AIchemy and the EPSRC Programme Digital Navigation for Chemical Space are delighted to host a one-day symposium, Transferable Opportunities for AI in Materials Chemistry, taking place on 8th September 2026 at The Spine, Liverpool.
Artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented pace, with many of the most exciting developments emerging from computer science. While these innovations are transforming multiple sectors, there is enormous potential to accelerate the translation of these advances into chemistry and materials discovery.
This symposium will bring together experts from computer science to showcase the latest advances in artificial intelligence and foster new interdisciplinary connections with the chemical sciences. By highlighting emerging AI capabilities from across computer science, the programme will encourage attendees to think beyond current applications, explore how these methods could be adapted to chemical and materials research, and spark collaborations that drive future scientific innovation.
What you’ll gain
- Discover the latest advances in artificial intelligence emerging from computer science
- Explore how transferable AI methods could accelerate chemical and materials discovery
- Insights into new computational techniques and emerging AI capabilities
- Engage in interdisciplinary discussions with researchers from computer science, chemistry and materials science
- Build new collaborations that could shape the next generation of AI-enabled scientific research
Who should attend?
- Computer scientists developing AI and machine learning methods
- Researchers in chemistry, materials science and chemical engineering
- Early Career Researchers and PhD students
- Industry scientists interested in AI-enabled materials discovery
- Anyone interested in interdisciplinary AI research across chemistry and materials science
Speakers – More to be announced
Dr Vladimir Gusev
University of Liverpool
Professor Francesca Tony
Imperial
Professor Michael Wooldridge
University of Oxford
Accommodation and Travel
We are happy to recommend the Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village, a modern hotel conveniently located within walking distance of the University of Liverpool campus. This hotel offers comfortable rooms, breakfast options and easy access to local amenities.
Liverpool is well-connected by rail, with Liverpool Lime Street Station approximately a 10-minute walk from the University campus. For those travelling by car, parking is available at the Paddington Village Car Park, located close to the University and the recommended hotel.
Airports:
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) – Around 30 minutes from the University by taxi or public transport. The airport offers flights to many UK and European destinations.
- Manchester Airport (MAN) – Around 1 hour by train or car, with direct rail connections to Liverpool Lime Street. This airport provides a wide range of international flight options.
Contact details:
For questions related to this event please contact the AIchemy project management team at info@aichemy.ac.uk.
The Organising Committee:
| Alchemy Hub | University of Liverpool |
| Dr. Ben Alston (University of Liverpool) Caroline Woods (University of Liverpool) | Dr Vikki Berryman |