Conferences & Events

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.

2019 Food Innovation and Engineering (FOODIE) Conference

December 8, 2019 to December 10, 2019

DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City

The Food Innovation & Engineering Conference (FOODIE), hosted by AIChE’s Food, Pharmaceutical & Bioengineering Division (Division 15), will offer a chance for people from multiple disciplines (including food engineers, neurobiologists, physiologists, members of supply chain, and more, as well as chefs, restauranteurs, and foodies alike) to network and share ideas to improve the food world.

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Solar Energy Systems Conference '19

December 12, 2019 to December 13, 2019

Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative, Waco, TX

The AIChE Center for Energy Initiatives, in collaboration with other entities, is hosting a 2 day symposium to focus on solar energy innovation, challenges and opportunities for engineers and other stakeholders.

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2020 AIChE Virtual Spring Meeting and 16th Global Congress on Process Safety

August 17, 2020 to August 21, 2020

Virtual

The 2020 AIChE® Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety will be held virtually over the dates of August 17-21, 2020

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2026 Southern Student Regional Conference

April 3, 2026 to April 4, 2026

Georgia Institute of Technology, Midtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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/ .

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2026 Rocky Mountain Student Regional Conference

April 10, 2026 to April 11, 2026

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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/ .

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2026 Mid-America Student Regional Conference

April 10, 2026 to April 11, 2026

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

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 .

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2026 Pacific Northwest Student Regional Conference

April 10, 2026 to April 11, 2026

Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA

The 2026 Pacific Northwest Student Regional Conference will be held in-person at Washington State University. For more information, visit the conference website .

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

April 12, 2026 to April 16, 2026

Hilton of the Americas and the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

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.

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18th AIChE Midwest Regional Conference

April 14, 2026

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, Illinois, USA

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...

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2026 Eckhardt Northeast Student Regional Conference

April 17, 2026 to April 18, 2026

University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, USA

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 /.

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2026 Western Student Regional Conference

April 25, 2026 to April 26, 2026

UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, USA

The 2026 Western Student Regional Conference Will Be Held In-Person by UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, USA. For more information, visit the conference website .

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2026 Lebanon Student Regional Conference

June 1, 2026 to June 2, 2026

Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon

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

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2026 Process Development Symposium

June 2, 2026 to June 4, 2026

WV Regional Technology Park, South Charleston, WV

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.

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

June 15, 2026 to June 18, 2026

Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO

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. Poster Submission Deadline (Extended): April 30, 2026 Early Bird...

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2026: AIChE Latin America Student Regional Conference

June 24, 2026 to June 27, 2026

Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras, San Pedro Sula, Cortés, Honduras

More information is available here .

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Mid-Career Faculty Development Workshop

July 27, 2026 to July 30, 2026

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

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...

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2026 International Mammalian Synthetic Biology Workshop (mSBW)

August 6, 2026 to August 7, 2026

Atlanta, GA

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...

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2026 Chemical Ventures Conference

August 11, 2026 to August 12, 2026

New York University, Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY

The 2026 Chemical Ventures Conference will focus on chemical engineering solutions for growing infrastructure challenges. Solutions to these challenges include water purification & conservation, power security, data center needs, physical infrastructure maintenance & repair solutions, and...

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2026 Brazil Student Regional Conference

August 24, 2026 to August 28, 2026

State University of Maringa - Maringa, Brazil

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

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23rd International Coating Science and Technology Symposium

August 30, 2026 to September 2, 2026

The Lofton Hotel Minneapolis, MN, USA

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.

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70th Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities Symposium

August 30, 2026 to September 3, 2026

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal

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.

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Gene Editing and RNA Technologies (GEAR)

September 15, 2026 to September 17, 2026

Merck’s Boston Auditorium - Boston, MA, USA

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

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2026 Global Conference on Process Safety and Big Data

September 15, 2026 to September 16, 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

The 2026 Global Conference on Process Safety and Big Data will take place on September 15-16, 2026 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This conference brings together global leaders, innovators, and practitioners at the intersection of process safety and digital...

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8th Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology

September 22, 2026 to September 24, 2026

Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile Chicago, IL, USA

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

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11th Latin American Congress on Process Safety

September 30, 2026 to October 2, 2026

Sheraton Lima Historic Center

About LACPS The Latin American Conference on Process Safety (LACPS) is part of CCPS’ family of Global Congresses on Process Safety. The conference supports CCPS’ worldwide mission to prevent major accidents by promoting lifelong learning and continuous improvement in process safety across industries.

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

October 28, 2026 to October 29, 2026

Hilton Qingdao Golden Beach, Qingdao, China

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!

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2026 AIChE Annual Student Conference

November 6, 2026 to November 9, 2026

Minneapolis Convention Center

The 2026 AIChE ASC is four days of career information, social events, competitions, and fun. Student engineers from more than 200 schools celebrate the ChemE profession along with young professional members, AIChE leaders, and industry professionals.

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2026 AIChE Annual Meeting

November 8, 2026 to November 12, 2026

Minneapolis Convention Center, Hilton Minneapolis, Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN

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.

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5th Optogenetic Technologies and Applications Conference

November 17, 2026 to November 19, 2026

Multiscale Imaging Center (MIC), Münster, Germany

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...

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International Process Safety Day

December 2, 2026

Online

We invite you to participate in this day-long observance, filled with engaging activities and educational opportunities that will enhance our commitment to process safety.

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2027 Center for Hydrogen Safety Americas Conference

March 15, 2027 to March 18, 2027

California State University, Los Angeles

Presented by the Center for Hydrogen Safety.

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

March 21, 2027 to March 25, 2027

Oklahoma City Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK

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Metabolic Engineering 17

June 20, 2027 to June 24, 2027

The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Canada

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.