Upcoming Events
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23-27 September 2024 | University of Cambridge
iDMT Centre of Excellence is offering its first summer school in Digital Technologies for Chemical R&D. The summer school will be in person and limited to 20 participants.
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22 October 2024 | Royal Society of Chemistry, London
This workshop is co-organised by the iDMT and Materials Innovation Factory (MIF), University of Liverpool. The event will focus on developing the necessary skills for successful implementation and operation of digital laboratories
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01-02 July 2025 | University of Cambridge
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Lecture Series
These talks are being held monthly at the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge and are open to anyone.
The Lecture Series is focused on dissemination of cutting-edge developments related to the many facets of chemistry digitalisation. Each session has two speakers, providing an engaging discussion from both an academic and industry perspective on a common theme.
Previous Events
06-07 July 2023 | University of Cambridge
The conference will feature keynote and invited lectures from global champions of research in ML/AI in chemistry/(bio)chemical engineering, and regular lectures selected from the community submissions.
29-30 March 2023 | Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
Throughout the two-days of interactive sessions, participants had the opportunity to hear from members of academia, industry and other SMEs and discuss the emerging opportunities within digital molecular technology and their practical implementation.
29 June 2022 | Hybrid
Digital Labs represent a paradigm shift for research organisations. This workshop brought businesses at the forefront of this challenge together to discuss advanced options and the path towards fully digital labs.
27-28 June 2022 | Hybrid
Democratising Machine Learning in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
iDMT Grand Opening
26 November 2021 | Hybrid
Following an extensive refurbishment of both laboratory and office space, join us for the official opening of the iDMT, housed in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge! Click the image to be taken to the dedicated Opening page including event recording.
6-7 July 2021 | Online
Democratising Machine Learning in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
iDMT Network Event:
Core Challenges in Adopting ML & AI for SMEs
8 June 2021 | Online
This event for the iDMT community included two presentations and an interactive discussion on the topic of core challenges in adopting ML and AI for SMEs.
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Difficulties with modularity in laboratory automation for flow synthesis – Dr Nicholas Jose, Accelerated Materials Founder (download slides)
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Access to Data in a Fully Digital Lab – Professor Alexei Lapkin, iDMT Director (download slides)
KTN Event: Digital Technologies for the Chemicals using Industries
23 March 2021 | Online
This was an exciting event that brought together digital technology providers, manufacturers, research organisations and academics to showcase existing and emerging digital technologies for the chemicals, materials and formulations industries.
Watch our 2 minute pitch featuring Professor Alexei Lapkin, iDMT Director, and Dr Celeste van den Bosch, iDMT Project Manager.
iDMT Webinar
Mon 15 March 2021 | Online
Introduction to iDMT for the University of Cambridge community from the iDMT director, Professor Alexei Lapkin, followed by a live Q&A.
Recording currently not available
14 January 2021 | Online
Transforming chemistry-using industries with Digital Molecular Technologies presented by Professor Alexei Lapkin, iDMT Director, at a Cambridge Network Webinar
Press Articles
Ellie Hall
University of Cambridge
Mike Scialom
Cambridge Independent
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