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AI for Materials, Energy, and Chemical Sciences

Gordon Research Conference

Autonomous Discovery Across Scales

February 1 - 6, 2026

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Grand Galvez

2024 Seawall Boulevard

Galveston, Texas, United States

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Application Information

Applications for this meeting must be submitted by January 4, 2026. Please apply early, as some meetings become oversubscribed (full) before this deadline. If the meeting is oversubscribed, it will be stated here. Note: Applications for oversubscribed meetings will only be considered by the conference chair if more seats become available due to cancellations.

Conference Description

The AI for Materials, Energy, and Chemical Sciences GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.

The 2026 GRC AIMECS, themed Autonomous Discovery Across Scales, will bring together researchers and innovators from academia, industry, national labs, and government agencies to explore AI’s role in advancing materials, energy, and chemical sciences. Featuring a diverse roster of speakers and discussion leaders from around the world, the program fosters rigorous scientific dialogue and collaboration through talks, posters, and dynamic discussions. Sessions will highlight advances in automation & robotics, molecular and materials discovery, process optimization, and digital infrastructures that drive autonomous innovation and scalable low-carbon solutions. By bringing together diverse expertise, AIMECS 2026 will accelerate AI-driven breakthroughs that transform discovery and deployment in materials, energy, and chemical sciences.

Conference Program

Sunday
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Arrival and Check-in
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 7:40 pm	Introductory Comments by GRC Staff / Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs
7:40 pm - 9:30 pm	Keynote Session: Building Foundations for Autonomous Research Discussion Leaders: and
7:40 pm - 8:20 pm	"Leveraging Data-Driven Methods for Materials Chemistry and Synthesis"
8:20 pm - 8:35 pm	Discussion
8:35 pm - 9:15 pm	"AI for Materials Discovery: Identifying Materials Genes and Property Landscapes, Quantifying Uncertainties"
9:15 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Monday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:00 am	Group Photo
9:00 am - 12:30 pm	Data Infrastructure and AI Ecosystems for Discovery Discussion Leaders: and
9:00 am - 9:30 am	"Ecosystems of Innovation: Leveraging Machine Learning Tools, Models and AI Agents in Materials Discovery Workflows"
9:30 am - 9:45 am	Discussion
9:45 am - 10:15 am	"AGAPI: AtomGPT API for Agentic AI in Materials Discovery and Design"
10:15 am - 10:30 am	Discussion
10:30 am - 11:00 am	Coffee Break
11:00 am - 11:30 am	"Property-Directed Generative Design of Inorganics and Rapid Experimental Validation"
11:30 am - 11:45 am	Discussion
11:45 am - 12:15 pm	"Polymer Informatics and its Enabling Impact on Data-Driven Research"
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm	Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Foundation Models for Atomic-Scale Insights and Beyond Discussion Leaders: and
7:30 pm - 8:10 pm	"It's all Atoms: Unifying Machine Learning Representations Across Chemistry and Materials Science"
8:10 pm - 8:30 pm	Discussion
8:30 pm - 9:10 pm	"AI-Orchestrated Computational Materials Discovery and Closed-Loop Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Electrocatalysts"
9:10 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Tuesday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:30 pm	Automation and Robotics for Autonomous Experimentation Discussion Leaders: and
9:00 am - 9:20 am	Introduction by Discussion Leader
9:20 am - 9:50 am	"Data-Rich and Flexible Autonomous Labs for Chemical and Materials Sciences"
9:50 am - 10:05 am	Discussion
10:05 am - 10:35 am	Coffee Break
10:35 am - 11:05 am	"Ada-Carbon: A Self-Driving Lab to Accelerate Scaling of CO₂ Electrolyzers"
11:05 am - 11:20 am	Discussion
11:20 am - 11:50 am	"Autonomous Solid State Synthesis with Multi-Modal Characterization"
11:50 am - 12:10 pm	Discussion
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm	General Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	AI for Molecular Discovery and Optimization Discussion Leaders: and
7:30 pm - 8:10 pm	"Sample-Efficient Design of Molecules and Materials"
8:10 pm - 8:30 pm	Discussion
8:30 pm - 9:10 pm	"AI-Assisted Design of Functional Polymers for a Sustainable World"
9:10 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Wednesday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:30 pm	AI for Materials Discovery and Optimization Discussion Leaders: and
9:00 am - 9:30 am	"Adventures in AI and Materials: Models, Generation, Learning, and Regulation"
9:30 am - 9:45 am	Discussion
9:45 am - 10:15 am	"Large Multimodal Model and Robotic-Driven Platform for Experimental Materials Discovery"
10:15 am - 10:30 am	Discussion
10:30 am - 11:00 am	Coffee Break
11:00 am - 11:30 am	"AI and High Performance Computing for Materials Development in the Energy Industry"
11:30 am - 11:45 am	Discussion
11:45 am - 12:15 pm	"Digital Catalysis beyond Optimization"
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm	Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	AI for Sustainable Energy and Low-Carbon Solutions Discussion Leaders: and
7:30 pm - 8:10 pm	"Foundation Models for Molecular Materials Discovery"
8:10 pm - 8:30 pm	Discussion
8:30 pm - 9:10 pm	"AI-Driven Design of Nanoporous Materials for Carbon Capture: Who Needs Knowledge When We Have Data?"
9:10 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Thursday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:00 am	Business Meeting Nominations for the Next Vice Chair(s); Complete the GRC Evaluation Forms; Election of the Next Vice Chair(s)
9:00 am - 12:30 pm	AI for Process Optimization and Scale-Up Discussion Leaders: and
9:00 am - 9:20 am	Introduction by Discussion Leader
9:20 am - 9:50 am	"AI-Enabled Molecule, Path, and Catalyst Discovery and Process Design for Advanced Manufacturing"
9:50 am - 10:10 am	Discussion
10:10 am - 10:40 am	Coffee Break
10:40 am - 11:10 am	"The Confluence of Kinetic Modeling Across Scales and AI: Understanding Complex Chemistry of Polymer Deconstruction"
11:10 am - 11:25 am	Discussion
11:25 am - 11:55 am	"AI-Enabled Design and Integration of Energy Materials: From Digital Discovery to Physical Intelligence"
11:55 am - 12:10 pm	Discussion
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm	General Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Keynote Session: Integrating Intelligence and Infrastructure for Scientific Acceleration Discussion Leaders: and
7:30 pm - 8:10 pm	"Automated Microscopy: Closing the Loop for Materials Discovery and Optimization"
8:10 pm - 8:30 pm	Discussion
8:30 pm - 9:10 pm	"Chemputation and the Discovery of New Materials Fit for Application"
9:10 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Friday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
9:00 am	Departure

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Financial assistance is available beginning in 2026 for qualified applicants through the Carl Storm Opportunity Fellowships program. Learn more.

Registration Fees

Conferee Single Room:

$1,645.00

Conferee Shared Room:

$1,400.00

Conferee Off-Site:

$995.00

Guest Single Room:

$1,425.00

Guest Shared Room:

$1,180.00

Guest Off-Site:

$775.00

Child 4-12 yrs Shared Room:

$590.00

Child 4-12 yrs Off-Site:

$388.00

Child Under 4 yrs Shared Room:

Free

Child Under 4 yrs Off-Site:

Free

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