Pittcon 2026 - Call for Submissions

Elevate your professional profile and contribute to the forefront of scientific innovation by submitting your proposal for Pittcon 2026. Whether you're an established researcher or an emerging voice in your field, this is your chance to present your groundbreaking work to a global audience of peers and industry leaders, and invite other to showcase their latest innovations. Our diverse program offers multiple prestigious platforms, from Invited Symposia and Organized Sessions to Oral and Poster Sessions, each designed to highlight your research and foster invaluable connections. Join us and seize the opportunity to share your insights, collaborate with fellow researchers and innovators, and make a lasting impact on the scientific community. Don't miss out on this exceptional chance to showcase your expertise and advance your career. Submit your proposal today!

This is your chance to contribute as a featured presenter at the world’s premier conference on laboratory science. Share your knowledge, draw upon your expertise, and lead the conversation with an international audience of scientists, specialists, and peers. This is the access that only Pittcon provides. Presenting your research, your work, could very well catalyze a collaborative effort in novel discovery, advancing scientific endeavor while simultaneously advancing your career.

Submit your Pittcon abstract today, and find yourself Leading in the Lab tomorrow.

Invited Symposia: As an organizer, you have the opportunity to curate a prestigious platform where you select well-known experts in your field to present their work.  Each distinguished speaker is provided a 30 minute window to showcase their influential research. These exclusive program sessions provide speakers with accommodations and travel reimbursements, underscoring the value and recognition associated with selection for a symposium speaking position.

Organized Sessions: As an organizer, you have the opportunity to deeply explore a single research area, inviting up to seven speakers to present on a specific topic.  Each speaker is given 20 minutes to detail how their own work feeds into developments in a broader scientific conversation. Complimentary registration is provided for speakers, highlighting the value of their contribution.

Oral Sessions: Submit to present your own research in a 20-minute talk that details the scientific question that is of most interest to you.  Sessions are grouped by topic, method, or application, with up to seven speakers sharing their own research interests and advances. This platform enhances your CV and provides opportunities for developing collaborations or finding future employment in labs from around the world.

Poster Sessions: Submit to display your research directly on the exposition floor.  With a 2 hour time slot to engage with both attendees and exhibitors, you have the opportunity to truly explain your research to people who are specifically interested in what you are doing. This format facilitates collaborations, and provides opportunities to talk to potential employers those who could support your future research.

Networking Roundtables: Submit a proposal to host a Networking event, where participants engage in open discussions with peers facing similar challenges. These informal sessions, included with full registration, promote collaboration and problem-solving without structured lectures.

Workshops: Submit a proposal to host a workshop that provides hands-on learning experiences.  In this 90-minute session, you will lead participants through engaging activities that emphasize active participation, fostering discussions and collaborative problem-solving.  Being a Workshop facilitator is a valuable opportunity to help attendees enhance their personal and professional skills, gain practical knowledge, and engage with experts in a dynamic, learning-focused environment.

• Cutting-Edge Research and Innovations tailored to the Southern and Central US Scientific Community: Our priority is to feature research and innovations that are not only groundbreaking but also highly pertinent to the dynamic scientific landscape of the Central and Southern United States, particularly the vibrant hub of San Antonio. Submissions that address pressing challenges and emerging trends in this region, such as energy, environmental, petrochemical, and AI will be given special consideration.
   
• Embracing Diversity and Inclusivity in Speaker Representation: We believe in the power of diverse perspectives to drive innovation and foster collaboration. While recognizing the multifaceted nature of diversity—including industry, government, academia, entrepreneurship, as well as varying levels of expertise, and demographic backgrounds—we are committed to curating a speaker list that reflects this richness. We encourage submissions that amplify voices from all corners of the scientific community, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive dialogue.
   
• Elevating Research Excellence over Commercial Endeavors: At Pittcon, we value substance over style. We are seeking sessions that prioritize the dissemination of rigorous, cutting-edge research—whether in fundamental principles or practical applications—rather than promotional pitches. Our focus is on fostering intellectual exchange and advancing scientific knowledge, making room providing a space for genuine exploration and discovery.

The session descriptions that more strongly make the case in these three areas will have the best chance for a high-profile spot in the technical program.