Pittcon 2024
Pittcon: Pittcon 2024 - 75 Years of Scientific Breakthroughs
75 Years of Scientific Breakthroughs
Pittcon is a dynamic, international conference and exposition on laboratory science, a venue for presenting the latest advances in analytical research and scientific instrumentation, and a platform for continuing education and science-enhancing opportunity. Pittcon is for anyone who develops, buys, or sells laboratory equipment, performs physical or chemical analyses, develops analysis methods, or manages these scientists.
Pittcon isn’t just a conference; it’s a nexus of collaboration, a space where the boundaries between industries blur, and the possibilities for connection are limitless. Here, you’re not confined to a singular niche; you’re part of a community where analytical chemists from all walks of professional life converge.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional seeking future collaborators, a newcomer looking for mentors to guide your journey, or someone in need of innovative solutions, Pittcon is where connections happen!
Agenda Overview
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Conference
- Short Courses (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Conference
- Short Courses (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Technical Program (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Networking Roundtables (1:30 – 3:00 PM)
- Workshops (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
- Coulter Lecture (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Events
- Welcome Reception (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
- Exhibitor Poster Session (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Monday, February 26, 2024
Exposition
- Expo Floor (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Expo Experiences (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Periodic Lunch Break (12:15 PM – 1:00 PM)
- Professional Development Panel Discussion (2:30 PM – 3:30 PM)
- Poster Sessions: (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Conference
- Short Courses (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Technical Program (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Networking Roundtables (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
- Workshops (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
Events
- Social Excursions (6:00 PM)
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Exposition
- Expo Floor (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Expo Experiences (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Periodic Lunch Break (12:15 PM – 1:00 PM)
- Professional Development Panel Discussion (2:30 PM – 3:30 PM)
- Poster Sessions: (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Conference
- Short Courses (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Technical Program (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Networking Roundtables (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
- Workshops (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
Events
- Pittcon Party (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM) **San Diego Air & Space Museum
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Exposition
- Expo Floor (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
- Expo Experiences (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
- Periodic Lunch Breaks (12:15 PM – 1:00 PM)
- Professional Development Panel Discussion (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
- Poster Sessions: (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Conference
- Short Courses (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Technical Program (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Networking Roundtables (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM)
- Workshops (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
Pittcon: The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy
Technical Program
One of the foremost laboratory science conferences, Pittcon’s technical program is comprised of well over 1,100 sessions and provides you with direct access to the latest research and developments from an international assembly of top scientists and research pioneers.
Expositions
Pittcon’s international exposition gives you the opportunity to see the latest laboratory instrumentation, participate in demonstrations and product seminars, talk directly with technical experts, and find solutions to your laboratory challenges.
Engage with vendor partners showcasing the latest innovations, share insights with mentors who have navigated similar paths, and participate in conversations that spark new ideas and solutions.
Short Courses
One of the foremost laboratory science conferences, Pittcon’s Short Courses cover significant topics in bioanalytics, cannabis, energy, enviroscience, food science, forensics, industry, life sciences, nanotechnology, materials science, pharmaceuticals, and many more.
Wallace H. Coulter Keynote Lecture
Sustainable Nanomaterials for Sensing Human Health and the Environment
Presented by Professor Omowunmi (Wunmi) Sadik (BioSMART Center & New Jersey Institute of Technology)
Abstract This talk will describe the use of sustainable nanomaterials for understanding reaction mechanisms, small-scale synthesis, and biosensing. Sustainable nanotechnology is the research and development of nanomaterials with economic and societal benefits and little or no negative environmental impact. Hence, there is a search for nano-synthetic methods that utilize sustainable materials without employing other reductants, capping, or dispersing agents. Notable developments include safer-by-design, electrosynthesis, sonochemistry, and the use of biomass, sugars, and flavonoid precursors. This presentation will discuss a new frontier for safe nanomaterials with tunable surface and lectrocatalytic properties, high sorption capacities, and excellent reactivities. The sensing applications of these tunable materials will be presented for pain biomarkers and persistent pollutants.
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General Onsite Info
Convention Center Infromation
San Diego Convention Center
111 Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA, 92101
Business Center & FedEx Store
Lobby D
Saturday & Sunday, Feb 24-25 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Monday-Wednesday, Feb 26-28 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Conference & Expo Information
Registration – Badge Pick-up
Registration Area is located Exposition Hall D Lobby
Saturday, February 24 (7:30 am – 4:00 pm)
Sunday, February 25 (7:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Monday, February 26 (7:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Tuesday, February 27 (7:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Wednesday, February 28 (7:30 am – 2:00 pm)
Exposition Hours
Monday, February 26 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Tuesday, February 27 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Wednesday, February 28 (9:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Conference + Expo Offices
- Short Courses Office: Room 6A
- Technical Program Office: Room 20A
- Press Room: Room 15AB
- Networking Sessions Office: Room 28C
- Poster Sessions: Expo Floor, end of aisles 600-1100
- Expo Management Office: Back of the Expo hall, Booth 1650
- Lead Retrieval: Located in Registration in Hall D lobby
- GES Service Booth: Back of the Expo floor, aisle 1300, Booth 1350
Phones, electric, plumbing, furniture, carpet, and freight needs can be addressed at the Service Centers.
International Visitors Center:
Hall D Lobby (next to FedEx)
Food & Beverage
Breakfast:
Starbucks in Lobby E
Saturday – Wednesday 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
There are also number of breakfast and coffee locations near the convention center.
Lunch:
Café Pittcon on the Expo Floor
Monday-Wednesday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
A variety of food options will be available including Asian Wok Station, Soto’s Taco Salad Stand and Café Express (Pre- made Sandwiches, Salads, Cookies, Chips, Soft Drinks, Water), plus Auntie Annes in Lobby E
There are also numerous places to grab lunch near the convention center, including the nearby Gaslamp Quarter.
Dinner & Cocktails Near The Convention Center
From beloved chefs and restaurants reinventing themselves, to cutting-edge dining experiences, there’s a lot to get excited about eating in San Diego. Visit the San Diego site for more information and discounts.
Coat and Baggage Check:
Hall D Lobby under the escalators
Cost: $4.00 per item, credit card only
Sunday, February 25 – Tuesday, February 27 (8:30 am – 5:30 pm)
Wednesday, February 28 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
San Diego Transportation
Getting to and from the San Diego International Airport
International Travel Information
Local Transportation
Convention Center Parking:
An underground parking garage is located below SDCC. The lot is owned by the Port of San Diego and managed by ACE Parking. The projected February rate is $20 a day.
San Diego Parking:
Book your parking with CheapAirportParking and enter discount code PITTCON to receive a $10 discount.
Taxi or Ride-sharing:
Drop-off & pick-up area – Driveway A
Getting Around San Diego