Connect with ACS Publications at ACS Fall 2025!

We are excited to see you at ACS Fall 2025, taking place August 17-21 in Washington, DC and online.

Want to learn more about our newest journals and publishing resources? Curious about how to select the best journal for your research? Unsure of where to even begin when it comes to publishing a manuscript?

Come visit ACS Publications at the ACS Booth to participate in fun activities—including our "Which Influential Chemist Are You?" quiz—and chat with trusted experts who can help demystify the publishing process and help you get started on your path to publishing success. Below are just a few of the many resources you can learn about:

• ACS Author Lab: This online training course empowers authors to prepare and submit strong manuscripts, avoiding errors that could lead to delays in the publication process. Developed by ACS Editors and staff, this course is designed to help you identify key considerations for each step of your publishing journey.
• Publishing with ACS: Your research needs the right journal for maximum impact, and ACS Publications is here to support you in sharing your science with the world. Learn more about the benefits of publishing with ACS and explore our prestigious list of chemistry journals.
• Open Access: Learn about the different types of open access publishing, find out if your institution participates in a read and publish agreement, and discover how publishing open access can increase your research's visibility and foster worldwide collaboration.

Check out the full schedule of events below—and stop by the booth to learn how we can help make each step of your publishing journey as seamless as possible.

Please note that all times listed below are in Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4).

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Sunday, August 17
Monday, August 18
Tuesday, August 19
Wednesday, August 20
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Sunday, August 17

ACS on Campus + C&EN Chem Social
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Unconventional Diner
Engage with the chemistry community live at ACS Fall 2025! Connect with fellow chemistry lovers and play trivia with the C&EN journalists you know and interact with on social media. Drinks and light food will be provided. Learn more and register to attend.

Monday, August 18

Booth Activities:

Exhibit Hall
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | ACS Booth
Which Influential Chemist Are You? Take our in-booth personality quiz to uncover which historic chemist matches your scientific style and passion for discovery!

Theater Session: ACS Publications Bingo
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | ACS Booth Theater
Join ACS Publications staff for a fun game of Bingo to learn about the services and programs that support your publishing journey and explore our wide range of journals across the chemical sciences.

Theater Session: ACS on Campus Jeopardy
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | ACS Booth Theater
Stop by the ACS Booth Theater for an interactive Jeopardy game that brings the best of ACS on Campus right to ACS Fall! Dive into categories covering essential tips for publishing, career development, science communication, and more. Compete with ACS experts & meeting attendees, test your knowledge, and get a sneak peek at where in the world ACS on Campus will visit next. Whether you're a student, researcher, or science enthusiast, this game will help you advance your education and career while having fun. Don't miss out on the chance to play along and win amazing prizes!

Meet us at the ACS Booth Theater on Monday at 1:00 PM and unlock your future with ACS on Campus Jeopardy! Learn more and register to attend.

ACS Journal Award and Lectureship Events:

ACS Infectious Diseases Young Investigator Award
2:00 PM – 5:35 PM | Meeting Room 5 (The Westin DC Downtown)
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Chemical Research in Toxicology Young Investigator Award
2:00 PM – 6:04 PM | Meeting Room 3 (The Westin DC Downtown)
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Inorganic Chemistry Lectureship
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Room 305 (Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
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Philip S. Portoghese Medicinal Chemistry Lectureship
2:00 PM – 5:40 PM (first and third speakers) | Room 146A (Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
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Tuesday, August 19

Booth Activities:

Exhibit Hall
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | ACS Booth
Want to extend the reach and impact of your conference presentations? SciMeetings is the official repository for all ACS Meetings and Expositions, providing researchers the perfect home to share posters and presentations beyond the conference. Stop by the ACS booth to learn more.

ACS Journal Award and Lectureship Events:

Biochemistry Gordon Hammes Lectureship Award and Biochemistry Gordon Hammes Scholar Award
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Meeting Room 5 (The Westin DC Downtown)
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Bioconjugate Chemistry/PMSE Young Investigator Award
8:00 AM – 11:45 PM | Hall D - Room 2 (Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
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Inorganic Chemistry Lectureship
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Hall C (Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
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Organometallics Distinguished Author Symposium
2:00 PM – 5:50 PM | East Salon B (Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
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The Journal of Physical Chemistry and PHYS Division Lectureship Awards
2:00 PM – 5:50 PM (first three speakers) | Room 153 (Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
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Wednesday, August 20

Booth Activities:

Exhibit Hall
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | ACS Booth
Stop by and see us before you go! Bring any questions you have about publishing with ACS, open access, amplifying your conference work, and any of our other tools and resources.

Theater Session: Public Access—Federal Funder Mandates and Publishing
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | ACS Booth Theater
Confused about the new Federal funding agencies' new public access mandates? This session will explain what funders expect, how authors can ensure compliance, and what publication options are available.

ACS Journal Award and Lectureship Events:

Organic Process Research & Development Outstanding Publication of the Year Lectureship Award
10:00 AM – 10:05 AM | Room 146A (Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
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ACS Catalysis Lectureship for the Advancement of Catalytic Science in Homogeneous Catalysis Award
11:00 AM – 11:05 AM | Room 146A (Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
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ACS Macro Letters, Biomacromolecules, Macromolecules Young Investigator Award
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Hall D - Room 5 (Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
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Organic Letters Outstanding Publication of the Year Lectureship Award
3:20 PM – 3:25 PM | Room 146A (Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
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Journal of Organic Chemistry Outstanding Publication of the Year Lectureship Award
5:00 PM – 5:05 PM | Room 146A (Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
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