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Sunday, March 23 � 8:00 AM � 12:30 PM PT | San Diego Convention Center, Room 20D

Unlocking a New Era: How AI is Transforming Drug Discovery and DevelopmentÌý

Co-sponsored by: COMSCI, MEDI, ORGN, COMP,ÌýCINF
Co-organizers: CINF, MEDI

The session will address how artificial intelligence (AI) can impact all aspects of drug development from enabling generative chemistry, accelerating hit finding, and reducing timelines in drug design, to improving green and sustainable drug development synthesis. This exponential growth covers AI-biotechs to large pharma, pioneer academic researchers, and AI-technology organizations, effectively unlocking a new era to bring new medicines to patients in need.Ìý

Sunday, March 23â”� 2:00 PM â€� 6:00 PM PTÌý| San Diego Convention Center, Room 20D

Putting Chemistry to Work for Clean WaterÌý

Co-sponsored by: COMSCI,ÌýINOR, ACS Office of SustainabilityÌý

In alignment with the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals, this symposium will spotlight the vital role chemistry plays in advancing clean water access and quality, with a focus on innovative technology, cross-sector collaboration, and addressing innovation gaps. Experts will highlight topics such as advanced methods for contaminant reduction and nature-based solutions for water conservation, accompanied by panel discussions and networking that will foster collaboration and innovative approaches.Ìý

Monday, March 24 â”� 8:00 AM â€� 12:00 PMÌý PTÌý| San Diego Convention Center, Room 33C

Emerging Frontiers in Synthetic Biology: Biofoundry

Co-sponsored by: COMSCI, BIOT, ACS Syn Bio

The transformation of technology has enabled artificial intelligence (AI)-powered synthetic biology, biofoundries, and self-driving laboratories. This exciting advancement has been empowered by the National Science Foundation in the creation of NSF biofoundaries. This session will feature a keynote speaker, a diverse range of expert speakers, and a panel discussion on NSF biofoundaries. The speakers and panelists will share their insights and new discoveries in these fields, emphasizing practical applications and real-world impacts. Dr. Jennifer Listgarten will provide the keynote address for this session.ÌýÌý

Monday, March 24â”� 9:00 AM â€� 12:00 PM PTÌý| San Diego Convention Center, Room 20D

CO₂ Removal - Novel Materials for Scalable Direct Air Capture

Co-sponsored by: COMSCI, ENFL, ENVR, GEOC,ÌýINOR

The cutting-edge advancement of materials has leveraged opportunities for CO₂ capture directly from the atmosphere. Innovative solutions such as metal-organic frameworks, polymers, and other novel adsorbents will be discussed in addition to the mechanisms of CO₂ capture, scalability challenges for industrial applications, and integration with existing technologies. This session will host talks from several expert speakers, with Dr. Christopher Jones as the keynote. The speakers will then be followed by a panel discussion. The intention is to bring together researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to foster collaboration and drive forward the development of effective carbon management solutions, contributing to global efforts to reduce atmospheric CO₂ levels.Ìý

Speakers and Panelists

• Dr. David Luebke
• Dr. Emily A. Carter
• Dr. Christopher W. Jones
• Dr. David Moore

Monday, March 24 â”�2:00 PM â€� 6:00 PM PTÌý| San Diego Convention Center, Room 20D

Global Challenges and Advances in Energy, Food and Water Sustainability in the Face of Climate Change

Co-sponsored by: COMSCI, ACS Presidential Office, AGRO, ENVR, ENFL, GEOC,ÌýINOR, CELL, Nashville ACS Local SectionÌý

This symposium will highlight advancing chemistry innovations to address the interrelated challenges articulated in the U. N. 2030 Sustainable Development goals: Goal 2, Zero Hunger; Goal 6, Clean Water and Sanitation; Goal 7, Affordable and Clean Energy; and Goal 13, Climate Action.

Important is how we conduct research, teach chemistry, and collaborate globally. As our world grapples with interconnected crises, the urgency of addressing climate change and sustainable development together becomes undeniable. An interdisciplinary, systems-level approach across the sciences, industry, academia and government is required to achieve global sustainability. Strategies to build communities which are more resilient in the face of climate and environmental challenges are also needed.

