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Ilmac 2023

26. Sep 2023 - 09:00, Messe Basel

Ilmac has its origins in the Swiss trade fair for international laboratory, measurement technology and automation in chemistry, which has been taking place since 1959. Today, the chemical and life science brand connects the industry both physically and digitally.

Ilmac Conference Day1: Digitalization

26. Sep 2023 - 09:00, Messe Basel

Conference with lectures, award lectures, discussion forum and roundtables about the topic 'Digitalization'.

Ilmac Conference Day1: Swiss Women in Chemistry Evening

26. Sep 2023 - 16:30, Messe Basel

The 2023 SWC Networking Event is a followup of the SWC inauguration event that took place in 2019 and provides a platform for female researchers in our community to exchange experiences and to increase their visibility.  

Ilmac Conference Day 2: Chemical Technologies

27. Sep 2023 - 09:00, Messe Basel

Conference with lectures, award lectures, discussion forum and roundtables about the topic 'Chemical Technologies'.

Ilmac Conference Day 3: New Biotech Methods

28. Sep 2023 - 09:00, Messe Basel

Conference with lectures, award lectures, discussion forum and roundtables about the topic 'New Biotech Methods'.

Online-Workshop: Five rules for effective writing in the sciences

10. Oct 2023 - 17:00, Online Conference

In this interactive workshop, we'll go through the top five tips when it comes to good science writing. 

40 Years of Surface Science and Nanotechnology

15. Oct 2023 - 16:00, Congressi Stefano Franscini (CSF)

The 40 years of surface science and nanotechnology (40Nano) conference plans to address these new developments but will also highlight applications in other branches of surface science.

SWC Corporate Insights at Syngenta

20. Oct 2023 - 09:00, Syngenta Research Center

SWC Corporate Insights are networking event for students. This edition is co-organized by the Swiss Women in Chemistry (SWC) network and Syngenta. The event is open to anyone (all genders) studying in Switzerland and all SWC & SCS members.

Plastics Update Conference 2023

14. Nov 2023 - 09:00, School of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg

​The Plastics Update Conference 2023 informs on state-of-the-art thinking and proposes technology that can make a difference to transform industry and engage ensuring humanity can continue to enjoy the benefits of planet and plastics in a sustainable way.

EFMC International Symposium on Chemical Biology (EFMC-ISCB 2023)

16. Nov 2023 - 09:00, Congress Center Basel

The EFMC-ISCB 2023 is co-organized by the European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology (EFMC) and the Swiss Chemical Society, Division for Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology (DMCCB).

youngSCS Industry visit to Dottikon Exclusive Synthesis

21. Nov 2023 - 10:00, Dottikon Exclusive Synthesis AG

This 1-day visit will offer the possibility to get insights into Dottikon ES. Additionally, there will be time to interact with the employees.

Automated Synthesis Forum 2023

27. Nov 2023 - 10:30, Novartis Basel Campus

The Automated Synthesis Forum (formerly the UKASF), is an annual conference, organised by a cross-section of scientists from the industrial and academic community.

Swiss Snow Symposium 2024

19. Jan 2024 - 16:00, Hotel Kristall Saphir

After a successful relaunch of the Swiss Snow Symposium in 2023, the youngSCS happily welcomes you again in Saas-Allmagell for the 20th edition to share your passion for chemistry, connect with one another and advance your career with renowned researchers and industrial partners.

DMCCB Basel Symposium 2024

02. Feb 2024 - 09:00, Biozentrum, Lecture Hall U1.131

This one-day symposium is organized by the Swiss Chemical Society, Division Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology. The goal is to stimulate a stronger cooperation among persons working in different areas of medicinal chemistry and chemical biology. Scientists from applied and fundamental research, from industry, education, and regulation are welcome.

8th ECP (“European Chemistry Partnering”) - The first Industry Speed Dating Event

06. Feb 2024 - 10:00, Frankfurt am Main (Germany)

Start-ups and SMEs meet Corporates and Investors. The background is that chemistry or chemical and biochemical know-how is included in 97% of all products.

LS2 Annual Meeting 2024

14. Feb 2024 - 09:00, University of Lausanne

The LS2 Annual Meeting brings together scientists from all nations and backgrounds to explore the large spectrum united under the umbrella of Life Sciences. The Topic of the 2024 edition is “Exploring the Wonders of Life”. 

CHanalysis 2024

10. Apr 2024 - 18:00, Dorint Resort Blüemlisalp

The goal of this two-day conference series is to stimulate a stronger interaction among persons working in different areas of analytical sciences. Scientists from applied and fundamental research, from industry, education, and regulation are welcome.

Swiss Biotech Day 2024

22. Apr 2024 - 11:00, Congress Center Basel

In 2024, the Swiss Biotech Day will again offer high-level experts from the life sciences industry the space and the time (one and a half days) to network, discuss and discover trends in R&D, manufacturing, data management, artificial intelligence and innovative financing.

SCS Conference on Stereochemistry 2024 (Bürgenstock Conference)

28. Apr 2024 - 16:00, Hotel Waldstätterhof

The ‘SCS Conference on Stereochemistry’, better known as ‘Bürgenstock Conference’, is an outstanding international chemistry meeting of high scientific quality, with an optimal setting for intense inter-disciplinary discussion.

