When and where is Pittcon 2027?

April 24–28, 2027 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Short courses run Saturday to Wednesday, the technical programme Sunday to Wednesday, and the exposition Monday to Wednesday (April 26–28).

What are the expo hours?

Monday and Tuesday, 10am–5pm; Wednesday, 10am–3pm.

How much does registration cost?

Full Attendee is $450 ($600 after March 18, 2027); Expo Only and Student are $100; a one-day pass for Sunday, Monday or Tuesday is $225 ($300 after March 18). Wednesday is free, and Saturday is free with a short course purchase. Buy three Full Attendee registrations and get a fourth free.

When does registration open?

Attendee registration opens October 13, 2026.

How much are short courses?

Full-day courses are $900 ($1,100 after March 18, 2027; $220 for students) and half-day courses $450 ($550 after March 18; $110 for students), with 20% off two courses and 30% off three or more.

Pittcon 2027

Name: Pittcon 2027
Start: 2027-04-24T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-04-28T17:00:00+00:00
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center

About this event

Pittcon is an international conference and exposition on laboratory science, covering the latest analytical research and scientific instrumentation. The 2027 edition brings the event back to its home city of Pittsburgh at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, with a technical programme of talks and posters, a large short-course programme and a hands-on instrument expo. It is run by a non-profit that directs over 90% of its net proceeds to science education and outreach.

Conference tracks

The 2027 technical programme runs Sunday to Wednesday, with short courses from Saturday. The Wallace H. Coulter keynote lecture, given by Dr. Chad A. Mirkin of Northwestern University, is on Sunday, April 25 at 5:30pm, followed by a welcome reception.

AI & Data Analytics
Bioanalytical & Life Sciences
Environmental & Energy
Forensic Science & Toxicology
Instrumentation Innovations & Applications
Materials & Nanoscience
Pharmaceuticals & Biologics
Leadership & Career Development

Exposition

The expo floor, open April 26–28, lets attendees compare working instruments side by side, watch demonstrations and product seminars, and talk to technical experts and design engineers. Floor features include Pittcon Central, Pittcon Park with the DemoZone, Learning Labs, the Lab Gauntlet and LEGO gravity racing, and the Best in Show awards.

Who attends

Anyone who develops, buys or sells laboratory equipment, performs physical or chemical analyses, develops analytical methods, or manages these scientists: analytical scientists, lab managers, researchers, students and educators, instrument buyers and technology providers. Pittcon also runs an Employment Service and networking round tables.

Key figures

Pittcon promotes the event as 1,500+ presentations, 350+ exhibitors, 40+ short courses and 6,000+ scientists.

Tickets & passes

Full Attendee — USD 450: Full conference and expo, all days; $600 after March 18, 2027
Expo Only — USD 100: No access to Technical Program
Student — USD 100: Student ID required
One Day (Sunday) — USD 225: Short courses and technical program; $300 after March 18
One Day (Mon or Tue) — USD 225: Full conference and expo; $300 after March 18
One Day (Wednesday) — Free: Full conference and expo access
Full Day Short Course — USD 900: $1,100 after March 18; students $220
Half Day Short Course — USD 450: $550 after March 18; students $110

Pittcon 2027 is a Technology event taking place 24-28 Apr 2027 at David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, United States.