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# ACS GCI Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference

30th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference

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- [4th Annual Edward Brush Green Chemistry Awards Symposium - Part 2](https://www.gcande.org/4th-annual-edward-brush-green-chemistry-awards-symposium-part-2/) - Celebrating students and instructors who are doing impactful, innovative work in green chemistry or green engineering has been a tradition at the ACS Green Chemistry Institute (GCI) for more than two decades. This annual symposium was established at the 2023 Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference to feature presentations contributed by both instructor and student awardees.
- [Breaking Bonds, Building Bridges from Lab to Fab: Mechanochemistry for Sustainable Innovation](https://www.gcande.org/breaking-bonds-building-bridges-from-lab-to-fab-mechanochemistry-for-sustainable-innovation/) - Mechanochemistry is rapidly emerging as a transformative approach in chemical synthesis, offering reduced solvent usage and energy-efficient alternatives to traditional solution-based methods. Despite its growing relevance (700 papers published yearly) and addressing 9 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, mechanochemistry remains underrepresented in industrial applications and mainstream chemical education. This session aims to bridge
- [Opening Night Award Ceremony & Dinner](https://www.gcande.org/opening-night-award-ceremony-dinner/) - Ticketed dinner celebrating GCIPR, student, and education awardees (30th Anniversary). Register + select meal option.
- [Networking Breakfast](https://www.gcande.org/networking-breakfast/) - Continental breakfast.
- [Student & Postdoc Workshop: Communicating Your Science](https://www.gcande.org/student-postdoc-workshop-communicating-your-science/) - Students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the free annual GC&E Student & Postdoc Workshop, held the day before the GC&E Conference begins. This full-day experience will help you strengthen your ability to share research effectively and craft compelling narratives that connect with diverse audiences. Participants will explore sustainable design principles and systems thinking
- [Sustainable Strategies for Peptide, Oligonucleotide, and Bioconjugate Production in Pharma and Allied Fields](https://www.gcande.org/sustainable-strategies-for-peptide-oligonucleotide-and-bioconjugate-production-in-pharma-and-allied-fields/) - The use of peptides, oligonucleotides, and bioconjugates as therapeutics has experienced rapid and transformative growth in recent years, delivering substantial benefits to patient health and well-being. However, the production of these types of therapeutics has historically utilized processes that require the extensive use of hazardous reagents, large volumes of solvents, and high process mass intensity.
- [From Biomass to Performance: Circular Polymers, Coatings, and Bioactives](https://www.gcande.org/from-biomass-to-performance-circular-polymers-coatings-and-bioactives/) - How do we move from “bio‑based” to bio‑based and best‑in‑class? This session showcases materials designed for performance and circularity, spanning polymers, coatings, and bioactives. Speakers will highlight green routes to value—from enzymatic amination of lignocellulose for selective amine production, protein films upcycled from cottonseed meals, and DNA–lipid self‑assemblies that deliver omniphobic, repulpable paper coatings, to
- [Sustainability in Organic Chemistry: Special Student/Post Doc Session](https://www.gcande.org/sustainability-in-organic-chemistry-special-student-post-doc-session/) - The development of new synthetic methodologies and strategies has been the cornerstone upon which sustainable industrial processes are built. The pure research advances arising from academia fuel the world s industrial innovation, while also training the scientific leaders of tomorrow. This special session highlights the research of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across the broader,
- [Redefining Excellence: The Future of Metrics & Data for Green Chemistry Evaluations in Pharma](https://www.gcande.org/redefining-excellence-the-future-of-metrics-data-for-green-chemistry-evaluations-in-pharma/) - Green chemistry evaluations are fundamentally grounded in metrics, which provide a systematic approach to assess the sustainability of chemical processes. Quantitative metrics, such as resource consumption, waste generation scores, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and other LCA categories are critical in providing objective data that can be compared across different processes and products. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical
- [Advanced Catalysis for Renewable Carbon Conversion: Part 1](https://www.gcande.org/advanced-catalysis-for-renewable-carbon-conversion-part-1/) - The sustainable chemical manufacturing requires transformative advances in catalytic processes that enable the efficient conversion of renewable carbon sources such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and biomass-derived intermediates into fuels, chemicals, and materials. This symposium will bring together academic researchers, industrial scientists, and technology developers to discuss cutting-edge catalytic innovations and the collaborative frameworks needed to
- [Earth-Abundant Metal Catalysis for Sustainable Energy](https://www.gcande.org/earth-abundant-metal-catalysis-for-sustainable-energy/) - Catalytic technologies that produce chemical fuels in a sustainable fashion are a critical buttress to current energy infrastructure and will continue to gain prominence as traditional sources of energy, such as fossil fuels, are gradually phased out. In this vein, catalyst technologies based on earth-abundant metals are an important emerging strategy as they offer many
- [2025 Green Chemistry Challenge Award Winners](https://www.gcande.org/2025-green-chemistry-challenge-award-winners/) - The Green Chemistry Challenge Awards celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025 and has recognized 150 winners. At the 2026 GC&E Conference, we will celebrate the 2025 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards winners and provide them an opportunity to share their award-winning green chemistry technologies.
