Conferences & Events

AIChE’s conferences and meetings are designed to help you stay current on the latest advances in core areas of chemical engineering, while also covering specific topical areas. Specialty conferences cover emerging and related fields—including process safety, bioengineering, sustainability, and alternative energy. Also find workshops, courses, and non-conference events. Browse by type including institute meetings, specialty, student, and more.

2019 Food Innovation and Engineering (FOODIE) Conference

December 8, 2019 to December 10, 2019

DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City

The Food Innovation & Engineering Conference (FOODIE), hosted by AIChE’s Food, Pharmaceutical & Bioengineering Division (Division 15), will offer a chance for people from multiple disciplines (including food engineers, neurobiologists, physiologists, members of supply chain, and more, as well as chefs, restauranteurs, and foodies alike) to network and share ideas to improve the food world.

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Solar Energy Systems Conference '19

December 12, 2019 to December 13, 2019

Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative, Waco, TX

The AIChE Center for Energy Initiatives, in collaboration with other entities, is hosting a 2 day symposium to focus on solar energy innovation, challenges and opportunities for engineers and other stakeholders.

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2020 AIChE Virtual Spring Meeting and 16th Global Congress on Process Safety

August 17, 2020 to August 21, 2020

Virtual

The 2020 AIChE® Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety will be held virtually over the dates of August 17-21, 2020

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The Ohio State University Student Process Safety Bootcamp

October 19, 2024 to October 20, 2024

The Ohio State University

This event will be held on October 19-20, 2024.

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9th Conference on Constraint-Based Reconstruction and Analysis (COBRA 2024)

October 24, 2024 to October 26, 2024

Omni San Diego Hotel, San Diego, CA, USA

Established and new members of the COBRA community are invited to COBRA 2024 to discuss the latest developments in Constraint-Based Reconstruction and Analysis. This year's meeting will be focused on "Integrating data analytics in computational biology."

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2024 AIChE Annual Student Conference

October 25, 2024 to October 28, 2024

San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA, USA

The 2024 AIChE ASC is four days of career information, social events, competitions, and fun. Student engineers from more than 200 schools celebrate the ChemE profession along with young professional members, AIChE leaders, and industry professionals.

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2024 AIChE Annual Meeting

October 27, 2024 to October 31, 2024

San Diego Convention Center, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Registration is Open! The 2024 AIChE® Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers seeking innovation and professional development. This event unites academic and industry researchers at all career stages to explore topics at the forefront of chemical engineering. Connect with a diverse audience to gain insights, network with experts, and advance your career in this evolving field.

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8th Bioengineering and Translational Medicine Conference

October 27, 2024 to October 28, 2024

Hilton San Diego Bayfront, San Diego, CA, USA

The 8th Bioengineering and Translational Medicine (BTM) Conference will provide an in-depth view of innovative and cross-disciplinary biological technologies. We will bring together leaders in drug delivery, biomanufacturing, cell therapy & protein engineering, models of human biology &...

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2024 AIChE K-12 STEM Showcase

October 27, 2024

Hilton Bayside, San Diego, CA

2024 AIChE K-12 STEM Showcase

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5th Cell Therapies and Immunotherapy Conference

October 28, 2024 to October 30, 2024

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA

Register Today! Registration At this conference, renowned experts will address challenges and discoveries in the cell therapy and immunotherapy arenas that will ultimately change the future of healthcare. Meet thought leaders from clinical, industrial, and academic settings, who will discuss the...

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2024 Global Conference on Process Safety and Big Data

October 29, 2024 to October 30, 2024

Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) and the European Process Safety Centre (EPSC) jointly host the 9th Edition of the Global Conference on Process Safety and Big Data in person in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

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6th Food Innovation and Engineering (FOODIE) Conference

October 31, 2024 to November 1, 2024

San Diego Convention Center, San Diego CA

The 6th FOODIE Conference will discuss emerging technologies for food production, analyze strategies to connect industry and cuisine, and navigate methods to fit the consumer market.

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7th International Conference on Microbiome Engineering

November 12, 2024 to November 14, 2024

Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA

This conference brings together scientists across the quickly growing field of microbiome engineering. The conference integrates synthetic biology, systems biology, microbial ecology, and bioinformatics across a range of application spaces.

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8th Global Summit on Process Safety (8th GSPS)

November 26, 2024 to November 27, 2024

Jio World Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Launched in 2014, on the 30th anniversary of the Bhopal disaster, the CCPS Global Summit on Process Safety provides a common platform for process safety leaders from industry, government, and academia to share advancements in the field.

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International Process Safety Week

December 2, 2024 to December 6, 2024

Online

We invite you to participate in this week-long observance, filled with engaging activities and educational opportunities that will enhance our commitment to process safety.

