Connect with ACS Publications at ACS Spring 2026!

We are excited to see you at ACS Spring 2026, taking place March 22-26 in Atlanta, GA 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, March 22
Monday, March 23
Tuesday, March 24
Wednesday, March 25
Additional Resources

Theater Session: Public Access—Federal Funder Mandates and Publishing
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM | ACS Booth Theater
Confused about the new Federal funding agencies' public access mandates? This session will explain what funders expect, how authors can ensure compliance, and what publication options are available. In the meantime, read the latest public access policy blog posts.

Theater Session: ACS on Campus Jeopardy—150^th Anniversary Edition!
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | ACS Booth Theater
Engage in a fun trivia game to discover ACS and Science history. As we celebrate ACS’ 150th Anniversary, this is the time to sharpen your knowledge and make lasting connections.

Ready to play? Meet us at the ACS Booth Theater on Tuesday at 2:30 PM 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). Learn more and register to attend.

Wednesday, March 25

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.

ACS Journal Award and Lectureship Events:

2025 Chemistry of Materials Lectureship Symposium
2:00 PM – 5:55 PM | Room A301 (Georgia World Congress Center)
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Additional Resources

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