WCCE 12 & APCChE 2025 to Take Place in Beijing, China in July

WCCE12 & APCChE2025

To all organizations concerned and chemical engineering professionals:

FromJuly 14–18, 2025, the 12th World Congress of Chemical Engineering(WCCE 12)，a long-standing, quadrennial, and academically premier "Olympic-level event" in the global chemical industry，will be held in Beijing, China, for the first time. Concurrently, the 21st Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress 2025(APCChE 2025)and the 2025 CIESC Annual Conference will also take place.

With the theme of “Paradigm Shifting in Chemical Engineering for Global Challenges”, WCCE 12 & APCChE 2025 comprises more than 10 supporting events, including the Opening and Closing ceremonies, Plenary Speeches at the main venue, 34 Thematic Sessions, a Roundtable Meeting for leaders in the chemical industry, an international chemical innovation exhibition, youth-themed activities related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Global University Student Chem-E-Car Friendly Competition, etc.

The event will keep abreast of the new fields of science and technology in the world to address the disruptive challenges facing the development of the chemical industry, revolving around four challenging topics:Education and Training; Fundamental Industry Reinfrastructure; Strategic and Emerging Industries; and Future Chemical Engineering and Smart Innovation.Consisting of more than 600 thought-provoking cutting-edge presentations and more than 5,000 delegates from over 50 countries and regions will share cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking achievements, and jointly promote the prosperity and development of global chemical technologies.

I. Basic Information

Theme:Paradigm Shifting in Chemical Engineering for Global Challenges

Conference Name:

The 12th World Congress of Chemical Engineering and 21st Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress 2025 (WCCE 12 & APCChE 2025)

Date:July 14-18, 2025

Venue:China National Convention Center (CNCC)

Website:www.wcce12.com

II. Organizational Structure

1. Organizations

Hosted by:

The Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China (CIESC)

Guided by:

China Association for Science and Technology(CAST)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)

Chinese Academy of Engineering(CAE)

Organized by:

China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)

China Petrochemical Corporation (SINOPEC)

Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT)

Co-organized by:

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)

China Energy Investment Corporation (CHN ENERGY)

Sponsors:

Kingfa SCI.and Tech.Co., Ltd.

Puyang Shengyuan Energy Technology Co. Ltd.

Ningxia University

Rayitek Hi-Tech Flim Company Ltd., Shenzhen

Shandong Tianli Energy Co., Ltd.

The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan (SCEJ)

Under the auspices of:

World Chemical Engineering Council (WCEC)

Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering (APCChE)

Special supported by:

World Green Design Organization (WGDO)

The Federation of Engineering Institutions of Asia and The Pacific (FEIAP)

European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE)

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, DECHEMA e.V. (DECHEMA)

Engineers Australia (EA)

Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE)

Thai Institute of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (TIChE)

Iranian Association of Chemical Engineering (IAChE)

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)

Global Academy of Chinese Chemical Engineering Scholars (GACCE)

Association of Chinese Chemists and Chemical Engineers in Germany (GCCCD)

China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPClF)

Chinese Chemical Society (CCS)

2. Members of the Executive Committee

President：Dai Houliang

Executive President：Chen Jianfeng

Presidium:

Dai Houliang, Member of Chinese Academy of Engineering,

President of the Council of CIESC, Chairman of CNPC

Li Jinghai, Member of Chinese Academy of Sciences

Chairman of Beijing Association for Science and Technology

Tan Tianwei, Member of Chinese Academy of Engineering, President of BUCT

Guohua Chen, Chairman of WCEC

Chen Jianfeng, Member and Secretary General of Chinese Academy of Engineering

Wan Tao, Vice President of SINOPEC

Wang Jianbo, Vice President of CNOOC

Yan Guochun, Executive Vice President of CHN ENERGY

3. Academic Committee and Organizing Committee (For more information, see www.wcce12.com)

III. Agenda

Facilitating events:

WCEC Executive Meeting and APCChE Board Meeting (Closed-door)

