Detailed programme agenda will be provided later.
| Date | Time | Event |
| 19 Nov | Morning | Opening + Plenary lectures |
| Afternoon | Parallel sessions | |
| 20 Nov | Full Day |
Parallel sessions + RSC PreDoc Symposium |
| 21 Nov | Morning | Parallel sessions |
| Afternoon | Plenary lectures + Closing |
This session focuses on artificial intelligence theories or computation for molecular, materials and formulation design, such as predicative and/or generative models, machine learning algorithms, Bayesian optimisation methods, molecular representations, large language models, literature and data mining, etc.
Xin Hong, Zhejiang University ➔ View profile
Additional session chairs will be announced upon confirmation
Sheng Bi, Xiamen University ➔ View profile
This session focuses on experimental automation powered by artificial intelligence, such as robotics for science, self-driving labs, experimental control software, image recognition for experiments, etc.
Jun Jiang, University of Science and Technology of China ➔ View profile
J. Sebastián Manzano, Chemify Limited ➔ View profile
Yibin Jiang, Xiamen University ➔ View profile
This session focuses on applied research using artificial intelligence theories, tools and platforms for synthetic chemistry
Tanja Junkers, Monash University ➔ View profile
Fangyang Mo, Peking University ➔ View profile
Binju Wang , Xiamen University ➔ View profile
This session focuses on applied research using artificial intelligence theories, tools and platforms for energy chemistry and materials
Hongliang Xin, Virginia Tech ➔ View profile
Xiaonan Wang, Tsinghua University ➔ View profile
Wenbin Xu , Xiamen University ➔ View profile
This session focuses on applied research of artificial intelligence theories, tools and platforms in electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering
Mathieu Salanne, Sorbonne Université ➔ View profile
Chao Zhang, Uppsala University ➔ View profile
Fujie Tang, Xiamen University ➔ View profile
The RSC PreDoc Symposium is a premier global forum specifically for postgraduate students to showcase their work, engage with established researchers, and build professional visibility. Aimed at cultivating the next generation of chemical scientists, this vibrant event offers crucial opportunities for academic and professional growth. The 2026 RSC PreDoc Symposium will be held on 20 November 2026 as a key component of RSC FIRST 2026: AI in Chemistry, and warmly invites young talents worldwide to participate.
➡️ Click here for more information about format, eligibility, and how to partcipate.
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