- [Sustainable Transport Energy: From Waste & CO₂ to Drop‑In Fuels and Cleaner Engines](https://www.gcande.org/sustainable-transport-energy-from-waste-co₂-to-drop-in-fuels-and-cleaner-engines/) - How do we cut transport emissions while keeping today’s vehicles moving? This session surveys practical pathways across the fuel and engine ecosystem. Speakers will explore how wastes and byproducts can be converted into drop‑in liquid fuels and hydrogen‑rich streams, what techno‑economic and process choices matter for scale‑up, and how CO₂ can be transformed into useful
- [Next Generation Photo- and Electrochemical Methodologies and their Applications to Sustainable Synthesis and Manufacturing](https://www.gcande.org/next-generation-photo-and-electrochemical-methodologies-and-their-applications-to-sustainable-synthesis-and-manufacturing/) - This symposium showcases how photo- and electro-chemistry are transforming organic synthesis and pharmaceutical development by enabling greener, safer, and more efficient processes under mild conditions. Academic and industry leaders will present scalable case studies and emerging innovations, from synthetic methodology and mechanistic/computational insights to their execution on scale up platforms, that unlock access to new
- [New Greener Synthetic and Catalytic Technologies Relevant to Industrial Processes in the Fine Chemicals Industry](https://www.gcande.org/new-greener-synthetic-and-catalytic-technologies-relevant-to-to-industrial-processes-in-the-fine-chemicals-industry/) - This symposium will explore recent advances in catalysis driven by innovative ligand design and preparation strategies. Particular emphasis will be placed on technologies such as transition-metal catalysis, organocatalysis, and hybrid catalytic systems, which enable efficient construction of C-C, C-N, and C-O bonds central to the fine chemicals industry. By showcasing processes that improve selectivity, scalability
- [Harnessing AI-ML for Chemical Innovation, Process Optimization, and Sustainable Impact](https://www.gcande.org/harnessing-ai-ml-for-chemical-innovation-process-optimization-and-sustainable-impact/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing chemical research by enabling predictive modeling and automation across molecular design and process chemistry. Advances in computational chemistry, such as quantum chemical calculations, density functional theory (DFT)-based property prediction, and ML-driven retrosynthesis planning, are accelerating the discovery of novel compounds and optimizing reaction pathways. In process
- [Towards 2045 with The ACS GCI Pharma Roundtable: A Roadmap for Sustainable Medicines](https://www.gcande.org/towards-2045-with-the-acs-gci-pharma-roundtable-a-roadmap-for-sustainable-medicines/) - The ACS GCI Pharma Roundtable has been designing a Roadmap for NetZero/Sustainable Medicines. The focus will be to define a path to produce Net-Zero Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) while minimizing other hazards to human health and the environment within the next two decades. The areas to be covered are: 1. Circularity & Renewable Chemicals 2.
- [Chemistry for the Future: From Basic Science to Real-World Impact: Part 1](https://www.gcande.org/chemistry-for-the-future-from-basic-science-to-real-world-impact-part-1/) - The future of chemistry depends on molecules, materials, and processes that are functional, efficient, adaptive, healthful, and inherently sustainable. Achieving this vision requires innovation and design that eliminate harm, prioritize renewable resources, and utilize inherently safe and degradable substances. It also calls for a transformation in manufacturing- from centralized and static to distributed, dynamic, and
- [Natural Polymers as Sustainable Materials for the 21st Century](https://www.gcande.org/natural-polymers-as-sustainable-materials-for-the-21st-century/) - Material innovation is difficult and requires the alignment of enabling science and technology, critical scale and customers that take risks jointly to go from discovery to commercialization. At the forefront of these innovations are natural polymers that can be obtained from renewable feedstocks using chemical and biotechnological processes. While consumers are beginning to embrace sustainable
- [Advancing Sustainable Processes in Pharma and Allied Industries via Green Chemistry Innovations](https://www.gcande.org/advancing-sustainable-processes-in-pharma-and-allied-industries-via-green-chemistry-innovations-2/) - An annual session that highlights the groundbreaking research of ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable award winners, specifically Peter Dunn, CMO, the AI/ML awards, and Medicinal Chemistry. In addition, it will highlight innovative breakthroughs from the recipient(s) of our Grant program.
