CATEX 2027

CATEX 2027: Catalyzing Innovation in Dublin
February 16–18, 2027 | Dublin, Ireland

CATEX 2027, the premier global conference on catalysis and chemical engineering, returns to Dublin from February 16–18, 2027, uniting leading researchers, industry pioneers, and policymakers to shape the future of sustainable chemistry. Hosted at the Dublin Convention Centre, this three-day event will showcase cutting-edge advancements in catalytic science, emphasizing green technologies, renewable energy integration, and industrial scalability.

Conference Highlights
Theme: "Catalysis for a Net-Zero Future"
CATEX 2027 will address critical challenges in decarbonization, circular economy, and clean energy through interdisciplinary sessions. Key tracks include:
- Heterogeneous & Homogeneous Catalysis: Innovations in catalyst design for carbon capture, hydrogen production, and biorefining.
- Biocatalysis & Enzyme Engineering: Applications in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and waste valorization.
- Sustainable Industrial Processes: Case studies on low-energy chemical synthesis and solvent-free systems.
- Digital Catalysis: AI-driven catalyst discovery, machine learning for reaction optimization, and Industry 4.0 integration.

Program Structure
The conference features:
- Keynote Addresses: Visionary talks from Nobel laureates and industry leaders, including Prof. John Meurig Thomas (Cambridge) and Dr. Sarah Higgins (Dow Chemical).
- Technical Sessions: 50+ parallel presentations covering fundamental research to commercial deployments.
- Workshops: Hands-on sessions on computational catalysis modeling, lab-scale reactor design, and life-cycle analysis.
- Poster Exhibition: 200+ posters highlighting emerging research from academia and startups.
- Networking: Dedicated matchmaking forums, an innovation hub, and a gala dinner at the Guinness Storehouse.

Why Dublin?
Dublin’s vibrant tech and research ecosystem provides an ideal backdrop. Attendees will explore collaborations with Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, and local green-tech firms. Post-conference tours include Ireland’s first hydrogen-powered research facility and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.

Registration & Participation
Early-bird registration opens June 2026. Abstracts for oral/poster presentations are due October 31, 2026. Student travel grants and industry exhibition slots are available.

CATEX 2027 promises to be a catalyst for transformative change, accelerating the transition to a sustainable chemical industry. Join us in Dublin to ignite breakthroughs that redefine global chemistry.

For details, visit www.catex2027.org.