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SUMMARY:2026 AIChE Spring Meeting and 22nd Global Congress on Process Safety
DESCRIPTION:2026 AIChE Spring Meeting and 22nd Global Congress on Process Safety\nApril 12, 2026 to April 16, 2026\nHilton of the Americas and the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX\nWhere Chemical Engineering Meets Innovation\nThe AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety is the key technical conference for practicing chemical and process safety engineers, covering the industry’s critical needs more broadly and deeply than any other conference\nProgram At-A-Glance\nFirst-Time Attendee Signature Sessions\n4th Topical Conference on Heat Exchangers\n26th Topical Conference on Gas Utilization\n29th Topical Conference on Refinery Processing\n2026 Spring Meeting and 22nd Global Congress on Process Safety Events\nChemical Engineering & the Law Forum\nCommunity Meetings & Events\nComputing and Systems Technology Division\nDistillation\nEnvironmental Division\nFuel Cell and Electrolyzer Recycling\nGlobal Congress on Process Safety\nHydrogen Safety\nIDEAL – Engineering for Inclusion\nIndustry 4.0 Topical Conference\nLeadership Development – Professional Skills to Catalyze your Career\nLiaison Functions\nManagement Division\nPetrochemicals\nProcess Development Division\nProcess Intensification\nProcess Safety\nSeparations Division – See Also Topical 8\nSponsored Technology Workshops\nThe Energy Transition\nThe 38th Ethylene Producers Conference\nTransport and Energy Processes Division\nWelcome to Your First AIChE® Spring Meeting & Global Congress on Process Safety\nAttending the AIChE Spring Meeting & Global Congress on Process Safety for the first time? You’re in the right place.\nEach year, thousands of engineers, researchers, and industry leaders gather to share practical solutions, technical insights, and real-world experience across process engineering and process safety. Whether you’re focused on operations, design, research, or risk management, this meeting is designed to help you learn, connect, and bring new ideas back to your organization.\nHere’s how to make the most of your first visit!\nWhat to Expect\nThe AIChE Spring Meeting brings together multiple technical conferences and tracks under one event, including the Global Congress on Process Safety (GCPS), which focuses specifically on improving safety performance, risk reduction, and incident prevention across the process industries.\nYou’ll find:\nPresentations: With technical sessions ranging from practical case studies to advanced research, there is a session for every sector of Chemical Enineering Industries. Explore the program, and build a schedule to match your interests.\nKeynotes: Featuring industry leaders and safety experts, these sessions are a great way to learn about focus areas in the field. Listen to lessons learned and ask questions from the most forefront players in today’s. A few topical conferences include a keynote speaker open to all attendees, or you can purchace a luncheon bundle with your registration to attend a featured keynote with a plated lunch.\nExhibit hall: Spend some time during the breaks in Hall B3 to discover tools, technologies, and services showcased by 80+ exhibitors.\nNetworking: The Meeting includes countless opportunities to connect with peers across industry, academia, and government. Attend the Opening Reception on Sunday, Poster Session and Reception on Monday, ticketed luncheons each day, coffee breaks between sessions, or just find a table in the Exhibit Hall to catch up with a colleague.\nShort Courses: Spend a full day before the conference exploring critical process safety topics through expert-led, practical training sessions designed to strengthen your technical skills and real-world decision making\nIt’s a large event, but with a little planning, it becomes incredibly valuable and rewarding. We encourage you to look for AIChE staff if you ever have any questions on-site. Look for the red badge marker reading “staff” and ask away!\nHow to Plan Your Experience\nStart With the Technical Program\nBrowse sessions by topic area, track, or conference.\nIf you are presenting, looking at the other sessions in the same group can be a great jumping point\nNot sure where to start? Check out this list of sessions curated for first-time attendees.\nIf you work in process safety, GCPS sessions are a great starting point. If your role is broader, explore Spring Meeting technical tracks aligned with your industry or function.\nThe Global Congress on Process Safety includes a symposium dedicated to early career professionals: the 15th Process Safety Management Mentoring (PSM2) Forum!\nSee the Sessions here\nUse the Event App\nThe app will help you:\nBuild your personal schedule\nLocate sessions and exhibitors\nReceive updates and reminders\nFind networking events\nDon’t Overpack Your Day\nLeave time between sessions to network, visit posters, and explore the exhibit hall. Some of the most valuable conversations happen outside the presentation rooms.\nFirst-Timer Must-Do Experiences\nAttend a Keynote Session\nKeynotes offer big-picture insights into industry challenges, emerging technologies, and leadership perspectives.\nVisit the Exhibit Hall – George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall B3\nThe exhibit hall isn’t just booths, it’s a place to:\nDiscover new technologies\nAsk technical questions\nSee live demonstrations\nConnect with solution providers\nJoin a Networking Event or Reception\nAIChE meetings are known for being welcoming and collaborative. Introduce yourself! Most attendees remember their first meeting and are happy to help you get oriented.\nExplore the Poster Session and Reception on Monday\nPoster sessions are one of the easiest ways to start conversations and learn about emerging work in the field.\nTake a Professional Headshot\nThe exhibit hall will feature a photographer offering headshots on Sunday and Monday, included with your registration!\nTake a Photo with the AIChE Letters in the Exhibit Hall B3\nCommemorate your first Spring Meeting, and share your experience with an iconic picture #AIChESpring #GCPS\nJoin the meeting-wide photo during Monday’s afternoon coffee break from 3-4pm\nTips From Experienced Attendees\nReview the schedule before you arrive\nPick a mix of technical sessions and networking opportunities\nIntroduce yourself to speakers after sessions\nBring business cards or connect on LinkedIn\nWear comfortable shoes as you’ll cover a lot of ground\nDon’t hesitate to ask questions, that’s what the meeting is for\nYou don’t need to see everything. Focus on what’s most relevant to you.\n
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