The SCS Spring Meeting 2027: Chemistry in Harsh Environments brings together scientists, researchers, engineers and industry experts to explore how challenging and often poorly defined environmental conditions influence surface chemistry, catalysis and sensing technologies.

Taking place on April 2027 at AKADEMIE Empa in Dübendorf, the one-day symposium features national and international speakers and focuses on the interaction between materials science, catalysis, chemical engineering and sensing technologies.

A central theme of the SCS Spring Meeting 2027 is the role of surface reactions in demanding environments. Discussions will explore applications ranging from the conversion of emerging energy carriers to the development of innovative sensing technologies designed to improve the safety and reliability of energy infrastructure.

The symposium also highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence and data-driven approaches in understanding complex chemical systems and advancing practical technologies. By connecting researchers working on advanced operando characterisation with chemical engineers developing robust, field-deployable sensing solutions, the meeting aims to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration.

The SCS Spring Meeting 2027 offers researchers and professionals an opportunity to present their work, exchange scientific knowledge, explore emerging technologies and establish new collaborations across chemistry, materials science, catalysis, engineering and AI.