iPRD Industrial Day

iPRD Industrial Day 
Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd, Weetwood, 
Leeds LS16 5PS
May 1-2nd 2025

The iPRD Industrial Day at Weetwood Hall, Leeds, on May 1-2, 2025, promises to be an engaging event for professionals in reaction and processing technologies. Hosted by the University of Leeds' Institute of Process Research and Development (iPRD), this two-day event will feature cutting-edge discussions on sustainable materials, mechanochemistry, bioprocess optimization, and advanced retrosynthesis tools like SYNTHIA®. Attendees will gain insights from industry leaders like AstraZeneca, Syngenta, and Merck, while networking with peers during flash presentations and a conference dinner.

Day 1 focuses on reaction technologies, exploring innovations in microwave processing, electrochemistry scaling, and photochemical processes. Day 2 shifts to processing technologies, highlighting hybrid 3D printing, membrane separations, and enzyme immobilization. A special session introduces SYNTHIA®, showcasing its role in accelerating retrosynthesis and supporting green chemistry.