Events

A two-and-a-half-day symposium for the Indian chemistry community, organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal Chemical Science together with IISER Bhopal. Convenors: Saptarshi Mukherjee and Vishal Rai (IISER Bhopal); co-convenors Aparna Ganguly and Lijina MP (RSC). Topics include nanotechnology, organic chemistry, catalysis, chemical biology, computational chemistry, biomaterials and drug delivery, with time to meet the journal's editors. Abstract submission closed on 7 September 2026; registration is through the organisers' site. Why attend: for pharma, agrochemical and specialty-chemical R&D teams, a compact meeting to see what India's leading academic labs are publishing — and to start industry–academia projects. Photo: the main entrance gate of IISER Bhopal — the venue. Silica19, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

An international conference of the Asian Polymer Association (APA). Its topics include polymer synthesis and processing, functional biopolymers and nanomaterials, smart and sustainable polymers, biomaterials, energy materials and green chemistry, food packaging and tyre technology. The organiser's listed deadlines for abstracts (5 October) and regular registration (15 October) have passed; for late registration contact the organisers at bhopal@apaconference.org or +91 11 46066077. Why attend: a meeting point for polymer researchers and the industry around them — useful for suppliers of monomers, additives and speciality polymers looking for new applications and research partners. Photo (representative): ABS plastic granules. Jacorna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

A two-day conference and exhibition on green hydrogen, co-organised by GH2 India and GL Events, with Apoltos Events as event partner. The organisers list 150+ exhibitors on 14,000+ square metres. It covers the full hydrogen chain: production and electrolysers, renewable-power integration, storage and transport, fuel cells, industrial decarbonisation, mobility and project deployment. Separate registration is open on the organiser's site for conference delegates, visitors and exhibitors. Why attend: useful for ammonia, methanol, fertiliser and refinery buyers weighing green hydrogen, and for suppliers of gases, catalysts, membranes and water-treatment chemicals to electrolyser projects. Photo (representative): a 2 MW electrolyser module. Bubble60, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

A two-day conference on recycling technologies for plastics and other complex waste streams, organised by nova-Institute. Around 300 experts are expected, on site and online. Topics include mechanical recycling and extrusion, dissolution, solvolysis and depolymerisation, enzymatic recycling, pyrolysis, feedstock preparation and purification, sorting and separation, digital tools (including AI) and life-cycle assessment, with a dedicated session on regulation and economics. Waste streams covered include mixed plastics, textiles, automotive materials and composites. Why attend: Indian plastics processors and chemical makers face growing recycled-content rules from brand owners and export customers. This is a compact place to compare chemical-recycling routes (such as pyrolysis oil and depolymerised monomers) and the European rules driving demand for them. Photo: the Maternushaus, Cologne — the venue. Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The 36th edition of the Institution of Chemical Engineers' (IChemE) Hazards conference, a long-running meeting for process safety and loss prevention professionals. Delegate registration is open. The programme covers how good process-safety practice is identified, embedded and sustained; the role of executive leadership; the hazards of new technologies; climate change, decarbonisation and the energy transition; and digitalisation, with an emphasis on learning across industries. Why attend: Indian chemical and pharma sites are under closer scrutiny after recent incidents. Hazards brings together practitioners who run HAZOP, layers of protection and safety-culture programmes in large plants, and its case studies are directly usable by Indian safety managers. Photo: Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester — the venue. Anthony O'Neil, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Elite Conferences' international petrochemicals conference, this year under the theme "Petrochemicals at crossroads: Global disruption, Indian opportunity". The organiser expects 425+ attendees. Why attend: for traders and converters of polymers, aromatics and solvents, it is a two-day read on where feedstock prices and new Indian capacity are heading — useful context before fixing next year's contracts. Photo (representative): Haldia Petrochemicals complex, West Bengal. খাঁ শুভেন্দু, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The 20th Annual Forum of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), under the theme "Persistence with Purpose: Built to Endure". The forum asks how the region's industry can strengthen resilience and competitiveness, with sessions on trade shifts. Speakers include chief executives of SABIC, Indorama Ventures, OQ, Bahri and Dow, and GCC government officials. The programme also includes the 3rd GPCA Sustainability Pavilion, the 4th GPCA Solutions XChange, an exhibition and the 7th GPCA Legacy Award. Why attend: Gulf producers are India's largest source of imported polymers, methanol and many basic chemicals. The forum is where their plans for capacity, export markets and pricing are discussed — useful context for Indian importers and traders. Photo: Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai — the venue. Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The annual seminar of The Fertiliser Association of India (FAI), the main yearly meeting of India's fertiliser industry. This year's theme is "Securing Fertiliser Future for Sustainable Agriculture". The organiser's events page did not yet carry the brochure, fees or programme when we checked. For registration, contact FAI at general@faidelhi.org or +91-11-46005200. Why attend: fertiliser makers are large buyers of ammonia, sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid, sulphur and potash. Suppliers of these, and of coating agents, catalysts and bagging materials, will find producers, importers and policymakers in one venue. Photo (representative): NPK 19-19-19 water-soluble fertiliser. Suyash Dwivedi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The Indian Chemical Council's flagship safety and sustainability event, held in the heart of Gujarat's chemical belt. Why attend: for plant heads, EHS managers and process-safety engineers in the Vadodara–Bharuch–Ankleshwar corridor, it is a two-day opportunity to compare practice with peers and hear where safety and sustainability expectations are heading. Check ICC's events page for the programme and registration. Photo: Laxmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara. Emmanuel DYAN, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The 8th edition of a biennial international chemistry conference started in 2010, organised by the Department of Chemistry at IIT Guwahati. It includes plenary sessions, invited talks, oral presentations and posters. Themes include organic synthesis, polymeric materials, materials chemistry and interfaces, nanomaterials, inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, reaction dynamics, molecular simulations, theoretical chemistry and AI/ML in chemistry. Abstract submission and the extended registration deadline (22 October 2026) have closed; contact the organisers at fics2026@iitg.ac.in about attending. Why attend: a good view of the synthesis, catalysis and materials research coming out of Indian institutes, and a place for R&D managers to meet researchers and recruit. Photo: the academic complex of IIT Guwahati — the venue. Satyadeep Karnati, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

