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June 1, 2026

Isabel Cavaco

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Historical record: The ChIR/ChIRS Symposium 2026 took place on 29–30 June 2026. Registration is closed. ChIR was the former name of the programme now known as ChIRS.

ChIR/ChIRS Symposium 2026: SSbD — Innovation Beyond REACH

The 2026 ChIR/ChIRS Symposium took place on 29–30 June 2026 at the Parc Científic de Barcelona, under the theme “SSbD: Innovation Beyond REACH”.

The symposium brought together students, alumni, researchers, professionals, chemical safety regulators, academic partners and stakeholders working at the interface of chemical innovation, regulation, sustainability and Safe and Sustainable by Design.

Why this theme matters

Safe and Sustainable by Design is becoming an important framework for rethinking how chemicals, materials and processes are developed, assessed and managed. It asks innovators to consider safety, sustainability and regulatory expectations from the earliest stages of design, rather than treating them as separate or late-stage requirements.

The 2026 symposium theme, “SSbD: Innovation Beyond REACH”, reflected the need to look beyond compliance alone and towards more integrated approaches to chemical innovation. It connects directly with the ChIRS mission: preparing graduates to work across chemical science, regulation, sustainability, risk assessment, innovation and international collaboration.

A meeting point for the ChIR/ChIRS community

The symposium was an opportunity for the ChIR and ChIRS community to meet, exchange ideas and strengthen links between education, research, regulation and professional practice.

Its audience included:

  • ChIR/ChIRS students and alumni;
  • researchers in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental sciences, toxicology and sustainability;
  • professionals working in chemical safety, product development, regulatory affairs or sustainability;
  • regulatory and scientific stakeholders.

Event details

Event: ChIR/ChIRS Symposium 2026
Theme: SSbD: Innovation Beyond REACH
Dates: 29–30 June 2026
Venue: Parc Científic de Barcelona
Registration: Closed
Website: Symposium 2026 historical website

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