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Call for Abstracts

Submission Deadline: 1 September 2026

We warmly invite researchers, scientists, and industry pioneers worldwide to submit abstracts for RSC FIRST 2026. Share your cutting-edge innovations and breakthrough findings at the intersection of artificial intelligence and chemical sciences with a global community of experts.

Parallel Sessions
01
Intelligent Computation

This session focuses on artificial intelligence theories or computation for molecular, materials and formulation design, such as predictive and/or generative models, machine learning algorithms, Bayesian optimisation methods, molecular representations, large language models, literature and data mining, etc.

Session chairs
Xin Hong
Xin Hong
Zhejiang University
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Rocio Semino
Rocio Semino
Sorbonne Université, CNRS
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Sheng Bi
Sheng Bi
Xiamen University
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02
Experimental Digitalisation

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.

Session chairs
Jun Jiang
Jun Jiang
USTC
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J. Sebastián Manzano
J. Sebastián Manzano
Chemify Limited
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Yibin Jiang
Yibin Jiang
Xiamen University
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03
AI for Synthetic Chemistry

This session focuses on applied research using artificial intelligence theories, tools and platforms for synthetic chemistry.

Session chairs
Tanja Junkers
Tanja Junkers
Monash University
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Fangyang Mo
Fangyang Mo
Peking University
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Session secretary
Binju Wang
Binju Wang
Xiamen University
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04
AI for Energy Chemistry

This session focuses on applied research using artificial intelligence theories, tools and platforms for energy chemistry and materials.

Session chairs
Hongliang Xin
Hongliang Xin
Virginia Tech
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Xiaonan Wang
Xiaonan Wang
Tsinghua University
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Wenbin Xu
Wenbin Xu
Xiamen University
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05
AI for Electrochemistry

This session focuses on applied research of artificial intelligence theories, tools and platforms in electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering.

Session chairs
Mathieu Salanne
Mathieu Salanne
Sorbonne Université, CNRS
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Chao Zhang
Chao Zhang
Uppsala University
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Session secretary
Fujie Tang
Fujie Tang
Xiamen University
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06
RSC PreDoc Symposium

The RSC PreDoc Symposium is a premier forum for postgraduate students to showcase their research, engage with established researchers, and build international professional visibility. Dedicated to cultivating the next generation of chemical scientists, this vibrant event offers crucial opportunities for academic growth and career advancement.

The 2026 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 to learn more about the symposium format, eligibility criteria, and guidelines on how to participate ➔

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