Welcome Message

Flow chemistry is a rapidly evolving field that integrates knowledge from several interconnected disciplines, including chemistry, engineering, biology, and computational sciences. Recent advances have also highlighted the additional benefits that arise from combining flow technology with enabling technologies such as automation, robotics, process analytical technology (PAT), and software for process design and control.


The Italian Flow Chemistry Symposium (IFCS) aims to bring together the continuously growing community of Italian scientists working in flow chemistry by providing a dedicated forum for researchers from both academia and industry. Our vision for this two-day symposium is to gather leading experts in continuous flow technology, showcase the latest advances, and discuss future challenges in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, biotechnology, process engineering, and, more broadly, drug discovery.

The fourth edition of the Italian Flow Chemistry Symposium (IFCS2027) will be held in Perugia, Italy, from May 31 to June 1, 2027. The opening ceremony will take place at the historic Sala dei Notari, while the scientific sessions will be hosted at the University of Perugia (Department of Chemistry).
 

IFCS aims to become the leading national forum for scientists working in flow chemistry, fostering collaboration between academia and industry. The symposium will provide a stimulating environment for scientific exchange, encouraging new collaborations and strengthening the Italian flow chemistry community.
 

Over the course of two days, plenary and keynote lectures delivered by internationally renowned experts will address the latest developments and future challenges in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, biotechnology, automation, and process engineering. The scientific program will include the following topics:

• Flow chemistry, with a focus on emerging technologies such as photochemistry, biocatalysis, mechanochemistry, and electrochemistry;
• Development of multistep synthetic processes and applications in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing;
• Automated platforms for medicinal chemistry and process optimization;
• Machine learning, self-optimizing systems, and advanced analytical technologies for flow chemistry.

The program will feature plenary and keynote lectures by leading international experts, together with contributed oral communications and poster presentations, providing an excellent opportunity for early-career researchers and scientists from both academia and industry to present their work and exchange ideas.

We are looking forward to welcoming you in Perugia!

IFCS Chairs

Prof. Antimo Gioiello (IFCS2027 Chair)
Prof. Renzo Luisi
Prof.ssa Lucia Tamborini
Prof. Gianvito Vilé