Global Virtual Symposia

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Present your research at ACS Spring 2026 during your time zone!

Global Virtual Symposia is part of the ACS Digital Meeting, which allows researchers to present their work online at ACS Spring 2026 at the convenience of their time zones.

The symposia sessions are scheduled across multiple GMT time zones to encourage researchers from across the globe 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 Spring 2026.

Symposium Title	Division	Dates	Chairs
Computational Materials Discovery	Computers in Chemistry	March 22-26	Ayan Datta, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, India Suguru Yoshida, Kyoto University, Japan Sharmarke Mohamed, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, United Arab Emirates
Synergizing Crystallography and Spectroscopy: From Order to Dynamics	Physical Chemistry	March 22-26	United Arab Emirates (UAE) International Chemical Sciences Chapter of the American Chemical Society Panče Naumov, New York University Abu Dhabi, UAE Asif Equbal, New York University Abu Dhabi, UAE Brijith Thomas, New York University Abu Dhabi, UAE
Agri-derived bioactives and their therapeutic potential	Agricultural & Food Chemistry	March 22-26	Veda Krishnan, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), India Sijo Joseph Thandapilly, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canada Aishwarya Girija, Aberystwyth University, United Kingdom
Bio-inspired artificial liquid wettability	Physical Chemistry	March 22-26	Uttam Manna, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India Mizuki Tenjimbayashi, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan Prosenjit Sen, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
Understanding Molecular Complexity and Emergent Behaviour via Systems Chemistry	Catalysis Science and Technology/ Colloid & Surface Chemistry	March 22-26	Charalampos G. Pappas, University of Freiburg, Germany Dibyendu Das, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, India Claudia Bonfio, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Halide Perovskites	Physical Chemistry	March 22-26	Ana Flavia Nogueira, State University of Campinas (Unicamp), Brazil Sayan Bhattacharyya, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, India Lakshminarayana Polavarapu, Universidade de Vigo, Spain
Tools for developing modern therapeutics	Medicinal Chemistry	March 22-26	Sivapriya Kirubakaran, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, India Ekin Atilla-Gokcumen, University at Buffalo, United States Dharmaraja Allimuthu, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India
Interfacial Design and Engineering for High-Performance Batteries	Energy & Fuels	March 22-26	Raju Kumar Gupta, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India Lingzi Sang, University of Alberta, Canada Heng-Liang Wu, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Molecular and Hybrid Ferro and Piezoelectric Materials and Applications	Inorganic Chemistry	March 22-26	R. Boomi Shankar, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune, India Anna Piecha-Bisiorek, University of Wroclaw, Poland Ryo Ohtani, Kyushu University, Japan
Reactive Intermediates in Organic Synthesis	Organic Chemistry	March 22-26	Véronique Michelet, Université Côte d’Azur, France Rajarshi Samanta Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India Tanja Gulder Saarland University, Germany

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?

Researchers from all career stages are welcome to present their work. However, the format of the presentation will be 8 minutes of talk followed by 2 minutes of Q/A.

What is the submission deadline for abstracts?

The submission deadline for abstracts is September 29, 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 do not have a 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 Spring 2026. Symposium organizers will reach out to confirm their participation.

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