Speakers and Panelists

• Dr. Amy Prieto,
• Dr. Lauren Cline
• Ms. Donele Wilkins
• Dr. Bryan Barton
• Dr. David Sedlak

Tuesday, March 25 â”� 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PTÌý| San Diego Convention Center, Room 20D

Quantum Sciences & Technologies: Transforming Chemistry with Quantum, HPC, and AI with Microsoft

Co-sponsored by: COMSCI, PHYS, COMP, ORGN, CINF, MEDI, CHED,ÌýINORÌý

Decades of research and development point to the tremendous impact quantum computing will have on the simulation of quantum systems, especially for chemistry and materials science. As the fidelity and scale of quantum machines improve, we will first see scientific quantum advantage, solving classes of scientifically interesting and classically intractable problems. As we scale to quantum supercomputers, we will achieve industrial quantum advantage and solve the world’s most pressing challenges through quantum-enabled advances in chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science. Scaled quantum systems won’t exist in isolation but will operate alongside AI and classical supercomputing.Ìý

Come join Microsoft for a lecture and workshop to bring together High-Performance Computing, AI, and early quantum systems and learn how it can accelerate scientific discovery.

Tuesday, March 25 â”� 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMÌýPTÌý| San Diego Convention Center, Room 20D

Quantum Sciences & Technologies: Impacts of Quantum Computing on the Future of Chemical Research with IBM

Co-sponsored by: COMSCI, PHYS, COMP, ORGN, CINF, MEDI, CHED,ÌýINORÌý

Certain problems in chemistry have been identified as some of the most promising areas to explore solving with quantum computers. Specifically, areas where quantum computing has been predicted to provide an advantage over classical computing include the simulation of (bio)chemical systems, calculations of energetics (e.g. ground and excited states) for molecular systems, modeling complex chemical dynamics, and more. The goal at the ACS Spring 2025 symposium is to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the current state of quantum computing towards solving chemistry problems and provide attendees with a hands-on experience using IBM’s quantum computing hardware through Qiskit.Ìý

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• Dr Jay Gambetta (VP of IBM Quantum and IBM Fellow)
• Dr. Kenneth M. Merz Jr. (Scientist at Cleveland Clinic)
• Dr. Mario Motta (Scientist at IBM)

Wednesday, March 26 â”� Time:Ìý9:00 AM â€� 12:00 PM PT | San Diego Convention Center, Room 20D

Clean Water: Scalable Solutions for PFAS

Co-sponsored by: COMSCI,ÌýCOLL, ENVR, FLUO, POLY

This Innovative Programming session invites experts, researchers, government officials, and industry professionals to discuss strategies and cutting-edge solutions for addressing the persistent issue of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in water resources. PFAS have emerged as a significant concern for water quality due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and potential adverse health effects. PFAS contamination affects drinking water supplies globally, posing risks to human health and the environment. Understanding and developing effective methods for PFAS degradation are crucial for ensuring clean and safe water. This symposium serves as a platform to highlight the governmental regulatory guidelines of PFAS, current best practices, new understanding of their chemical degradation, emerging contributions from start-ups and mid-scale industries to address this challenging issue.

Join us in our efforts to advance the science and technology needed to ensure clean and safe water through scalable PFAS degradation strategies.

Speakers and Panelists

• Dr. Mohamed Ateia Ibrahim (EPA)Ìý
• Prof. Carla Ng (University of Pittsburgh)Ìý
• Dr. Jennifer Adams (Cape Fear Public Utility Authority)Ìý
• Dr. Zack Liu (Claros Technologies)Ìý
• Dr. Brian Pinkard (Aquagga)Ìý

Wednesday, March 26 â”� 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMÌý| San Diego Convention Center, Room 20D

Water Soluble Polymer Symposia provided by P&G

Co-sponsored by: COMSCI, PMSE, COLL, POLY,ÌýCELL

This interactive session aims to facilitate a conversation among industrial, academic, and government researchers that addresses challenges that are currently present and insights on how to resolve some of these obstacles. Attendees can expect four 20-minute lectures from researchers sharing their work and perspective on one of the four critical themes of this water-soluble polymer symposium: (1) synthesis and design, (2) characterization, (3) sustainability, and (4) modeling.Ìý

The speakers will join four other experts in an interactive, moderated panel. The session will conclude with a combined reception and poster session where attendees can continue to network and share their perspectives on the four themes mentioned previously.Ìý