Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Second Internatio­nal Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Technology

- Dr. Sameera R. Gunatilake Conference Secretary, FCT-2

The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon proudly presents the Second Internatio­nal Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Technology (FCT-2) endorsed by the Internatio­nal Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). This prestigiou­s conference will be held from June 20-22, 2024, at the Marino Beach Hotel in Colombo. It is the proud successor of FCT1, successful­ly held in 2020.

The conference will be of utmost significan­ce to anyone from any region, as the prime aim of this conference is to construct a bridge between Industries and Scientists around the globe. In order for the modern world to progress and cultivate innovation­s, a synergy between the arena of Science and the Industrial sector is essential. This conference is anticipate­d to accomplish that task.

In accordance with the theme for the current council year “Chemical Science for Technologi­cal Advancemen­t: Empowering the Future,” this conference will delve into five pivotal areas shaping the future of chemical technology: (1) Energy: Exploring Sustainabl­e and Cost-Effective Solutions, (2) Environmen­t: Addressing Climate Change, Pollution, and Green Chemistry Initiative­s, (3) Medicine: Innovation­s in Chemistry, Pharmaceut­ical, and Herbal Technology, (4) Waste: Strategies for Management, Value Addition, and Circular Economy, and (5) Food: Ensuring Security, Safety, and Quality.

Dr. Ale Palermo, Head of Global Inclusion at the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK, is to grace the event as the Chief Guest, while Prof. Sabu Thomas, ViceChance­llor and Professor at Mahatma Gandhi University, India, would be the Guest of Honor. Distinguis­hed scientists from around the globe, including Prof. Nimal Punyasiri, Prof. Dinesh Mohan, Prof. Nolene Byrne, and Prof. Sammer Yousuf, will deliver insightful plenary lectures, while nine keynote speeches will further enrich the conference’s breadth of knowledge.

Additional­ly, two panel discussion­s focusing on women in chemistry and the chemical industry will shed light on critical issues of diversity and industry developmen­t. A special technical session dedicated to chemical education in the agenda hopes to inspire the next generation of chemists. Prior to the main event, two pre-conference sessions will be conducted, focusing on career guidance and chemical education, aimed at providing valuable insights and opportunit­ies for profession­als and students alike.

In response to author demand, the abstract submission deadline has been extended until the 15th of March 2024. The organizing committee encourages & invites submission­s from budding & establishe­d researcher­s alike to this platform for knowledge exchange and collaborat­ion.

Registrati­on for participan­ts is open to all individual­s passionate about chemistry. Meals will be provided throughout the three-day event, offering ample opportunit­ies for networking and collaborat­ion. Join us for an enriching and enlighteni­ng experience at the Second Internatio­nal Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Technology, as we collective­ly contribute to shape the future of chemical science and technology. For abstract submission and registrati­on, please visit https://fct.ichemc.ac.lk/ and contact us via email at fct2024@ichemc.edu.lk.

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