2026 North American Sorption Symposium
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Bringing the Sorption Science Community Together
Join leading scientists, industry professionals, and academic researchers at the 2026 North American Sorption Symposium, a premier event dedicated to advancing the field of sorption science and materials characterization.
May 19th - 20th, 2026
USDA Forestry Laboratory on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
Madison, Wisconsin
Over two days, attendees will engage in high-level discussions, technical presentations, and collaborative networking sessions that explore the latest breakthroughs in:
- Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS)
- Inverse Gas Chromatography (iGC)
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Breakthrough Analysis
- Applications in clean energy, pharmaceuticals, sustainable materials, porous solids, and more
Whether you specialize in advanced materials, gas separation, pharmaceutical formulation, or environmental research, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to explore how sorption techniques are enabling tomorrow’s scientific and industrial innovations.
Advancing Sorption Science Through Collaboration
The North American Sorption Science Symposium brings together researchers, engineers, and innovators dedicated to exploring adsorption and sorption research across diverse industries. Established to foster dialogue between academia and industry, the symposium provides a platform for sharing insights, exchanging techniques, and forming new partnerships that drive the field forward.
Event Partner:
USDA Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin
Nestled in the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, the USDA Forest Products Laboratory, offers a welcoming setting for innovation and collaboration. The laboratory has long been a hub for materials research, making it the ideal venue for the 2026 Sorption Symposium.
Event Partner:
USDA Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin
Nestled in the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, the USDA Forest Products Laboratory, offers a welcoming setting for innovation and collaboration. The laboratory has long been a hub for materials research, making it the ideal venue for the 2026 Sorption Symposium.
Your Guide to the 2026 Sorption Symposium
The North American Sorption Science Symposium is a two day event that brings together researchers, engineers, and innovators dedicated to exploring adsorption and sorption phenomena across diverse industries.
Established to foster dialogue between academia and industry, the symposium provides a platform for sharing insights, exchanging techniques, and forming new partnerships that drive the field forward.
The Details
The who, where, and why of sorption’s biggest event.
- Academic and industry researchers working with sorption, adsorption, or permeation techniques
- Scientists and lab managers using DVS, iGC, or breakthrough analysis instruments
- Product developers, process engineers, and decision-makers interested in material characterization
- Date: May 19th - 20th, 2026
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin
- Venue: USDA Forestry Laboratory on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
- Hear from expert speakers at the forefront of adsorption science and instrumentation.
- Discover new applications of sorption technology in in pharmaceuticals, energy, and advanced materials.
- Network with peers from across academia, government, and industry.
- Tour the USDA Forest Products Laboratory, a renowned U.S. research facility working on advanced material sustainability.
Hear from Leaders in Sorption and Surface Science
The symposium will host invited talks from prominent academic researchers, government scientists, and industry experts. These speakers represent diverse perspectives within the sorption science community, spanning material characterization, adsorption thermodynamics, and applied surface analysis. The full list of speakers will be announced soon.
Discover Current Speaker List
Dr. Ashlee Brunaugh
Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Michigan
Dr. Brianna Coia
Product Scientist at Birla Carbon
Cason Jones
Graduate Research Assistant at Texas Tech University
Dr. Donald Riederer
Principal Scientist at Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
Dr. Nima Masoumifard
Director, MOF & Characterizations at Svante
Dr. Rafael Auras
Professor at Michigan State University
Dr. Sam Zelinka
Project Leader, Building and Fire Sciences at US Forest Service
Dr. Venkateswara Rao Kode
Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Venue and Travel
The 2026 North American Sorption Symposium will take place at the USDA Forest Products Laboratory, located on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. This historic facility is a leading center for materials and sustainability research, providing an ideal setting for scientific collaboration and discussion.
Madison is easily accessible via Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), located about 20 minutes from the venue. For those driving, parking is available both at the hotel and the USDA Forest Products Laboratory.
Venue Details:
What's the Address?
- 1 Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison, WI 53726
- Building #1 Room 500
Parking at the Products Forestry Laboratory
There are several free parking areas near the event. The main entrance parking for Building #1 can be accessed off Walnut Street. The South parking lot off Highland Avenue is fenced. It is available for foot traffic and can be walked through to reach the front entrance of Building #1.
Hotel Accommodations:
A room block has been reserved for symposium attendees at:
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
2424 University Avenue | Madison, WI 53726
- Just an 11-minute walk or 3-minute drive from the venue
- Conveniently located near restaurants, coffee shops, and the UW–Madison campus
Reserve Your Spot at the 2026 Sorption Symposium
Registration will open on November 11th. Space is limited, and early registration is recommended to secure your place among the leading voices in sorption research.
Early Bird
Rate (Exp. February)
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Delegate Pass
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Student Pass
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Standard
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Delegate Pass
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Student Pass
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