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Catalysis

Gordon Research Conference

Shaping the Future of Catalysis: Bridging Fundamentals and Emerging Applications

June 21 - 26, 2026

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GRC Education Requirements: Undergraduates or those who have not obtained a bachelor's degree in science/engineering (or acceptable equivalent) are not eligible to apply to attend Gordon Research Conferences or Seminars.

Chair

Vice Chair

Colby-Sawyer College

541 Main Street

New London, New Hampshire, United States

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Application Information

Applications for this meeting must be submitted by May 24, 2026. Please apply early, as some meetings become oversubscribed (full) before this deadline. If the meeting is oversubscribed, it will be stated here. Note: Applications for oversubscribed meetings will only be considered by the conference chair if more seats become available due to cancellations.

Conference Description

The Catalysis GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.

Looking ahead, catalysis stands at the forefront of innovation in addressing global challenges associated with energy solutions and chemical manufacturing which are closely tied to population growth and economic development. As catalytic science evolves, it will drive the development of next-generation technologies for the efficient production of energy, chemicals, and fuels. The 2026 Catalysis GRC will delve into the emerging trends and applications in catalysis, highlighting transformative research in both fundamental catalytic principles and their applications. By bringing together leaders from academia, industry, and national laboratories, this conference will serve as a vital platform to identify critical scientific needs, accelerate innovation, and chart a collective vision for the next era of catalysis.

Related Meeting

This GRC will be held in conjunction with the "Catalysis" Gordon Research Seminar (GRS). Those interested in attending both meetings must submit an application for the GRS in addition to an application for the GRC. Refer to the associated GRS program page for more information.

Conference Program

Sunday
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Arrival and Check-in
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 7:40 pm	Introductory Comments by GRC Staff / Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs
7:40 pm - 9:30 pm	Bridging Mechanistic Insight and Application in Catalysis Discussion Leader:
7:40 pm - 8:20 pm	"Low Carbon Intensity Fuels with UOP/HON Technologies"
8:20 pm - 8:35 pm	Discussion
8:35 pm - 9:15 pm	"Harvesting Valuable Insights into Reaction and Deactivation Mechanisms of Real-Life Catalysts through Operando Spectroscopy and Microscopy"
9:15 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Monday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:30 pm	Sustainable Feedstock Chemistries Discussion Leader:
9:00 am - 9:30 am	"Manipulating Interactions Across Bifunctional Catalysts for Chemoselective Hydrogenation and Coupling Reactions"
9:30 am - 9:45 am	Discussion
9:45 am - 10:15 am	"Decoding Reactivity in Complex Reaction Environment Through Thermodynamics"
10:15 am - 10:30 am	Discussion
10:30 am - 11:00 am	Coffee Break
11:00 am - 11:30 am	"Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: Mobile Cations Activate Alkanes in Zeolites"
11:30 am - 11:45 am	Discussion
11:45 am - 12:15 pm	"Regeneration of Alkane Dehydrogenation Catalysts"
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm	Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	C1 Catalytic Transformations Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 8:10 pm	"Process Intensification with Tandem Catalysts & Catalyst/Adsorbent Composites in CO₂ Capture and Hydrogenation"
8:10 pm - 8:30 pm	Discussion
8:30 pm - 9:10 pm	"Steering Methane Dehydroaromatization through Catalyst and Membrane Reactor Design"
9:10 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Tuesday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:30 pm	New Concepts in Theory for Catalysis Discussion Leader:
9:00 am - 9:30 am	"Complex Catalytic Networks for Polymer Redesign and Recycling"
9:30 am - 9:45 am	Discussion
9:45 am - 10:15 am	"From Acceleration to Imagination: How AI Expands What's Possible in Catalysis"
10:15 am - 10:30 am	Discussion
10:30 am - 11:00 am	Coffee Break
11:00 am - 11:30 am	"The Role of Co-adsorbate Interactions in Catalytic Mechanisms"
11:30 am - 11:45 am	Discussion
11:45 am - 12:15 pm	"Sampling Long Timescale Catalytic Processes at Solid, Electrolyte Interfaces with Generalizable Machine Learning Potentials"
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm	Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Non-traditional Approaches to Thermocatalysis Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 8:10 pm	"Uncovering the Role of Electrochemistry in Thermochemical Catalysis"
8:10 pm - 8:30 pm	Discussion
8:30 pm - 9:10 pm	"Electronic Potential as the Missing Link in Thermal Catalysis"
9:10 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Wednesday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:30 pm	Advances in Catalyst Design and Characterization Discussion Leader:
9:00 am - 9:30 am	"Catalysis, One Atom at a Time"
9:30 am - 9:45 am	Discussion
9:45 am - 10:15 am	"Developing the Science of Self-Healing Catalysts"
10:15 am - 10:30 am	Discussion
10:30 am - 11:00 am	Coffee Break
11:00 am - 11:30 am	"Catalyst Design Considering Transport Limitations"
11:30 am - 11:45 am	Discussion
11:45 am - 12:15 pm	"Detangling Catalytic Systems Using In Situ Spectroscopy"
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm	Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Early Career Investigator Presentations Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 7:55 pm	"Beyond Static Active Sites: Dynamic Proton Behavior During Toluene Alkylation Catalysis on acidic MOR Zeolite"
7:55 pm - 8:10 pm	Discussion
8:10 pm - 8:35 pm	"Obtaining Mechanistic Insights from Molecular Dynamics in Nanoporous Catalysts"
8:35 pm - 8:50 pm	Discussion
8:50 pm - 9:15 pm	"Detangling Catalyst Complexity: Spectroscopic Insights Into Structure and Function"
9:15 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Thursday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:00 am	Business Meeting Nominations for the Next Vice Chair(s); Complete the GRC Evaluation Forms; Election of the Next Vice Chair(s)
9:00 am - 12:30 pm	Electron-Driven Chemistries Discussion Leader:
9:00 am - 9:30 am	"Kinetic Analysis of Electro-oxidation Mechanisms on Complex Materials"
9:30 am - 9:45 am	Discussion
9:45 am - 10:15 am	"Designing Selective and Stable Electrocatalysts in CO₂, CO and Nitrate Conversion"
10:15 am - 10:30 am	Discussion
10:30 am - 11:00 am	Coffee Break
11:00 am - 11:30 am	"Implications of Competitive Adsorption and Cation Effects in Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrate"
11:30 am - 11:45 am	Discussion
11:45 am - 12:15 pm	"Pt-catalyzed Oxygen Reduction Reaction: From Single Crystal Electrochemistry to Devices"
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm	Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Keynote Session: Probing Complexities Beyond the Active Site Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 7:50 pm	Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:50 pm - 8:50 pm	"Studying and Controlling Catalysis beyond Active Center"
8:50 pm - 9:20 pm	Discussion
9:20 pm - 9:30 pm	Closing Remarks
Friday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
9:00 am	Departure

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Funding Opportunities

Financial assistance is available beginning in 2026 for qualified applicants through the Carl Storm Opportunity Fellowships program. Learn more.

Registration Fees

Conferee Single Room:

$1,030.00

Conferee Shared Room:

$975.00

Conferee Off-Site:

$820.00

Guest Single Room:

$810.00

Guest Shared Room:

$755.00

Guest Off-Site:

$600.00

Child 4-12 yrs Shared Room:

$378.00

Child 4-12 yrs Off-Site:

$300.00

Child Under 4 yrs Shared Room:

Free

Child Under 4 yrs Off-Site:

Free

Bus Arriving:

$65.00

Bus Departing:

$65.00

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