ISSAC-5
5th International
Symposium on
Single-Atom Catalysis
28–30 June 2027 | ETH Zurich, Switzerland
From isolated atoms to catalytic outcomes.
Following a successful fourth edition in Singapore, ISSAC returns to bring together the community shaping the next phase of atomically precise catalysis.
Abstract submission opens September 2026.
Why Attend
Since its conceptualization, single-atom catalysis has transformed how we think about active sites. What began as a focus on isolated atoms has evolved into a broader exploration of dynamic structures and complex coordination environments.
Across this space, atomic-scale variations shape product distributions and stability, which in turn determine performance and sustainability metrics. ISSAC-5 brings this full spectrum into focus.
Each edition of ISSAC has aimed to capture these frontiers. ISSAC-5 continues this trajectory, bringing together researchers and practitioners to discuss not only what has been achieved, but also the new questions that have emerged.
Key Themes
- Dynamic active sites and restructuring under reaction conditions
- Beyond single atoms: dual sites and interfacial motifs
- Oxide-supported and non-classical coordination environments
- Operando methods and structure-performance relationships
- Bridging model systems and industrial catalysis
Organized by NCCR Catalysis