Clean Water Summit

Putting Chemistry to Work for Clean Water

December 11, 2024 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM EST | Free Virtual Event

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Join leading scientists, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss chemistry’s role in addressing global clean water challenges.

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The 2024 Sustainability Summit will spotlight the vital role of chemistry in advancing U.N. Sustainable Development Goal #6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Join experts from academia, industry, and government as they explore how chemistry can drive global progress toward clean water access and quality.

The 2024 Sustainability Summit will be recorded, and its proceedings will be captured and published in ACS journals.

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Who Should Attend?

This summit is ideal for scientists and researchers exploring clean water solutions, industry leaders seeking sustainable practices, policymakers integrating scientific innovations, environmental advocates focused on water conservation, and students or educators interested in advancing sustainable chemistry.

Why Attend?

  • Expert Insights: Hear from global leaders in chemistry, water management, and sustainability.
  • Actionable Strategies: Learn about innovative research and practical solutions for clean water challenges.
  • Networking Opportunities: Engage with peers from around the world and expand your professional network.

Key Topics

The 2024 virtual Sustainability Summit will include three panels that will explore the following aspects of clean water.

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Desalination and Membrane Processes
Innovative technologies in desalination and advanced filtration systems are shaping the future of clean water access.

Scientist moved the vial of sample out from the tray autosampler of the Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer LC/MS after the analysis was completed.

Advanced Methods for Contaminant Identification and Reduction
Cutting-edge approaches to detecting and reducing contaminants in water systems ensure safer, more reliable water sources.

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Chemical Innovations and Nature-based Solutions for Water Conservation and Climate Resilience
Chemistry-based solutions paired with nature-driven approaches are vital to preserving water resources and adapting to climate challenges.

Join From Anywhere

We are committed to making the 2024 Sustainability Summit accessible to a global audience.
Find your local event time below:

New York
Eastern Standard Time

11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
December 11

Los Angeles
Pacific Standard Time

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
December 11

 

London
Greenwich Mean Time

4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
December 11

Lagos
West Africa Time

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
December 11

New Delhi
India Standard Time

9:30 PM December 11
–1:00 AM December 12

Organizers

Shane Snyder
Editor-in-Chief, ES&T Water; José Domingo Pérez Foundation Chair and Professor, Georgia Tech

Bryan Brooks
Editor-in-Chief, ES&T Letters; Distinguished Professor of Environmental Science, Baylor University

Fernando L. Rosario-Ortiz
Executive Editor, ES&T; Professor of Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder

Adelina Voutchkova
Director of Sustainable Development, American Chemical Society

In-person

Continue the Conversation

Following the virtual summit, a symposium at ACS Spring 2025 in San Diego, CA from March 23-27, 2025, will extend the conversation. Organizers and panelists will receive financial support to attend.

Together, we can pave the way towards sustainable solutions to ensure access to clean water for all.

More information on how to attend the in-person program will be shared after the virtual summit.