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Meeting Quick-Start Guide
On Nov. 2–6, the 2025 AIChE Annual Meeting will be held at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Marriott Copley Place, and Sheraton Boston in Boston, MA.
Prior and concurrent to the Annual Meeting, the 2025 AIChE Annual Student Conference (ASC) will take place Oct. 31–Nov. 3 in the same venues. At the ASC, thousands of undergraduate students will gather to share ideas, participate in competitions, and celebrate the chemical engineering profession. (See p. 57)
This meeting preview contains everything you need to know to navigate the conference. Begin by checking out the exhibit and registration hours on the next page, then choose which featured events you would like to attend — some of which are highlighted on pp. 52–56. Attend technical sessions based on the topical conferences or divisions and forums that interest you. And, be sure to purchase your tickets to ticketed events in advance.
We hope you connect with fellow academic and industry researchers, engage in cutting-edge technical sessions, and learn something new at this year’s conference.
We look forward to seeing you in Boston!
Thank You to Our Meeting Chairs
Meeting Program Chair
Dr. Nese Orbey
Associate Professor; Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies – Prospective Students
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Meeting Program Co-Chair
Dr. Chris Lowe
Senior Staff Engineer
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Navigating the Conference
Exhibit Hours
Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D
Sunday, November 2
6:30–7:30 pm
Monday, November 3
9:30 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday, November 4
9:30 am–5:00 pm
On-Site Registration and Badge Pick-Up
Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D
Saturday, November 1
12:00–5:00 pm
Sunday, November 2
8:00 am–8:00 pm
Monday, November 3
7:30 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday, November 4
7:30 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday, November 5
7:30 am–4:00 pm
Thursday, November 6
7:30 am–12:00 pm
Sharpen Your Skills with Sponsored Technology Workshops
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Check out FREE sponsored technology workshops being offered by these companies:
Sunday, Nov. 2
Annual Meeting Opening Reception
6:30–7:30 pm
Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D
Networking and More
2025 Meet the Faculty and Post-Doc Candidates Poster Session
1:00–3:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C
AIChE Beer Brewing Competition
3:00–6:00 pm; Hilton Back Bay, Belvedere & Westminster
Early Career Community (ECC) Social
8:00–10:00 pm; Marriott Copley Place, 3rd Floor Atrium
*ticketed event
Annual Meeting Opening Reception
6:30–7:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D
Sunday Program Highlights
Workshop: Effective Teaching for New or Prospective Faculty
8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Fairfax A
Workshop: Career Planning for Prospective Faculty
3:30–6:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Riverway
Area Plenary: Bionanotechnology
3:30–6:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Commonwealth
2025 Honors Ceremony
5:00–6:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Ballroom A
Co-Located Event: Circular Bioeconomy Workshop
To add this workshop to your registration, contact customer service at the phone number below
Attend the Circular Bioeconomy Workshop on Nov. 2, 2025, at the Marriott Boston Copley Place.
This one-day event brings together leading experts in metabolic engineering, industrial bioprocessing, and sustainable feedstocks to explore how biological approaches are reshaping the future of the chemical process industries.
This workshop aims to answer:
- What have we learned about the commercialization viability of past feedstocks, and how can those lessons be applied to ongoing efforts?
- What new, sustainable feedstocks have an opportunity to be more effectively incorporated into the circular bioeconomy?
Whether you’re a researcher, entrepreneur, or policymaker, this workshop offers the perfect platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and networking — all focused on driving the circular transition forward. (Cost to attend: $20)
Monday, Nov. 3
Featured Lectures and Awards
Featured Session: Development of a Novel Platform to Deliver Large Volume Synthetic Peptides: The Commercialization of Tirzepatide
11:00 am–12:20 pm
Presented by: Kevin Seibert, Jennifer M. Groh, and Pádraig Murphy
Eli Lilly and Company
The Langer Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Presentation and Lecture ■
1:45–3:15 pm; Hynes Convention Center
Presented by: MARK BLENNER
University of Delaware
Adjusting to Federal Policy Changes – A PAIC Town Hall
3:30–5:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 302
In this Town Hall, AIChE would like to hear directly from our members in industry, academia, and government on how sweeping policy changes in the U.S. Federal government have impacted their organizations, operations, and career paths. This facilitated discussion will provide the Public Affairs and Information Committee (PAIC) with valuable insights to inform AIChE initiatives best serving our members and the profession.
