Welcome to the first ever American Chemical Society (ACS) Asia-Pacific International Chapters Conference. Ten of the ACS International Chemical Sciences Chapters in the Asia-Pacific region -- Australia, Beijing, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Shanghai, South Korea, Southwest China, Taiwan, and Thailand -- are working diligently to prepare this exciting conference for you... This inaugural ACS Asia-Pacific International Chapters Conference provides a unique opportunity for ACS members in the region to showcase their research, network with chemists in the region, and provide career networking and professional development opportunities. The goal of the conference is to accelerate innovation-based knowledge via ACS regional partnerships. The specific objectives of the conference are to establish the scientific avenue between ACS members on a regional level, promote strategic collaborative initiatives, and address global scientific issues with innovative solutions. The conference is open to..