New trends in chemistry research

2026

September 2-4, 2026, Timișoara, România

18th edition





Conference Awards Journals special issues Special Section


 

📑 General TOPICS:

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📌 General Topics:

Organic and Polymer Sciences

Inorganic and Coordination Chemistry

Applied Biomedical, Electronics, Optoelectronics and Environmental Sciences

Green chemistry for sustainable development

Computational chemistry and Chemoinformatics


📌 Presentation types:

Plenary lectures - 40 minutes (35 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A)

Oral Presentations - 20 minutes (15 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A)

Flash presentation - 5 minutes (3 minutes for presentation and 2 minutes for Q&A)

Poster presentation (A0/A1 format)

About The Event

Timisoara's "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry will host the 18th edition of the conference with foreign participation, "New Trends in Chemistry Research," on September 2-4, 2026. (Romania).
This international meeting promises to be a pinnacle of scientific excellence, collaborative spirit, and valuable discussions, bringing together leading minds, researchers, PhD students, and professionals from various fields of chemistry. From organic and inorganic chemistry to computational and green chemistry, the conference will offer specialized tracks to meet attendees' diverse interests and expertise and establish new fruitful collaborations.

Where

24 Mihai Viteazu Boulevard,
Romanian Academy Hall,
Timișoara, Romania

When

Wednesday to Friday
September 2-4, 2026

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Event Speakers

Here are our speakers

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Plenary lectures (40 min):




Oral Presentations (20 min):

Flash Presentations (5 min):

Sponsor Presentations (5 min):


link-to-download-pdf Event Schedule

Here is our event schedule

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The 18th Edition of New Trends in Chemistry Research

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Keynote

Registration of participants

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POSTER SESSION 1 (exterior hallways)

Keynote

Registration of participants

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POSTER SESSION 2 (exterior hallways)

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              Conference Dinner:

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Flash presentations (5 minutes each):
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Conference awards

 

Conference Awards
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Closing Remarks

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POSTER TALKS (exterior hallways) *SESSION 1

 

POSTER TALKS (exterior hallways) *SESSION 2

Info

Deadlines:
Registration form and abstract submission: June 30, 2026
Announcement of paper acceptance: July 1, 2026

Registration of the participants:
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 8.00-8.50
in the hall of "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Romanian Academy,
24 Mihai Viteazu Boulevard, Timisoara.

Conference Program 2026

To be announced


Book of abstracts 2026

To be announced


 

2026 Synthetic Program:

To be announced

 

 

Special Sections:


To be announced


 

2026 Conference Awards:

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Best YOUNG SCIENTIST oral presentation:

(offered by Romanian Society of Chemistry and Coriolan Dragulescu Institute of Chemistry)


Best FLASH presentation:

(offered by Romanian Society of Chemistry and Coriolan Dragulescu Institute of Chemistry)


Best POSTER

(offered by Romanian Society of Chemistry and Coriolan Dragulescu Institute of Chemistry)


Special oral presentation prize:

(offered by Coriolan Dragulescu Institute of Chemistry)



 

Journals special issues:

 

The participants are invited to submit full papers to the following journals:


Additional facilities will be granted by submitting the intention of publishing the work (paper title, authors and abstract) to the journal guest editor.


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Event Venue

The "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry is located in Timișoara - Romania
The 2026 event takes place in Romanian Academy Hall, 24 Mihai Viteazu Boulevard.

"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry

timeline:

1951 - Academician Coriolan Drăgulescu started, in Timișoara, the organization of the scientific research network of the Romanian Academy. The initial research groups were those already existing at the departments of the Faculty of Chemical Engineering within the Timișoara Polytechnic Institute.
1953 - The Timișoara Scientific Research Base of the Romanian Academy was established
1956 - Chemistry research groups were organized in a distinct section (Chemistry Section of the Timișoara Scientific Research Base of the Romanian Academy)
2001 - The Department of Chemistry becomes the "Timișoara Institute of Chemistry of the Romanian Academy".
2019 - The institute changes its name to "Coriolan Drăgulescu Institute of Chemistry".

