15th AIChE Midwest Regional Conference | AIChE

Organized by the Chicago Local Section, the MRC provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists in the region and beyond to learn about new technologies and network with others in the field.

About the Midwest Regional Conference

Organized by the Chicago Local Section, the MRC provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists in the region and beyond to learn about new technologies and network with others in the field. A particular objective of the conference is to build technical relationships between industrial practitioners and researchers in the governmental and academic spheres. 

The conference is proud to feature a High School Outreach Program, where Chicago-area high school students will become acquainted with the various facets of the chemical engineering profession. 

On behalf of the conference planning committee, we welcome you to the 15th Annual AIChE Midwest Regional Conference and hope you will take advantage of all the opportunities it has to offer!

High School Outreach Program

Sponsorship Opportunities 

Important Dates

Add these key dates to your calendar to be sure not to miss!

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: February 24, 2023
  • Acceptance Status: March 3, 2023
  • Early Bird deadline: March 10, 2023
  • Draft Presentation:  March 17, 2023
  • Poster Submission: April 5, 2023

Conference Organizers

  • Jessica Morris, Exponent
    Conference Chair
  • Belma Demirel, bp
    Conference Chair
  • Hakim Iddir, Argonne National Laboratory
    Technical Program Chair
  • Jason Wu, Honeywell UOP
    Technical Program Chair

Submit an abstract!

Abstracts may be submitted for the following topics:

  • Advances in Refining & Biorefining Technology
  • Bioengineering & Nanotechnologies
  • Catalysis & Reaction Engineering
  • Energy Storage
  • Environmental Compliance & Remediation
  • Fluid Properties, Fluid Dynamics, & Transport Phenomena
  • Green Engineering & Climate Solutions
  • Machine Learning & Optimization
  • Polymer Science
  • Process Safety and Occupational Health
  • Other Emerging Topics in ChE

AIChE Member Events Discount

Did you know that annual AIChE memberships offer great discounts on conferences and events? Become a member and the discount to this one event will practically cover the rest of the year!