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AIChE’s conferences and meetings are designed to help you stay current on the latest advances in core areas of chemical engineering, while also covering specific topical areas. Specialty conferences cover emerging and related fields—including process safety, bioengineering, sustainability, and alternative energy. Also find workshops, courses, and non-conference events. Browse by type including institute meetings, specialty, student, and more.

2026 Center for Hydrogen Safety Europe Conference

February 17, 2026 to February 19, 2026
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2026 Southwest Student Regional Conference

March 27, 2026 to March 28, 2026
The 2026 Southwest Student Regional Conference Will Be Held In-Person by Texas Tech University. For more information, visit the conference website .

2026 North Central Student Regional Conference

March 27, 2026 to March 28, 2026
PurdueUniversity is pleased to host the 2026 AIChE North Central Conference. Learn more!

2026 Mid-Atlantic Student Regional Conference

March 28, 2026 to March 29, 2026
The 2026 Mid-Atlantic Student Regional Conference Will Be Held In-Person by Virginia Commonwealth University. For more information, visit the conference website: https://egr.vcu.edu/aiche-conference/ .

2026 Southern Student Regional Conference

April 3, 2026 to April 4, 2026
The 2026 Southern Student Regional Conference Will Be Hosted In-Person by Georgia Institute of Technology. For more information, visit the conference website: https://sites.gatech.edu/gtaichesrc26/ .

2026 Pacific Northwest Student Regional Conference

April 10, 2026 to April 12, 2026
The 2026 Pacific Northwest Student Regional Conference will be held in-person at Washington State University.

2026 Rocky Mountain Student Regional Conference

April 10, 2026 to April 11, 2026
The 2026 Rocky Mountain Student Regional Conference Will Be Held In-Person at the University of Utah. For more information, visit the conference website: https://aiche.che.utah.edu/ .

2026 Mid-America Student Regional Conference

April 10, 2026 to April 11, 2026
The 2026 Mid-America Student Regional Conference Will Be Held In-Person by the University of Iowa. For more information, visit the conference website: https://aiche.org.uiowa.edu/2026-aiche-annual-student-conference .

2026 AIChE Spring Meeting and 22nd Global Congress on Process Safety

April 12, 2026 to April 16, 2026
The AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety is the year’s key technical conference for practicing chemical and process safety engineers, covering the industry's critical needs more broadly and deeply than any other conference.

18th AIChE Midwest Regional Conference

April 14, 2026
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...

2026 Eckhardt Northeast Student Regional Conference

April 17, 2026 to April 18, 2026
The 2026 Eckhardt Northeast Student Regional Conference Will Be Held In-Person by University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology. For more information, visit the conference website: https://aiche2026northeastregionalconference.wordpress.com /.

2026 Western Student Regional Conference

April 25, 2026 to April 26, 2026
The 2026 Western Student Regional Conference Will Be Held In-Person by UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, USA.

2026 Lebanon Student Regional Conference

June 1, 2026 to June 2, 2026
The 2026 Lebanon Student Regional Conference will be held in person at the Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon.

2026 Process Development Symposium

June 2, 2026 to June 4, 2026
From Concept to Commercialization - Bringing Processes to Life The 2026 Process Development Symposium (PDS) is a place to exchange wisdom, knowledge, tips, and personal experiences in the development and scale-up of chemical and related processes.

2026 Synthetic Biology: Engineering, Evolution, & Design (SEED)

June 15, 2026 to June 18, 2026
SEED is the leading technical event for synthetic biology — covering the field from its foundations to its commercial applications. Gain insight into next-generation development strategies from leaders in research and industry. Abstract Submission Deadline: March 8, 2026 Early Bird Deadline: April...

Mid-Career Faculty Development Workshop

July 27, 2026 to July 30, 2026
What's Next in Your Faculty Career? You've received your first promotion as a faculty member, so now you have a chance to reflect and set new goals. Do you want to develop a large research center? Become an administrator? Refine your teaching skills? Maximize the impact of your service? This...