A two-day conference on the surfactants value chain, organised by World of Chemicals, for 300+ industry leaders and decision makers. The venue in Bengaluru had not been named on the organiser's page when we checked. Topics: global and market outlook; next-generation surfactant chemistry; feedstocks and raw-material dynamics; bio-based and green surfactants; regulation and compliance (BIS, REACH, GHS, EPA); applications and formulation science; supply chain, packaging and safety; digitalisation and AI in manufacturing; and India as a global surfactants hub. Delegate fees listed by the organiser: ₹35,000 per person; ₹80,000 for a corporate package of three; ₹15,000 for academics. Why attend: surfactants sit behind detergents, personal care, agrochemical formulations and oilfield chemicals. For makers of LAB, fatty alcohols, ethoxylates and specialty surfactants, this is a focused room of formulators and buyers. Photo: a space-filling model of sodium dodecyl sulfate, one of the most widely used surfactants. Hoa112008, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

A one-day summit organised by FICCI, led by its Fragrance & Flavour Committee, under the theme "Navigating Change: Building a Resilient Fragrance Ecosystem & Supply Chain". It brings together industry executives, government decision-makers, regulators, academics and international specialists. Topics include building resilient supply chains, responding to global headwinds, growth and innovation in the sector, emerging opportunities and key regulatory issues. Why attend: India is a growing base for aroma chemicals and fragrance ingredients, supplying both domestic FMCG makers and global fragrance houses. The summit is a chance for aroma-chemical makers and buyers to hear where regulation and supply chains are heading. Photo: a perfumer's organ of fragrance raw materials (representative). Mx. Granger, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

A one-day paint-industry meet by Colour Publications, publishers of Paintindia, under the tagline "Expanding Horizons for a Brighter Future". Delegate fee: ₹2,500 + 18% GST. Why attend: Gujarat is home to many paint, resin and pigment makers — an inexpensive day to meet local formulators and raw-material suppliers without travelling to Mumbai. Photo (representative): open cans of paint. Rpperini, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The Indian Chemical Society's 63rd Annual Convention of Chemists, held with an international conference on "Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences for a Circular Economy: Innovations in Energy, Environment, and Food Systems". Organised jointly by the Indian Chemical Society — founded by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray in 1924 — and the Department of Chemistry, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University). Themes include climate change, clean energy, sustainable materials, environmental restoration and long-term resource security, with interdisciplinary work across chemistry, biotechnology, food chemistry and environmental science. The organiser's site lists abstract submission closing in November 2026. Figures check: the conference website gives 14–16 December 2026. Some event listings show 13–15 or 18–20 December; we have used the organiser's dates — confirm with the organisers before you book travel. Why attend: India's oldest annual gathering of chemists, useful for meeting academic groups working on circular-economy chemistry, catalysis and materials. Photo: aerial view of Graphic Era University, Dehradun — the venue. Ujjwalpachori94, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

