Physical events

RSC Prizes Lecture Tours

Event dates: 8 May 2024 - 30 September 2026
Event summary: As part of their prize, many of the RSC’s Prize winners deliver lectures across the UK and Ireland.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Patent Masterclass for Chemists and Biologists

Event dates: 18 March 2026 10:00 - 19 March 2026 16:30
Event summary: This course provides chemists and biologists with the practical skills and knowledge required to identify inventions, assess patentability, draft patent applications and prosecute them to grant.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

Chem4Energy 2026

Event dates: 23 - 26 March 2026
Event summary: The Chem4Energy community has grown out of a number of collaborative UK-Africa consortium programmes and 2026 will see the fifth in this series of annual meetings.
Event Venue: Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, Johannesburg, 1459, South Africa

Structure 2026: automated interpretation of spectroscopy data

Event dates: 27 March 2026 09:30-16:15
Event summary: A spring meeting organised jointly by the RSC NMR Discussion and Molecular Spectroscopy groups.
Event Venue: The Discovery Centre, AstraZeneca, Cambridge, CB2 0AA, United Kingdom

RSC Organic ��ҹ��Ʒ Community North-East Regional Meeting 2026

Event dates: 27 March 2026 10:00-18:00
Event summary: A one-day meeting, highlighting ground breaking organic chemistry research from the North-East region
Event Venue: Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

Integrating chemistry, engineering and biology to create the next generation of vaccines

Event dates: 30 March 2026 10:00-18:00
Event summary: This event will bring together physical scientists and life scientists to devise new approaches to vaccines that could have great impact on human and animal health.
Event Venue: Queens' College, Cambridge, CB3 9ET, United Kingdom

TAC 2026 short course

Event dates: 30 March 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: A day course on the use of thermal analysis techniques in different fields of analysis.
Event Venue: University of Reading , Reading , RG6 6DX , United Kingdom

TAC 2026 conference

Event dates: 31 March 2026 09:00 - 1 April 2026 15:00
Event summary: Annual conference organised by The Thermal Methods Group.
Event Venue: University of Reading , Reading , RG6 6DX , United Kingdom

Service and maintenance of molecular/microbiology laboratory equipment

Event dates: 6 April 2026 09:00 - 10 April 2026 16:00
Event summary: This program equips participants with practical skills in servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and verifying the performance of essential molecular biology and microbiology laboratory equipment.
Event Venue: CHROM AFRICA LABORATORIES - NAIROBI, Nairobi, 00100, Kenya

Vibrations at interfaces Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 8 - 10 April 2026
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, M1 5GD, United Kingdom

Rideal Lecture and Symposium: Polymer Colloids: From Engineering to Biology

Event dates: 8 April 2026 10:00-18:00
Event summary: A one-day scientific meeting is organised around the Rideal award winner. The 2026 awardee is Professor Joe Keddie from the University of Surrey.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

Molecular and ion flows through angstrom-scale channels Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 13 - 15 April 2026
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, M15 6BH, United Kingdom

The 59th Annual International Meeting of the ESR Spectroscopy Group of the Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ

Event dates: 13 April 2026 15:00 - 16 April 2026 23:00
Event summary: The 59th meeting, organised annually by the Group, will take place at the University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom.
Event Venue: University of Essex, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

Bridging the gap from surface science to heterogeneous catalysis Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 20 - 22 April 2026
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Nanoscale and Microscale Heat Transfer IX

Event dates: 20 April 2026 08:30 - 24 April 2026 16:30
Event summary: This meeting gathers researchers working on heat transport on the micro-scale and below, bridging fundamental physics with nano-devices.
Event Venue: Pfefferberg Haus13, Berlin, 10119 , Germany

Hands on molecular biology techniques training

Event dates: 20 April 2026 09:00 - 24 April 2026 16:00
Event summary: This intensive training program provides participants with practical experience in molecular biology techniques thus this course will delve into the fascinating world of molecular biology.
Event Venue: WEST KENYA CANCER CARE AND RESEARCH CENTRE ( WKCCRC ) - KISUMU, Kisumu, 40100, Kenya

