Experts gather for Chemistry 2050 summit on future materials and energy

Updated at: August 5, 2026 at 01:00 AM

On August 5–6, 2026, Washington, D.C. will host the Chemistry 2050: A Roadmap to the Future workshop.

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This landmark event, organized by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, brings together leading voices from government, industry, and academia.

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The primary mission is to create a strategic vision for chemical sciences through 2050, identifying the research and advancements needed to tackle global challenges in the coming decades.

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When and where is the Chemistry 2050 summit taking place?

August 5–6, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

August 5–6, 2028, in San Francisco

July 1–2, 2026, in New York

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August 5–6, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

What is the primary goal of the Chemistry 2050 workshop?

To celebrate the history of chemistry

To establish a strategic roadmap for chemical sciences through 2050

To launch a new commercial chemical product

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To establish a strategic roadmap for chemical sciences through 2050

Which of the following is a core pillar of the workshop?

Agricultural reform and food security

Quantum Computing

Space exploration and aerospace engineering

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Quantum Computing

Which organizations are hosting this scientific event?

Private pharmaceutical corporations

The Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology and the Chemical Sciences Roundtable

The United Nations and the World Health Organization

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The Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology and the Chemical Sciences Roundtable

Why is the summit considered significant?

It aims to increase chemical prices globally

It focuses solely on academic theory rather than practical application

It fosters collaboration to inform policy and research addressing global challenges

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It fosters collaboration to inform policy and research addressing global challenges

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