The 2026 Anachem Symposium will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at our new location, The Vistatech Center at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI. A plenary lecture will be given by the 2026 recipient of the Anachem Award, Dr. Kelsey Cook. An award session with invited speakers will be presented in his honor. This year’s symposium will also include oral sessions devoted to research at the academic institutions in our region. The sessions are described in more detail below. Register online in advance for a discounted rate. For more information, contact program@Anachem.org.
Provider: ThermoFisher Scientific, USA
Morning Workshop:
From Fundamentals to Applications: Practical FT-IR, FT-NIR, & IR Microscopy
Afternoon Workshop:
From Fundamentals to Applications: Practical Raman Spectroscopy & Microscopy
Graduate students, principle investigators, undergraduate students, and other academic researchers are encouraged to participate in one of four Academic Research oral sessions. When arranging sessions, preference will be given to graduate students and principle investigators. There is a $100 cash award for the best graduate student presentation in each oral session. A proposed title and abstract must be submitted online for consideration by Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Abstract submitters are invited to indicate their preferred session on the online abstract submission form. Session organizers will consider these preferences but may not be able to accommodate all submitters. For more information, contact program@Anachem.org.
Regional conferences play a vital role in launching scientific careers by providing students with early opportunities to present their work, build professional networks, and gain confidence as communicators. For many local analytical chemists, ANACHEM offered a first chance to present research beyond their research team and home institution. This session will share personal reflections on how participation in regional conferences fostered professional connections and career growth. Through these different perspectives, we aim to emphasize the importance of regional scientific meetings for early-career scientists to become the next generation of analytical chemists.
Exhibitors, we value your participation! The exhibit of instrumentation and chemical analysis aids is an essential part of the Anachem Symposium. Please reserve exhibit space online or contact our Exhibits Director, Michael Iglehart, for more information (vendorregistration@Anachem.org).
All Symposium attendees, including graduate and undergraduate students, are invited to participate in the poster session. There is a $100 cash award for the best graduate student poster presentation and another $100 cash award for the best undergraduate student poster presentation. Whether you are student or an established chemist, please plan to share your research with us. A proposed title and abstract must be submitted online for consideration by Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. For more information, contact program@Anachem.org.
7:30 AM - Registration and Badge Pick-up Opens
8:30 AM - 10:30 - Morning Sessions (Anachem Award Session, Advances in Academic Research I, Anachem Perspectives, and Educational Workshop)
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Break in Exhibitor Hall
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Plenary Session: Dr. Kelsey Cook
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Afternoon Sessions (Advances in Academic Research II, Advances in Academic Research III, Advances in Academic Research IV, and Education Workshop)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Poster Session
All Anachem participants and attendees must agree to the following:
As a condition of my participation in this meeting or event, I agree to abide by all local, state, and federal safety guidelines in place at the time of my attendance at 2026 Anachem Symposium.
As a condition of my participation in this meeting or event, I hereby waive any claim I may have against any and all liability for damage or injury that may arise from my participation or attendance at the program. I further understand and agree that all property rights in the material presented, including common law copyright, are expressly reserved to the presenter or speaker at the Anachem Symposium. I hereby assume responsibility for my own well-being.
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