Speaker Directory

Unlock Speaking Opportunities with the ACS Speaker Directory: Share Your Expertise Today!

Are you passionate about chemistry and eager to share your knowledge with fellow chemists? Look no further than the ACS Speaker Directory, a brand-new, resource, designed to connect experts like you with exciting speaking opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned chemist or just starting your career, this directory is your gateway to connecting with local section leaders in need of talented speakers.


Why Join the ACS Speaker Directory?

  • Local Section Leadership: Elevate your profile within your local section by becoming a recognized leader in your field.
  • Utilize Your Talents: Put your skills to work today to inspire and educate others in the world of chemistry.
  • Accessible to All: The ACS Speaker Directory is available to all our component group leaders, ensuring a broad range of speaking opportunities for every member.
  • Diverse Expertise: Gain access to over 1000+ speakers ready to present technical science talks, guide career development and professional advancement, explore general interests, delve into popular science topics, and much more.
  • Actively Recruiting: The ACS is actively seeking passionate speakers like you to join our directory and share your chemistry zeal.
  • Member Benefit: This incredible member benefit is open to all ACS members looking to share their passion for chemistry, enhance their visibility, and expand their professional networks.

Get Started Now

Ready to take the stage and share your expertise? Create your ACS Speaker Directory profile to continue building your speaking engagement resume. Embrace your role as a catalyst for change, inspire others, and watch your professional network flourish. 

To help you get started with your submission, an outline of the required components is listed below.

  • Brief Bio
  • Headshot 
  • Talk title(s)
  • Talk Objectives &
  • Talk Abstract 

Local Section Leaders

Are you looking for a chemist to speak at your next event? Then browse the directory and connect with one today. The directory provides users with access to over 1000 speakers who are available to present technical science talks, lead career development & professional advancement presentations, explore general interest, popular science topics, and more. Look into the Directory today to review the profile of the speakers, see where their expertise is in categories, and contact them directly via email. 

For 2024 ONLY! Local Section Activities Committee in partnership with Immediate Past President Judy Giordan is giving out $200 mini-grants to the first 100 Local Sections that book a speaker this year. If you have already booked a speaker, submit your grant request today, as grants are given on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information or any additional questions, please email lsac@acs.org

Disclaimer: The American Chemical Society (ACS) Speaker Directory (the “Directory”) offered here serves solely as an informational resource to connect ACS Local Sections with potential speakers. The individuals listed therein have self-identified and voluntarily joined the Directory. Inclusion in the Directory does not signify endorsement or recommendation by ACS. ACS bears no responsibility or liability for any listed speaker presentation or content in any format. Kindly be advised that the views expressed by the speakers may not align with ACS's core values. Users are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence before engaging with any listed speaker and are further advised to periodically review the Directory for updated and revised content.