General
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In what time zone will the meeting be held in聽Washington, DC?
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (UTC鈭�04:00)
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When can I pick up my badge once onsite?
Badge pickup will only be available at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Stay tuned for the dates and times.
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Will shuttle bus service be provided?
Shuttle service will be limited as most hotels are within walking distance of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. ACS does not provide shuttles to/from the airport.聽 A PDF campus map will be available.
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Will childcare be available onsite?
Yes, childcare will be offered onsite at ACS Fall 2025. will open in May 2025. The deadline to pre-register for childcare is August 8, 2025.
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Can I see or search all of the sessions/programming and do any scheduling?
The full meeting program will be available on June 26, 2025. There will be filtering capabilities to find programming by division, date, session type, symposia, location, as well as keyword search, to build your schedule.
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Where can I find current session information?
From technical sessions, career development, networking, student programming and more, ACS Fall 2025 has something for everyone! More information on sessions will be available in June 2025.
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Is there a PDF of the program?
Yes, a PDF of the program will be available on the virtual platform in June.
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Where can I find info about division events and activities?
Published division events and activities will be listed in both the virtual program and the mobile app. Attendees can search by division or filter by session type, such as Networking Events, to find relevant information.聽 If you need more information, please contact your division.
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What will the Expo at ACS Fall 2025 in Washington, DC offer?
The Expo will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Hall B. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge products, services, and solutions from leading companies and organizations. With a focus on face-to-face interaction, the Expo will also provide valuable networking opportunities allowing you to connect with key contacts, discover new partnerships, and stay ahead of industry trends.
Sponsorship opportunities are available to groups and companies. Download the prospectus to explore in-person and digital opportunities Exhibitors and sponsors can contact: exhibit@acs.org with questions or for assistance.
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How do I get an Attendee Certificate of Attendance?
Certificates of Attendance will be immediately available online after completing the ACS Fall 2025 Meeting Survey.聽 A link to the certificate will be provided in your survey confirmation with further instructions.聽 Attendees who complete an ACS Fall 2025 Meeting survey onsite will be eligible to receive a free ACS Fall 2025 t-shirt at the ACS Info Booth (While supplies last).聽
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How do I get a Presenter Certificate?
All presenters will be issued digital certificates via email from ACS Meeting Programming Support (maps@acs.org) within 6-8 weeks from the conclusion of ACS Fall 2025.
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Are electric scooters available for rent at the Convention Center?
Yes. The ACS makes a limited number of scooters available free of charge to meeting attendees. If you or your guest need to rent a scooter, please check the ADA Special Services check box during your online registration and select 鈥淪cooter鈥� in the drop-down. The scooters are available for pick-up at the main Information Booth.
Registration
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Will registration be required?
Yes. All attendees, presenters and their guests are required to register to access technical sessions and events, whether digitally or in-person. Badges are required for access to ACS programming and hosted events. Your ACS ID is required to register. If you are new to ACS, you can easily create an ACS ID.
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Who can I contact if I have ACS ID or log-in issues?
Please contact Membership Services at:聽service@acs.org聽for assistance with logging in with your ACS ID.
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What鈥檚 included in my ACS Fall 2025 Full Access registration fee?
As a registered attendee you鈥檒l have full access to a variety of in-person meeting content and events while in Washington, DC. Meeting access includes Keynote Events, Technical Programming oral and poster sessions, Career Events, Presidential Events, ACS Connect Reception, and the Expo and ACS Career Fair. ACS Fall 2025 registration also includes access to the ACS Fall 2025 Digital Meeting which includes real-time/live virtual sessions, from around the globe, to include the Global Virtual Symposia. 聽Note: Full Access registration is required for all in-person oral and poster-presenting authors.
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Are Meals Included with Registration?
While attendees are responsible for their own meals, you can elevate your ACS Fall 2025 experience with a budget-friendly upgrade. Add the Atom Caf茅 to your registration for just $149 and enjoy:
Convenience: Savor hearty snacks and beverages throughout the day.
A Quiet Space: Whether you need to work or simply relax, our dedicated area in the Expo Hall offers the perfect environment from Monday to Wednesday during Expo hours.
Special access credentials will be provided at registration. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your time at the Fall 2025 Meeting even more enjoyable and productive!
To modify your registration and pay the additional fees, contact the ACS Registration Call Center, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM (ET) at 508-743-0192 or email acs@maritz.com.
