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From September 4 to 6, the Chemical Society (GDCh) invites to the Science Forum (WiFo) Chemistry in Leipzig. This year's motto of the most important chemistry congress in the German-speaking world is "Rethinking Chemistry". Around 1500 chemists from Germany and abroad are expected to attend.
The event takes up the motto of the current GDCh Board of Directors. Dr. Karsten Danielmeier, President of the GDCh, explains what is meant by this: "Rethinking Chemistry is more important than ever in order to meet the most urgent challenges of our time, such as climate change, recycling, energy shortages, and diseases, and to comply with new legislation (e.g. the European Green Deal). Each area of chemistry can and must make its own contribution to meeting these challenges. And WiFo 2023 will show how many valuable contributions chemistry can make and what new technologies can be used to do so."
Two plenary symposia with top-class participants will deal with this topic. On September 5, Professor Leroy 'Lee' Cronin, University of Glasgow /UK, Dr. Sarah Fakih, CureVac AG, Tübingen, and Professor Dr. Peter R. Schreiner, Justus Liebig University Giessen, will present concepts for "Rethinking Chemistry". Cronin is considered a thought leader in the field of digital chemistry and founded the company Chemify. With the company, he wants to help digitize chemistry and develop solutions to run chemical codes for chemical discovery, pharmaceuticals, synthesis and materials research. Fakih, who has a degree in chemistry, is Vice President Corporate Communications & Investor Relations at CureVac and can provide fascinating insights into mRNA technology. Schreiner, as GDCh President of 2020 and 2021 and current GDCh Vice President, has been instrumental in moving the GDCh forward on the path of digitization, for example by providing the impetus for the development of the GDCh.app.
In the second plenary symposium on September 6, Dr. Melanie Maas-Brunner, BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Professor Dr. Evamarie Hey-Hawkins, University of Leipzig, and Professor Dr. John C. Warner, Zymergen Inc., Emeryville CA/US, will focus on sustainable strategies. Maas-Brunner is a member of the Board of Executive Directors and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of BASF SE and will provide insight into how sustainability aspects are implemented the world's largest chemical company. The multi-award-winning phosphorus chemist Hey-Hawkins understands the importance of sustainable strategies, especially in the context of limited raw materials. Warner co-founded the field of green chemistry with Paul Anastas more than twenty years ago and laid the foundation for sustainable chemical product development.
In the second plenary symposium on September 6, Dr. Melanie Maas-Brunner, BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Professor Dr. Evamarie Hey-Hawkins, University of Leipzig, and Professor Dr. John C. Warner, Zymergen Inc., Emeryville CA/US, will focus on sustainable strategies. Maas-Brunner is a member of the Board of Executive Directors and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of BASF SE and will provide insight into how sustainability aspects are implemented at one of the world's largest chemical companies. The multi-award-winning phosphorus chemist Hey-Hawkins understands the importance of sustainable strategies, especially in the context of limited raw materials. Warner co-founded the field of green chemistry with Paul Anastas more than twenty years ago and laid the foundation for sustainable chemical product development.
In addition to the plenary symposia, more than 30 sessions of the GDCh divisions are dedicated to the topics "Synthesis and Catalysis", "Materials", "Energy, Resources and Environment", "Life Sciences", and "Chemistry Education". In addition, interdisciplinary symposia such as "Rethinking History of Chemistry: Fascinating Stories and Reflections for the Future," "Chemistry Meets Art," and "Setting Boundaries between Science and Politics" invite visitors to think outside the box.
Besides scientific lectures, the WiFo also offers a diverse framework program. For example, the GDCh awards some of its most important prizes and honors outstanding chemists. At the WiFo, students and doctoral candidates have the opportunity to present their research at a poster party. Graduates will receive important information and tips on starting a career at the GDCh Career Days. An exhibition allows publishers, companies and institutions to present themselves. The GDCh Science Party in the historic "Auerbachs Keller" and other social activities provide opportunities for casual networking.
The GDCh Science Forum Chemistry (WiFo) - in a nutshell
The GDCh Scientific Forum Chemistry 2023 will take place under the motto "Rethinking Chemistry" from September 4 to 6, 2023 at the KONGRESSHALLE am Zoo in Leipzig. Participants can expect a varied program of plenary lectures, main symposia, a poster exhibition and an industrial exhibition. In addition, numerous prestigious prizes will be awarded. Registration will be open from 3rd May at https://www.wifo2023.de/en.
With around 30,000 members, the German Chemical Society (GDCh) is one of the largest chemical societies in the world. Every two years, it organizes the GDCh Science Forum (WiFo) Chemistry at changing locations in Germany. To this most important German chemistry congress, the GDCh also invites international scientists of distinction to give lectures.
http://www.wifo2023.de/en
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GDCh Science Forum Chemistry (WiFo)
GDCh President Dr. Karsten Danielmeier (Photo: Bert Bostelmann/bildfolio).
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