# IIN Rosemary Schnell Symposium

- Dates: 15 October 2026
- Location: Hilton, Evanston, United States
- Organiser: International Institute for Nanotechnology
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

The 2026 IIN Rosemary Schnell Symposium is a full-day seminar series featuring talks and exchange on topics including nanophotonics, synthetic biology, single-molecule imaging, biomedical nanomaterials, and flexible electronics. It is hosted by Chad Mirkin and is for the International Institute for Nanotechnology community.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.iinano.org/event/2026-iin-rosemary-schnell-symposium/)
- [Registration](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-iin-rosemary-schnell-symposium-lights-nano-action-tickets-1995155801711)

## Topics

- Science & Research

## Speakers

- Chad Mirkin, George B. Rathmann Professor of Chemistry; Director, IIN
- Hongjie Dai, J.G. Jackson and C.J. Wood Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, Stanford University
- Neal Devaraj, UC San Diego
- Naomi Halas, Rice University
- Taeghwan Hyeon, Seoul National University
- Christy Landes, Jerry A. Walker Endowed Chair in Chemistry; Professor of Chemistry, University of Illinois Urbana-Champa

## Sponsors and partners

- GSK
- Nualumnae
- Marshall Gerstein & Borun

## Where to stay

- **Hilton Orrington/Evanston**: 30 m from the venue, 1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, 60201
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ordoehf-hilton-orrington-evanston/)
  - Phone: +1-847-866-8700
- **Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston**: 380 m from the venue, 1515 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, 60201
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-house/en-US/chixe-hyatt-house-chicago-evanston)
  - Phone: +1-847-864-2300
- **Graduate Evanston**: 400 m from the venue, 1625 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, 60201
  - [Hotel website](https://www.graduatehotels.com/evanston/)
  - Phone: +1-847-475-3300
- **Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston**: 420 m from the venue, 1818 Maple Avenue, Evanston, 60201
  - [Hotel website](http://evanston.hgi.com/)
  - Phone: +1 847-475-6400
- **Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston**: 490 m from the venue, 1501 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, 60201
  - [Hotel website](https://m.ihg.com/hotels/holidayinn)
  - Phone: +1-847-491-6400
- **Ceci's House**: guest house, 1.6 km from the venue

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