustainable future

Event dates: 23 July 2026 10:00-17:00
Event summary: A one day symposium showcasing application focussed materials research that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Event Venue: The ��, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

EUCHEMSIL 2026

Event dates: 26 - 31 July 2026
Event summary: 30th EUChemS Conference on Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids
Event Venue: Churchill College, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0DS, United Kingdom

Virtual Conference on Chemistry and its Applications 2026

Event dates: 10 August 2026 09:00 - 14 August 2026 16:00
Event summary: VCCA-2026 will be held online. The theme is 'Adapting research for societal needs'.
Event Venue: Online

National Conference for Science Technicians 2026

Event dates: 2 September 2026 10:00-17:00
Event summary: We are thrilled to announce the return of the National Conference for Science Technicians (NCST)
Event Venue: We The Curious, Bristol, BS1 5DB, United Kingdom

EFMC International Symposium on Medicinal Chemistry 2026

Event dates: 6 September 2026 16:00 - 10 September 2026 14:00
Event summary: The EFMC Medicinal Chemistry 2026, a key symposium in the field of medicinal chemistry and drug discovery, will take place in Basel (CH) from September 6-10, 2026.
Event Venue: Congress Centre Basel, Basel, 4058, Switzerland

MICRA 2026

Event dates: 7 September 2026 11:00 - 9 September 2026 15:00
Event summary: MICRA is aimed at early career academics, including independent fellows, and senior PDRAs. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with early career inorganic chemists from across the UK.
Event Venue: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, United Kingdom

ICSD 2026 : 14th International Conference on Sustainable Development,Rome, Italy

Event dates: 9 September 2026 09:30 - 10 September 2026 18:00
Event summary: The International Conference on Sustainable Development is organized by the European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with CIT University.
Event Venue: Roma Eventi Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, 00187, Italy

Powder Flow 2026

Event dates: 11 September 2026 08:00-18:00
Event summary: Powder Flow 2026 is a premier one-day workshop dedicated to fostering the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge, addressing key challenges, and highlighting state-of-the-art developments in powder flow.
Event Venue: The ��, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

4th Global Summit on Advanced Materials (GAMSE26)

Event dates: 19 September 2026 09:00 - 20 September 2026 17:00
Event summary: GAMSE26 aims to bring together researchers, scientists, engineers, and industry professionals working in the fields of advanced materials, nanotechnology, and energy materials.
Event Venue: HOTEL OLŠANKA S.R.O., Prague, 13000, Czech Republic

Beilstein Organic Chemistry Symposium 2026: Simple Starts, Complex Ends: The Power of One-Pot Chemistry

Event dates: 6 - 8 October 2026
Event summary: Beilstein Organic Chemistry Symposium 2026
Event Venue: Dom Hotel Limburg, Limburg, 65549, Germany

Highlights in Medicinal Chemistry VI

Event dates: 8 October 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: This meeting aims to showcase aspects of modern medicinal chemistry to bring new thinking to the subject, challenge perceptions and encourage scientific interaction between researchers
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

2nd International Conference on Green Materials and Manufacturing Technology (GMMT 2026)

Event dates: 9 October 2026 09:00 - 11 October 2026 12:00
Event summary: GMMT 2026 brings together leading, established and early-career researchers, industry experts and policymakers to discuss advances in sustainable materials and innovative manufacturing.
Event Venue: Gonville & Caius College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1TA, United Kingdom

2nd Postgraduate Network in Chemistry Conference 2026

Event dates: 11 October 2026 09:00 - 15 October 2026 17:00
Event summary: Global Postgraduate Network in Chemistry (PGNC) in collaboration with Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Nasarawa State, Nigeria, organizes the 2nd Postgraduate Network in Chemistry Conference
Event Venue: Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Lafia, 950101, Nigeria

Innovations in road and bridge Infrastructure

Event dates: 13 October 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: This event brings together industry experts, researchers, and practitioners to discuss practical applications of these technologies and their implications for future infrastructure projects
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

Sustainable Polymers in Liquid Formulations Summit 2026

Event dates: 22 October 2026 10:00-17:00
Event summary: Attend the Sustainable Polymers in Liquid Summit this October to explore sustainable PLF advances, the transition strategy and policy insights, bringing together industry, academia and policymakers.
Event Venue: The ��, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

ChemSci 2026: Leaders in the Field Symposium, IISER Bhopal

Event dates: 12 November 2026 09:30 - 14 November 2026 14:30
Event summary: We are pleased to announce ChemSci 2026: Leaders in the Field (LiTF) Symposium, brought to you by Chemical Science, our flagship journal.
Event Venue: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, Bhopal, 462066, India

Pan Africa Chemistry Network Congress 2026

Event dates: 22 - 26 November 2026
Event summary: The theme of the congress will be 'Connecting Chemical Sciences, Communities & Sustainability'
Event Venue: University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0, South Africa

SustainNatural - 2026 Safe and Sustainable Natural Products and Climate-Resilient Innovations Conference

Event dates: 23 November 2026 09:00 - 25 November 2026 14:00
Event summary: SustainNatural-2026 brings together scientists and innovators to advance natural products research, focusing on sustainable discovery, green chemistry, biotechnology, and climate-resilient solutions.
Event Venue: Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague 4, 142 20, Czech Republic

18th International conference on materials chemistry (MC18)

Event dates: 5 - 8 July 2027
Event summary: The 'MC' conference series has provided a showcase for materials chemistry for two decades, and is the flagship event of the RSC's Materials Chemistry Community
Event Venue: Cardiff, United Kingdom