2025 Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founder’s Award Lecture
6:15–8:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center
Presented by:
NICHOLAS A. PEPPAS
The University of Texas at Austin
■ = Supported by the AIChE Foundation
Keynotes, Plenaries, and More
Division Plenary: AIChE Cast Division
8:00–10:30 am; Hynes Convention Center, 302
Environmental Division Awards and Honors
8:00–10:30 am; Marriott Boston Copley, Wellesley
Area Plenary: Leaders in Biomaterials
8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Constitution A
Division Plenary: Separations Awards
8:00–10:30 am; Hynes Convention Center, 203
Topical Plenary: Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS) and other Contaminants of Emerging Concern
8:00–10:30 am; Marriott Boston Copley, Salon C
Workshop: Pursuing Teaching-Focused Faculty Positions in Chemical Engineering
12:30–1:30 pm; Sheraton Boston, Public Garden
Plenary Session on New Frontiers for Fluids & Transport Studies
12:30–3:00 pm; Hynes CC, Executive Boardroom 300
Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum Division Plenary
12:30–3:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Commonwealth
Sustainable Engineering Forum Plenary/Award Session
12:30–3:00 pm; Marriott Boston Copley, Provincetown
Plenary Session: Crystallization and Precipitation
12:30–3:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 201
Plenary Session for Nanomaterials for Energy Applications
3:30–6:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Commonwealth
Networking and Poster Sessions on Monday
Minority Affairs Community (MAC) Eminent Engineers Awards Ceremony & Refreshments*
11:00 am–12:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 312
Local Sections Leaders Meeting*
4:30–5:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 312
Poster Session
3:30–5:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C
Catalysis and Reaction Engineering (CRE) Division Dinner*
7:00–10:00 pm; Rochambeau
Separations (SEP) Division Annual Awards Dinner*
7:00–10:00 pm; Maggiano’s
Management (MGMT) & Environmental (ENV) Divisions/ChemE & The Law Forum Group Dinner*
6:00–9:00 pm; Legal Sea Foods
*Ticketed event. To add a ticketed event to your registration, contact customer service at the phone number below.
Program information as of Sept. 10, 2025. Review the online program for the most up-to-date information.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Featured Lectures and Awards
Featured Session: Chemical Engineering Education - Experiential Learning
11:00 am–12:20 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 302
Panelists include:
COURTNEY PFLUGER, YANG YANG, STEPHEN W. THIEL, & GLENN CORMACK
2025 Andreas Acrivos Award for Professional Progress in Chemical Engineering Lecture ■
11:15 am–12:15 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Ballroom A
“Engineering in Precision Medicine”
Presented by: ALI KHADEMHOSSEINI
CEO and Founding Director, Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation
SBE’s James E. Bailey Award Lecture ■
Presented by:
DANIEL G. ANDERSON
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
D.I.C. Wang Award Lecture ■
Presented by:
COSTAS D. MARANAS
Pennsylvania State University
6:15–8:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Ballroom A
■ = Supported by the AIChE Foundation
Keynotes, Plenaries, and More
Area Plenary: Carbon Nanomaterials
8:00–9:00 am; Sheraton Boston, Commonwealth
Area Plenary: Interfacial Phenomena
8:00–10:15 am; Sheraton Boston, Gardner
Panel: Job Search Strategies and Insights for Launching Your Chemical Engineering Career
8:00–10:30 am; Hynes Convention Center, 305
Area Plenary: Emerging Areas in Polymer Science and Engineering
8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Back Bay Ballroom C
Panel Discussion and Speed Networking: Chemical Process and Product Design Careers in Industry & Academia
8:00–10:30 am; Marriott Boston Copley, Arlington
Education Division Awards Plenary
12:30–3:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Riverway
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition
12:30–3:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Independence Ballroom East
Plenary: Historical Perspective of Process Development - PDD 25th Anniversary Celebration
12:30–3:00 pm; Marriott Boston Copley, Arlington
Plenary Session: Waste Plastics
12:30–3:00 pm; Marriott Boston Copley, Salon B
Area Plenary: Leaders in Electronic and Photonic Materials
3:30–6:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Back Bay Ballroom C
Networking and Poster Sessions on Tuesday
Fellows Breakfast (Open to Fellows Only)*
6:30–9:00 am; Hynes Convention Center, 311
Women in Engineering (WIC) Networking Breakfast*
9:00–10:30 am; Hynes Convention Center, 312
Nuclear Engineering Division (NED)/Robert E. Wilson Award Luncheon*
11:00 am–12:30 pm; Joe’s, Chef’s Viewing Lane
Meet the Industry Candidates Poster Sessions
1:00–3:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C
LGBTQ+ & Allies Safe Zone Workshop
2:00–3:00 pm; Hynes, Executive Boardroom 300
Poster Sessions
3:30–5:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C
“Upskilling Your Career with Emerging Technologies” - Networking Event sponsored by Early Career Community (ECC) and Management Division*
6:00–7:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 103
Chinese-American Chemical Society (CACS) Annual Meeting Banquet*
6:00–9:00 pm; Hei Lai Moon
Education (EDU) Division Awards Dinner*
6:30–9:00 pm; Northeastern, Room 378
Computing & Systems Technology (CAST) Banquet*
