RSC FIRST 2026: AI in Chemistry

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Konstantin Novoselov

Discuss why 2026 marks a revival of purpose-built AI4S tools, the transformational potential of autonomous laboratories, and practical guidance for early and mid-career researchers

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Yi Luo

Reflect on overcoming fragmentation in AI chemistry, building trustworthy and interoperable platforms, the evolution of AI chemists, and the invitation to gather in Xiamen

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Helen Pain

Share strategic insights on the pivotal milestone of 2026 for AI in chemistry, high-impact commercial opportunities, and invitation to join the global community at RSC FIRST 2026

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Andy Cooper

University of Liverpool, UK

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Christine Luscombe

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, Japan

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Chunying Chen

Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics (SINANO), CAS, China

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Gábor Csányi

Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Germany / University of Cambridge, UK

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Helen Pain

Royal Society of Chemistry, UK

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Konstantin S. Novoselov

National University of Singapore, Singapore

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Kristin A. Persson

University of California, Berkeley, USA

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Michele Parrinello

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Italy

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Weinan E

Peking University, China

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Yi Luo

University of Science and Technology of China, China

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Yousung Jung

Seoul National University, Korea

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Zhong-Qun Tian

Xiamen University, China

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