08:00 to 09:00

Registration and Morning Coffee
Badge pickup opens with coffee and a light breakfast in the main lobby.

09:00 to 09:15

Opening Remarks
Welcome from the program committee and an overview of the three days ahead.

09:15 to 10:15

Keynote: The Next Decade of Catalysis
Dr. Aleksandra Nowicka outlines next generation catalysts that cut energy use in industrial synthesis.

10:15 to 10:45

Coffee Break
Time to network in the exhibition hall between sessions.

10:45 to 12:00

Panel: Scaling Sustainable Synthesis from Lab to Plant
Jakub Kaczmarek, Tomasz Lisowski and Michał Wojciechowski compare notes on scaling new synthesis routes.

12:00 to 13:00

Lunch
A seated lunch served in the atrium overlooking the river.

13:00 to 14:15

Workshop: Abstract Submission and Peer Review Q&A
Prof. Dorota Kwiatkowska leads a hands-on workshop for authors on submitting abstracts through the congress portal and what reviewers look for.

14:30 to 18:00

Track Sessions and Welcome Reception
Parallel tracks on heterogeneous catalysis and green chemistry, followed by drinks and networking to close the day.

09:00 to 09:30

Morning Coffee
Coffee and pastries before the second day begins.

09:30 to 10:30

Keynote: Materials for the Energy Transition
Helena Wiśniewska shares how Polimer Institute develops polymers for energy storage cells.

10:30 to 11:00

Coffee Break
A short break before the industry adoption panel.

11:00 to 12:15

Panel: Industry Adoption of Novel Catalysts
Tomasz Lisowski, Jakub Kaczmarek and Michał Wojciechowski discuss commercialising research and clearing regulatory approval.

12:15 to 13:15

Lunch
A seated lunch with tables organized by research field.

13:15 to 14:45

Workshop: Analytical Methods for Reaction Monitoring
Karolina Sikora leads a hands-on exercise in methods for monitoring chemical reactions in real time.

15:00 to 16:00

Fireside Chat: From Bench to Regulatory Approval
Michał Wojciechowski talks with Piotr Zając about taking a new reagent through the registration process.

16:15 to 17:00

Accommodation and Excursion Briefing
The help desk assists with finalising partner hotel bookings and signing up for the evening excursion around Krakow.

09:00 to 09:30

Morning Coffee
Coffee and pastries before the third day begins.

09:30 to 11:00

Poster Session: Student and Early-Career Research
Students and doctoral candidates present research posters, judged by a committee chaired by Prof. Dorota Kwiatkowska.

11:00 to 11:30

Coffee Break
A short break before the peer review panel.

11:30 to 12:45

Panel: Peer Review in Practice, What Reviewers Look For
Dorota Kwiatkowska, Aleksandra Nowicka and Helena Wiśniewska share their experience reviewing scientific publications.

12:45 to 13:45

Lunch
A seated lunch closing the scientific programme of the third day.

13:45 to 15:00

Workshop: Polymer Characterisation Techniques
Helena Wiśniewska leads a hands-on workshop in characterisation techniques for polymers used in energy storage.

15:15 to 16:00

Closing Keynote: Where Chemistry Meets Policy
Piotr Zając discusses adapting chemical regulation to new synthesis technologies.

16:00 to 16:45

Closing Remarks and Best Paper Awards
Closing remarks from the program committee and recognition for the best papers presented this year.