An international conference hosted by TIFR, described by the organisers as a global platform for leading catalysis researchers. Earlier editions were held at TIFR in 2018, online in 2020 and in December 2024. The programme covers catalyst design for electro-, thermo- and photo-catalytic pathways, operando characterisation, computational modelling and reactor engineering. Why attend: catalysts decide the cost of most chemical processes, from hydrogenation and oxidation to green hydrogen and CO2 conversion. For R&D heads at Indian chemical and pharma companies, it is a chance to meet the researchers behind new catalysts without leaving Mumbai. Photo: the main building of TIFR, Mumbai — the venue. Annytifr, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

The Indian Chemical Council's two-day skill development course on environmental sustainability for MSMEs in the chemical sector, run as a CSR initiative, comes to Goa. The organiser's events page lists the dates and venue; for the programme and how to register, contact ICC through its website. Why attend: for owners, plant heads and EHS staff of small chemical and pharma units in Goa and nearby Karnataka and Maharashtra — a low-cost way to build in-house environmental know-how without travelling to a metro. Photo (representative): the aeration tank of a wastewater treatment plant in Bengaluru. Vraj Acharya, WELL Labs, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

An in-person international conference organised by IIT Jodhpur's Department of Physics, Department of Materials Engineering and the Rishabh Centre for Research and Innovation in Clean Energy. It brings together researchers, industry and policymakers working on energy materials and devices. Themes: photovoltaic devices; hydrogen energy, catalysis and sustainable fuels; 2D materials and devices; materials, processing and device technologies; biomedical devices; advanced characterisation and data-driven materials science; and energy storage systems. The programme has plenary and keynote lectures, invited talks, technical sessions, posters and industry–academia interaction. Registration is open on the conference website. Why attend: battery, solar and electrolyser makers in India are looking for local suppliers of electrode materials, catalysts and specialty chemicals. This is a place to see which materials Indian labs are taking towards scale-up. Photo: the main gate of IIT Jodhpur — the venue. Vsoni98, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Organised by IIChE's Mumbai Regional Centre and hosted by ICT, under the theme "Chemical Engineering Frontiers for Viksit Bharat", with a focus on clean energy, green chemicals and the circular economy. Topics include advanced reaction engineering and catalysis, AI and digital transformation, green engineering, net-zero technologies and carbon capture, novel separations and membranes, hydrogen and clean fuels, and safety, health and risk assessment. Registration opened on 28 September and closes on 30 November 2026; fees range from ₹2,500 (undergraduate students) to ₹12,800 (non-member industry delegates), and US$250–350 for foreign delegates. Photo: Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly UICT), Mumbai — the venue. Shyam Bhagat, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

The Indian Paint Association's 33rd conference, under the theme "CONTINUUM" — tradition to innovation, protection to performance, and functionality to sustainability — for leaders, manufacturers, technologists and policymakers from the paint and coatings value chain. Early-bird registration closes 31 October 2026; standard registration closes 15 December 2026. Why attend: the industry's main annual meeting in India — where paint makers, and suppliers of resins, pigments, solvents and additives, meet in one place. Photo: ITC Grand Chola, Chennai — the venue. Destination8infinity, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The agrochemical industry's annual business meet, organised by the PMFAI Agribusiness Foundation (Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India), which has run the event since 1997. The organisers expect over 700 professional delegates. It is a business-to-business conference and exhibition covering agricultural chemicals, biologicals, seeds, fertilisers and related technologies, and is used mainly by Indian manufacturers to meet overseas importers and distributors. Online registration is open on the organiser's site; fees were not shown on the page when we checked. Why attend: for Indian makers of technical-grade pesticides, intermediates and formulations looking for export buyers — and for importers looking for Indian sources — this is the most direct meeting place of the year. Photo (representative): a tractor spraying a crop. Stefan Thiesen, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

India's flagship energy event, held under the patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and organised by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) with mc2. It comes to Kolkata, and to eastern India, for the first time. Theme: "Unlocking Innovation. Securing Energy. Shaping Tomorrow." The organisers' figures for the event: 75,000+ energy professionals, 700+ exhibiting companies, 6,500+ conference delegates and 550+ speakers from 120+ countries. Delegate enquiries: delegates@indiaenergyweek.com. Why attend: oil, gas, refining and petrochemical companies are among the biggest buyers of process chemicals, catalysts and additives. The exhibition is the practical place to meet their procurement and technical teams, and to see where refinery and petrochemical investment is heading. Photo (representative): an offshore oil and gas platform. Divulgação Petrobras / ABr, CC BY 3.0 BR, via Wikimedia Commons.

