{"id":1254,"date":"2026-02-21T08:08:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T08:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenyachemicalsociety.org\/?page_id=1254"},"modified":"2026-03-30T07:19:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:19:17","slug":"post-1254","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kenyachemicalsociety.org\/","title":{"rendered":"The 12th Kenya Chemical Society (KCS) International Conference and the 10th Federation of African Societies of Chemistry (FASC) Congress"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

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The 12th Kenya Chemical Society (KCS) International Conference and the 10th Federation of African Societies of Chemistry (FASC) Congress<\/h4>\r\n

The 12th International Conference of the Kenya Chemical Society (KCS) and the 10th Federation of African Societies of Chemistry (FASC) Congress will be held jointly from September 9 to 11, 2026, at the United States International University-Africa (USIU-A) in Nairobi, Kenya.<\/p>\r\n

This joint conference brings together the two societies under a shared vision of “Harnessing the Power of Chemistry for a Sustainable Future”<\/p>\r\n

The Federation of African Societies of Chemistry (FASC) (https:\/\/faschem.co.za\/) is a pan-African organization that brings together national chemical societies from across the continent. Established to strengthen collaboration among African chemists, FASC plays a vital role in advancing education, research, and innovation in the chemical sciences. Through capacity-building initiatives, knowledge exchange programs, and advocacy, FASC promotes the integrationof chemistry into national and regional development strategies, positioning the discipline as a cornerstone of scientific and socioeconomic progress.<\/p>\r\n

The Kenya Chemical Society (KCS) (https:\/\/kenyachemicalsociety.org\/), as a leading professional body in East Africa, has long been committed to advancing the practice, teaching, and application of chemistry. Its biennial international conference serves as a premier forum for scientists, educators, and industry professionals to share groundbreaking research, explore emerging trends, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.<\/p>\r\n

By co-hosting these flagship events, KCS and FASC create a powerful multidisciplinary platform for addressing some of the most pressing global challenges-climate change, public health, energy security, food safety, water access, and environmental sustainability. The conference provides an inclusive space for researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders from across Africa and beyond to present innovative findings, exchange ideas, and build transformative partnerships.<\/p>\r\n

With a rich program covering diverse sub-themes-from green chemistry and materials science to AI in chemistry and chemical safety -this joint conference underscores the power of chemistry as a transformative force for sustainable development in Africa and beyond.<\/p>\r\n

We invite you to join us in Nairobi for three days of intellectual exchange, scientific discovery, and collaborative engagement aimed at shaping a better, more sustainable future through the transformative power of chemistry.<\/p>\r\n

Let us seize this opportunity to shape a better world-one molecule at a time.<\/p>\r\n

With warm regards,<\/p>\r\n

Organizing Committee, 12th Kenya Chemical Society International Conference & 10th FASC Congress<\/p>\r\n

Theme: “Harnessing the Power of Chemistry for Sustainable Future”<\/h4>\r\n

Health<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Drug discovery and development, Bioactive compounds, Pharmaceutical formulations, Personalized medicine, Toxicology, Chemistry of vaccines<\/p>\r\n

Water<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Water Treatment Technologies, Water Pollution Control, Water Quality and Analysis, Blue Economy<\/p>\r\n

Energy<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Green energy, Renewable sources of energy, Biomass, Geothermal, Batteries and Superconductors, Catalysis for Energy, Carbon Capture and Utilization<\/p>\r\n

Environment<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Air pollution chemistry, Water Quality and Treatment, Soil Chemistry, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental monitoring<\/p>\r\n

Food and Agriculture<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Food Safety, Pesticide Chemistry, Agricultural Biotechnology, Sustainable Agriculture<\/p>\r\n

Green Chemistry<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Principles of Green Chemistry, Biodegradable Polymers, Solvent-Free Reactions, Catalysis for Sustainability, Circular economy in Chemistry, Life Cycle Assessment, Eco-friendly synthesis, Waste-to-resource Conversion<\/p>\r\n

Materials Chemistry<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Advanced Functional Materials, Polymers and Plastics, Construction Materials, Inorganic and Solid-State Materials, Organic and Hybrid Materials<\/p>\r\n

Nanochemistry<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Synthesis of Nanomaterials, Applications of nanomaterials, Safety of Nanomaterials<\/p>\r\n

Computational Chemistry<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Chemometrics, Molecular Modelling, Computer Aided Drug Design, Reaction Mechanisms, Simulations<\/p>\r\n

AI in Chemistry<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

AI for Drug Discovery, Predictive Analytics, Automation in Labs, Machine Learning<\/p>\r\n

Chemical Safety and Security<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Responsible Care, Hazardous Material Management, Safe handling, Storage, and Disposal of Chemicals, Risk Assessment, Chemical Weapons Prevention, Lab Safety Protocols<\/p>\r\n

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n

The 12th KCS International Conference in conjunction with the 10th Federation of AfricanSocieties of Chemistry (FASC) Congress is organized with the following objectives:<\/p>\r\n

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  1. To promote interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists, researchers, educators, and industry professionals in the field of chemical sciences.<\/li>\r\n
  2. To provide a platform for presenting and discussing cutting-edge research that contributes to sustainable development through chemistry.<\/li>\r\n
  3. To enhance knowledge exchange and innovation across key thematic areas including health, energy, water, environment, agriculture, materials science, and AI-driven chemistry.<\/li>\r\n
  4. To strengthen capacity building and scientific networking, particularly among young African scientists, students, and early-career researchers.<\/li>\r\n
  5. To explore emerging trends and technologies such as green chemistry, nanochemistry, computational methods, and artificial intelligence in solving global challenges<\/li>\r\n
  6. To foster dialogue between academia, industry, and policymakers to align chemical science innovations with national and regional development goals.<\/li>\r\n
  7. To raise awareness and promote best practices in chemical safety and security, responsible care, and sustainable chemical management.<\/li>\r\n
  8. To showcase practical applications of chemistry in addressing pressing issues such as climate change, food security, clean energy, and public health.<\/li>\r\n
  9. To encourage publication and dissemination of high-quality research through peerreviewed journals and conference proceedings.<\/li>\r\n
  10. To position Africa as a growing hub for chemical sciences innovation, contributing meaningfully to global scientific discourse and sustainable development.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
    Abstract Submission Details<\/h5>\r\n

    All participants wishing to present their research at the conference are required to submit an abstract. Accepted abstracts will be considered for oral presentations, poster presentations, or both.<\/p>\r\n

    Submissions are welcome from researchers, scientists, academicians, students, and professionals in all fields of chemistry and related disciplines.<\/p>\r\n

    Abstract Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

    Abstract Submission Requirements<\/h5>\r\n