7:00–9:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 312
North American Mixing Forum (NAMF) Dinner*
7:00–9:30 pm; Legal Sea Foods
Process Development Division (PDD) Dinner*
7:30–9:30 pm; Legal Sea Foods
*Ticketed event. To add a ticketed event to your registration, contact customer service at the phone number below.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Featured Lectures
2025 John M. Prausnitz AIChE Institute Lecture ■
11:15 am–12:15 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Ballroom A
“Process Engineering at the Dawn of AI”
Presented by: JAMES B. RAWLINGS
Professor, Mellichamp Process Control Chair, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara
2025 William R. Schowalter Lecture ■
6:15–7:15 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Ballroom A
“The Interplay between Theory, Experiment, and Industrial Interaction in Fluid Mechanics: Lessons from a University-Industry Partnership”
Presented by: SATISH KUMAR
Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota
Keynotes, Plenaries, and More
Department Heads Forum (Invited Talks)
8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Republic Ballroom B
New Faculty Forum (Invited Talks)
8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Liberty Ballroom C
Plenary Session for Electrochemical Fundamentals
8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Fairfax A
Emerging Stars: Elevating Early-Career Voices in Chemical Engineering through Innovation and Mentorship
8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Back Bay Ballroom A
Division Plenary: Materials Engineering & Sciences Division
8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Back Bay Ballroom C
Division Plenary: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Pharma Digital Acceleration
8:00–10:30 am; Hynes Convention Center, 302
Particle Technology Forum Award Presentations
12:30–3:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Independence Ballroom West
Division Plenary: North American Mixing Forum Awards Session
3:30–4:30 pm; Sheraton Boston, Independence Ballroom East
Plenary Session: Computational Molecular Science and Engineering Forum
3:30–6:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 210
Networking and Poster Sessions on Wednesday
LatinX Voices in ChE
1:00–2:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 311
Poster Sessions
3:30–5:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C
Sustainable Engineering Forum (SEF) Annual Dinner*
6:00–9:00 pm; Maggiano’s
Particle Technology Forum (PTF) Dinner*
6:30–10:00 pm; Basile
*Ticketed event. To add a ticketed event to your registration, contact customer service at the phone number below.
Program information as of Sept. 10, 2025. Review the online program for the most up-to-date information.
Thursday, Nov. 6
Technical Program Highlights
Translating Bench-Scale Research into Commercial Manufacturing Practice
8:00–10:30 AM; Sheraton Boston, Liberty Ballroom B
Sustainability Fundamentals and Metrics Applications
11:30 am–2:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 208
Biomolecular Engineering: Therapeutic Climate Change and Engineering Sustainability
11:30 am–2:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Liberty Ballroom B
Biomaterials for Drug Delivery
2:30–5:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Back Bay Ballroom D
■ = Supported by the AIChE Foundation
Annual Student Conference
Featured Events, Hynes Convention Center
Graduating Senior Networking Mixer*
Friday, Oct. 31; 7:00–8:30 pm
*ticketed event; 21+ event
2025 Annual Student Conference Welcome Breakfast & Keynote Address*
Saturday, Nov. 1; 8:00–9:55 am; Ballroom AB
2025 Town Hall with AIChE Leadership
Saturday, Nov. 1; 10:05–10:50 am; Room 306
Career Workshops
Saturday, Nov. 1; 10:05 am–2:25 pm; Rooms 201 | 202 | 306 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312
LGBTQ+ & Allies Panel and Social*
Saturday, Nov. 1; 11:00 am–12:15 pm; Room 306
ChemE Career Circuit: Explore your Future*
Saturday, Nov. 1; 1:40–3:40 pm; Room 311
ChemE Jeopardy Competition – Preliminary + Semi-Final + International final Rounds
Saturday, Nov. 1; 1:40–4:50 pm; Rooms 105 | 203 | 204 | 205 | 206 | 307
Chem-E-Car Competition Safety Inspection and Competition
Saturday, Nov. 1; 1:40–4:50 pm; Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Mainstage Event: ASC Leadership Panel
Saturday, Nov. 1; 5:00–6:00 pm; Ballroom A
Student Conference Night of Networking*
Saturday, Nov. 1; 6:00–7:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center
ChemE Jeopardy Competition Final
Sunday, Nov. 2; 8:30–10:00 am; Room 203
First & Second Year Student Recognition Ceremony
Sunday, Nov. 2; 8:00–9:00 am; Ballroom A
2025 ChemE-Sports Competition
Sunday, Nov. 2; 8:30 am–1:00 pm; Room 312
2025 Recruitment Fair
Sunday, Nov. 2; 9:00 am–4:00 pm; Exhibit Hall A
2025 Student Awards Ceremony
Sunday, Nov. 2; 11:00 am–12:30 pm; Ballroom A
Intro to Career Discovery*
Sunday, Nov. 2; 12:30–2:30 pm; Room 311
2025 Chem-E-Car Competition Finals
Sunday, Nov. 2; 12:30–4:00 pm; Veterans Memorial Auditorium
AIChE K-12 STEM Showcase & Outreach Competition Open House
Sunday, Nov. 2; 12:30–1:15 pm; Ballroom B
ChemE Cube Competition
Monday, Nov. 3; 9:00 am–3:00 pm; Veterans Memorial Auditorium
2025 Undergraduate Student Poster Competition
Monday, Nov. 3; 10:00 am–12:30 pm; Exhibit Hall C
*Ticketed event. To add a ticketed event to your registration, contact customer service at the phone number below.
Program information as of Sept. 10, 2025. Review the online program for the most up-to-date information.
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