4th Umicore Catalysis Symposium
Bridging academia and industry in homogeneous catalysis
The Umicore Catalysis Symposium (UCS) stands as a premier platform for innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange in the field of homogeneous catalysis. This year’s event, held in Cambridge, MA, brought together leading minds from academia and industry to explore the latest breakthroughs and applications shaping the future of catalysis.
With keynote presentations from renowned experts such as Stephen Buchwald and Paul Chirik, the symposium offered unparalleled insights into cutting-edge research and real-world solutions. Attendees benefited from a dynamic agenda featuring technical talks, interactive discussions, and ample networking opportunities, all designed to foster meaningful connections and spark new ideas.
Beyond the lectures and discussions, UCS 2025 offered memorable moments of connection and atmosphere. The lunch break was held outside on the terrace, where attendees enjoyed a beautiful view overlooking Boston - a perfect setting to relax and recharge. Later, the reception following the lectures provided not only excellent food but also a warm and engaging environment. Everyone stayed, mingled, and shared ideas, making it one of the most appreciated parts of the event.
"The UCS event is more than just a conference. It is a convergence of expertise and vision, reinforcing our role as a trusted partner and thought leader in the catalysis sector." Ralf Karch, Director R&D at Umicore PMC.
By facilitating open dialogue and showcasing the critical role of precious metals in pharmaceutical and industrial processes, UCS continues to drive progress and inspire the next generation of scientific achievement.
We’re already looking forward to the next UCS event! While the date and location are still being finalized, be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay informed and make sure you don’t miss the next opportunity to join us.
4th Umicore Catalysis Symposium 2025
UCS 2025 - Impressions
Speakers and their topics
Dr. Celine Jung, Umicore
Reduce, Recycle, Reuse: The cycle of life of (precious) metals.
Prof. Paul Chirik, Princeton
Catalysis with Earth-Abundant Metals
Dr. Michael Haibach, AbbVie Inc.
Development of Ligands for Challenging Nickel Suzuki Couplings
Prof. Dr. Viktoria Däschlein-Gessner, RUB
Design and Development of Ylide-Functionalized Phosphines for Pd-Catalyzed Couplings
Dr. Nico Fleck, Merck
Swiping Right on Catalysis: Finding the Match Between Palladium Source and Ligand
Dr. Adam Johns, Umicore
Pre-formed Complexes as Catalysts for Industrial Processes … an evolutionary tale
Prof. Stephen L. Buchwald, MIT
Cu-Calyzed Carbon-Heteroatom Coupling
Dr. Steven Wisniewski, BMS
From Vials to Reactors: Catalyzing Innovation in Process Development