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2024 AIChE Gala

December 4, 2024

The Pierre Hotel, 2 E 61st St, New York City

Cocktail Reception: 6:30 PM | Dinner & Program: 7:15 PM EST | Black Tie Optional

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6th Battery and Energy Storage Conference

December 9, 2024 to December 11, 2024

NYU's Kimmel Center for University Life, New York, NY, USA

The Battery and Energy Storage Conference seeks to engage scientists, engineers, and policy makers working in the fields of energy storage and conversion technologies to identify, communicate, and explore current advancements in storage materials, devices, and systems. Presentations and...

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13th International Conference on Biomolecular Engineering

January 5, 2025 to January 8, 2025

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, Houston, TX, USA

The International Conference on Biomolecular Engineering brings together researchers who are using quantitative approaches to advance the understanding and application of molecular biology. Presented by the Society of Biological Engineering (SBE).

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5th AfroBioTech Conference

February 16, 2025 to February 18, 2025

John Lewis Student Center at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

The 2025 AfroBioTech Conference will showcase the innovation, contributions and leadership from diverse disciplines that can advance biotechnology while also inspiring the next generation of diverse professionals and identifying, communicating, and exploring recent advancements in biotechnology...

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International Congress on Sustainability Science & Engineering (ICOSSE '25)

February 20, 2025 to February 22, 2025

University of Auckland, Auckland, NZ

Unveiling novel science and engineering approaches from the Pacific region to tackle global issues, fostering collaboration for transformative and inclusive solutions Welcome to ICOSSE '25, the premier gathering for sustainability pioneers, proudly co-organized by the AIChE Institute for...

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2025 Spring Meeting and 21st Global Congress on Process Safety

April 6, 2025 to April 10, 2025

Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX

The AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety is the essential technical conference for chemical, process and process safety engineers, offering unparalleled coverage of the industry's critical needs and providing excellent networking opportunities with a diverse audience of...

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9th International Conference on Accelerating Biopharmaceutical Development (AccBio 2025)

April 9, 2025 to April 11, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach, Carlsbad, CA, USA

This conference series brings together senior thought leaders from across multiple disciplines to discuss strategies, technologies and capabilities that accelerate biopharmaceutical development. Abstract Submission Deadline: January 13, 2025

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17th AIChE Midwest Regional Conference

April 29, 2025

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

Organized by the Chicago Local Section, the MRC provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists in the region and beyond to learn about new technologies and network with others in the field. A particular objective of the conference is to build technical relationships between industrial...

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7th Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology

May 13, 2025 to May 15, 2025

MIT Samberg Conference Center, Cambridge, MA, USA

The Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology conference spotlights best practices, lessons learned, and technology innovations for accelerating commercial production of bio-based products.

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The 29th North American Catalysis Society Meeting (NAM29)

June 8, 2025 to June 13, 2025

Hyatt Regency Atlanta, GA

The 29th North American Meeting of the North American Catalysis Society (NAM29) will bring together academic and industrial researchers from around the world to share the latest research on catalysis science and technology.

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Metabolic Engineering 16

June 15, 2025 to June 19, 2025

Tivoli Hotel and Congress Center, Copenhagen, Denmark

Metabolic Engineering 16 is the premier conference in the field, offering a unique platform to learn about the latest methodologies and applications, connect with leading experts from industry and academia, and forge new collaborations. The meeting will be held in the center of Copenhagen, the...

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2025 Synthetic Biology: Engineering, Evolution, & Design (SEED)

June 23, 2025 to June 26, 2025

The Westin Galleria Houston, Houston, Texas, USA

SEED is the leading technical event for synthetic biology — covering the field from its foundations to its commercial applications. Gain insight into next-generation development strategies from leaders in research and industry.

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2025 Chemical Ventures Conference

August 12, 2025 to August 13, 2025

New York University, Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY

The 2025 Chemical Ventures Conference will focus on decarbonization of chemicals across the life cycle.

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69th Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities Symposium

September 7, 2025 to September 11, 2025

Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA USA

A century of ammonia synthesis technology - with an emphasis on continual progress in ammonia plant safety - is the theme of AIChE’s 69th Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities Symposium. Front row: Ahmed Esmael Rahimi (Qatar Fertiliser Company), Venkat Pattabathula (SVP Chemical...

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2025 AIChE Annual Meeting

November 2, 2025 to November 6, 2025

John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Marriott Copley Place, Sheraton Back Bay | Boston, MA

The AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering.

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2026 AIChE Spring Meeting and 22nd Global Congress on Process Safety

April 12, 2026 to April 16, 2026

Hilton Americas - Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

The AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety is the year’s key technical conference for practicing chemical and process safety engineers, covering the industry's critical needs more broadly and deeply than any other conference.