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Pittcon 2026 Conference + Expo

Connect. Cultivate. Collaborate.

Find that spark that drives your research, your career, and above all, your scientific perspective forward.

Conference

March 7 – 11, 2026

Exposition

March 9 – 11, 2026

Venue

Henry B. González Convention Center

San Antonio, Texas, USA

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What is Pittcon?

Pittcon is a dynamic, international conference and exposition on laboratory science, a venue for presenting the latest advances in analytical research and scientific instrumentation, and a platform for continuing education and science-enhancing opportunity.

If it’s Happening in the Lab, it’s Happening at Pittcon

Showcasing YOUR Scientific Innovations

Pittcon isn’t just a conference and exposition; it’s a nexus of collaboration, a space where the boundaries between industries blur, and the possibilities for connection are limitless. Here, you’re not confined to a singular niche; you’re part of a community where analytical chemists from all walks of professional life converge.

  • Exposition: Mon (March 9) – Wed (March 11)

  • Short Courses: Sat (March 7) – Tues (March 10)

  • Technical Program: Sun (March 8) – Wed (March 11)

Pittcon is a welcoming environment where analytical chemists at all professional levels meet. Pittcon is a platform for sharing ideas and cooperating to form new ones.

Three Visionaries. Three Must-See Sessions.

Join us at Pittcon 2026 and experience world-class thought leadership from Nobel Laureates and transformational innovators shaping the future of science, technology, and leadership.

Frances H. Arnold

Coulter Keynote Lecture

Anne Chow

Mary Warga Symposia

Omar Yaghi

James L. Waters Symposia

Pittcon at your finger tips.

With all there is to see and do, you need a tool to help maximize your time during your Pittcon experience. LabSci by Pittcon is your all-in-one conference tool.

Pittcon at a Glance

Technical Program

View Exhibitors

Short Courses

Awards Symposia

Fiesta Pittcon

Expo Events

Social Events

Employment Service

Where Your Money Goes

Did you know that proceeds from each and every Pittcon are donated directly back into the science community?

Over 90% of Pittcon’s proceeds provide financial and administrative support for various science outreach activities including science equipment grants, research grants, scholarships and internships for students, awards to teachers and professors, and grants to public science centers, libraries and museums.

Stories from the Pittcon Community

“This is a really vibrant conference. What strikes me about the this meeting is the diversity of disciplines represented. I feel like it’s a big tent, for anybody who has an interest in understanding the basic chemistry of life.”

“It’s the diversity of topics, the center of the field of analytical chemistry, and it really does bring people together, across the entire field. And I think that’s critical. For the past 25 years or so, this has been the conference to bring the field together.”

“I went to many of the technical sessions, it was beautiful to see that, much of the chemistry we’re doing in the lab, that we’re not the only ones, that others are doing the same, and that was exciting.”

“The vendors that come here bring their instruments with them, and it’s running. Every time I come I learn something new, some new cutting edge technology, and usually we make purchases because it helps further our research.”

“I think what makes Pittcon very special, is the exhibition. That it’s so massive here. And that, I always find very inspiring. There’s all this energy and activity.”

“I always love to get out on the floor and see what’s new. I love taking new measurements and having new tools to take these measurements. I tell them about my measurement problems, and often they have a solution for me.”

Who Should Attend?

Pittcon is for anyone who develops, buys, or sells laboratory equipment, performs physical or chemical analyses, develops analysis methods, or manages these scientists.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional seeking future collaborators, a newcomer looking for mentors to guide your journey, or someone in need of innovative solutions, Pittcon is where connections happen!

Pittcon 2026 Highlights

Wallace H. Coulter Keynote Lecture

Nobel Laureate, Professor Frances H. Arnold

California Institute of Technology

We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Coulter Keynote Lecturer, Professor Frances Arnold, the Linus Pauling Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Biochemistry, and the first American woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2018). Arnold pioneered directed enzyme evolution and has used directed evolution to optimize biocatalysts for applications in alternative energy, chemicals, and medicine. Her methods are used throughout the world to engineer enzymes and other proteins.

Fiesta Pittcon | Upping the Ante

Get Ready for an Exhilarating Experience!

We have “raised the stakes” by holding the Pittcon Party in two illustrious settings; The HBGCC Grotto and the LDR.

The Grotto signifies either the beginning or end of the San Antonio Riverwalk. The River Walk, the #1 attraction in Texas, boasts a vibrant nightlife scene, entertaining attractions, and more.

The LDR’s fine Western art and furnishings evoke the maverick history of Texas. Enjoy delicious food, drinks, table and casino games, but most importantly, a night of fun and entertainment.

Expo Floor Experiences

Participate, Associate, and Collaborate with Colleagues

Pittcon social events and experiences are a fantastic opportunity for creating extraordinary memories with old friends and colleagues, as well as new ones.

Some of the activities to help you participate, associate, and collaborate includes, a Welcome Reception, the Pittcon Party, evening social events, Networking Sessions, and a Texas-sized amount of expo floor experiences