September 28th-30th 2026 - Madrid, Spain

The Organizing Committee cordially invites you to participate in the 6th International Symposium on Catalysis for Clean Energy and Sustainable Chemistry to be held in Madrid, Spain, from 28th to 30th of September 2026. The spirit of the Organizing Committee of this International Symposium is to organize an encounter between scientists and industrialists worldwide with interest in the technological aspects of application of catalysis to the Sustainable Development. This symposium will help to review the present state of the art of these technologies and to discuss the possible future directions of evolution, and of course, how they can revert positively in the development of the society.

Call for abstracts

Key dates

January 15th, 2026

Call for abstracts open

April 30th, 2026

Abstracts submission deadline

June 15th, 2026

Abstract acceptation deadline

July 15th, 2026

Early bird registration deadline

September 28th, 2026

Congress

Scientific committee

Dr. J. M. Campos-Martín

ICP-CSIC, Spain

Dr. S. Bezergianni

CERTH, Greece

Prof. Dr. E. Castro

UJA, Spain

Dr. R. Guil-López

ICP-CSIC, Spain

Dr. F. Heras

UAM, Spain

Dr. F. Jaouen

U. Montpellier, France

Dr. D. Martín-Alonso

ICP-CSIC, Spain

Prof. Dr. J. A. Melero

URJC, Spain

Dr. R. Navarro Yerga

ICP-CSIC, Spain

Prof. Dr. P. Piazarro

URJC, Spain

Dr. M. Retuerto

ICP-CSIC, Spain

Dr. D. Ripepi

TNO, The Netherlands

Prof. Dr. S. Rojas

ICP-CSIC, Spain

Prof. Dr. E. Ruiz-Ramos

UJA, Spain

Organizing committee

Dr. Silvia Morales-delaRosa

ICP-CSIC, Co-Chair

Dr. Álvaro Tolosana-Moranchel

ICP-CSIC, Co-Chair

Dr. José Miguel Campos-Martín

ICP-CSIC

Dr. Nicole Dölker

ICP-CSIC

MSc Elena Gorostiza

ICP-CSIC

Dr. Marta Lara-Serrano

ICP-CSIC

Dr. Miguel A. Peña

ICP-CSIC

Dr. Patricia Reñones

ICP-CSIC

Prof. Dr. V. Laura Barrio

UPV-EHU

Prof. Dr. Pedro Maireles

Univ. Málaga

Guest speakers

Prof. Dra. María Lourdes Vega

Prof. Lourdes F. Vega is a Full Professor in Chemical Engineering, and Director and Founder of the Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen (RICH Center) at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, focused on clean energy, decarbonization (CCUS), hydrogen and sustainable fuels.

Prof. Dr. Y. Román-Leshkov

Professor Yuriy Román is currently the Robert T. Haslam (1911) Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he has been part of the faculty since 2010. The focus of his research group lies at the interface of heterogeneous catalysis and materials design.

Prof. Dra. María Escudero

Prof. Dra. María Escudero is an ICREA Research Professor at the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CSIC), and leader of the NanoElectrocatalysis and Sustainable Chemistry (NanoESC) Group, devoted to tailored electrochemical interfaces and nanomaterials for renewable energy conversion.

Programme

We will soon publish the full agenda with the topics to be presented at the conference

September, 28th

  • 13:00-15:15 | Registration
  • 15:30-16:30 | Opening ceremony
  • 15:30-16:30 | Plenary 1
  • 16:30-17:00 | Coffee break and poster session
  • 17:00-18:30 | Oral session 1
  • 18:30-19:00 | Keynote 1
  • 19:00-21:00 | Welcome reception

September, 29th

  • 08:30-09:30 | Plenary 2
  • 09:30-10:45 | Oral session 2
  • 10:45-11:15 | Coffee break and poster session
  • 11:15-13:30 | Oral session 3
  • 13:30-15:00 | Lunch
  • 15:00-15:30 | Keynote 2
  • 15:30-16:30 | Oral session 4
  • 16:30-17:00 | Coffee break and poster session
  • 17:00-18:30 | Oral session 5
  • 18:30-20:30 | Tourist activity

September, 30th

  • 08:30-09:30 | Plenary 3
  • 09:30-10:45 | Oral session 6
  • 10:45-11:15 | Coffee break and poster session
  • 11:15-13:30 | Oral session 7
  • 13:30-15:00 | Lunch
  • 15:00-15:30 | Keynote 3
  • 15:30-16:30 | Oral session 8
  • 16:30-17:00 | Coffee break and poster session
  • 17:00-18:30 | Oral session 9
  • 18:30-18:45 | Closing session
  • 20:30-23:00 | Gala dinner

About Madrid

Madrid is the vibrant capital of Spain, known for its rich history, lively culture, and stunning architecture. The city offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity — from the majestic Royal Palace and the historic Plaza Mayor to the modern skyscrapers of Cuatro Torres. Madrid is also famous for its world-class museums, such as the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza, which attract art lovers from around the globe. Beyond its monuments, Madrid’s nightlife, tapas bars, and friendly atmosphere make it one of the most welcoming cities in Europe.

The Venue

Faculty of Medicine - Universidad Complutense de Madrid

The Faculty of Medicine of the Complutense University of Madrid was created on 8 July 1845. However, the Faculty of Medicine has much older origins, dating back to the medical studies that existed at the time of Cardinal Cisneros, in the late 15th or early 16th century, with 1496 being the most likely year of foundation. At that time, it was located in the city of Alcalá de Henares. The unique building is a site of cultural interest and is fully protected. The ‘Complutense spirit’ is of great importance to the Faculty of Medicine, permeating its way of being and, therefore, all its activities, driving it to look to the future, based on a history of more than five hundred years, and to progress constantly.

How to get there

Contact

Full Meeting S.L. (Technical Secretary)

Contact: Concha Díaz
Ph: +34 669792431

ccesc26@fullmeeting.com

Programme

ccesc26@icp.csic.es

Registration

Scheduled to open in December 2025

Category

Standard

Student

Early bird Fee

670€

600€

Regular Fee

800€

700€

Registration includes full access, coffee breaks, welcome cocktail and gala dinner.
VAT included in fees.
Student fee requires proof of enrollment in an official study program and communication defense.
Early bird fee: before July 15th, 2026

Submit an abstract

Call for Abstracts: January 15th, 2026 - April 30th, 2026

Submit an abstract - The deadline does not open until 15 January

TOPICS

Biorefinery processes

  • Chemo-catalytic processes for the valorization of biomass and bio-wastes.
  • Thermo-catalytic processes for waste valorization into bio-fuels and bio-products.
  • Strategies for the transformation of platform chemicals.
  • Techno-economic and Life Cycle Analysis.

Hydrogen: production, storage and uses

  • Hydrogen and bio-syngas production and transformation (e-fuels).
  • Fuel Cells and Electrocatalysis.
  • Hydrogen storage and transport.

Novel trends in catalysis

  • Non-thermal catalytic processes (Photo, MW,...).
  • CO2 as raw material.
  • Synthesis and advanced characterization.
  • Mechanistic studies and development of kinetic models.
  • Modelling and AI approaches in catalysis.

Selected communications will be published in a special issue of Catalysis Today (Q1) dedicated to this congress, under the standard peer-review system. The invitation to submit a full manuscript does not imply its acceptance; its publication will depend on the reviewers’ evaluation.