Global Virtual Symposia

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Present your research at ACS Fall 2025 during your time zone!

 

Global Virtual Symposia is a part of the ACS Digital Meeting that offers researchers to present their work online at ACS Fall 2025, at the convenience of their time zone.   

The symposia sessions have been scheduled across multiple GMT time zones to encourage researchers from Asia, Oceania, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America to participate.

Beyond the convenience of time, researchers enjoy similar benefits of the ACS Meetings such as selected abstracts included in the CAS database and the chance to present their work to an international audience. These virtual meetings adhere to stringent and time-tested processes.

The following is part of the Global Virtual Symposia at the ACS Fall 2025. 

Symposium TitleDivision/CommitteeDateSymposium Chairs
Development of theoretical methods, algorithms and applications to relevant chemical problems

Physical Chemistry

August 17-21
  • Sourav Pal, Ashoka University, India
  • Masahiro Ehara, Institute for Molecular Science, Japan
  • Irek Grabowski, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland
Ultrafast Dynamics of Electronic Excited States in the Condensed PhasePhysical ChemistryAugust 17-21
  • Naomi Ginsberg, University of California, Berkeley, United States
  • Mahesh Hariharan, IISER Thiruvananthapuram, India
  • Gabriela Schlau-Cohen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
Frontiers in Catalytic Hydroelementation ReactionsOrganic ChemistryAugust 17-21
  • Sehoon Park, Guangdong-Technion Israel Institute of Technology, China
  • Rebecca Melen, Cardiff University, United Kingdom
  • Jędrzej Walkowiak, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland
  • Christophe Darcel, Université de Rennes, France
Gold-Mediated ChemistryOrganic ChemistryAugust 17-21
  • Nitin Patil, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, India
  • Louis Fensterbank, University of Sorbonne, France
  • Xiaodong Shi, University of Maryland, United States
Reactions in CrystalsOrganic ChemistryAugust 17-21
  • Kana M. Sureshan, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, India
  • Grace G. D. Han, Brandeis University, USA
  • Kristof Van Hecke, Ghent University, Belgium
Applications of Sustainable Chemistry in the Synthesis of Nucleosides, Nucleotides and OligonucleotidesOrganic ChemistryAugust 17-21
  • Anant Kapdi, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
  • Yogesh S. Sanghvi, Rasayan Inc., United States
  • Luigi Agrofoglio, Universite de Orleans, France
Advances in Biomaterials Science: Bridging Translational Gaps for Clinical ExcellenceBiochemistry and   Chemical BiologyAugust 17-21
  • Margaret Holme, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
  • Namrata Singh, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India
  • Parth Chansoria, ETH Zürich, Switzerland
Biomaterial Strategies for Advanced Drug Delivery and Regenerative MedicineBiochemistry and Chemical BiologyAugust 17-21
  • Pradeep Kumar, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Catarina Pinto Reis, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
  • Tin Wui Wong, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Advancements in Underground Carbon StorageEnergy and FuelsAugust 17-21
  • Stefan Iglauer, Edith Cowan University, Australia
  • Tushar Sharma, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, India
  • Muhammad Arif, Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates
Advanced Nanomaterials for Water Research: Innovations in Treatment, Sensing and PurificationEnvironmental ChemistryAugust 17-21
  • Shobha Shukla, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
  • Sumit Saxena, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
Achieving Sustainable Development of Safe Drinking Water: Sources, Contamination, Mitigation and ManagementEnvironmental ChemistryAugust 17-21
  • Shane Snyder, Georgia Institute of Technology, United States
  • Abhijit Mukherjee, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
  • Prosun Bhattacharya, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Next-Generation Macromolecular Self-assembled SystemsPolymeric Materials: Science & Engineering August 17-21
  • E. Bhoje Gowd, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, India
  • Priyadarsi De, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata, India
Progress in Understanding and Tackling Multifactorial Alzheimer’s DiseaseMedicinal ChemistryAugust 17-21
  • T. Govindaraju, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, India
  • Christelle Hureau, Alzheimer, Amyloids and Bio-Inorganic Chemistry (ALAMBIC), Coordination Chemistry Lab in Toulouse, France
  • Shai Rahimipour, Bar-Ilan University, Israel

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are Flash presentations?

    They are brief, impactful, and convey information about a novel protocol, perspective, technique, or research results. For instance, one Flash Talk may describe an innovative interdisciplinary research outcome. Another may describe results for a pilot/prototype study.

  • Can I submit an abstract if I'm not an early career researcher?

    This symposium focuses on early career researchers, but all researchers are welcome to attend. However, the format of the presentation will be 8 minutes flash talk.

  • What is the submission deadline for abstracts?

    The submission deadline for abstracts is March 31, 11:59 PM ET.

  • What is the required format for abstracts?

    Abstracts should be 2500 characters or less and include the title, author(s), and a concise description of your research.

  • Can I include images or figures in my abstract?

    Yes, limited use of images or figures is permitted to enhance your abstract's content.

  • When will I know if my abstract is accepted?

    Presenters can expect to receive their acceptance notices approximately 3 months before the meeting. Scheduling notices are sent periodically starting approximately 2 months before the meeting.

  • What if I can't attend the symposium on the scheduled date?

    The Global Virtual Symposia does not have provision for recorded talks. Presenters can only present in real-time. However, for any rescheduling requests, please reach out to our symposium chairs and organizers beforehand.

  • Do I need to register separately if my abstract is accepted?

    Yes, accepted presenters will have to register for ACS Fall 2025. Symposium organizers will reach out to confirm their participation.