March 17 @ 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Our inaugural conference aims to bring together experts across different scientific disciplines to explore and discuss the challenges and opportunities for AI in Chemistry. The conference will have short talks and panel discussions covering four key themes:
1. Optimisation
2. Generative AI / Large Language Models
3. Human in the Loop / Robotics
4. AI tools for Chemistry
Why Attend?
- Gain insights from leading experts in AI and Chemistry
- Engage in thought-provoking discussions
- Network with peers, researchers, and industry professionals
- Present your research through poster presentations
- Enjoy a full day of learning, collaboration, and innovation
Registration & Tickets
We aim to make this event accessible to all. Tickets are available at a low price of £25, covering the full day of talks, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and refreshments.
Agenda
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Registration + Coffee |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Introductions |
| 10:15 – 11:15 | Optimisation talks and panel discussion |
| 11:15 – 11:45 | Coffee break + networking |
| 11:45 – 12:45 | Generative AI / LLM talks and panel discussion |
| 12:45 – 13:45 | Lunch and networking |
| 13:45 – 14:45 | Human in the Loop / Robotics talks and panel discussion |
| 14:45 – 15:15 | Coffee break + networking |
| 15:15 – 16:15 | AI Tools for Chemistry talks and panel discussion |
| 16:15 – 16:45 | Responsible AI session |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Wrap up + End |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Networking Drinks |
Join us for a day of AI innovation, networking, and inspiring talks by top experts in the field!
Speakers
Confirmed speakers below and more to follow.
- Gabriella Pizzuto, Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Robotics and Chemistry Automation, University of Liverpool.
- Gerit Brandenburg, Head of Digital Chemistry, Merck Group
- James Gin-Pullock, Co-Founder & CTO, Orbital Materials
- Jeyan Thiyagalingam, Head of AI for Science – Scientific Computing Department, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC-RAL)
- Kevin Jablonka, Principal Investigator, Helmholtz Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena
- Richard Bourne, Professor of Digital Chemical Engineering, University of Leeds
- Rob Palgrave, Professor of Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, University College London
- Ruth Misener, Professor in the Computational Optimisation, Imperial College London
- Sophia Yaliraki, Professor of Theoretical Chemistry, Imperial College London
- Yulan He, Professor at the Department of Informatics, King’s College London
Poster presentations
Abstracts are welcome for poster presentations, these should include the title, author names and affiliations, and a description of the research you wish to present – abstracts should be no more than one page of A4 in length. Please mark on your registration form if you wish to present a poster and submit your abstract to info@alchemy.ac.uk by Friday 21 February 2025. You will be notified by 28 February if your poster has been accepted.
Event Location
Molecular Sciences Research Hub, Imperial, White City Campus
82 Wood Lane, London W12 0BZ