About Accelerate

Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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Vancouver • Aug 6 — 9, 2024
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what is the accelerate conference?

Attendees will explore the latest leading-edge methods, applications and research in materials and molecular discovery.

Artificial intelligence
Accelerated experimentation
Robotics
Energy / sustainability
Chemical reactions
Responsible discovery
Commercialization
Biotech
Electronics

Conference talks, workshops and networking opportunities will allow you to connect with a global community working to realize a healthy, sustainable, materially different future.

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conference details
Shaping the emerging field of accelerated science.

Attendees will explore leading-edge methods, applications and research related to materials and molecular discovery. Join us to:

  • Gain an increased awareness of the fundamentals and tools for accelerated discovery including machine learning, data analysis and modelling, and laboratory automation
  • Explore novel applications and discoveries in accelerated science such as solid-state materials for energy storage, nanoparticle formulations, soft materials for electronics, organic small molecule drugs, and more. including drug discovery and delivery, solid state materials, sustainable soft materials and low-carbon structural materials, etc.
  • Discuss societal implications of accelerated science, including legal, ethical, and economic considerations
  • Explore innovative and collaborative approaches to research translation as it relates to commercialization, leadership, training, and education
Meet your fellow attendees on Discord
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CONFERENCE TRACKS

Abstract submissions are now open! We invite you to explore the content tracks and special themes shaping this year's conference.

Explore content tracks

Your abstract submissions will set the tone for this year’s conference —share your research and ideas with brilliant leaders to discuss the future of accelerated science.

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Submit your abstract

This year’s conference will be held primarily at two venues located at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.

The Nest
The Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre

Secure your spot early and take advantage of exclusive group rates for campus accommodation, available on a first-come, first-served basis during the registration process.

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meet the team

Meet the exceptional minds that make up our Scientific Organizing Committee.

If you're interested in joining a future year's scientific organizing committee, please reach out to us at acceleration@utoronto.ca.

Chair
Christine Allen
University of Toronto
Chair
Alán Aspuru-Guzik
University of Toronto
Chair
Han Hao
University of Toronto
Chair
Jason Hein
University of British Columbia
Chair
Yousung Jung
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Chair
Anat Milo
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Chair
Claudiane Ouellet-Plamondon
École de Technologie Supérieure
Chair
Lilo D. Pozzo
University of Washington
Chair
Brandon Sutherland
University of Toronto
Chair
Ekaterina Trushina
University of British Columbia
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about the conference

Have a question for us? Reach out to one of our team members.

Partnerships
Padraic Foley
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Media & Communications
Anne Robinson
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All Other Inquiries
Acceleration Consortium
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