2026 AIChE Spring Meeting and 22nd Global Congress on Process Safety

2026 AIChE Spring Meeting and 22nd Global Congress on Process Safety
April 12, 2026 to April 16, 2026
Hilton of the Americas and the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

Where Chemical Engineering Meets Innovation
The 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

Program At-A-Glance

First-Time Attendee Signature Sessions
4th Topical Conference on Heat Exchangers
26th Topical Conference on Gas Utilization
29th Topical Conference on Refinery Processing
2026 Spring Meeting and 22nd Global Congress on Process Safety Events
Chemical Engineering & the Law Forum
Community Meetings & Events
Computing and Systems Technology Division
Distillation
Environmental Division
Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer Recycling
Global Congress on Process Safety
Hydrogen Safety
IDEAL – Engineering for Inclusion
Industry 4.0 Topical Conference
Leadership Development – Professional Skills to Catalyze your Career
Liaison Functions
Management Division
Petrochemicals
Process Development Division
Process Intensification
Process Safety
Separations Division – See Also Topical 8
Sponsored Technology Workshops
The Energy Transition
The 38th Ethylene Producers Conference
Transport and Energy Processes Division

Welcome to Your First AIChE® Spring Meeting & Global Congress on Process Safety
Attending the AIChE Spring Meeting & Global Congress on Process Safety for the first time? You’re in the right place.

Each 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.

Here’s how to make the most of your first visit!

What to Expect
The 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.

You’ll find:

Presentations: 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.
Keynotes: 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.
Exhibit hall: Spend some time during the breaks in Hall B3 to discover tools, technologies, and services showcased by 80+ exhibitors.
Networking: 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.
Short 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
It’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!

How to Plan Your Experience
Start With the Technical Program
Browse sessions by topic area, track, or conference.
If you are presenting, looking at the other sessions in the same group can be a great jumping point
Not sure where to start? Check out this list of sessions curated for first-time attendees.
If 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.
The Global Congress on Process Safety includes a symposium dedicated to early career professionals: the 15th Process Safety Management Mentoring (PSM2) Forum!
See the Sessions here
Use the Event App
The app will help you:
Build your personal schedule
Locate sessions and exhibitors
Receive updates and reminders
Find networking events
Don’t Overpack Your Day
Leave time between sessions to network, visit posters, and explore the exhibit hall. Some of the most valuable conversations happen outside the presentation rooms.
First-Timer Must-Do Experiences
Attend a Keynote Session
Keynotes offer big-picture insights into industry challenges, emerging technologies, and leadership perspectives.
Visit the Exhibit Hall – George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall B3
The exhibit hall isn’t just booths, it’s a place to:
Discover new technologies
Ask technical questions
See live demonstrations
Connect with solution providers
Join a Networking Event or Reception
AIChE meetings are known for being welcoming and collaborative. Introduce yourself! Most attendees remember their first meeting and are happy to help you get oriented.
Explore the Poster Session and Reception on Monday
Poster sessions are one of the easiest ways to start conversations and learn about emerging work in the field.
Take a Professional Headshot
The exhibit hall will feature a photographer offering headshots on Sunday and Monday, included with your registration!
Take a Photo with the AIChE Letters in the Exhibit Hall B3
Commemorate your first Spring Meeting, and share your experience with an iconic picture #AIChESpring #GCPS
Join the meeting-wide photo during Monday’s afternoon coffee break from 3-4pm
Tips From Experienced Attendees
Review the schedule before you arrive
Pick a mix of technical sessions and networking opportunities
Introduce yourself to speakers after sessions
Bring business cards or connect on LinkedIn
Wear comfortable shoes as you’ll cover a lot of ground
Don’t hesitate to ask questions, that’s what the meeting is for
You don’t need to see everything. Focus on what’s most relevant to you.