2026 International Mammalian Synthetic Biology Workshop (mSBW)

August 6, 2026 to August 7, 2026
The International Mammalian Synthetic Biology Workshop (mSBW) brings together leaders in synthetic biology with experts from other relevant fields to highlight and inspire cutting-edge synthetic biology research, emphasizing both basic and applied science. The mSBW series has grown to become a...

2026 Chemical Ventures Conference

August 11, 2026 to August 12, 2026
The 2026 Chemical Ventures Conference will focus on the future of sustainability in the chemical industry. Learn how chemical companies are making a difference in sustainability and hear about the skills needed to help startups grow and succeed. Submit an application for a Startup Pitch...

2026 Brazil Student Regional Conference

August 24, 2026 to August 28, 2026
The 2026 Brazil Student Regional Conference will be held in-person at the State University of Maringa. More information coming soon!

70th Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities Symposium

August 30, 2026 to September 3, 2026
Don't miss the 70th Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities Symposium. Experts from around the world will discuss the latest advances related to the safe production and use of ammonia, case studies, and lessons learned.

22nd International Coating Science and Technology Symposium

August 30, 2026 to September 2, 2026
The AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety is the year’s key technical conference for practicing chemical and process safety engineers, covering the industry's critical needs more broadly and deeply than any other conference.

23rd International Coating Science and Technology Symposium

August 30, 2026 to September 2, 2026
The ISCST Symposium provides a forum for scientists and engineers from around the world to present and discuss the latest developments and discoveries in the application and solidification of thin liquid films.

Gene Editing And RNA Technologies (GEAR)

September 15, 2026 to September 17, 2026
The Gene Editing & RNA Technologies Conference brings together scientists, clinicians, and industry leaders to showcase advances in genome engineering and RNA-based therapeutics.

8th Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology

September 22, 2026 to September 24, 2026
The Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology conference spotlights best practices, lessons learned, and technology innovations for accelerating commercial production of bio-based products.

11th Latin American Congress on Process Safety

September 30, 2026 to October 2, 2026
The Latin American Conference on Process Safety is part of CCPS' family of Global Congress on Process Safety. This conference is part of CCPS' worldwide effort to prevent major accidents through promoting lifelong learning as well as continuous improvement in process safety.

9th Global Summit on Process Safety (9th GSPS)

October 28, 2026 to October 29, 2026
Launched in 2014, on the 30th anniversary of the Bhopal disaster, the CCPS Global Summit on Process Safety provides a common platform for process safety leaders from industry, government, and academia to share advancements in the field. Save the date and plan to attend!

2026 AIChE Annual Meeting

November 8, 2026 to November 12, 2026
The AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering.

5th Optogenetic Technologies and Applications Conference

November 17, 2026 to November 19, 2026
The 5th Optogenetic Technologies and Applications Conference will showcase advances in optogenetics and bring together different branches of the optogenetic community. The conference will include approaches in neuronal and non-neuronal optogenetics as well as in material science and unicellular...

2027 AIChE Spring Meeting & 23rd Global Congress on Process Safety

March 21, 2027 to March 25, 2027
The AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety is the year’s key technical conference for practicing chemical and process safety engineers, covering the industry's critical needs more broadly and deeply than any other conference.

Metabolic Engineering 17

June 20, 2027 to June 24, 2027
Metabolic Engineering 17 is the premier conference in the field, offering a unique platform to learn about the latest methodologies and applications, connect with leading experts from industry and academia, and forge new collaborations. The meeting will be held in Toronto, Canada.

2027 AIChE Annual Meeting

October 31, 2027 to November 4, 2027
The AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering.

2028 Spring Meeting and 24th Global Congress on Process Safety

April 2, 2028 to April 6, 2028
The AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety is the year’s key technical conference for practicing chemical and process safety engineers, covering the industry's critical needs more broadly and deeply than any other conference.

2028 AIChE Annual Meeting

November 12, 2028 to November 16, 2028
The AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering.

2029 AIChE Annual Meeting

October 28, 2029 to November 1, 2029
The AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering.