Discover and participate
Present your latest research as a poster: Selected high-quality abstracts will be invited to give a short talk within the program.
Topics include:
The abstract submission deadline is 17 January 2027.
26th Tetrahedron Symposium
12-14 June, 2026 | Qianhai Block V, Shenzhen, China
Join us for the 26th Tetrahedron Symposium
Join global leaders from both academia and industry for a topical program highlighting the latest results in organic chemistry, chemical biology and medicinal chemistry.
About
Organised by the Tetrahedron family of journals, the annual Tetrahedron Symposium brings together leading researchers from around the world to explore new advances in organic chemistry, chemical biology and medicinal chemistry.
Hear from high-profile speakers, discover new ideas and emerging research, and engage in discussions shaping the future of the field.
The symposium provides a highly visible international platform for the organic and medicinal chemistry community at all levels of their careers to showcase their research and build meaningful connections.
Why attend?
Inspiring scientific program
Learn from internationally recognised researchers, understand the current state of research and challenges to future discoveries.
Connect and collaborate
Build your international network: Meet with fellow chemists and connect with the Tetrahedron Journal Editors. With opportunities for discussion and interactions throughout the program and social events, you’ll meet new colleagues and make lasting connections.
Organizer
Co-Organizer
Local Supporter
Elsevier Shenzhen Office
Deadlines:
Abstract notification: 30 March, 2026
Author registration: 5 May, 2026
Supporting publications
Tetrahedron
Tetrahedron publishes full accounts of research having outstanding significance in the broad field of organic chemistry and its related disciplines, such as organic materials and bio-organic chemistry. Visit journal homepageopens in new tab/window
Tetrahedron Letters
Tetrahedron Letters provides rapid dissemination of short accounts of advances of outstanding significance and timeliness in the broad field of organic chemistry and its related disciplines, such as organic materials and bio-organic chemistry. Visit journal homepageopens in new tab/window
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry publishes complete accounts of research of outstanding significance and timeliness on all aspects of molecular interactions at the interface of chemistry and biology, together with critical review articles. Visit journal homepageopens in new tab/window
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters publishes research communications of outstanding significance and timeliness on topics at the interface of chemistry and biology, together with invited concise review articles. Visit journal homepageopens in new tab/window
Tetrahedron Chem
Tetrahedron Chem, our latest flagship Open Access title, is focused on exciting new results in organic synthesis. Follow Tetrahedron Chem on Twitteropens in new tab/window | Visit journal homepageopens in new tab/window
Tetrahedron Green Chem
Tetrahedron Green Chem is dedicated to publishing impactful advances in sustainable synthesis using green principles to support all areas of fundamental and applied organic and materials chemistry. Visit journal homepageopens in new tab/window
Tetrahedron Awards
Tetrahedron Prize for Creativity
The Tetrahedron Prize is awarded on an annual basis for creativity in Organic Chemistry or Bioorganic/Medicinal Chemistry, and is presented to a chemist who has made significant original contributions to the field, in its broadest sense. The Winner will be the plenary lecture during the Tetrahedron Symposium.
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Tetrahedron Young Investigator Award
The Tetrahedron Young Investigator Awards are presented to two individuals who have completed a maximum of 15 years of active research after PhD who have exhibited" exceptional creativity and dedication" in the fields of Organic Synthesis and of Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry respectively. The winners will present a plenary lecture during the Tetrahedron Symposium.
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Conference history
Previous events in the series:
2026: Shenzen, China 2025: Bruges, Belgium 2024: Montpellier, France 2023: Gothenburg, Sweden 2022: Lisbon, Portugal 2020: Held online in 2021 2019: Bangkok, Thailand 2018: Riva del Garda, Italy 2017: Tetrahedron Asia: Melbourne 2017: Budapest, Hungary 2016: Sitges, Spain 2015: Tetrahedron Asia: Shanghai 2015: Berlin, Germany 2014: Tetrahedron Asia: Singapore 2014: London, UK 2013: Tetrahedron Asia: Seoul 2013: Vienna, Austria 2012: Tetrahedron Asia: Taipei 2012: Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2011: Sitges, Spain 2010: Beijing, China 2009: Paris, France 2008: Berkeley, USA 2007: Berlin, Germany 2006: Kyoto, Japan 2005: Bordeaux, France 2004: New York, USA 2003: Oxford, UK 2002: Shanghai, China 1997: Munich, Germany 1995: Kyoto, Japan