ACS National Meeting (ACS)

The ACS National Meeting is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive gatherings in the chemical sciences, organized twice annually by the American Chemical Society. It spans virtually all subdisciplines of chemistry, including organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, materials, polymer, biological, and industrial chemistry, as well as emerging interdisciplinary areas such as data science, sustainability, and chemical education. The meeting features thousands of peer-reviewed technical presentations, symposia organized by ACS divisions, poster sessions, short courses, and professional development workshops. A defining strength of the ACS National Meeting is its breadth: it serves academic researchers, industry scientists, government laboratories, and policymakers alike. Industrial participation is strong, particularly from pharmaceuticals, materials, energy, and specialty chemicals, while academic rigor is maintained through division-led programming. The meeting also plays a strategic role in shaping chemical research priorities, fostering collaboration, and translating laboratory advances into real-world applications. Its scale, institutional backing, and long history make it a cornerstone event in global chemistry.