- [Design Frameworks for Safer Chemicals](https://www.gcande.org/design-frameworks-for-safer-chemicals/) - Designing safer chemicals is central to advancing green chemistry and sustainability. This session will explore design frameworks that integrate hazard reduction into chemical innovation, focusing on how molecular properties, mechanistic toxicology, and predictive modeling can guide safer design. A special emphasis will be placed on endocrine disruption, a critical challenge for chemical safety that illustrates
- [GC&E Start-Up Showcase](https://www.gcande.org/gce-start-up-showcase/) - The GC&E Start-Up Pitch Showcase is a platform for groundbreaking businesses developing green and sustainable technologies that have the potential to shape a carbon-negative and less toxic future. From advanced biomaterials to circular economy solutions, participating start-ups will pitch their innovations to a panel of experts, investors, and industry leaders, gaining valuable insights and potential
- [Design of Novel Chemistries and Processes that Enable Sustainable Chemistry Innovation for Industry and Infrastructure: Part 2](https://www.gcande.org/design-of-novel-chemistries-and-processes-that-enable-sustainable-chemistry-innovation-for-industry-and-infrastructure-part-2/) - Based on the overwhelming responses for Sustainable Process Design for the last several years, we continue to bring the current and forefront research findings to our session. This session will highlight Innovation for Industry and Infrastructure focused processes that are inspired by novel design strategies leading to successful application of technologies to enable a circular-sustainable
- [Advanced Catalysis for Renewable Carbon Conversion: Part 2](https://www.gcande.org/advanced-catalysis-for-renewable-carbon-conversion-part-2/) - The sustainable chemical manufacturing requires transformative advances in catalytic processes that enable the efficient conversion of renewable carbon sources such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and biomass-derived intermediates into fuels, chemicals, and materials. This symposium will bring together academic researchers, industrial scientists, and technology developers to discuss cutting-edge catalytic innovations and the collaborative frameworks needed to
- [Green Chemistry and Engineering Poster Session & Reception](https://www.gcande.org/green-chemistry-and-engineering-poster-session-reception/) - The GC&E Poster Session and Reception draws the entire Conference together for two hours of poster presentations and refreshments. This is an excellent opportunity to share your research! Abstracts submitted to the poster session must meet the following criteria: (1)Meets the definition of green chemistry or green engineering (2)Potential impact on the field (3)Development of
- [ACS GCI Industry Roundtable Poster Reception](https://www.gcande.org/acs-gci-industry-roundtable-poster-reception/) - Join us for an engaging poster session featuring cutting-edge research and innovations from industry leaders and emerging student researchers. Explore advancements driving sustainable chemical manufacturing, connect with peers across sectors, and enjoy a lively networking reception. This event is proudly sponsored by the ACS GCI Industry Roundtable and poster abstract submissions are invite only or
- [Chemistry for the Future: From Basic Science to Real-World Impact: Part 2](https://www.gcande.org/chemistry-for-the-future-from-basic-science-to-real-world-impact-part-2/) - The future of chemistry depends on molecules, materials, and processes that are functional, efficient, adaptive, healthful, and inherently sustainable. Achieving this vision requires innovation and design that eliminate harm, prioritize renewable resources, and utilize inherently safe and degradable substances. It also calls for a transformation in manufacturing -from centralized and static to distributed, dynamic, and
- [Thirty Years Ago. Thirty Years From Now.](https://www.gcande.org/thirty-years-ago-thirty-years-from-now/) - If we can see the horizon it is because we stand on the shoulders of giants. This paraphrase of Newton is appropriate in reflecting on 30 years of the Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference both in recognizing the context of that past and viewing the horizon that the giants could not see. It's possible that
- [Design of Novel Chemistries and Processes that Enable Sustainable Chemistry Innovation for Industry and Infrastructure: Part 1](https://www.gcande.org/design-of-novel-chemistries-and-processes-that-enable-sustainable-chemistry-innovation-for-industry-and-infrastructure-part-1/) - Based on the overwhelming responses for Sustainable Process Design for the last several years, we continue to bring the current and forefront research findings to our session. This session will highlight Innovation for Industry and Infrastructure focused processes that are inspired by novel design strategies leading to successful application of technologies to enable a circular-sustainable