14-17 July, International Chemical Engineering Innovation EXPO 2025 (IChEIE2025)

14-17 July, Poster Presentations

IV. Arrangements

1. Opening and Closing Ceremony

a. Opening Ceremony (July 14 Morning)

- Opening Guest's Speech

- Presentation of Honors and WCEC Awards

b. Closing Ceremony (July 17 Afternoon)

- The Issuance of “The Beijing Initiative”

- Handover Ceremony of WCCE and APCChE Congress

- Congress Summary and Outlook

2. Academic Frontier Plenary at the Main Venue—Facing the Future to Meet the Challenges

The event has invited guests such as Nobel laureates in Chemistry, top - tier scientists in the international chemical engineering field, scholars from world - class universities, and senior executives of global multinational chemical corporations. These guests will deliver keynote speeches centered around themes including fundamental and frontier research, transformation of innovation paradigms, green and sustainable development, talent education and development, global open cooperation and innovation, scientific incubation, and intelligent development.

(See Plenary themes and speakers please visit at www.wcce12.com )

3. Parallel Sessions Topics—Focusing on Cutting-edge Issues and Inspiring Change

With a focus on such global cutting-edge issues like climate change, energy revolution, poverty alleviation, and quality of life, parallel sessions will feature four major sections: Education and Training, Fundamental Industry Reinfrastructure, Strategic and Emerging Industries, and Future Chemical Engineering and Smart Innovation, exploring the potential opportunities for a new round of “transformation” in the chemical industry, trigger the realization possibilities of new energy, new materials, life sciences, high-end and intelligent technologies that will shape the future, and cultivate a new generation of innovative scientific and technological talents and industrial talents.

(See Parallel topics and speakers please visit at www.wcce12.com )

Parallel Sessions Topics—Focusing on Cutting-edge Issues and Inspiring Change：

With a focus on such global cutting-edge issues like climate change, energy revolution, poverty alleviation, and quality of life, parallel sessions will feature four major sections: Education and Training, Fundamental Industry Reinfrastructure, Strategic and Emerging Industries, and Future Chemical Engineering and Smart Innovation, exploring the potential opportunities for a new round of “transformation” in the chemical industry, trigger the realization possibilities of new energy, new materials, life sciences, high-end and intelligent technologies that will shape the future, and cultivate a new generation of innovative scientific and technological talents and industrial talents.

(See Parallel topics and speakers please visit at www.wcce12.com )

Focusing on 4 Major Themes, 34 Parallel Session Topics

Education and Training - Future-oriented Chemical Talent

-Engineering Ethics Education and Sustainable Chemical Industry (No. 01)

-Chemical Education and the Cultivation of Outstanding Engineers (No. 02)

-International Symposium of Chemical Engineering Departments/Schools from Global Universities (No. 03)

-Chemical Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (No. 04)

-Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics and Big Data (No. 05)

-Green Catalysis and Chemical Reaction Engineering (No. 06)

-Flow Chemistry and Microreaction Technology (No. 07)

-Advanced Separation Technology& Engineering (No. 08)

Fundamental Industry Reinfrastructure—Challenges and Opportunities in Transformation

-Inherent Safety and Process Intensification of Chemical Processes (No. 09)

-Energy Transition Towards a Net-zero Future (No. 10)

-Biochemical and Biomanufacturing (No. 11)

-Process Industry Innovation and Process Systems Engineering Reengineering (No. 12)

-Intelligent Manufacturing Technology and Equipment for the Chemical Industry (No. 13)

-Clean and Efficient Conversion and Utilization of Coal (No. 31)

-Engineering Thermochemistry and Low Carbon Chemical Engineering (No. 32)

-High-end chemical new material innovation and digital intelligence empowerment (No. 34)

Strategic and Emerging Industries—Exploring New Paradigm Shifts and Industry Applications

-Advancements in High-Performance and Intelligent Chemical New Materials (No. 14)

-Green Agriculture: A New Paradigm of Seed, Fertilizer and Pesticide Innovation (No. 15)

-Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering (No. 16)

-Efficient Manufacturing Engineering of Functional Electronic Chemicals (No. 17)

-Waste Resource Conversion and Circular Economy (No. 18)

-Biomass Materials & Chemicals (No. 19)

-Preparation Theory and Application of Carbonaceous New Materials (No. 20)

-Chemical Engineering Process for Water, Gas Treatment and Environment Protection (No. 21)

Future Chemical Engineering and Smart Innovation - Shaping a New Future for the Chemical industry

-Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development of the Chemical Industry (No. 22)

-Mesoscience and Artificial Intelligence in Chemical Engineering (No. 23)

-Single Atom Catalysis and Theoretical Chemistry (No. 24)

-Hydrogen Energy and Hydrogen Energy Industrial Chain (No. 25)

-Electrochemical Engineering, Energy Internet, and Energy Storage (No. 26)

-Innovation and Practice of Industrial Software in Process Manufacturing (No. 27)

-Advanced Chemical Materials and Future Chemical Industry (No. 28)

-Future Energy and Novel Chemical Process (No. 29)

-Green Energy and Environmental Engineering (No. 30)

-International Symposium of Artificial Intelligence for Chemical Product and Process Innovation (No. 33)

4. Global Wisdom Gathering · Leaders’ Roundtable Meeting (By Special Invitation)

To advance in-depth cooperation and innovative development in the global chemical engineering sector, the conference will specially invite high-level representatives from international organizations, industry-leading enterprises, and cutting-edge academic institutions to participate in roundtable discussions. These discussions will focus on frontier industry issues, establish a high-end dialogue platform, and jointly explore new pathways for sustainable development, thus injecting strong impetus into the high-quality growth of the global chemical engineering industry.

5. SDGs Special Event—Research Proposal on SDGs from Youth

SCEJ hosts the SDGs Special Event - Research Proposal on SDGs from Youth. In this event, students will present their proposals at the SDGs event in WCCE 12 & APCChE 2025 in Beijing, and discuss with participants how to collaborate and contribute to the achievement of SDGs through partnership.

(Website:https://noda.w.waseda.jp/APCChE25-SDGs/index.html)

6. International Chemical Engineering Innovation Expo 2025 (IChEIE2025)

With the theme of “Innovation Leads Industry Development, Green Empowers a Better Life” IChEIE2025 brings together global innovative achievements and stimulates potential investment sectors. Through a rich format of “one exhibition, three conferences, and six events”, it organizes thematic exhibitions focusing on areas such as high-end electronic chemicals, functional new materials, new energy, artificial intelligence, and green and low-carbon development. This effectively drives technological innovation and the development of new quality productive forces, providing new investment opportunities for the business community and business professionals.

7. New product and technology launches

The “New Product and New Technology Launches” is a crucial component of IChEIE2025. It will invite and select both supply and demand sides of scientific and technological achievements in the international arena to launch and exchange new products, new technologies, and related cutting-edge scientific and technological outcomes. This aims to facilitate the integration of industry, academia, and research, align technology with market demands, assist in the development and implementation of new quality productive forces, address technological bottlenecks faced by enterprises, and promote the exchange and interaction, dissemination, and commercialization of outstanding scientific and technological achievements.

8.Academic/Scientific and Technological/Cultural Exchange Tour

The tour will invite friends from around the globe to visit top-tier chemical enterprises as well as scientific research parks and bases, allowing them to witness the cutting-edge power of chemical technology. They will also explore the magnificent sceneries of the ancient capital of Beijing with a history spanning thousands of years, appreciate the profound and pure cultural heritage, and experience the dual charm of “Intelligently Made in China” and cultural treasures, embarking on a journey of exploration together.

V. Other Information

1. Call for Papers

All papers must be submitted through the official event website (www.wcce12.com) and the deadline for abstracts (papers) isMay 20, 2025.

2. Registration

All participants should register online at the official website of the event, and payment can be made before the conference or on-site.

