Pittcon 2020: The Clear Advantage in Laboratory Science Expositions

Chemistry World
January 30, 2020

The US city of Chicago will host the 71st annual Pittcon conference and expo in March

Thousands of chemists from many industries around the world will gather at McCormick Place convention centre to discuss, investigate and assess the latest scientific advances and instrumentation.

Exhibitors from over 90 countries will display a variety of lab instrumentation during Pittcon’s three-day expo, which runs from Tuesday 3 March to Thursday 5 March. Attendees can interact with the latest equipment, participate in live demonstrations and attend seminars. The expo is a collaborative environment where scientists can explore solutions to a range of lab challenges.

Pittcon’s host city of Chicago is more than a destination for arts, culture and commerce. It boasts an exceptional science community that encompasses over 100 academic medical centres and hospitals, two national labs, two science-related incubators, more than 40 national medical/health association headquarters and 30-plus universities and colleges. The Chicago region also includes organisations integral to advancing industry sectors including energy, medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and IT.

Pittcon provides attendees with the opportunity for true academic collaboration with world-renowned researchers who will present their discoveries, best practices, techniques and applications within chemistry’s diverse areas of focus. Pittcon’s technical-educational programming runs from Saturday 29 February to Thursday 5 March.