- [Developing Flow Solutions to Enhance Process Sustainability](https://www.gcande.org/developing-flow-solutions-to-enhance-process-sustainability/) - This session is sponsored by Flow subteam of the ACS Green Chemistry Pharmaceutical Roundtable. Despite the exponential growth in research in continuous manufacturing techniques, the production of specialty chemicals and specifically pharmaceuticals remain largely dependent on batch processes. However, sustainability and logistical considerations suggests that this trend is slowly changing, though several technical hurdles still
- [From Innovation to Impact: Scaling Sustainable Chemistry in the Formulated Household and Commercial Products](https://www.gcande.org/from-innovation-to-impact-scaling-sustainable-chemistry-in-the-formulated-household-and-commercial-products/) - Mature industries such as the formulated household and commercial product, coating, adhesive, and sealant industries face significant challenges in adopting and scaling sustainable solutions. Manufacturers experience high pressure from business and retail customers to keep costs low, discouraging formulation change. A sustainable ingredient or technology must bring an innovative or functional advantage that allows the
- [Circular Design of Bio-Based Polymer for Sustainable Bioproducts](https://www.gcande.org/circular-design-of-bio-based-polymer-for-sustainable-bioproducts/) - Polymer industries are fundamental to modern production and daily life, playing a key role in the current economies. However, over the last decades, this sector has grown significantly, producing an increase in resource consumption and environmental impacts. It is also heavily dependant on petroleum-based monomers and polymers that are not designed for degradation or recycling,
- [Driving Sustainable Product Design from Ideation to Commercialization](https://www.gcande.org/driving-sustainable-product-design-from-ideation-to-commercialization/) - For a green chemistry technology to achieve sustainability goals, it must manifest in the real world. It must have excellent performance and appropriate cost. This session will feature companies that range from early-stage pre-seed entities to multinational brand name corporations. Case studies and "lessons learned" form both the technical side and the business side will
- [Circular Bioeconomy in Action: Transforming Food Waste and Renewable Biomaterials into High-Value Products](https://www.gcande.org/circular-bioeconomy-in-action-transforming-food-waste-and-renewable-biomaterials-into-high-value-products/) - This symposium explores how green chemistry can drive a circular bioeconomy by transforming food system residues and renewable biomaterials into high-value, low-impact products. Food waste and byproducts, rich in proteins, fibers, lipids, minerals, and bioactive compounds, are leveraged as strategic feedstocks rather than discarded as waste. Simultaneously, industry faces rising regulatory pressures, environmental challenges, and
- [Governing Material Change: Strategies for Circular Design, Compliance, and Supply-Chain Resilience through Industry-Academia Collaborations](https://www.gcande.org/governing-material-change-strategies-for-circular-design-compliance-and-supply-chain-resilience-through-industry-academia-collaborations/) - Industries across pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive, electronics, construction, and chemicals face converging pressures from regulatory phase-outs (e.g., PFAS, REACH, TSCA), volatile supply chains, and rising sustainability expectations. This half-day session places circular chemistry at the technical core: molecule- and route-level design choices (synthesis routes, formulations, de-polymerizable chemistries, benign solvents) that determine sustainable product performance, recyclability, persistence,
- [Fostering Global Networks for Green and Sustainable Chemistry](https://www.gcande.org/fostering-global-networks-for-green-and-sustainable-chemistry/) - This symposium will focus on advancing Green and Sustainable Chemistry through international collaboration between Japan and partner countries. It will also showcase cutting-edge research being conducted in Japan across both academia and industry. In particular, the symposium will present how Japanese enterprises and academic institutions are promoting Green Chemistry and fostering globalization through innovative initiatives.
