ACS PUBLICATIONS SYPOSIUM
Catalysis for Organic Synthesis
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA
When and where is the event?
The symposium will be held Wednesday, July 31 to Thursday, August 1, 2024. All sessions will be held in the University of Vienna's main building Hauptgebäude within the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.
What is the cost to apply and attend?
The symposium is completely FREE to apply and attend! ACS Publications has made arrangements to reserve housing for attendance, but does not provide monetary assistance to attend.
Where can I review my application information?
After applying you will receive a confirmation email.
I can't locate my confirmation email.
Go to the event registration page ➜ Click "Already registered" at the top of the page ➜ Click "Forgot your confirmation number?" to have your Confirmation Email resent
How do I modify my application/registration?
Go to the event registration page ➜ Click "Already registered" at the top of the page ➜ Enter the email address you used to register and your confirmation number ➜ Once logged in, select "Modify" from the top navigation ➜Complete modifications and select "Finish" from the Summary page.
Can I register at the event?
No. Registration for the symposium will close on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
Can my partner and children attend?
Though the symposium is primarily targeted towards emerging and senior researchers in the organic, organometallic, and related fields, all adults are welcome and must register to attend the symposium.
The symposium will not be child-friendly; please arrange for separate childcare during all sessions.
When will abstract submissions open, and what is the deadline?
Abstract submissions opened on January 8, 2024 and will close on May 15, 2024.
The Scientific Organizing Committee will contact all those who submit by May 31, 2024 with selection results.
I need my poster abstract accepted earlier for visa/other purposes.
The Scientific Organizing Committee will be making selections on a rolling basis, with the deadline for all selections of May 31, 2024. If you need approval before May 31, 2024 for visa applications or other purposes, please contact our team at symposium@acs.org with a valid reason for an exception.
How do I request accessibility services?
Please include your accessibility requirements on the application form. You may also contact our support team directly with any questions or needs at symposium@acs.org.
How do I let you know about my special dietary requirements?
Please include your dietary requirements on the registration form. You may also contact our support team directly with any questions or needs at symposium@acs.org.
Is there a dress code for the event?
We recommend business casual attire for the entire conference. Dress pants or jeans, dresses, blouses, and sportscoats (tie or no tie – up to you!), are welcome.
Will sponsorships or scholarships be available to attend the event?
Since we are offering this symposium free of charge, we will NOT offer any sponsorships or scholarships to attend.
What are the visa requirements for Austria?
Citizens of EU member states, European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland do not need a visa for entering the Republic of Austria.
Nationals of other countries might require a visa in order to enter the Schengen Area or the Austrian territory.
Please check the information on whether you require a visa or not on the website of the Federal Ministry of the Interior.
I need an invitation letter to attend the event, where can I get one?
If you require an invitation letter for a visa application, please send an email to Rhea Williams, Associate Publisher, Global Editorial Strategy, at your earliest convenience, and she will provide you with a signed invitation letter.
Please note that a visa letter does not guarantee acceptance of your event participation application or poster presentation application.
Recommended arrival and departure dates:
It is recommended that participants arrive Tuesday, July 30.
Attendees are encouraged to stay through Thursday, August 1.
- Traditional content programming will end on Thursday, August 1, by 17:10.
Are there preferred accommodations I can book?
Housing is not provided for the ACS Publications Symposium. However, we have made arrangements for room blocks at the hotel listed below:
Radisson Red Vienna (2.4 km from the university)
- Several rooms have been blocked until 10.06.2024 (10 June, 2024)
- Rates from 162,00 EUR
- Breakfast buffet and WiFi included
- Under “Special Rates”, enter Promotional Code: ACSP3007
- Directions from the hotel to the university ›
In addition, you can find a hotel room through the University of Vienna booking system.
What happens if I test positive for Covid once I have arrived?
If you test positive for COVID or do not feel well upon arrival at the symposium, or during the symposium, we ask that you refrain from attending the rest of the event. Please quarantine yourself in a safe space.
Additional Questions
Feel free to reach out to the symposium planning team at any time with additional questions.
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