ICTAC·XX — the 20th International Conference on Theoretical Aspects of Catalysis — will take place in Delft, The Netherlands, from 6–10 July 2026. The conference is a leading international forum for advances in theoretical, computational, and data-driven catalysis research.
ICTAC·XX brings together researchers working on electronic structure methods, reaction mechanisms, kinetics, and multiscale modeling, with strong relevance for catalysis challenges in energy conversion, storage, and sustainable chemical processes.
Confirmed keynote speakers
The scientific program features a strong and fully confirmed line-up of international speakers, including:
Heather Kulik (MIT), Nicola Gaston (University of Auckland), Céline Chizallet (IFPEN), Jun Cheng (Xiamen University), Paul Dauenhauer (University of Minnesota), Marc Koper (Leiden University), Philippe Sautet (UCLA), Adrian Mulholland (University of Bristol), Véronique Van Speybroeck (Ghent University), and Vassiliki-Alexandra Glezakou (Oak Ridge National Laboratory).
Call for abstracts
Researchers in theoretical and computational catalysis are invited to submit their work.
📅 Abstract submission deadline: 15 February 2026
ICTAC·XX provides a unique platform to connect fundamental theory with catalytic processes critical to the energy transition. 4TU.Energy supports the conference as a sponsor, in line with its mission to advance interdisciplinary energy research across the Dutch technical universities.
👉 More information on the program, registration, and abstract submission is available on the ICTAC·XX conference website here.