The annual national symposium of the Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI), India's largest gathering of research chemists, held this year with a joint CRSI–Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) symposium. The symposium website was marked "coming soon" when we checked, so the programme, fees and deadlines are not yet published. Watch the CRSI page for updates. Why attend: where India's academic chemistry — from catalysis and materials to medicinal chemistry — is presented. Industry R&D teams use it to spot new methods early and to recruit. Photo: the main building of IIT Roorkee, formerly Thomason College of Engineering. Fowler&fowler, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The inaugural edition of an expo and conference on process technology for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, energy and allied industries, organised by India Expo Centre & Mart. Who it's for: process engineers, plant managers, EPC companies, technology providers, automation specialists, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers and procurement teams — useful if you are planning a capacity expansion or equipment upgrade in 2027. Photo (representative): visitors entering an Indian industrial trade fair (IMTEX 2025, Bengaluru). Gpkp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

An international symposium hosted by the Department of Chemistry, IIT Hyderabad; the convenor is Dr Kishore Natte. Its themes include homogeneous, heterogeneous and organocatalysis; advanced catalytic materials and nanocatalysis; catalytic routes for sustainable organic transformations; carbon dioxide capture, conversion and utilisation; climate and environmental chemistry; energy science; and medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. There is an industry colloquium alongside the scientific sessions. Key dates from the organiser: early-bird registration until 19 November 2026; poster abstracts by 15 December 2026; standard registration closes 15 January 2027. Separate registration categories exist for students, faculty, industry professionals and overseas delegates. Contact: catalytica2027@chy.iith.ac.in. Why attend: catalysts decide the cost of most chemical processes. For process-development teams in pharma, agrochemicals and specialty chemicals — and for catalyst suppliers — it is a chance to see where academic catalysis is heading. Photo: the Knowledge Resource Centre (central library) at IIT Hyderabad. Mukesh721, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The Indian Chemical Council's annual outlook conference, India's premier dialogue platform for the chemical and petrochemical sector, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and innovators. The 2026 edition focused on building a competitive and resilient chemical industry for India. Why attend: the best single place to hear where Indian chemical demand, policy and investment are heading for the year ahead. Venue details will be on ICC's events page. Photo (representative): a conference hall. Hannah Clover, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The 5th international conference CHEM-TECHNOVA, with a Tech Startathon, organised by the IIChE Student Chapter and the Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Technology, Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU) Kanpur, and co-organised by the School of Sustainability, IIT Madras, in association with the National Sugar Institute, Kanpur. Theme: "Frontiers in Chemical Technology: AI, Materials, and Sustainability". Conference themes include catalysis and reaction engineering, chemicals and fertilizers, effluent treatment in chemical process industries, green chemistry and energy storage, novel separation processes, safety, health and environment, and machine learning and AI applications. Industry delegates and scientists register at ₹3,000; foreign delegates (online) at ₹4,000. The last date for registration is 15 January 2027, and up to 500 participants are accepted on a first-come basis. Why attend: an affordable meeting where plant engineers and R&D teams from north India can present work, meet faculty from IITs and NITs and scout talent. Photo: the main building of HBTU (formerly HBTI), Kanpur — the venue. Burhan.nameer, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The spring national meeting and exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the largest chemistry meetings in the world. ACS's own meetings page lists ACS Spring 2027 in New Orleans on these dates; the next meeting, ACS Fall 2027, is in San Diego (22–26 August 2027). The meeting runs parallel technical sessions across all fields of chemistry — organic, medicinal, polymer, catalysis, materials and chemical health and safety among them — with an exposition of instrument and service suppliers. Figures check: some event listings give 21–23 March 2027; we have used the dates on ACS's own meetings page. Confirm the venue and programme on acs.org before you book travel. Why attend: Indian pharma, agrochemical and specialty-chemical companies send R&D teams to ACS meetings to follow new synthesis methods and meet US partners and customers. Photo: the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans — the city's main convention centre (representative; ACS has not yet confirmed the 2027 venue on its page). Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) holds its annual Spring Meeting together with the 23rd Global Congress on Process Safety, organised with its Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS). The 2026 edition was held in Houston. Why attend: CCPS guidelines are widely used in Indian plants, and the congress is where many of them are discussed and updated. Indian ethylene, refinery and specialty chemical engineers can benchmark their practice against large US operators. Photo: the Oklahoma City Convention Center — the venue. Kerwin Moore, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

A fertilizer trading conference organised by Argus Media, at a new location for 2027. Argus expects 450+ attendees from 150+ companies in over 40 countries. The 2027 agenda covers trade flows, freight and supply-chain resilience; China's influence on regional markets, including export policy and customs inspections; fertilizer affordability and supply security; the outlook for nitrogen and urea in Asia; and raw materials such as phosphate rock and potash. An optional Sulphur & Sulphuric Acid Focus Day is also offered. Why attend: India is one of the world's largest importers of urea, DAP, potash and phosphoric acid, and sulphur and sulphuric acid prices feed straight into Indian phosphate costs. This is where Asian fertilizer traders and producers set their views for the year. Photo: a sample of urea prills (representative). LHcheM, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.