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101st ACS Colloid & Surface Science Symposium

“ACS Colloids”

June 13–16, 2027  •  University of Colorado Boulder

Photo: Glenn Asakawa / University of Colorado

About the Symposium

The ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium is the premier annual meeting of the colloid and surface science community, convening researchers from academia, national laboratories, and industry. Its 101st edition will be hosted by the University of Colorado Boulder, June 13–16, 2027, featuring plenary lectures, award symposia, parallel technical sessions, and a poster session spanning soft matter, interfaces, self-assembly, nanomaterials, and emerging directions across the field.

We warmly invite you to join us in Boulder.

Boulder, Colorado

A leading public research university in one of the most striking settings in the country.

On campus

Technical sessions and convenient, affordable on-campus housing at CU Boulder, a top-tier public research university.

Mountain setting

The Flatirons and Rocky Mountain trailheads rise just minutes from campus, with Chautauqua Park nearby.

Downtown Boulder

Pearl Street's restaurants, cafés, and walkable pedestrian mall are a short trip from the university.

Getting here

Denver International (DEN) lies about 45 minutes away, with direct flights from across the U.S. and abroad.

Program at a Glance

Tentative — full program to come.

Sun · Jun 13

Welcome Reception

Mon · Jun 14

Sessions · Poster Session

Tue · Jun 15

Sessions · Banquet

Wed · Jun 16

Sessions (half day)

Travel & Lodging

Discounted room blocks are held for attendees at the hotels below, each a short trip from campus. Please book by each hotel's cutoff date.

Boulder Marriott

$249 USD / night

2660 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302
About 1 mile from the conference

Book by May 13, 2027

Reserve in block

Outside block dates: Maddie Bisque
Madalyn.Bisque@marriott.com

Residence Inn by Marriott
Boulder Canyon Boulevard

$239 USD / night

2550 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302
About 1.1 miles from the conference

Book by May 13, 2027

Reserve in block

Outside block dates: Maddie Bisque
Madalyn.Bisque@marriott.com

Moxy Boulder University

$249 USD / night

1247 Pleasant St, Boulder, CO 80302
About 0.8 miles from the conference

Book by April 29, 2027

Reserve in block

Outside block dates: Nicole Garcia
ngarcia@vhghotels.com · 720-986-1362

Coming in early 2027

Registration, abstract submission, and plenary & award speakers will be announced here. Please check back soon.

Conference Organizers

University of Colorado Boulder