IUPAC 2017

RACI is bidding to hold the 49th IUPAC General Assembly and the 46th IUPAC Congress as part of our centenary celebrations in 2017.

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Executive Summary

The Australian Academy of Science (AAS) requests that IUPAC grants the AAS the honour to host the 49th General Assembly and the 46th Chemistry Congress in Melbourne in 2017 as a major part of the centenary celebrations of the RACI.

Introduction to Our Proposal

The Australian Academy of Science (AAS) has asked the RACI to accept responsibility for organising the 49th IUPAC General Assembly and 46th IUPAC Congress as part of the RACI centenary celebrations from the 19th July to the 28th July 2017.

Involving Young Scientists

ƒThe RACI acknowledges that it is critical that young chemists, including school students, must be inspired by the challenges of chemistry and the chemical sciences.

The Venue

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is the world’s first and only ‘Six Star Green Star’ environmentally rated convention centre, and represents best practice in sustainability, design features, versatility and innovation.

Why Melbourne?

Melbourne is a safe and vibrant city with a very warm and inviting community.