India Pharma Expo 2026

Event dates: 23 April 2026 09:00 - 25 April 2026 18:00
Event summary: 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is a premier international exhibition and conference dedicated to the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Event Venue: HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, 500084, India

BioCatUK 2026 - UK Meeting in Biocatalysis

Event dates: 7 - 8 May 2026
Event summary: BioCatUK 2026 brings together academia, industry, and the entire biocatalysis community to share research, explore future directions, and network across all career stages.
Event Venue: University College London, London, E20 2AE, United Kingdom

Intelligent Clothing: Data-Driven Wearables For Human Performance

Event dates: 2 June 2026 17:00-18:00
Event summary: A webinar on AI‑powered smart fabrics which read your body, respond in real time, and elevate human performance, all enabled by textile chemistry, fashion design and mechanical engineering.
Event Venue: United Kingdom

AES 2026, The 12th International Conference on Antennas and Electromagnetic Systems

Event dates: 3 - 6 June 2026
Event summary: AES 2026 will bring together the international community of researchers, academics, and industry specialists to share the latest scientific advances in antennas and electromagnetic systems.
Event Venue: University of Catania, Catania, 95131, Italy

UK Porous Materials (UKPorMat) Annual Conference - 2026

Event dates: 9 June 2026 08:30 - 10 June 2026 17:30
Event summary: The 9th UK Porous Materials Conference (UKPorMat) will take place at the University of Bristol from 9th to 10th June 2026.
Event Venue: University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TS, United Kingdom

5th Annual Conference on Global Nanotechnology

Event dates: 15 June 2026 09:00 - 17 June 2026 15:00
Event summary: We are delighted to bring #NanoSeries2026 to Turin, Italy — a cultural capital where royal heritage meets modern innovation
Event Venue: Polytechnic University of Turin, Turin, 10129, Italy

Innovations in polymeric coatings

Event dates: 16 June 2026 09:00 - 17 June 2026 17:00
Event summary: This two-day symposium aims to cover the field of polymeric coatings and promote new developments in the field.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

MolMod 2026

Event dates: 18 June 2026 15:00 - 20 June 2026 14:00
Event summary: MolMod 2026 - Molecular Modeling in ��ҹ��Ʒ and Biochemistry, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Event Venue: Babes Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, 400028, Romania

Smart Materials: Self-Organizing Polymers at the Interface of Technology and Nature

Event dates: 21 June 2026 16:00 - 25 June 2026 16:30
Event summary: The conference will focus on the self-association of stimuli-responsive polymers, drawing inspiration from nature’s ability to form complex, adaptive, and functional assemblies.
Event Venue: Institute of Macromolecular ��ҹ��Ʒ of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, CZ 16200, Czech Republic

EFMC-ACSMEDI Medicinal ��ҹ��Ʒ Frontiers 2026

Event dates: 22 June 2026 17:00 - 25 June 2026 13:00
Event summary: Symposium co-organised by EFMC and ACSMEDI, and including 3 top speakers & 9 sessions on key topics in Medicinal ��ҹ��Ʒ, as well as 18 oral comms selected from the submitted abstracts.
Event Venue: Trinity Conference Centre, Dublin, 2, Ireland

HarwellXPS Summer School 2026

Event dates: 22 June 2026 09:00 - 26 June 2026 14:00
Event summary: The exclusive HarwellXPS photoelectron spectroscopy summer school is returning in 2026! We will be in Oxford for a week of beginners and advanced seminars hand-on practicals, and discussion forums.
Event Venue: voco Oxford Thames by IHG, Oxford, OX4 4GX, United Kingdom

NMR Discussion Group Postgraduate Meeting 2026

Event dates: 24 June 2026 16:00 - 25 June 2026 16:00
Event summary: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ NMR Discussion Group (NMRDG) is pleased to announce its annual Postgraduate meeting, to be held at the University of Liverpool on 24th and 25th June 2026.
Event Venue: University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7BX, United Kingdom

