Learn about the many exciting ACS Publications events taking place at ACS Fall 2026 and visit the ACS Booth to learn more about our journals, network with editors, and gain insights into the entire publishing process.
We are excited to see you at ACS Fall 2026, taking place August 23-27 in Chicago, IL and online! Whether you're looking to connect with editors, learn more about our journals, explore publishing resources, or hear from some of chemistry's most influential voices, ACS Publications has a full lineup of exciting events and activities planned throughout the meeting.
ACS150 JACS Symposium: Chemistry is Everything
As part of the American Chemical Society's 150th anniversary celebration, ACS Publications is proud to bring the ACS150 JACS Symposium Series to ACS Fall 2026.
On Tuesday, August 25, join leading researchers, ACS Priestley Medalists, and journal editors for a morning of discovery and discussion surrounding chemistry’s impact across disciplines and its role in shaping the future of science. Hear from Nobel Laureates Prof. Carolyn Bertozzi on bioorthogonal chemistry, Prof. Stefan Hell on super-resolution fluorescence microscopy, Prof. Jack W. Szostak on the origins of genetic information, and Prof. Stanley Whittingham on the future of lithium battery chemistry.
Space is limited, so be sure to add this exclusive event to your ACS Fall 2026 registration.
ACS Publications Booth Activities
Want to learn more about our newest journals and publishing resources? Curious about how to take your research from the lab to a peer-reviewed publication?
Between sessions, 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 support you at every stage of your research journey. 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 US Central Time (UTC-5).
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Sunday, August 23
Monday, August 24
Tuesday, August 25
Wednesday, August 26
Additional Resources
Sunday, August 23
Activities:
ACS on Campus + C&EN Chem Social
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Fatpour Tap Works McCormick
Engage with the chemistry community live at ACS Fall 2026! 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 24
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: Jeopardy! ACS 150th Anniversary Edition
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | ACS Booth Theater
Engage in a fun trivia game to discover ACS and science history. As we celebrate ACS' 150th Anniversary, sharpen your knowledge and make lasting connections.
Ready to play? Meet us at the ACS Booth Theater to compete for fame and prizes! Bring your best trivia skills and keep an eye out for special guest ACS experts joining the game. You won't want to miss this 150th Anniversary edition of Jeopardy!, featuring a sneak peek at the latest announcements from ACS on Campus and the Younger Chemists' Committee (YCC).
ACS Journal Award and Lectureship Events:
ACS Infectious Diseases Early Career Award
8:00 AM – 11:05 AM | Room S106a (McCormick Place Convention Center)
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ACS Catalysis Lectureship for the Advancement of Catalytic Science
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Room N230b (McCormick Place Convention Center)
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Inorganic Chemistry Lectureship
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Room S104a (McCormick Place Convention Center)
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Philip S. Portoghese Early Career Award for the Advancement of Medicinal Chemistry (MEDI Awards Sessions)
2:00 PM – 5:20 PM (4th and 5th speakers) | Room S105d (McCormick Place Convention Center)
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Tuesday, August 25
Booth Activities:
Exhibit Hall
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | ACS Booth
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ACS Journal Award and Lectureship Events:
ACS Macro Letters / Biomacromolecules / Macromolecules Early Career Award Symposium
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Room S401BC (McCormick Place Convention Center)
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2025 Biochemistry Hammes Scholar Award Presentation
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM | Room S106a (McCormick Place Convention Center)
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2026 Bioconjugate Chemistry Early Career Award Presentation
9:20 AM – 10:05 AM | Room S106a (McCormick Place Convention Center)
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Organometallics Distinguished Author Symposium
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Room S103a (McCormick Place Convention Center)
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Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and AGRO Division Research Article of the Year Award Presentation
11:05 AM – 11:30 AM | Room A2 - SOUTH HALL ChemPod 1 (McCormick Place Convention Center)
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Wednesday, August 26
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, or any of our other tools and resources.
ACS Journal Award and Lectureship Events:
Lectureship Awards Ceremony for The Journal of Organic Chemistry, Organic Letters, OPR&D, and ACS Catalysis (Homogenous Catalysis and Biocatalysis)
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Room S102d (McCormick Place Convention Center)
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Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and AGFD Division Research Article of the Year Award Presentation
8:05 AM – 8:45 AM | Room S501d (McCormick Place Convention Center)
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Additional Resources
ACS Researcher Resources
ACS Open Science
ACS on Campus
ACS Author Lab
ACS Reviewer Lab
ACS 150th Anniversary
Celebrating ACS150: Chemistry is Everything
Throughout 2026, ACS will mark 150 years of advancing chemistry — a historic milestone built on discovery, innovation, and community.