- [Green Engineering for Process Safety and Benign Environment](https://www.gcande.org/green-engineering-for-process-safety-and-benign-environment/) - This technical session on "Green Engineering for Process Safety & Benign Environment" shall focus on scale-up and commercialization of Green & Sustainable Chemistry based products, processes and technologies that deliver safer processes and reduced environmental footprint. Case studies demonstrating successful implementation of safer products and processes using any innovations related to process intensification, process engineering,
- [Novel Carbon Dioxide Utilization Technologies and Scaleup Opportunities](https://www.gcande.org/novel-carbon-dioxide-utilization-technologies-and-scaleup-opportunities/) - CO2 utilization technologies are an ever growing field in the overall CCUS landscape. CO2 capture has a relatively mature technology slate that can be deployed at various scales and concentrations, and downhole CO2 injection is a relatively know technology parallels in the oil and gas industries. As more CO2 pipelines start to come online, there
- [Hydrothermal Liquefaction as Resilient Water Infrastructure for the Future](https://www.gcande.org/hydrothermal-liquefaction-as-resilient-water-infrastructure-for-the-future/) - Water infrastructure systems face numerous challenges including aging facilities, emerging contaminants, and increasing demands for resource recovery. Current approaches are often not well suited to manage emerging challenges and addressing them may require technological solutions that have not yet been implemented in an operational environment or have not yet achieved widespread acceptance. Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL)
- [Catalysts for Circularity: Fuels, Polymers & Clean Water](https://www.gcande.org/catalysts-for-circularity-fuels-polymers-clean-water/) - Catalysis sits at the heart of circular innovation-turning diverse carbon streams into value while minimizing waste and energy. This session brings together advances across thermal, electro‑, photo‑, and bio‑ catalytic platforms that upgrade biomass and waste plastics into low‑carbon fuels, enable circular polymer systems designed for reuse and regeneration, and drive water treatment through selective,
- [Green Chemistry Resources in the Classroom and Laboratory: Part 1](https://www.gcande.org/green-chemistry-resources-in-the-classroom-and-laboratory-part-1/) - Many resources are available for educators to aid student learning in green chemistry, like the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, chemistry education publications, Beyond Benign, and the ACS Green Chemistry Institute. Examples include the Green Chemistry Teaching & Learning Community (GCTLC), textbooks and webinars, the green chemistry teaching modules, and so much more. The goal of
- [Green Chemistry Resources in the Classroom and Laboratory: Part 2](https://www.gcande.org/green-chemistry-resources-in-the-classroom-and-laboratory-part-2/) - Many resources are available for educators to aid student learning in green chemistry, like the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, chemistry education publications, Beyond Benign, and the ACS Green Chemistry Institute. Examples include the Green Chemistry Teaching & Learning Community (GCTLC), textbooks and webinars, the green chemistry teaching modules, and so much more. The goal of
- [Green Chemistry Case Studies in the Undergraduate Curriculum](https://www.gcande.org/green-chemistry-case-studies-in-the-undergraduate-curriculum-2/) - The current ACS Guidelines for Undergraduate Chemistry Programs include requirements to introduce students to green chemistry, sustainability, and systems thinking ideas. Specifically, the guidelines encourage using case studies to teach these topics and connect chemistry content to environmental, health, regulatory, and business considerations that influence chemical processes and product design. This technical session will feature
- [4th Annual Edward Brush Green Chemistry Awards Symposium - Part 1](https://www.gcande.org/4th-annual-edward-brush-green-chemistry-awards-symposium-part-1/) - Celebrating students and instructors who are doing impactful, innovative work in green chemistry or green engineering has been a tradition at the ACS Green Chemistry Institute (GCI) for more than two decades. This annual symposium was established at the 2023 Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference to feature presentations contributed by both instructor and student awardees.