Registration fee:

3. Transportation, Catering, and Accommodation

- Transportation:No pick-up service is provided. Please kindly make your own way to the “China National Convention Center” (located at No. 7, Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, accessible via the “Olympic Park Station” of Metro Line 8 and Line 15) to the conference. For detailed information, please refer to the “Transportation” section on the conference website (https://www.wcce12.com/en/85/list.html).

- Catering:Lunch will be served once a day during the conference. On the evening of July 14th, “Beijing Night Gala Dinner” is free for participators.

- Accommodation:The organizing committee has contacted hotels near the conference venue. Information on some of these hotels has been published on the conference website for delegates' reference and selection. Please kindly contact and make reservations according to your schedule. For detailed accommodation information, please refer to the “Travel & Hotel - Recommended Hotels” section on the conference website (https://hotel.wcce12.com /?lang=en).

VI. Contact Information

All parties concerned are invited to actively apply for co-hosting or sponsoring the event. We also welcome all chemical workers worldwide to submit papers to the event!

For more information about the call for papers, conference registration, business sponsorship, conference services and other details, please visit the official website of the event (www.wcce12.com) or contact the relevant person in charge.

1. General information

Contacts: Ms. Wang, Ms. Guo and Ms. Zhao at +86-10-64434811, +86 13716890205

Email: info@wcce12.com

2. Call for papers and submissions

Email: academic@wcce12.com

For submissions to the parallels, please contact the attached parallel leaders.

3. Business sponsorship and exhibition

Contacts: Ms. Zhang at +86-10-64523803, +86 13910707890

Mr. Fang at +86-10-64523836, +86 13810333452

Email:marketing@wcce12.com, pipexpo@vip.163.com

4. Registration and payment

Contacts: Ms. Guo and Ms. Zhang at +86-10-64443169

Email: invoice@wcce12.com

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Tel: +86 13058761281

Consultation Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Beijing Time, GMT+8.

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Attachment 1: The Themes and Speakers of the Plenary Session

(as of April 2025)

1.Theme of the Report: The Art of Building Small: From Molecular Switches to Motors

Prof. Bernard L.Feringa

Nobel Laureate, Foreign Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, USA, Member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences KNAW, Member of the Academia Europeae, Foreign Associate of the National Academy of Science, USA, University of Groningen, Netherlands

2.Theme of the Report: Transformation and development of the refining and chemical industry

Prof. Cao Xianghong

Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, International Member US National Academy of Engineering, and Senior Member of Sinopec Science and Technology Committee

3.Theme of the Report: Mechanochemical approaches in materials synthesis, catalysis and polymer recycling, from fundamental studies to scale up

Prof. Ferdi Schüth

Academician of the German National Academy of Engineering, Academician of the German National Academy of Sciences, Director of the Max Planck Institute of Coal Research, Germany

4.Theme of the Report: Regenerative Closed-Loop Society

Prof. Hiroshi Komiyama

Chairman of Mitsubishi Research Institute

5.Theme of the Report: Engineering Science Boosting the Design of Pharmaceutical Formulations

Prof. Gabriele Sadowski

Leibniz Prize Laureate, Member of the German National Academy of Engineering, Vice President of the Technical University of Dortmund, Germany

6.Theme of the Report: Engineering the Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities

Prof. Raffaella Ocone

Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Foreign Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, UK

7.Theme of the Report: Green biomanufacturing

Prof. Tan Tianwei

Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, President of Beijing University of Chemical Technology

8.Theme of the Report: Single Atom Catalysis

Prof. Zhang Tao

Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Academician of the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

9.Theme of the Report: Beyond Technology: Expanding Role of Chemical Engineers in Carbon-Neutral Transition

Prof. Masahiko Matsukata

Waseda University

10.Theme of the Report: Transforming Waste into Sustainable Materials and Products: Rethinking Circular Economies and Remanufacturing through SMaRT Innovation

Prof. Veena Sahajwalla

Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, University of New South Wales

Attachment 2：[Agenda updated] WCCE 12 & APCChE 2025

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