2024 Snapshots

"New Trends in Chemistry Research" Timișoara

Hotels

Here are some nearby hotels



Hotel Savoy

Hotel Savoy Timisoara

hotel

traseu 0.4 km (5 min) from the conference venue

Hotel Casa del Sole

Boutique Hotel Casa del Sole

hotel

traseu 0.4 km (5 min) from the conference venue

Boutique Pensiunea Park

Boutique Pensiunea Park

hotel

traseu 0.2 km (2 min) from the conference venue

Branko's Residence

Branko's Residence

private house

traseu 1.2 km (17 min) from the conference venue

Hotel Central

Hotel Central Timisoara

hotel

traseu 0.9 km (13 min) from the conference venue

Hotel Silva

Hotel Silva

hotel

traseu 0.75 km (10 min) from the conference venue

Sponsors

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Previous Partners:

Organizers

  • Dr. Liliana CSEH	"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Dr. Alina BORA		"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    
                          
  • Acad. Maria ZAHARESCU		Romanian Academy, Bucuresti, Romania
    Prof. Dr. Francisc PÉTER	Politehnica University Timişoara, Romania
    Prof. Evamarie HEY-HAWKINS	Leipzig University, Germany
    Dr. Yann SARAZIN		Université de Renee, France,
    Dr. Alessandro PELLIS		University of Genova, Genova, Italy
    Prof. Fabio ARICÒ		Università Ca' Foscari, Venezia, Italy
    Dr. Livius COTARCĂ		LC Consulting, Udine,  Italy
    Prof. Gary HIX			Middlesex University, Hendon, United Kingdom
    Conf. Dr. Ioana Luiza GAINA	Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
    Dr. Ramona CURPĂN		"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Dr. Sorin AVRAM 		"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Dr. Aurelia VIȘA		"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Dr. Elisabeta I. SZERB	        "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Dr. Nicoleta PLEȘU		"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Dr. Simona MUNTEAN		"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Dr. Ana-Maria LACRĂMĂ		"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    
    
    
    
    
    
                          
  • Dr. Carmen CREȚU	"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Dr. Ildiko BUTĂ		"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Dr. Ionela FRÂNGU	"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Dr. Orsina VERDEȘ	"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Dr. Luminita CRIŞAN	"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Dr. Andreea NISTOR	"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Dr. Roxana NICOLA	"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Chim. Daniela ISTRATE	"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Dr. Sorin MARINESCU	"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
    Dr. Cristian NEANU	"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
                          

F.A.Q

  • The official language of the conference is English.

  • All conferences will be held in Academy Hall.

    Is it possible to attend virtually the NEW TRENDS conference?
    No, unfortunately the physical presence is mandatory.

  • How long is a presentation?
    The presentation time is in accordance with the presentation type as follows
    • Plenary lectures - 40 minutes (35 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A)
    • Oral Presentations - 20 minutes (15 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A)
    • Flash presentation - 5 minutes (3 minutes for presentation and 2 minutes for Q&A)

    For flash presentation section, also a paper poster is required?
    No, if you choose the flash poster presentation, no additional paper poster is required.
    You need to prepare only a 3 minutes power point presentation with the description of your work.

    What is the accepted format for plenary/oral/flash presentation? When should the presentation be sent?
    The recommended format is PowerPoint or similar presentations.
    The material will be brought on a USB or sent via conference e-mail (if the authors agree), uploaded to the conference laptop and checked before the appropriate session to avoid any inconvenience.

  • What size should be the poster?
    Each poster will be displayed on a standing panel kit, in a portrait orientation.
    Poster size should not exceed A0 dimension (1189 x 841 mm). We kindly recommend an A1 poster size (841 x 594 mm).
    Please note that the oversized posters that may obstruct an adjacent poster will not be displayed.

    Where and when should I expose the poster?
    The posters will be displayed after registration and will remain displayed throughout the poster session.
    Please pin the poster on the poster board where appropriate number is displayed.
    Fixing materials will be provided and distributed on-site in the poster area.