Chemical Sciences Research Symposium

Event dates: 26 June 2026 15:00-19:00
Event summary: The third research symposium.
Event Venue: Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield, S1 1WB, United Kingdom

POLYMAT Spotlight 2026

Event dates: 29 June 2026 15:00 - 2 July 2026 15:00
Event summary: http://polymat-spotlight.eu
Event Venue: Miramar Palace, San Sebastian, 20007, Spain

Emerging materials for optoelectronics applications Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 1 - 3 July 2026
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom

21st RSC Chemical Biology and Bioorganic Group (CBBG) Firbush Conference

Event dates: 3 July 2026 12:00 - 5 July 2026 13:00
Event summary: The meeting will encompass a broad range of topics across chemical biology and bioorganic chemistry, highlighting emerging directions and approaches in the field.
Event Venue: Firbush Conference Centre, Killin, FK21 8SU, United Kingdom

Frank Warren Conference 2026

Event dates: 5 July 2026 15:00 - 9 July 2026 13:30
Event summary: The Frank Warren Conference is an international meeting highlighting advances, innovations, and emerging directions in modern organic chemistry.
Event Venue: Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre, Skukuza, Skukuza, 1350, South Africa

8th International Conference on Nanomaterials Science and Mechanical Engineering

Event dates: 7 July 2026 08:00 - 10 July 2026 18:00
Event summary: ICNMSME-2026 aims to address on Modern Problems of Nanomaterials Science and Mechanical Engineering, to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners from both academia as well as industry.
Event Venue: University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal

51st Congress of the Physical Chemical Division of the Italian Chemical Society "Exploring Fundamentals, Driving Innovation, Advancing a Sustainable Future"

Event dates: 7 - 10 July 2026
Event summary: CDCF51 in Bari brings together researchers to explore fundamentals of physical chemistry, share discoveries, and spark collaboration toward innovation and a sustainable future.
Event Venue: University Campus Bari - Politecnico di Bari, Bari, 70126, Italy

22nd RSC Nucleic Acids Forum – 2026

Event dates: 10 July 2026 10:00-18:00
Event summary: This is the NAG’s annual meeting, bringing together the Nucleic Acids Research community to showcase and discuss new research involving nucleic acids at the chemistry-physics-biology interface.
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Solid electrolyte interphases in next-gen batteries Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 13 - 15 July 2026
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

META 2026, the 16th International Conference on Metamaterials, Photonic Crystals and Plasmonics

Event dates: 14 - 17 July 2026
Event summary: META 2026 is the flagship international conference that brings researchers, scientists, and professionals working on cutting-edge developments in metamaterials, photonic crystals, and plasmonics.
Event Venue: Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland

Advanced Nano Materials (ANM2026 Portugal)

Event dates: 22 - 24 July 2026
Event summary: ANM2026 ( https://www.advanced-nanomaterials-conference.com/anm-home/), 25th International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials, 22–24 July 2026 at the University of Aveiro in Portugal
Event Venue: University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal

International Conference on Hydrogenase and Other Redox Metalloenzymes

Event dates: 26 July 2026 15:00 - 30 July 2026 17:00
Event summary: An international conference discussing the latest advances in redox metalloenzyme research and applications, with a focus on gas processing and energy conversion.
Event Venue: Sir Bob Burgess Building, Leicester, LE2 6BF, United Kingdom

EUCHEMSIL 2026

Event dates: 26 - 31 July 2026
Event summary: 30th EUChemS Conference on Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids
Event Venue: Churchill College, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0DS, United Kingdom

The International Conference on the Coordination and Organometallic ��ҹ��Ʒ of Germanium, Tin and Lead (ICCOC-GTL) 2026

Event dates: 23 - 28 August 2026
Event summary: Get to know the most recent trends and innovations in the molecular chemistry of germanium, tin and lead
Event Venue: Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Oldenburg , 26129 , Germany

