The SWRM co-chairs are currently collecting proposals for symposia. If you are interested in organizing a symposium, please provide its title, as well as the name(s) and email address(es) of the organizer(s), in addition to a brief description of the scope of the event.

Please submit these details by May 30, 2026. The call for abstracts will be published in C&EN shortly after that date, and submissions will open on the Meeting and Abstracts Programming System (MAPS) site in mid-June. Symposia can still be added after the publication of the call for abstracts in the Magazine. Feel free to share this announcement with your colleagues.

Many hands MAKE SWRM A SUCCESS!

We need your help. SWRM 2026 relies on a strong team of behind‑the‑scenes volunteers to keep the meeting running smoothly. Volunteers are asked to commit to 4‑hour shifts, and you are welcome to sign up for multiple time blocks across different days. Volunteer roles include:

Registration — Welcome attendees at the conference registration booth, provide directions, and hand out maps for symposium locations, local restaurants, and nearby attractions.
Tech Support — While on‑site tech staff will be available, tech‑savvy volunteers may be stationed in symposium rooms to troubleshoot basic audio‑visual issues or quickly request assistance when needed.
General Support — Tasks may include making copies, ensuring meeting rooms are properly supplied by hotel staff, delivering messages to participants, reporting issues that require ACS staff attention, and assisting with other unexpected needs that arise during the conference.

By volunteering with us, you agree to abide by the Volunteer & Participant Code of Conduct Policy - American Chemical Society

VOLUNTEER registration form

CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS

Mihaela Stefan

Nick Tsarevsky

Program Chair

Meeting Co-Chair

Nick Tsarevsky

Program Chair

Meeting Co-Chair

Gabriele Meloni

Program Chair

Meeting Co-Chair

Danny Tran

Social Event

Coordinator

Sandhya Gavva

Rajani Srinivasan

Sandhya Gavva

Social Event Coordinator

Aman Sra

Rajani Srinivasan

Sandhya Gavva

Awards Chair

Rajani Srinivasan

Awards Chair

Doug Carlton

Rajani Srinivasan

Expo Co-Chair

Jonathan Dannatt

Jeremiah Gassensmith

Expo Co-Chair

Jeremiah Gassensmith

Career / Recruiting Chair

Martha Gilchrist

Jeremiah Gassensmith

Martha Gilchrist

Finance Chair