Foreword

The 30th Croatian Meeting of Chemists and Chemical Engineers (30HSKIKI) is jointly organized by the Croatian Society of Chemical Engineers and the Croatian Chemical Society in Dubrovnik (Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel, Srebreno), from April 6 to 9, 2027.

The meeting has traditionally been organized on a biennial basis (since 1969). It gathers regularly around 500 chemists and chemical engineers from Croatia and neighboring countries, coming both from academia and industry, which contribute to the Meeting with their posters and oral presentations. The official language of the Meeting is English. A satellite exhibition of chemical laboratory equipment and instrumentation, computer software and hardware, literature, and other relevant material, will be organized as well.

The following sections will be involved: Chemistry, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Materials, Environmental Protection, and Education (the last section in English and Croatian).

The meetings have a long history of hosting distinguished scientists as plenary lecturers. Thus, we were honored to welcome the talks given by a series of Nobel laureates: V. Prelog, R. Huber, J.-M. Lehn, R. Ernst, A. Yonath, D. Shechtman, and B. Feringa, as well as many other renowned academics, such as P. W. Atkins, G. Baldi, R. Darton, B. Delmon, G. F. Froment, R. Gani, J. M. Le Lann, L. Riekert, D. W. T. Rippin, E. U. Schlunder, K. Schugerl, K. B. Wiberg, M. Zlokarnik…

The full-length papers of scientific contributions presented at the Meeting will be gladly considered for the publication in the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Quarterly and Croatica Chemica Acta journals, published by the two societies organizing this Meeting.

In addition to a broad and vibrant scientific program, the inspiring town of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site worldwide known as a “Pearl of the Adriatic”, will make this conference unforgettable. The conference site is around 10 km away from the ancient city walls, and approximately at the same distance from the Dubrovnik international airport (Ruđer Bošković Airport).

Welcome

Dear Colleagues, Partners and Friends,

On behalf of the Scientific and Organizing Committee, it gives me a great privilege and pleasure to welcome you all to the 30th Croatian Meeting of Chemists and Chemical Engineers, which will be held from April 6 to 9, 2027 in Dubrovnik (Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel, Srebreno), Croatia.

Around 500 chemists and chemical engineers from universities, research institutes and industry are expected to participate in the Meeting with posters and oral presentations.

The Meeting will provide an interdisciplinary platform for leading academic scientists, researchers, and research scholars to present their recent achievements in chemistry, chemical engineering and related fields in a friendly and interacting environment.

The Meeting will host an exhibition of chemical industrial and laboratory equipment and instrumentation, computer software and hardware, literature, and other relevant material, as well.

We will be glad to welcome you at this Meeting. We are convinced that you have much to share with us and that we may learn a lot from your experience.

We look forward to seeing you at the 30HSKIKI in Dubrovnik!

Prof. Marko Rogošić, chair

Organized by

Croatian Society of Chemical Engineers

Croatian Chemical Society

Dubrovnik & Srebreno

Known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, Dubrovnik is not only a UNESCO World Heritage site of breathtaking beauty but also a city with a profound scientific and engineering legacy.

For professionals in the chemical and engineering sciences, Dubrovnik offers more than just a scenic backdrop; it is a city that has long valued empirical knowledge and public health. The Franciscan Pharmacy, established in 1317, is one of the oldest continuously operating pharmacies in Europe. Ruđer Bošković, the city’s most famous son, was a world-renowned 18th-century polymath and precursor to modern atomic theory. Marin Getaldić, an influential 16th-century mathematician and physicist, conducted pioneering experiments with parabolic mirrors and hydrostatic scales.

Beyond the technical sessions, we encourage you to walk the City Walls — experience 2 kilometers of perfectly preserved fortifications offering panoramic views of the terracotta rooftops and the azure sea — and stroll the Stradun, the limestone-paved main street connecting the city’s most significant monuments.

The actual Meeting venue is Srebreno, located just 10 kilometers south of Dubrovnik. It is a coastal sanctuary that offers a soft, green feel of the Adriatic. Its name literally translates to “Silver,” likely derived from its historical name Sub Brenum. A lush, pine-shaded walkway connects Srebreno to its neighbors, Mlini and Kupari — arguably one of the most scenic coastal walks in Croatia.

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