Green Chemistry Conferences

Conferences and symposia provide invaluable opportunities to extend and strengthen the Green Chemistry community, and our collective body of knowledge.

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Upcoming Conferences and Events

2011 | 2012


December 2011

IGCW 2011: Industrial Green Chemistry World Symposium & Expo

December 4-6, 2011
Mumbai, India

IGCW-2011 will provide business leaders at all levels with insight on developing and enhancing profitable and sustainable means for implementing green chemistry and engineering practices. Successful peers and experts in the field will present on the many current and future green and sustainable opportunities in the Chemical Industry sector while improving their triple bottom line profits.

3rd Asia-Oceania Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (AOC-3)

December 4-7, 2011
Melbourne, Australia

The 3rd Asia-Oceania Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (AOC-3) will be held in Melbourne, Australia on December 4 - 7, 2011. The aim of the conference is to provide a platform for interaction and exchange of ideas between practitioners in Green Chemistry, and to promote Green Chemistry in the Asia-Oceania region. AOC-3 will bring together researchers from all over the world, along with industry leaders, educators and government representatives. New research findings will be discussed, as well as ideas and information on Green Chemistry education, policy and industrial uptake.

3rd International Congress on Green Process Engineering

December 6-8, 2011
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

GPE2011 will serve as a catalyst for the advancement of Green Process Engineering by connecting scientists and experts within and across disciplines from around the world. The previous events have played a leading role in facilitating interaction between researchers in this field. The 2011 event will continue this tradition of fostering collaboration among different communities and contributing to an integrative approach to Green Process Engineering across various engineering and chemical disciplines. The 2011 meeting will feature scientific program of comprehensive talks, plenary sessions, oral and poster presentations of peer-reviewed contributed papers. A range of social activities are also being planned which includes a Networking Dinner with Cultural Performances and sightseeing tours in and around the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur.

2012

January

Minnesota Green Chemistry Conference

January 26, 2012

Minneapolis, MN

Green Chemistry focuses on intentionally reducing or eliminating toxic substances and improving energy efficiency and waste reduction. This conference will explore how we can reap the benefits of Green Chemistry by promoting a healthy business environment for Green Chemistry here in Minnesota.

May

The Asian Conference on Sustainability, Energy & the Environment

May 3-6, 2012

Osaka, Japan

CONFERENCE THEME: "Working Together Towards a Sustainable World"

The International Academic Forum in conjunction with its global partners is proud to announce the Second Annual Asian Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Environment, to be held from May 3-6 2012, at the Ramada Osaka, Osaka, Japan.

June

16th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference

June 18-20, 2012
Washington, DC

Save the Date! From fundamental research to practical applications and commercialization—you will find it here at the premier meeting place for Green Chemistry and Engineering.

One location, three days, more than twenty technical session areas and a full day of programming devoted to students

July

Gordon Research Seminar and Conference on Green Chemistry

July 21-27, 2012
Lucca (Barga), Italy

A meeting description is currently being developed by the Conference Chair and will be available soon. Please check back for updates.

EUCHEM 2012

August 5-10

Celtic Manor, Wales

Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids XX1V

4th International IUPAC Conference on Green Chemistry

August 25-29, 2012
Foz do Iguaçu/PR, Brazil

The 4th International IUPAC Conference on Green Chemistry (4th ICGC) will focus on broad topics such as benign synthesis/process, green chemistry for energy/production, chemicals from renewable resources, green engineering, education in green chemistry, and engineering and policy.

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