# Event Details - **Event Name**: The 11th Annual GCI Symposium: Minimizing Waste from Lab to Landfill - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: We are proud to announce our 11th annual GCI Symposium, co-organized by Green Chemistry McGill and the GCI at University of Toronto!About this EventThis year’s symposium, Minimizing Waste from Lab to Landfill, aims to instill an understanding in attendees that even small daily decisions they make in lab can minimize the chemical waste that our institutions output. By welcoming speakers from both academia and industry to discuss reaction optimization with lower solvent volumes, decreased temperatures, lower overall energy and safer reagents, we will highlight that efficient chemistry is green chemistry. This theme will be anchored in a talk by Professor Mark Lautens and enhanced by speakers from the American Chemical Society’s Green Chemistry Initiative. This year’s conference will include an introduction to photocatalysis and low-cost flow chemistry from Professor Shawn Collins and its opportunities for selective, low-energy synthesis. Lastly, we will highlight research on designing materials for degradability and recyclability by applying innovative chemistry and a systems thinking approach, and learn about green chemistry from the perspective of the environment and human health.This symposium is designed to connect students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty members interested in Green Chemistry with current leaders in the field to discuss advances in chemical processes and the future of sustainable research practicesThis symposium is a two day event, from May 19th - 20th, 2026. All events will be held at the McGill University Main Campus. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/67988230-f650-11f0-a7b3-9f39d05c56dc-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1d1d1d-gmir.jpg This year's Symposium highlights:Networking and a Montreal excursion eventStudent research talks (with awards to be given out)Research poster session (with awards to be given out)Seminar talks by academic and industrial experts in green chemistry and sustainabilityAn excellent chance to network with current sustainability experts for future job opportunitiesAll-inclusive breakfast, lunch, refreshments and coffeeTravel scholarship opportunities available for studentsImportant Dates· January 19th, 2026 - Registration opens· April 5th, 2026 - Early bird registration closes at 11:59 pm EDT· April 26th, 2026 - Regular registration closes at 11:59 pm EDT· April 26th, 2026 – Poster and oral presentation abstract submission closes at 11:59 pm EDTPoster Abstract Submission & Travel Scholarship ApplicationWe encourage all our attendees to submit an abstract for our poster networking session, taking place in the evening of Tuesday May 19th, 2026, or research talks taking place on Wednesday May 20th - abstracts are limited to 200 words. Please note that posters do not require the inclusion/mention of Green Chemistry elements or aspects. However, all presenters are invited to look for opportunities to talk about Green Chemistry within the context of their research. Posters from previous conferences are welcome! Please make sure to submit your abstracts early, as they will be evaluated on a first-come-first-serve basis.Link to abstract portal: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvgFmwLVqllD7dxug7Zw6UI8pYqcXkzBCZBRscBIRTuauX7A/viewformAdditionally, we will be providing travel scholarships to alleviate some costs. The amount awarded is on a need-basis. Stay tuned for the release of more information on how to apply for Applications for the travel scholarship.Cost and Registration· Early Bird Registration: Closes April 5th, 2026 at 11:59 pm EDTEarly Bird registration cost is $45 CAD.· Regular Registration: Closes April 26th, 2026Regular registration cost is $55 CAD.The registration fee includes all symposium events, as well as lunch, refreshments and coffee that will be provided as part of the symposium program on the full-schedule days. Registration does not include accommodation and travel fees.AccommodationStudent attendees are encouraged to arrange their accommodations at the McGill University- Royal Victoria College Residence with affordale single and double room availabilities!More information can be found here.TransportationMore information on transportatiom to McGill University will be provided shortly! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montr%C3%A9al/the-11th-annual-gci-symposium-minimizing-waste-from-lab-to-landfill/100001980873509992 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 48.31, max: 60.03, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Montréal - **state**: QC - **country**: Canada - **location**: McGill University - **lat**: 45.50601839999999 - **long**: -73.5783235 - **full address**: McGill University, 845 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The 11th Annual GCI Symposium: Minimizing Waste from Lab to Landfill - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7c3f03926a0826f5eac13205daddebc22b6ab767da5644f5f5d88409530400cc-rimg-w1200-h602-dc0ba60d-gmir.png?v=1768948591 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The 11th Annual GCI Symposium: Minimizing Waste from Lab to Landfill being held? - **A:** The 11th Annual GCI Symposium: Minimizing Waste from Lab to Landfill takes place on Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at McGill University, 845 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The 11th Annual GCI Symposium: Minimizing Waste from Lab to Landfill? - **A:** Ticket prices for The 11th Annual GCI Symposium: Minimizing Waste from Lab to Landfill range from CAD 48 to CAD 60 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly Bird RegistrationCAD 48 + CAD 4 fee + CAD 4 taxAvailableRegular RegistrationCAD 60 + CAD 5 fee + CAD 5 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The 11th Annual GCI Symposium: Minimizing Waste from Lab to Landfill? - **A:** The 11th Annual GCI Symposium: Minimizing Waste from Lab to Landfill is organized by Green Chemistry Initiative. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The 11th Annual GCI Symposium: Minimizing Waste from Lab to Landfill", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7c3f03926a0826f5eac13205daddebc22b6ab767da5644f5f5d88409530400cc-rimg-w1200-h602-dc0ba60d-gmir.png?v=1768948591", "startDate": "2026-05-19T08:30:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-05-20T17:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/montr%C3%A9al/the-11th-annual-gci-symposium-minimizing-waste-from-lab-to-landfill/100001980873509992", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "McGill University", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "845 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest", "postalCode": "H3A 0G4", "addressLocality": "Montréal", "addressRegion": "QC", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "45.50601839999999", "longitude": "-73.5783235" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "We are proud to announce our 11th annual GCI Symposium, co-organized by Green Chemistry McGill and the GCI at University of Toronto!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-20", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-20T17:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-01-20", "lowPrice": "48.31", "highPrice": "60.03", "price": "48.31", "url": "https://allevents.in/montr%C3%A9al/the-11th-annual-gci-symposium-minimizing-waste-from-lab-to-landfill/100001980873509992" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-20", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-20", "url": "https://allevents.in/montr%C3%A9al/the-11th-annual-gci-symposium-minimizing-waste-from-lab-to-landfill/100001980873509992", "price": "48.31", "name": "Early Bird Registration" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-20", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-20", "url": "https://allevents.in/montr%C3%A9al/the-11th-annual-gci-symposium-minimizing-waste-from-lab-to-landfill/100001980873509992", "price": "60.03", "name": "Regular Registration" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Green Chemistry Initiative", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/green-chemistry-initiative/23458083", "description": "The Green Chemistry Initiative (GCI) at the University of Toronto was founded in September 2012 by a group of graduate students in the Department of Chemistry. 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