Chemistry Futures 2040 will explore cutting-edge science in chemistry, presenting provocative visions, technological breakthroughs and the potential discipline evolution. With research from Imperial College London’s expert academics, interactive discussions and specialist industry workshops, this event will take you from the present day to the possible, probable and plausible futures of chemistry.

This event will also launch the Molecular Sciences Research Hub (MSRH), a key part of the vision for Imperial College London’s White City Campus. Experience this unique network and discover how it facilitates new entrepreneurial possibilities, from the Innovation Hub to the Imperial College Advanced Hackspace and Incubator. Be inspired by the latest generation of innovators with a showcase of the work that will transform the future of chemistry.

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Chemistry is the future for many industries. Come to explore:

How chemistry can allow our bodies to counteract signs of ageing
How tools such as robotics and data science are facilitating new approaches to chemical discovery
What role chemistry can play in creating alternative solutions to our energy crisis
How chemistry might respond to risks to global food security

Keynote 'life science megatrends shaping our future'

Darlene Solomon, CTO and Senior Vice President at Agilent Technologies, followed by a fireside conversation with Professor Alan Armstrong, Head of the Department of Chemistry.

Our visionary academics and industry speakers include:

Professor Mimi Hii, Professor of Catalysis and Director for the Pharmacat Consortium and the Imperial Centre of Excellence in Rapid Online Analysis of Reactions (ROAR)
Professor Oscar Ces, Co-Director of the Imperial College Advanced Hackspace
Vincent Doumeizel, VP Food and Sustainability, Lloyd's Register
Henrik Hagemann, CEO and Co-Founder of CustoMem Limited
Helene Steiner, Co-Founder of Open Cell
Dr Stefan Kirschbaum, Foresight Manager at Evonik
Dr Kim Jelfs, Senior Lecturer and Royal Society University Research Fellow
Dr Andreas Kafizas, Lecturer in Climate Change and the Environment
Dr Yuval Elani, Research Fellow and Group Leader
Dr Laura Barter, Senior Lecturer
Dr Rudiger Woscholski, Reader in Chemical Biology
Dr Marco Di Antonio, BBSRC Fellow

Please note that this event is for guests of 18 years and over.

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