  • What does the registration fee include?
    Standard registration fee includes: 1 plenary or oral presentation and 1 poster, conference materials, lunches, coffee breaks, cocktail socialization, and social activities.
    For accompanying person, separately fee will be charged. Please see the registration fee section on the conference web site.
    The registration fee does not include the accommodation and dinner.

    How and when should the registration fee be paid?
    There are two possibilities to make the payment as follows:
    bank account transfer:
    1. By transferring the required amount directly from the Institution or your bank account to the designated bank account of the “Coriolan Dragulescu” Institute of Chemistry. (for bank account details please click Register section on the conference webpage)
    Please note that banks and other payment providers are likely to charge a fee to customers making international money transfers.
    on site cash payment:
    2. Cash payment in the first day of the conference, at the participant registration section. Please note that even if the payment is made in cash, the information for issuing an invoice must be prepared.

  • Should I ask for the invoice before or after payment?
    It's generally recommended to request an invoice before the payment. This allows organizers to monitor participant details and payment.

    What information are required for issuing the invoice?

                            Represented institution:
                            VAT(CUI):
                            Bank Name:
                            Address:
                            SWIFT Code:
                            Account number:
                            Amount due:
                            
    Participant Name - will be specified on the invoice body.
    Please note that the invoice for the payment of the registration fee will be issued in the name of the represented institution specifying the participating person.

  • What is the procedure for registration as an author?
    www.newtrends-timisoara.roStep 1. On the website above, click on the register section, in order to download the registration form and abstract template.
    Step 2. Please fill in the required information, presentation type, contact author, and contribution title. Please specify the name of the accompanying person, if applicable.
    Step 3. Please use the abstract template provided on the website to edit your abstract.
    Please note that the body of the abstract must not exceed 1 page and must be submitted as a "word" document.
    Step 4. The registration form and the abstract should be sent via e-mail to the newtrends@acad-icht.tm.edu.roThe name of attached file should have the form: Name_poster.docx
    Please do not use signs like (.) (,) (%) (#) etc. in file names.

  • Where the conference registration does takes place?
    The conference registration will take place in the lobby of the “Coriolan Dragulescu” Institute of Chemistry, 24 Mihai Viteazu bvd., Timisoara, every day of the conference between 8 and 8.50 a.m.

  • When should the participant send a photo?
    For plenary/oral/flash presentations, participants are asked, if they agree, to submit a photo to be associated with the presentation profile on the conference website.

Register

Please, fill in the registration form / abstract and send them to the following email address:

newtrends@acad-icht.tm.edu.ro

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Registration Form 2026

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Abstract template 2026

Please follow the submission guidelines for abstract

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1 Plenary Presentation:
• 850 Lei (~170 €) Standard registration
• 700 Lei (~140 €) SChR members registration
1 Oral Presentation + 1 Poster:
• 700 Lei (~140 €) Standard registration
• 600 Lei (~120 €) SChR members registration
1 Flash or Poster Presentation:
• 400 Lei (~80 €) Students, PhD students, Junior Researchers
Accompanying Person:
• 400 Lei (~80 €)

        In order to pay the registration fee, we ask you cordially to send the following data to the email address: 
        newtrends@acad-icht.tm.edu.ro

        An invoice issued for an Institution:
          Name of the participant
          Registration fee
          Name of the Institution
          Fiscal code/Tax code of the institution
          Address
          SWIFT or Number Account
          Name of the Bank

        An invoice issued for a private individual:
          Name and Surname          
          National Identification Number/Personal Numerical Code (CNP)    
          Address
          Registration fee

        The invoice will be sent as a pdf attachment to the e-mail indicated as your contact address.
        The participant/payer is responsible for any bank charges/fees associated with the payment.
      

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📭 Address

“Coriolan Drăgulescu” Institute of Chemistry
B-dul. Mihai Viteazu nr. 24 300223 Timișoara Jud. Timiș ROMÂNIA.

📞 Phone Number

+40-256-491818