- [ACS-CES Award for Incorporation of Sustainability Into Chemical Education Award Symposium](https://www.gcande.org/acs-ces-award-for-incorporation-of-sustainability-into-chemical-education-award-symposium-2/) - This symposium will feature five awardees selected by the ACS Committee on Environment and Sustainability (ACS-CES) that recognizes educators who have made exemplary contributions to the incorporation of sustainability into chemical education. The winners, to be determined by December 1, were selected from over twenty nominations and will represent a diverse group of national and
- [Quality Education: Building Bridges between Academia and Industry](https://www.gcande.org/quality-education-building-bridges-between-academia-and-industry-2/) - The American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) has been working across sectors with a broad spectrum of stakeholders to promote the principles of green chemistry for more than two decades. As ACS celebrates 150 years of advancing science and building communities across the globe in 2026, we are highlighting the rapidly expanding role
- [From Waste Stream to Value Chain: Chemistry Strategies for Plastics Recycling Processes](https://www.gcande.org/from-waste-stream-to-value-chain-chemistry-strategies-for-plastics-recycling-processes/) - The combination of company ambitions/circularity commitments, evolving regulations across the globe requiring increasing recycled content, and stakeholder expectations is driving a need for higher quantities of recycled plastics. Traditional mechanical recycling provides a low cost and low CO2 emission solution for many applications, but many packaging applications have needs for even higher quality/higher purity recyclate
- [Energy Transition in Africa and Beyond: Bridging Policy, Innovation, and Inclusion](https://www.gcande.org/energy-transition-in-africa-and-beyond-bridging-policy-innovation-and-inclusion-2/) - The global transition to sustainable energy is accelerating, but its opportunities and burdens are not evenly shared. For Africa and much of the Global South, the challenge is not only to decarbonize but to do so while expanding access to affordable, reliable energy for rapidly growing populations. This dual imperative: closing energy-access gaps while shifting
- [Advances in Chemical Recycling of Plastic Waste for High-value Monomers and Chemicals](https://www.gcande.org/advances-in-chemical-recycling-of-plastic-waste-for-high-value-monomers-and-chemicals-2/) - Polymer materials are indispensable to modern society, enabling technologies across packaging, transportation, electronics, healthcare, aerospace, and countless other sectors. However, their production relies mostly on fossil feedstocks, and most plastic products follow a linear make use dispose life cycle. With only about 9% of global plastics being recycled, the growing environmental burden and threats to

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- [Home](https://www.gcande.org/) - Attend the ACS Green Chemistry Institute's 30th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, June 15-18, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Sponsors & Exhibitors](https://www.gcande.org/sponsors-exhibitors/) - Platinum Sponsors & Session Sponsor
- [Frontlines of Innovations: Green Chemistry for Resilient Communities](https://www.gcande.org/the-science/workshops/frontlines-of-innovations/) - This Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference workshop will explore how chemists can partner with communities to inform research priorities, shape safer product design, and influence policy.
- [Breaking Bonds, Building Bridges from Lab to Fab: Mechanochemistry for Sustainable Innovation](https://www.gcande.org/the-science/workshops/breaking-bonds-building-bridges-from-lab-to-fab-mechanochemistry-for-sustainable-innovation/) - Monday, June 15, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mechanochemistry is rapidly emerging as a transformative approach in chemical synthesis, offering reduced solvent usage and energy-efficient alternatives to traditional solution-based methods. Despite its growing relevance (700 papers published yearly) and addressing 9 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, mechanochemistry remains underrepresented in industrial applications and
- [Networking and Special Events](https://www.gcande.org/the-science/networking-and-social-events/) - Network with green chemistry colleagues and enjoy special events at the 30th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference.
- [GC&E Global](https://www.gcande.org/gce-global/) - Join GC&E Global—a 3‑part webinar series on sustainable solutions, circular chemistry, and beauty innovation. Learn from global experts and register today.
- [The Science](https://www.gcande.org/the-science/) - Browse the program of the 30th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Storytelling Event](https://www.gcande.org/the-science/networking-and-social-events/storytelling-event/) - The human side of discovery Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 5:15–6:15 p.m. Salon E/F Everyone has a story. Even, or maybe especially, scientists. From seasoned storytellers to those who are still a little “green,” join us for an hour of sustainable stories rooted in scientific and personal discovery. In this one‑hour program, five members of the
- [Students](https://www.gcande.org/the-experience/students/) - For students and postdoctoral scholars attending the GC&E Conference in 2026, find out how to make your experience affordable, fun, and impactful.
- [Travel](https://www.gcande.org/the-experience/travel/) - Find information about the venue, housing, and travel to the 30th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Student Workshop](https://www.gcande.org/the-experience/students/student-workshop/) - Students and postdocs are invited to this full-day workshop to build fluency in green chemistry and develop science communication skills.
- [Best Practices in Teaching Green Chemistry: A Workshop for Instructors](https://www.gcande.org/the-science/workshops/best-practices-in-teaching-green-chemistry-a-workshop-for-instructors/) - This full-day workshop is designed to help science instructors incorporate the principles of green and sustainable chemistry and engineering in their curricula.
- [Workshops](https://www.gcande.org/the-science/workshops/) - Attend a Workshop at GC&E Develop your professional skills and deepen your knowledge by attending an expert-led free workshop at GC&E. All workshops will be held on June 15th, the first day of the conference, and do not compete with other technical programming. Sign up for your workshop of choice when you register for GC&E.