SCS Spring Meeting 2024: «Frontiers in Homogenous Catalysis»

07. Jun 2024 - 09:00, Biozentrum, Lecture Hall U1.131

The Swiss Chemical Society Spring Meeting is a one-day symposium and provides a high-quality program with national and international speakers on a certain topic. The topic of the 2024 symposium is «Frontiers in Homogenous Catalysis».

27th ETH Nanoparticles Conference 2024

18. Jun 2024 - 10:00, ETH Zürich

The conference is organized as an on-site conference at the ETH Zürich. It serves as an interdisciplinary platform for expert discussions on all aspects of nanoparticles, freshly emitted from various sources, transformed in ambient air, distributed on local and global scale, on technical mitigation aspects, particle legislation, and impact of particles on health, environment, and climate.

9th EuChemS Chemistry Congress 2024

07. Jul 2024 - 16:00, Dublin (Ireland)

The EuChemS Congresses are noted for their excellent scientific level, and have a reputation for giving all the attendees and participants the opportunity to listen to and interact with some of the most celebrated researchers in the world.

Swiss Summer School 2024 on Chemical Biology

25. Aug 2024 - 16:00, Bergün

The Swiss Summer School in Chemical Biology aims to provide PhD students, Post-Docs and industrial scientists from Switzerland and abroad with an interactive seminar week in beautiful alpine settings to expand their scientific horizon with latest developments, present their own work as posters and short presentations, and interact with speakers from Academia and Industry for networking and career development.

Ilmac Lausanne 2024

04. Sep 2024 - 09:00, Expo Beaulieu Lausanne

Ilmac has its origins in the Swiss trade fair for international laboratory, measurement technology and automation in chemistry, which has been taking place since 1959. Today, the chemical and life science brand connects the industry both physically and digitally.

SCS Fall Meeting 2024

05. Sep 2024 - 09:00, Department of Chemistry University of Fribourg

The SCS Fall Meeting 2024, one of the largest annual research conferences held in Switzerland and offers a unique opportunity for all members of the community to share the results of their research initiatives and to connect with each other.

Peptide Therapeutics Forum 2024

12. Sep 2024 - 09:00, Universität Basel

The event provides an innovative platform to exchange on the various aspects of drug development with a focus on peptides.

Swiss Chemistry Science Night 2024

20. Sep 2024 - 17:00, Casino Bern

The evening will be a celebration of discovery and innovation in the chemical sciences.

Swiss Chemistry Science Night 2025

20. Sep 2024 - 17:00, Casino Bern

The evening will be a celebration of discovery and innovation in the chemical sciences.

Zentralkurs Chemie 2024

09. Oct 2024 - 09:00, Kantonsschule Liestal

Dreitägige Ausbildungsveranstaltung für Lehrpersonen an Gymnasien und Kantonsschulen mit Vorträgen, Workshops und Exkursionen. Der Anlass wird vom VSN alle zwei Jahre organisiert.

15th Swiss Course on Medicinal Chemistry 2024

13. Oct 2024 - 18:00, Alpine Classic Hotel

This five-day Medicinal Chemistry School that is organized by the Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology of the SCS will focus on most modern aspects associated with small molecule drug discovery.

SCS Seminar on Intellectual Property (IP) 2024 – Hands-on Workshop for Scientist in Life Sciences

07. Nov 2024 - 10:00, Centre Loewenberg

The SCS Seminar on IP 2024 with focus on  researchers, technology transfer managers, and others which are required to deal with life science related intellectual property, in particular patents, and enhance their capabilities to assess and manage patent related novelty, inventive step and freedom-to-operate risks.

Swiss Snow Symposium 2025

24. Jan 2025 - 16:00, Hotel Kristall Saphir

After a successful relaunch of the Swiss Snow Symposium in 2023, the youngSCS happily welcomes you again in Saas-Allmagell for the 22th edition to share your passion for chemistry, connect with one another and advance your career with renowned researchers and industrial partners.

5th Swiss Industrial Chemistry Symposium, SICS 2025

31. Jan 2025 - 08:30, Biozentrum, Lecture Hall U1.131

The SICS is a one-day symposium with lectures, short talks and offers a unique platform for industrial scientists, working in research and process research, to present their latest results. The event will be completed with a poster session in which PhD students can also participate.

SCS Conference on Stereochemistry 2025 (Bürgenstock Conference)

04. May 2025 - 16:00, Hotel Waldstätterhof

The ‘SCS Conference on Stereochemistry’, better known as ‘Bürgenstock Conference’, is an outstanding international chemistry meeting of high scientific quality, with an optimal setting for intense inter-disciplinary discussion.

EuCOMC 2025

06. Jul 2025 - 09:00,

SCS Fall Meeting 2025

12. Sep 2025 - 09:00, University of Zurich, Department of Chemistry

The SCS Fall Meeting 2025, one of the largest annual research conferences held in Switzerland and offers a unique opportunity for all members of the community to share the results of their research initiatives and to connect with each other.

SCS Conference on Stereochemistry 2026 (Bürgenstock Conference)

03. May 2026 - 16:00, Hotel Waldstätterhof

The ‘SCS Conference on Stereochemistry’, better known as ‘Bürgenstock Conference’, is an outstanding international chemistry meeting of high scientific quality, with an optimal setting for intense inter-disciplinary discussion.