Global Virtual Symposia
Global Reach, Local Time, Online:
Present your research at ACS Spring 2025 during your time zone!
Global Virtual Symposia is a new initiative of the ACS Meetings that offers researchers to present their work online at ACS Spring 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 symposia are part of this initiative at ACS Spring 2025.
| Symposium Title | Division/Committee | Date | Symposium Chairs |
| Targeting Proteins | Biological Chemistry | March 23-27 | Vishal Rai, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, India Monika Raj, Emory University, United States |
| Polymers for Biomedical Applications | Polymer Chemistry | March 23-27 | Priyadarsi De, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, India Amitav Sanyal, Bogazici University, Turkey Elizabeth Gillies, University of Western Ontario, Canada |
| Chemistry Interfaces at the Forefront of Energy and Sustainability | Physical Chemistry | March 23-27 | Binoy K. Saikia, CSIR-North East Institute of Science & Technology, Jorhat, India Ujjal Gautam, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali, India |
| Organic Synthesis in the Era of ‘Sustainability’ | Organic Chemistry | March 23-27 | Alakesh Bisai, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, India Ang Li, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Shanghai, China Burkhard Koenig, University of Regensburg, Germany |
Statistical Mechanics in Physical Chemistry: Theories and Simulations | Physical Chemistry | March 23-27 | Rajarshi Chakrabarti, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India Pushpita Ghosh, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, India Ryan R. Cheng, University of Kentucky, United States |
| Sustainable Solvents | Environmental Chemistry | March 23-27 | Ramesh Gardas, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India Jitendra Sangwai, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India |
| Carbohydrates: An Important link between chemistry, biology, and industries | Carbohydrate Chemistry & Chemical Glycobiology | March 23-27 | Amit Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, India Rima Thakur, National Institute of Technology Patna, India |
| Nanointerface Chemistry | Physical Chemistry | March 23-27 | Dai-Wen Pang, Nankai University, China Wolfgang Parak, University of Hamburg, Germany Lei Bao, RMIT University, Australia |
| Bio-Inspired Catalysis for Energy and Environmental applications | Inorganic Chemistry | March 23-27 | Sayam Sen Gupta, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, India Dooshaye Moonshiram, Group Leader, Material Science Institute of Madrid, ICMM-CSIC, Spain. Somdatta Ghosh-Dey, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, India |
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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.
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What is the submission deadline for abstracts?
The submission deadline for abstracts is September 30, 11:59 PM ET.
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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.
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Can I include images or figures in my abstract?
Yes, limited use of images or figures is permitted to enhance your abstract's content.
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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.
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What if I can't attend the symposium on the scheduled date?
While attending is encouraged, if you can't participate in real time, you can still submit an abstract for inclusion. In case the abstract is accepted, you can share a recorded version of flash talk.
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Do I need to register separately if my abstract is accepted?
Yes, accepted presenters will have to register for ACS Spring 2025. Symposium organizers will reach out to confirm their participation.
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