- [Keynote Speakers](https://www.gcande.org/the-science/speakers/) - Meet the 2024 Green Chemistry & Engineering conference keynote speakers
- [Presenter Checklist](https://www.gcande.org/the-experience/presenter-info/) - Prepare to Present at GC&E All speakers and poster presenters must register by April 13th, 2026, and pay the appropriate registration fee to attend the conference. Review the oral and poster presentation checklist below for tips on having the best presentation experience possible. Preparing an Oral Presentation Please upload your Presentation to the links below: 
- [Register](https://www.gcande.org/register/) - Registration information for the 28th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, held June 2-5, 2024 in Atlanta, GA and online.
- [Timeline](https://www.gcande.org/timeline/) - Green Chemistry Resources in the Classroom and Laboratory: Part 1 Green Chemistry Resources in the Classroom and Laboratory: Part 1 Chemistry Education May 12, 2026 Fostering Global Networks for Green and Sustainable Chemistry Fostering Global Networks for Green and Sustainable Chemistry Circularity of Chemicals & Materials May 12, 2026 Green Engineering for Process Safety and
- [Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities](https://www.gcande.org/sponsorship-exhibitor-opportunities/) - Highlight your brand's commitment to sustainability in front of industrial and academic scientists and students at the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference.
- [Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.gcande.org/register/volunteer/) - Volunteer Opportunites for the 30th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference Are you interested in volunteering at the 2026 GC&E Conference? A minimum of three (3) or more shifts on different days, you will receive free student housing and full‑conference registration for the entire event. Conference volunteers are asked to be flexible (consider volunteering for
- [From Products to Systems: Exploring Circularity for Complex Post‑Consumer Materials](https://www.gcande.org/the-science/workshops/from-products-to-systems-exploring-circularity-for-complex-post-consumer-materials/) - Monday, June 15, 2026, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Modern consumer products, textiles, footwear, and other multi‑material goods are engineered for performance, cost, and speed to market, not quality or material recovery. As a result, the vast majority of textile-based post‑consumer products are landfilled or incinerated due to complex mixtures of polymers, fibers, additives, coatings,
- [Service Project](https://www.gcande.org/the-experience/students/service-project/) - Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM-12:00 PM About the GC&E Service Project Each year, the GC&E Service Project brings together students, educators, and professionals for a hands‑on morning dedicated to environmental stewardship and community engagement. The project offers an opportunity to bring the conference’s mission to life: translating green chemistry and sustainability principles from
- [The Team](https://www.gcande.org/team-2/) - The GC&E Conference is co-chaired by Prof. Alexi Lapkin or the University of Cambridge and Dr. Jared Piper of Pfizer. Advisory committee members are listed.
- [Poster Competition](https://www.gcande.org/the-experience/students/poster-competition/) - Does your research deserve recognition? Participate in the GC&E Student Poster Session for a chance to win one of our poster prizes. Eligible student poster presenters will be automatically entered.
- [Registration](https://www.gcande.org/registration/) - Registration for the 25th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference opens February 16, 2021.
- [The Experience](https://www.gcande.org/the-experience/) - “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
- [Student Awards](https://www.gcande.org/the-experience/students/awards/) - Review travel funding opportunities to GC&E! The ACS Green Chemistry Institute® manages several student awards that can be used to travel to the GC&E Conference.
- [Funding](https://www.gcande.org/funding/) - Applications open for the 2025-2026 Sustainable Future Grants Program at GC&E The Sustainable Future Grants Program is a strategic initiative of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) & ACS Office of Sustainability designed to empower students and global professionals to actively participate in the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (GC&E). This grant supports individuals
- [Call for Symposia](https://www.gcande.org/the-science/call-for-symposia/) - Submit a symposium proposal for the 28th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference by October 7, 2023. The theme is AI-Enabled Green Chemistry
- [Green Expo](https://www.gcande.org/expo/) - Promote your company's sustainable offerings and network with attendees at the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference's Green Expo.
- [Sponsor](https://www.gcande.org/sponsors/) - Support the 28th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, held June 2-5, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. Download our sponsorship brochure.
- [Register](https://www.gcande.org/sponsor-exhibitor-speaker-portal/portal-registration/) - [wppb-register]

## Categories

- [2026 Sessions](https://www.gcande.org/category/2026-sessions/)