12th Annual Symposium
THEME:
Chemistry at the Interface of Biotechnology and Sustainability: Innovations in Bioprocessing, Therapeutics, and Food Systems
DATE: 2nd - 5th may, 2027
VENUE: Conference Hall, Cross River State Library Complex.
SUBMISSION
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Nigeria International Chemical Sciences Chapter
in Collaboration with
The Division of Biochemical Technology of the American Chemical Society
Invites you to its
12th Annual Symposium
Chief Host
Full Name
Organisation
Confirmed Speakers
Dr. Michelle O'Malley
Professor and Interim Chair of Bioengineering & Scholle Chair in Chemical Engineering University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
Dr. Karen McDonald
Distinguished Professor Emerita, Chemical Engineering, UC Davis, USA
Professor Benedict Iserom
Coordinator of Water Resources Capacity Building Network South-South Zone, Nigeria.
Sub-themes
Explore the 10 thematic tracks shaping this year's programme
Sub-theme I
Polymer and Biopolymer Science for Sustainable Applications
Sub-theme II
Natural Products and Green Chemical Innovations
Sub-theme III
Industrial Biotechnology and Sustainable Bioprocessing
Sub-theme IV
Food Biotechnology, Safety, and Functional Systems
Sub-theme V
Advanced Separation, Analytical, and Monitoring Technologies
Sub-theme VI
Microbial Engineering and Fermentation
Sub-theme VII
Bioprocess Monitoring Technologies and BioInstrumentation
Sub-theme VIII
Cosmetic, Cosmeceutical, and Pharmaceutical Innovations
Sub-theme IX
Corrosion Science, Green Inhibitors, and Industrial Sustainability
Sub-theme X
Environmental Chemistry, Monitoring, and Sustainable Remediation
Timeline of Events
1st July
2026
2026
Abstract submission opens
1st October
2026
2026
Notification of abstract acceptance begins
1st December
2026
2026
Early-bird registration opens
31st January
2027
2027
Deadline for submission of abstracts
2nd May
2027
2027
Arrival
3rd May
2027
2027
Opening ceremony
3rd–4th May
2027
2027
Keynote & plenary lectures, technical sessions, workshops and exhibition
5th May
2027
2027
Departure
Registration Fees
| Attendee type | In person Early bird (1st Dec. to 31st Mar., 2027) |
In person Standard (1st April. 2027 to 5th May. 2027) |
Virtual |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACS Premium members or Society Affiliate | N30,000 | N40,000 | N20,000 |
| Non-members | N40,000 | N50,000 | N30,000 |
| Students | N20,000 | N20,000 | N15,000 |
| Foreign participants | 100 USD | 100 USD | 80 USD |
| Guests | N20,000 | ||
Bank Account for Payments
| Bank Name | Account Name | Account No (Naira) | Account No (Dollar) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT Bank Plc | American Chem. Sc. Assoc. of Nig. | 0239048782 | 0239048799 |
Conference Organizers
Prof Edu J Inam
Chair, ACS Nigeria University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Dr. William Kelly
Professor of Chemical Engineering at Villanova University, and Director of the Center for Cell Therapies Research at Villanova (NovaCell).
Chemist Faith Sutu-Patrick-Inezi
Conference Coordinator
University of Calabar, Cross River State.
Prof. Tolulope Fasina
Chair-elect
University of Lagos, Lagos State
Dr. Thompson Izuagie
Secretary, ACS Nigeria National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja
Sponsors and Partners
Contacts
Chemist Faith Sutu-Patrick-Inezi
Conference Coordinator
University of Calabar, Cross River State.
faith@xxx.com
Prof. Edu J. Inam
Chair, ACS Nigeria
University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
eduinam@uniuyo.edu.ng
Prof. Tolulope Fasina
Chair-elect
University of Lagos, Lagos State
tfasina@unilag.edu.ng
Dr. Thompson Izuagie
Secretary, ACS Nigeria
National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja
Tomyi2012@yahoo.com