Make a New Friend & Put Sustainability into Action
Sunday, June 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Fuel up at GC&E
Daily breakfasts and coffee breaks
Networking is an important component of the GC&E Conference. Many attendees have noted that the conference is the perfect size to make new connections with a diverse group of people all focused on sustainable chemistry solutions. Take advantage of the daily breakfasts and twice-daily networking breaks to further you personal, professional and organizational goals. We also encourage attendees to visit the GC&E Expo during networking breaks.
Celebrate Award Winners Over Dinner
Monday, June 15th, 2026, 6:00–8:30 p.m.
This year’s Opening Award Ceremony & Dinner marks a special milestone as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference and honor recipients of ACS GCI sustainability and green chemistry awards, including educators, students, and Pharmaceutical Roundtable awardees.
Note: You must register and select your meal option for this ticketed event in the conference registration portal (on page 3) to attend.
Watch and network with innovators
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The GC&E Start‑up Pitch Showcase highlights innovative ventures developing green and sustainable technologies with the potential to transform industry and infrastructure. From advanced biomaterials to circular economy solutions, founders deliver concise pitches to investors, industry leaders, and technical experts, while attendees gain early insight into emerging technologies poised to reshape supply chains, product design, and environmental performance.
Catch the poster presentations
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 6:10–8:10 p.m.
The central GC&E Poster Session allows attendees to hear poster presenters share their research while enjoying snacks and beverages.
Student presenters will be visited by Student Poster Competition judges during this time. The best student posters will be honored on Thursday morning before the keynote.
Build community over lunch
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 12:30–2:00 p.m.
This luncheon invites all participants, including Black, Latino, Indigenous, and other underrepresented groups, to join a dedicated event designed to foster a supportive and inclusive environment within the scientific community. It serves as a welcoming platform for networking, dialogue, and community-building, where every attendee is encouraged to participate and share their perspectives.
*Please make sure to select and confirm your attendance for the luncheon when completing your registration*
The human side of discovery
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Industry posters & networking
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 6:00–8:30 p.m.
This exclusive and engaging evening brings together invited industry innovators and emerging researchers to showcase cutting-edge work that drives the future of sustainable chemistry and engineering. Explore posters highlighting advancements in green manufacturing, pharmaceutical innovation, circular solutions, and more, and connect with leaders shaping the next generation of sustainable technologies.
The ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable and ACS GCI Natural Polymers Consortium proudly sponsor this event.
Engage with Emerging Innovators
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 12:30–2:00 p.m.
Celebrate innovation and global collaboration at this special plenary luncheon honoring the ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering Lectureship Award winners. Each year, the editors of ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering partner with the ACS Green Chemistry Institute to recognize early-career scientists whose research is advancing green chemistry, green engineering, and sustainability across the chemical enterprise.
*Please make sure to select and confirm your attendance for this luncheon when completing your registration. Space is limited.
Don’t Miss Out on Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation & Discovery
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Join us as we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference with a special closing experience honoring three decades of innovation, collaboration, and community. This finale invites you to unwind, connect, and share a meaningful adventure shaped by curiosity and collective discovery.
