Register for MARM 2026

The 54th Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting (MARM 2026), will take place May 17–19 at the Hershey Lodge Convention Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The meeting coincides with the 150th anniversary of the American Chemical Society, offering a timely opportunity to celebrate chemistry’s legacy while charting its future.

This year’s theme, “Molecular Milestones: Crafting a Sweet Future Through Chemistry,” reflects on the discoveries, innovations, and people that have shaped chemistry over the past 150 years. At the same time, the meeting looks forward, highlighting chemistry’s central role in addressing global challenges, advancing sustainability, fostering inclusion, and building a resilient, future-ready workforce.

Technical program. The program will feature a broad, multidisciplinary slate of symposia spanning academia, industry, and government, and showcase how chemistry continues to drive progress across sectors. Plenary lectures will reflect the ACS150 theme, “Chemistry Is Everything,” by bridging historical perspective and emerging frontiers. A featured plenary will discuss artificial intelligence, the evolving chemistry workforce, and advances in modern synthetic chemistry.

Scientific sessions will explore contemporary and future-facing topics such as sustainable and biobased materials, energy storage and conversion, catalysis, water purification, chemical toxicology, computational chemistry, and chemistry education. Together, these symposia illustrate chemistry’s enduring relevance and its power to shape the next century of innovation.

Workshops and career development. MARM 2026 will offer workshops designed for chemists at every career stage. Programming includes the ACS career workshop Finding Your Pathway, sessions on careers beyond the bench, and professional skills workshops such as interview preparation and workforce readiness. These offerings reflect ACS150 messaging centered on lifelong learning, adaptability, and the evolving nature of chemical careers.

Student and undergraduate programming. The meeting will feature extensive undergraduate and graduate programming. Poster and oral sessions provide platforms for emerging scientists to share their work; mentoring, networking, and career-focused events offer guidance on graduate school, professional pathways, and leadership development. These activities reinforce ACS’s century-and-a-half tradition of investing in the next generation of chemists.

Exposition. The event will bring together exhibitors from industry, publishing, instrumentation, and chemical services, highlighting technologies and tools shaping the future of chemistry. Dedicated networking sessions with vendors and recruiters will connect attendees with employers and collaborators, underscoring chemistry’s vital role in economic growth and innovation.

Awards and recognition. MARM 2026 will honor outstanding achievements in research, education, service, and diversity through regional and sectional awards. These reflect ACS’s 150-year legacy of excellence, volunteer leadership, and commitment to advancing chemistry for the benefit of society.

Social and networking events. Social highlights include an opening reception, multiple luncheons, and a special ACS 150th anniversary evening reception, which will bring attendees together to honor chemistry’s history while strengthening professional connections. Set in a community known as “The Sweetest Place on Earth,” the meeting offers a distinctive backdrop for celebrating chemistry past, present, and future.

Lodging and registration. MARM 2026 will be held at the Hershey Lodge Conference Center, with special room rates available for registered attendees. Registration options are available for ACS members, affiliates, students, and nonmembers.

For complete program details, updates, and registration information, visit the meeting website at www.marm2026.com.