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Can I buy an additional ACS Connect Reception Ticket?聽聽
Extra reception tickets can be purchased for $49 each, with a limit of 2 per main registrant. To modify your registration and pay the additional fees, contact the ACS Registration Call Center on Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM (ET) at 508-743-0192 or email聽acs@maritz.com.
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What is the difference between Full Registration and the other in-person Registration types?
The following categories offer limited access to the ACS Fall Meeting:
- Governance Only Access includes access to Governance Events only 鈥� No access to Sessions, Poster Hall, or Expo.
- Ticketed Events Only includes access to Leadership Development Courses, Career Pathways Workshops, ACS Institute Technical Courses, and all Special Events, purchased individually a la carte. 鈥� No access to the ACS Connect Reception, Sessions, Poster Hall, or Expo.聽 Registrants with a ticketed events only badge will not have access to the mobile app or access to the Digital Meeting.
- Exhibitor Access includes Exhibitor Full Conference or Exhibitor Booth Staff Only badges. Exhibitor access is for exhibitor staff requiring access to the Expo Hall for setup outside of general admission hours. Exhibitor Booth Staff Only badges permit access to the Expo Hall only 鈥� no sessions. Exhibitor Full Conference badges have access to the full conference and the sessions.
- Guest Access 鈥� Guest can attend Sessions, Poster hall, Expo and ACS Connect Reception when accompanied by full access attendee. Guests will not have access to the mobile app or access to the Digital Meeting.
- Expo Only Access includes entrance into the Expo during expo hours only.鈥� No access to the ACS Connect Reception, sessions, or poster hall. Registrants with an Expo only badge will not have access to the mobile app or access to the Digital Meeting.聽
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Can I change my limited access (in-person) registration category to full access to access the mobile app and digital meeting?
To modify your registration and pay the additional fees, contact the ACS Registration Call Center on Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM (ET) at 508-743-0192 or email聽acs@maritz.com.
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Can limited access (in-person) registration categories purchase additional ACS Connect Reception Tickets?
Additional reception tickets are available for limited access attendees. Extra reception tickets can be purchased for $49 each, with a limit of 2 per main registrant.
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What鈥檚 included in my ACS Fall 2025 Digital Meeting registration (virtual-only access)?
ACS Fall 2025 Digital Meeting access includes a selection of curated live/real time online sessions including:
- The Digital Meeting global content
- The Global Virtual Symposia
- The Virtual Graduate Student Symposia Asia Pacific, division technical sessions, professional development sessions.
- Live streams of the Opening Board Session, the ChemLuminary Awards and the Kavli lecture series including interactive chats with virtual Q&A sessions, and more.聽 Additional in-person sessions will not be streamed to the digital meeting.
Courses, Workshops, and Special Events are not available in the Digital Meeting Access package Visit聽Ways to Attend聽for more information.
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Can I change my registration type from in-person to ACS Fall 2025 Digital Meeting (virtual only)?
Yes, you may modify/change your registration at any time without penalty. To modify your registration, contact the ACS Registration Call Center on Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM (ET) at 508-743-0192 or email聽acs@maritz.com.
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Will I receive my badge in the mail?
No. All in-person attendees must pick up their badge and any tickets purchased at one of the badge pick-up locations. To verify your registration and pick up your badge, please be prepared to show a valid ID.
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Can I register onsite and what payment options are accepted?
Yes. However, payments can only be made via credit card. Cash or checks will not be accepted for onsite registration. Please remember that the fastest, easiest way to register for Fall 2025 is via our on-line registration site. 聽You can register on-line until August 21, 2025.
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What is the Cancellation Policy?
You can cancel your existing registration and social events or request a refund before the meeting in accordance with the ACS Registration Cancellation Policy. All refunds are issued via the same method used for payment. Refunds are processed within 30 days after the conclusion of the meeting. By adhering to the following cancellation procedures, registration cancellations received by聽July 14th 2025, are entitled to a full refund, less聽$150聽administrative fee.聽Review our full cancellation policy
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What is the Badge Sharing and Reprint Policy?
Badge sharing, splitting, or reprints made outside of the official ACS registration system are strictly prohibited. Any attendee found in violation of this policy will be removed from the convention center, and all badges will be revoked. The following fees will be charged for badge reprints: $25 for a second reprint, $50 for a third reprint, and $100 for any additional reprints.聽
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Who do I contact if I need support during the online registration process?
