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First-Time Attendees
Attend our first-time attendee orientation online or in-person to learn valuable tips and insights for navigating your meeting experience. Registration for online orientation opens in January 2026.
Online (Registration Required)
Friday, March 13, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
In-Person
Sunday, March 22, 7:00 AM, Georgia World Congress Center
International Attendees
ACS remains committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming atmosphere for international visitors.
Attendees with Disabilities
Live closed captioning will be provided for all oral technical sessions as well as for all Keynote sessions. If you require special assistance during the meeting, please indicate this when registering.
You may also reach out to service@acs.org with questions or assistance needs. The deadline for reasonable accommodation requests is March 7, 2026.
Travel Funding & Awards
ACS offers funding to advance the chemical sciences through research, education, and community projects. Our awards programs support excellence in chemistry and celebrate your achievements. Browse all opportunities and learn how to apply.
Image Resources
Create customized graphics and download Zoom backgrounds, standard social media graphics, and presentation templates to spread the word about your presence at #ACSSpring2026!
Get Around at the Meeting
Explore transportation options to the Georgia World Congress Center & maps to help you get around.
Parking & Transit: Georgia World Congress Center →
Parking: Atlanta International Airport →
Hotel Map (Coming Soon)
Shuttle Bus Map (Coming Soon)
A complimentary shuttle bus is provided between ACS hotels and the conference center. Shuttles are not provided to or from the airport.
Onsite Registration & Badge Pick-up
All times listed are in Eastern Standard Time (ET) (UTC-5:00)
Please note that only credit cards will be accepted for onsite registration payments. Cash or checks will not be accepted for onsite registration. To verify your registration and pick up your badge, please be prepared to show a valid ID.
Onsite registration and badge pick-up will begin on Saturday, March 21 at 7:00 AM.
- Saturday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Badge pick-up for Governance Attendees will begin at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park starting on Friday, March 20 at 7:00 AM.
- Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Badge pickup will be available near the poster sessions beginning on Sunday, March 22 at 5:30 PM.
- Sunday: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Monday (SciMix): 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Parent Rooms & Onsite Childcare
Complimentary childcare is available at the Georgia World Congress Center for children ages 3 to 14 from Sunday, March 22 to Thursday, March 26.
Parents must pre-register for childcare services by March 12, 2026.
- Sunday - Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Complimentary Luggage & Coat Check
Complimentary luggage and coat check will be available in the Georgia World Congress Center Sunday through Thursday, March 22 - 26:
- Sunday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Monday 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Wellness Lounge & Bonding Zone
Discover unique experiences in the Expo Hall designed to support attendee well-being and engagement. The Wellness Lounge offers a calming retreat with services and mindful activities, perfect for recharging between sessions. Just steps away, our Bonding Zone invites you to get energized with light physical activities designed to get you moving and boost your energy.
Exhibit Halls B1/B2
- Monday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Expo Theaters
The ChemSpark Theater and Periodic Talks Theater, both located in the exhibit hall, offer dynamic 50-minute presentations from industry innovators—covering trending topics and practical chemistry insights in an accessible, engaging format.
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