Conference Description
The Systems Chemistry 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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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.
Systems Chemistry explores complex chemical networks and their emergent properties, focusing on how molecular components interact to form dynamic, self-organizing systems. By studying reaction networks, feedback loops, and far-from-equilibrium processes, it seeks to understand the origins of chemical complexity, drawing inspiration from biological systems.This field provides a foundation for the study of synthetic life, where researchers design chemical systems that exhibit life-like behaviors such as self-replication, adaptation, and evolution—bridging the gap between non-living and living matter. Additionally, systems chemistry drives the development of interactive and autonomous materials, which can sense, respond, and adapt to their environment without external control. These biologically inspired materials have promising applications in smart materials, soft robotics, and next-generation medical technologies. Key topics that will be addressed include the integration of systems chemistry in devices, interactive materials, synthetic cells, molecular computing, interactions with biology, dynamic biological and synthetic assembly, and the theory and modeling of dynamic systems.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by February 21, 2026. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Session: Micro and mesoscale out of equilibrium materials
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Artificial Cells
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Active matter and biomolecular machines
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Pattern formation and dynamic systems
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Chemical Evolution and Emergence of Complexity
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Synthetic Non-Equilibrium Systems
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Chemical Reaction Networks
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Systems Chemistry of Amphiphiles and Polymers
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Keynote Session: Interactive materials and devices
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