Please contact our customer service department at 508-743-0192 or聽acs@maritz.com聽for assistance with registration.
Customer Service representatives are available Monday through Friday, except holidays, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET.
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What are smart tags?
ACS is continuing to run a pilot program utilizing smart tags to count session attendance and interest in various events/activities through beacons installed at the Convention Center and affiliated hotels hosting technical programming. These smart tags, which are attached to lanyards, streamline the process of monitoring attendance at sessions and events by eliminating the need for individual badge scans at each session or event. The data that will be collected will assist ACS with contracting and allocating meeting space for future Spring and Fall meetings.
Data Privacy Assurance:
- The ACS data policy is strictly enforced.
- Anonymous Data Collection: Smart tags collect anonymous data on session attendance and duration via beacons at each event location.聽
- No Tracking: Smart tags do not track individual movements and do not contain GPS capabilities.
- Limited Activation: Smart tags are inactive outside designated event areas.
Opt-Out Option:
- Attendees have the option to opt out of the pilot program during the registration process.
- Attendees may opt not to receive a tracker when picking up their meeting credentials.
Sustainability Commitment:
- ACS encourages attendees to support sustainability efforts by recycling their lanyards, badges, and tags upon departure from the event.
Your participation aids ACS in enhancing future programming and ensuring a superior experience for all attendees.
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Do you recycle badges/registration materials?
Yes, ACS encourages attendees to support sustainability efforts by recycling their lanyards, badges, and tags upon departure from the event. ACS encourages attendees to support sustainability efforts by recycling their lanyards, badges, and smart tags upon departing from the event. Please deposit these items in the designated recycling stations located throughout the various event venues.
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Is there a mobile app?聽
Yes, there is a mobile app. We encourage in-person meeting attendees to download the ACS Meetings & Events Mobile App for quick access to the meeting program to build your onsite schedule, search for exhibitors, and navigate using the maps feature..
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Who can I contact if I have issues logging into the mobile app?
For issues regarding the mobile app, please send an email to ACSmeetingfeedback@acs.org.
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I live in Washington, DC, and I鈥檝e registered for ACS Fall 2025 Digital Meeting (virtual only access). If I want to go to the convention center to listen to other people talk, is that okay?
No. You must be registered and be issued a badge as an in-person attendee to access the in-person events at ACS Fall 2025. You would need to modify/change your registration, which you can do at any time without penalty. To modify your registration, contact the ACS Registration Call Center on Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM (ET) at 508-743-0192 or email聽acs@maritz.com. Once onsite you can also go to our attendee registration area for assistance.
ACS Fall 2025 Digital Meeting virtual platform
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How do I change my name or email address in the virtual platform?
You'll need to change your contact information in your聽ACS ID account聽first, then log into the virtual platform to refresh your information. To change your name, you must contact contact our Member Services team at service@acs.org聽or call 800-333-9511 (614-447-3776).聽
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How do I log into the ACS Fall 2025 Digital Meeting virtual platform?
Use the same ACS ID and password you used to register for the meeting. If you have registered and have trouble logging in to the platform, please contact our member Services team at聽service@acs.org聽or call 800-333-9511 (614-447-3776) for immediate assistance.
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What are the preferred browsers for the meeting platform?
聽Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari
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Will ACS Fall 2025 in-person sessions be broadcast online for digital participants to view?
No. In-person sessions will not be broadcast for virtual presenters and attendees to participate with the exception of selected keynote events. These sessions are denoted in the virtual platform as keynote-hybrid sessions.
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Will the ACS Fall 2025 Digital Meeting offer virtual poster sessions for participants to view?
No. Virtual poster sessions will not be available as part of the ACS Fall 2025 Digital Meeting. In-person sessions will not be broadcast for virtual presenters and attendees to participate with the exception of select keynote events. These sessions are denoted in the virtual platform as keynote-hybrid sessions.
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How will questions be managed in the ACS Fall 2025 Digital Meeting (virtual sessions)?
Questions should be submitted via chat. The session presider will select questions from the chat to ask the presenter.
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How do I manage time zones for the ACS Fall 2025 Digital Meeting?
The time zone for the virtual platform will automatically be set to Pacific Time. Upon log-in a pop-up message will display inquiring if the attendee wants to adjust their time zone settings for the meeting.