The Forge 2027
Date
7–8 April 2027
Subject areas
Industry , Analytical , Materials , Chemical Biology and Medicinal , Nanoscience
Location
Glasgow, UK
Welcome to the Forge Conference 2027
Forge 2027 is the Royal Society of Chemistry - Particle Characterisation Interest Group’s flagship biennial conference, bringing together leading academics and industrial scientists working across particle science and nanotechnology. This edition is jointly organised with the IChemE Particle Technology Special Interest Group and DECHEMA/VDI-Fachgruppe Particle characterisation. It promotes collaboration across chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, materials science, and data-driven technologies.
The conference will take place on 7–8 April 2027 at the Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, followed by an optional CMAC tour on 9 April 2027.
Held in Glasgow, this two-day event will showcase cutting-edge research, innovation, and industrial practice, emphasising translation from fundamental science to real-world applications. This edition is jointly organised with the IChemE Particle Technology Special Interest Group and promotes collaboration across chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, materials science, and data-driven technologies.
The conference celebrates the contributions of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) and Research Technical Professionals (RTPs), while providing a supportive platform for the next generation—including PhD/MSc students and apprentices—to present their work, many for the first time to a welcoming scientific community.
Themes
Theme 1: Pharmaceutical Science and Technology – Advances in formulation, drug delivery, characterisation, from fundamental research to manufacturing-relevant applications.
Theme 2: Advanced Materials – Design, processing, and application of functional particulate materials, including pharmaceutical materials, nanoparticles, porous materials, and energy materials, with a focus on crystallisation, process optimisation, and characterisation.
Theme 3: AI and Machine Learning – Data-driven approaches transforming particle design, process control, scale-up, and manufacturing.
Additional short talks and poster contributions are welcome from SAXS, XRD, and X-ray imaging practitioners including RTPs.
Programme
Programme highlights include plenary lectures from internationally recognised experts, invited talks, flash presentations, poster sessions, networking opportunities, a civic reception, and prestigious awards supported by the RSC, IChemE, DECHEMA and industrial partners.
| 7-Apr | |
| 9:00-9:30 | Welcome Coffee |
| 9:30-9:40 | Welcome from the PCIG |
| 9:40-10:10 | RSC Rep talk on RSC benefit, professional registration and funding applications |
| 10:10-10:40 | Plenary One |
| 10:40-11:10 | Plenary Two |
| 11:10-11:40 | Keynote One |
| 11:40-12:00 | Coffee break |
| 12:00-12:30 | Keynote Two |
| 12:30-13:00 | Key Three |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch break + Poster session |
| 14:00-15:40 | 5 contributed talks in each parallel rooms x4 |
| 15:40-16:00 | Coffee break |
| 16:10-17:50 | ECR Talks |
| 8-Apr | |
| 8:45-9:15 | Plenary Three |
| 9:15-11:15 | 6 Contributed talk in each parallel room x3 |
| 11:15-11:30 | Coffee break |
| 11:30-13:10 | 5 Contributed talks in each parallel room x3 |
| 13:10-14:10 | Lunch break + Poster session |
| 14:10-14:40 | Keynote Four |
| 14:40-15:10 | Keynote Five |
| 15:10-15:40 | Keynote Six |
| 15:40-16:00 | Coffee break |
| 16:00-16:40 | Closing Plenary Four |
| 16:40-17:10 | Closing and Award |
Special Sessions:
Civic Reception with drinks in the City Chambers (7 April 2027 – 18:30) Free for conference attendees and their accompanying guests.
SAXS Interest Group Session (Half-Day): RTP Forum – Community for Facilities, Research and Standards A community-led forum for facility managers, RTPs, researchers, instrument developers, and standards experts to share best practice in SAXS, instrumentation, ISO standardisation, and applications in pharmaceutical science and advanced materials.
CMAC Facility Tour (9 April 2027, optional) Free for conference attendees.
Registration Fee
Including Civic Reception, without conference dinner.
Standard Rate £200.00 + VAT
Student/Technician Rate £150.00 + VAT
RSC member Rate £150.00 + VAT
Deadlines
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Speakers
Prof Maria del Puerto-Morales
The Madrid Institute of Materials Sciences, ICMM-CSIC
Spain
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Dr Karine Philippot
Laboratoire de chimie de coordination du Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (LCC CNRS)
France
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Committees
Event details
Call for Abstracts
We invite abstract submission for oral and poster presentations at The Forge 2027, covering three key themes:
- Pharmaceutical Science and Technology
- Advanced Materials
- AI and Machine Learning
We welcome contributions from academia and industry, with students and early-career researchers particularly encouraged to submit.
This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your research, share knowledge and engage with the particle characterisation community.
Abstract submission deadline: 15 January 2027.
How to submit:
Please email your completed abstract (with template) to [email protected].
Deadlines
Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde
Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD, UK
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