2026 Annual Meeting, 23-25 September, Durham University
Keynote Speakers
Dr Paul Diddams (Charles University, Prague) – Industrial zeolite catalysis
Dr Manuel Moliner (Instituto de Tecnología Química, Valencia) – Zeolite synthesis & catalyst design
Professor Filipa Ribeiro (Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon) – Zeolite catalysis for refining
Professor Ben Slater (University College London) – Computational zeolite chemistry
Abstract information
Abstract submission deadline: 17th 31st July 2026
Please submit your abstracts in the format contained within this document. The abstract should be sent by email, by the presenter, as a PDF attachment to admin@britishzeolite.org with the subject consisting of ‘Abstract STUDENT’ or ‘Abstract NON-STUDENT’ depending on your career stage followed by ‘ORAL’ or ‘POSTER’ depending on your submission type, followed by your surname. E.g., ‘Abstract STUDENT POSTER CRONSTEDT’.
Registration information
Standard (PDRAs, Academics, Industry) – £350
Reduced (Students, Retired) – £225 - link
Registration fee includes the conference dinner at Turkish Kitchen on day 2, poster reception (drinks and food), lunch on days 2 & 3, tea/coffee refreshments.
Please note that accommodation is not included. More details about Durham, accommodation and transport links below.
Further details
Durham University forms part of the Durham World Heritage Site and was inscribed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1986. It consists of Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle and the buildings located between them.
Useful links:
map showing selected accommodation, conference location and conference dinner venue: https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/V1muU/1/
sample of accommodation options, prices and locations: PDF.
Getting here by train
A number of train operators offer direct and regular routes to Durham Railway Station, including London and Edinburgh. Durham is around 3 hours from London, just over 3 hours from Birmingham, 2½ hours from Manchester, 1½ hours from Edinburgh and 45 minutes from York.
A taxi will take you from the station to any College in about 5 minutes and you can walk to the city centre in 10 minutes.
Getting here by air
Durham is 30 minutes' drive from Newcastle International Airport and about 40 minutes from Teesside International Airport. Both have regular domestic and international flights. Durham is linked to Newcastle Airport by rail and metro.
Getting here by road
Durham city centre is only two miles from the A1(M). Leave the motorway at Junction 62 on the A690 Durham - Sunderland road and follow signs to Durham City Centre.
Durham is 264 miles from London, 187 miles from Birmingham, 125 miles from Edinburgh and 67 miles from York.
Getting here by road - public transport
There are several express coach services daily from most major cities. Durham is well served by both regional express services and the local bus network. From the city bus station - a short walk from the railway station - a bus service runs every 15 minutes past the Colleges on South Road.
Visa support
The BZA is happy to provide a letter of support to assist with visa applications for attendees. Please note that we are unable to provide financial support for visa costs or the application process. Email us at admin@britishzeolite.org if you require assistance.
Assets
If you would like to support the BZA, please consider adding these assets to your presentations or posters.