Pride in Chem

Event dates: 27 August 2026 09:00-17:00
Event summary: This event is dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the voices of LGBTQIA+ chemists by providing a safe and inclusive environment to share their work research, ideas and experiences authentically.
Event Venue: University of Manchester, Manchester, M1 7DN, United Kingdom

RSC Photophysics and Photochemistry Group Early Career Meeting 2026

Event dates: 3 September 2026 10:00 - 4 September 2026 16:00
Event summary: We are very pleased to announce that the 2026 Early Career Meeting will be held over two days, on 3–4 September 2026, at Durham University.
Event Venue: Durham University, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom

28th International Symposium on Gas Kinetics and Related Phenomena

Event dates: 6 - 10 September 2026
Event summary: Biennial event showcasing research from around the world on the theme of gas kinetics.
Event Venue: IIT Madras, Chennai, 600036, India

Recent Appointees in Physical ��ҹ��Ʒ -- RAPC 2026

Event dates: 7 - 9 September 2026
Event summary: A networking meeting for recently appointed physical chemists in the UK. The meeting will provide a forum for recently appointed chemists to discuss building an academic career.
Event Venue: University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

ICSD 2026 : 14th International Conference on Sustainable Development,Rome, Italy

Event dates: 9 September 2026 09:30 - 10 September 2026 18:00
Event summary: The International Conference on Sustainable Development is organized by the European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with CIT University.
Event Venue: Roma Eventi Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, 00187, Italy

Powder Flow 2026

Event dates: 11 September 2026 08:00-18:00
Event summary: Powder Flow 2026 is a premier one-day workshop dedicated to fostering the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge, addressing key challenges, and highlighting state-of-the-art developments in powder flow.
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Sustainable chemistry of electrofuels and electrochemicals Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 14 - 16 September 2026
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, M15 6BY, United Kingdom

Molecular excited states theory and experiment Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 14 - 16 September 2026
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: Homerton College, Cambridge, CB2 8PH, United Kingdom

Innovations in crop protection III

Event dates: 14 October 2026 09:30-17:00
Event summary: This conference brings together leading researchers and industry experts to explore cutting-edge solutions for safeguarding global food security whilst minimizing environmental impact.
Event Venue: SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), London, SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom

Bridging electrochemical devices across Earth and space applications Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 2 - 4 November 2026
Event summary: Bridging electrochemical devices across Earth and space applications Faraday Discussion
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

6th International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials

Event dates: 16 November 2026 08:00 - 20 November 2026 18:00
Event summary: ICEAN 2026 aims to unite leading scientists and researchers working on advanced nanomaterials and their applications in energy, environment and health, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Event Venue: The Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Center, Newcastle, 2302, Australia

Faraday Community poster symposium

Event dates: 30 November 2026
Event summary: The Faraday Community for Physical ��ҹ��Ʒ is proud to bring together outstanding PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, and early-career scientists working in industry.
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Modern Trends in Molecular Magnetism (MTMM)

Event dates: 2 December 2026 15:00 - 5 December 2026 18:00
Event summary: 5th edition of the International Conference "Modern Trends in Molecular Magnetism" (MTMM) organized by Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Assam, India during 2-5 December 2026
Event Venue: Tezpur University, Tezpur, 784028, India

Corrosion from fundamentals to extremes Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 7 - 9 April 2027
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 14 - 16 April 2027
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Understanding molecular catalysis through computation and experiment Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 21 - 23 June 2027
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: University of St Andrews, St Andrews, United Kingdom

Digital chemistry discovery Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 8 - 10 September 2027
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: Edinburgh , Edinburgh, tbc, United Kingdom

Challenges and solutions for photothermal materials and applications Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 15 - 17 September 2027
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Designing catalysts for a sustainable future Faraday Discussion

Event dates: 15 - 17 November 2027
Event summary: The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
Event Venue: The Royal Society of ��ҹ��Ʒ, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom