30th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference

In partnership with the International Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (ICGSC).

The Conference

The 30^th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference will be held in San Antonio, Texas, the week of June 15^th, 2026. Join us in exploring cutting edge green and sustainable chemistry and engineering that advances Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

The Countdown is On for the 2026 Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference!

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Call for Abstracts is Open

We invite you to submit an abstract and join us in San Antonio, Texas, from June 15–18, 2026, for this milestone event focused on the theme: “Building the Future: Sustainable Chemistry for Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.” The conference will feature over 40 technical sessions, dynamic keynote speakers, a vibrant poster session and reception, a startup showcase, and numerous networking opportunities with more than 700 expected attendees from around the world.

Whether you’re a researcher, educator, student, or industry professional, this is your chance to share your work, connect with the green chemistry community, and help shape the future of sustainable science.

Submit an Abstract

The Experience

Attending GC&E feels like finding your scientific home. We focus on building community, providing networking opportunities, and supporting positive student experiences.

Service Project

On Sunday, join students and professionals for a hands-on community impact, to put green chemistry into action and service for San Antonio.

Networking Luncheon

Connect daily over lunch with professionals, students, startups, and industry leaders. Dive deeper into conversations sparked by the Startup Showcase and award-winning research.

Industry Poster Reception

Discover forward-looking innovations in sustainable chemistry design and manufacturing, connect with industry leaders from ACS GCI Roundtables, and engage rising talent driving the future of sustainability.

The Science

Green and sustainable chemistry and engineering are transforming our world—giving scientists the tools to advance research and innovation and to manufacture more efficient, safer, cost-effective, and carbon-neutral products. Educators are transforming the chemistry curricula by incorporating green chemistry, systems thinking, and case studies.

Start-Up Pitch Showcase

Get a front-row seat to the future of sustainable innovation. Start-ups pitch transformative technologies to a panel of investors and industry leaders spotlighting scalable solutions with real-world impact across sectors.

Technical Sessions

Explore over 40 technical sessions featuring basic research, applied research, and cross-sector partnerships in green chemistry and engineering.

Workshops

Participate in workshops designed to deepen your expertise in green chemistry and engineering. Led by experts, these sessions offer practical tools, interactive learning, and actionable insights across key topics and emerging technologies.

The Impact

At GC&E we build bridges between academia and industry, foster connections between investors and entrepreneurs, and identify opportunities where research and its implementation can change the world.

Stories

How might GC&E impact you? Attendees share powerful stories of impact, collaboration, personal journeys, and breakthrough discoveries driven by green chemistry and engineering.

Awards

We recognize outstanding contributions in green chemistry through student, educator, and industry awards, celebrated during our Opening Night Award Ceremony. Be sure to confirm your attendance during registration!

“This conference was a unique chance to build a network with researchers and professionals committed to a sustainable future, to make connections for future collaborations and understand new trends and tools in this matter.”

— Sancler da Costa Vasconcelos

“Attending GC&E 2025 significantly enriched my professional development and reaffirmed my commitment to advancing sustainable scientific solutions that benefit both ecosystems and communities across Latin America.”

— Juliana M. García

“GC&E is a catalyst for change, innovation, and advocacy in our industry. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and engage with like-minded professionals committed to building a more sustainable future.”

— Areej Nitowski, Millipore Sigma

“This is one of my favorite conferences; the quality of the sessions, the community, and the focus on impactful, sustainable research make it a truly valuable experience.”

— Rosie Yagmur Yegin

“This conference continues to be, bar none, the best conference I’ve ever attended (and I’ve attended a lot!)! The welcoming and supportive nature of the community is inspiring and demonstrates that everyone here really practices what they preach.”

— Justin Orlando

“As a PhD student, this conference represented a great opportunity to share my research and experience with peers and prestigious researchers or industries’ directors.”

— 2025 participant

The Team

The conference team consists of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute staff and our ACS colleagues, in collaboration with our GC&E Advisory Committee and 2026 Conference Co-Chairs.

Matt Wagner

Director of R&D, Procter & Gamble

Co-Chair

Dr. Vânia Zuin Zeidler

Professor, Sustainable Chemistry of Renewable Organic Resources, Institute of Sustainable Chemistry, Leuphana University Lüneburg

Co-Chair

About ACS Green Chemistry Institute

The American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) is dedicated to advancing the adoption of green chemistry and engineering principles across academia, industry, and government to achieve a sustainable future. Through education, research, and collaboration, ACS GCI empowers scientists and engineers to design products and processes that reduce or eliminate hazardous substances, conserve resources, and minimize environmental impact. The Institute leads initiatives that connect stakeholders worldwide, develops tools and training to integrate sustainability into chemical education, and fosters innovation that aligns economic growth with environmental responsibility. By championing safer, more efficient, and more sustainable chemistry, ACS GCI is helping to transform the chemical enterprise for the benefit of people and the planet.

Our 2025 Sponsors

The Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference is made possible through the generous support of its sponsors, whose commitment to sustainability helps drive innovation and progress in the field. These sponsors represent leaders from industry, academia, government, and nonprofit sectors, all united by a shared vision for advancing green chemistry and engineering solutions. Their contributions enable the conference to deliver high-quality programming, student scholarships, networking events, and collaborative opportunities that inspire meaningful change worldwide.