Topical Conferences for 2017
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Dive into the latest research and thinking emerging in critical growth areas. The Topical Conferences at the AIChE Annual Meeting place you at the forefront of the trending topics in chemical engineering. Whatever your role, if you’re working in related areas you’re sure to benefit from these focused sessions.
New Topical Conferences
Chemical Engineers in Medicine
Examine new developments at the emerging interface of healthcare and engineering as chemical engineers and our principles change modern medicine from medical devices and diagnostics to tissue engineering. Read more
Food-Energy-Water Nexus
This topical conference on this critical nexus provides a forum for exchanging research, case studies and ideas. Sustainable solutions will require a global perspective with transformative technical, social, and political change. Read more
Microbiomes and Microbial Communities
This topical is dedicated to understanding and engineering microbiomes and microbial communities. The three sessions will feature academic and industrial talks, with a focus on advancing tools to probe and control microbial communities and on applications in human health, agriculture, and energy. Read more
Supported by the AIChE Foundation
Next-Gen Manufacturing
Learn about how next-generation techniques and groundbreaking research will advance manufacturing in the future. The Next-Gen Manufacturing topical conference will include sessions on 3D printing, smart manufacturing, modular manufacturing, innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and more. Read more
NH3 Energy+ - Enabling Optimized, Sustainable Energy and Agriculture
Hosted by the NH3 Fuel Association.
NH3 Energy+ is the most affordable, efficient path to a hydrogen economy. This versatile chemical also can be used as one of the most cost-effective means to store and transport, excess and stranded renewable energy, a key issue for greater market penetration for wind, solar, and other intermittent renewable resources. NH3 can provide up to a 5X increase in agricultural production; is an extremely effective, environmentally friendly refrigerant; is the most practical means of reducing NOx emissions; and is a very effective disinfectant/cleaning product. The objective of this symposium is to introduce the impressive story of NH3 Energy+ to a wider audience. Read more
Don't miss the NH3 Energy+ Reception
Wednesday, November 1
6:00 - 8:00 PM
MCC, 101 F/G
Supported by the AIChE Foundation
Process Intensification & Modular Chemical Processing
Risk and uncertainty prevents industrial adoption of innovative process intensification technology. Attend sessions focused on process intensification and modular chemical progressing for a fresh way to learn the latest developments and join the dialog on technological change. Read more
Don't forget to visit the Annual Meeting Exhibit to see the new separate section for organizations and attendees focused on process intensification and modular chemical processing.
Symposium on Solar Power and Chemical Systems in Honor of Prof. Edward A. Fletcher
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers cordially invites you to participate in the Symposium on Solar Power and Chemical Systems in Honor of Prof. Edward A. Fletcher at the upcoming 2017 AIChE Annual Meeting. The Symposium dedication is in recognition of Prof. Fletcher’s seminal contributions to the fields of mechanical and chemical engineering. The symposium will provide a forum for the exposure and exchange of ideas, methods and results in solar energy science and engineering for power generation and chemical processing. Read more
Thermal Deconstruction of Biomass
The Thermal Deconstruction of Biomass topical conference will feature 18 distinguished oral presenters and 20 young scientist poster presenters discussing the use of heat to fractionate and depolymerize plant biopolymers into solubilized carbohydrate and lignin-derived phenolic monomers suitable for upgrading into biobased products. Read more
Courtesy of Margot Hartford
Returning Topical Conferences
2017 Annual Meeting of the AES Electrophoresis Society
Hosted by the AES Electrophoresis Society.
The 2017 Annual Meeting of the AES Electrophoresis Society will examine novel analysis and separation techniques for molecules and cells impacting science, health, and biomedicine. Read more
2017 International Congress on Energy
Chemical engineers working in all areas of energy R&D will focus on ways to ensure a clean, sustainable energy supply, today and in the future. Get up-to-date on the latest energy-related research, best practices and technological advancements in alternative energy and enabling technology, including Solar Energy, Nuclear Energy, and Fuel Cells. Read more
Advances in Fossil Energy R&D
The Advances in Fossil Energy R&D topical will highlight the latest research and development efforts and draws on the talents and expertise of researchers who are addressing key issues related to fossil energy. Read more
Environmental Aspects, Applications, and Implications of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
This topical conference aims to further our understanding of environmental and human health applications, and the corresponding health and safety implications, of nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Read more
Innovations of Green Process Engineering for Sustainable Energy and Environment
This topical conference will promote inter-disciplinary R&D activities towards reduction of energy intensity and environmental footprints, covering integrated process design and modeling, efficient chemical energy conversion and storage, and green process innovations. Read more
Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy and Biology
The Nanomaterials for Energy and Biology topical conference will focus on the design, synthesis and application of novel nanomaterials for different applications such as harvesting energy from the sun and in inexpensive, fast, and selective nanotherapeutics and diagnostics. Read more
Sensors
The Sensors topical conference will explore micro- and nano-sensors with a focus on fabrication, development, and applications, and advances in the application of established biosensing technologies. Read more