We are thrilled to welcome students, faculty, professionals, and supporters to California State University, Long Beach for the 2025 AIChE Western Regional Conference!

This event brings together the brightest minds in chemical engineering for a weekend filled with innovation, collaboration, and spirited competition. From Student Technical Presentations and Research Poster Presentations to the thrilling Chem-E-Car Performance Competition and our always exciting Jeopardy showdown — there’s something for everyone.

We’re honored to host the future leaders of chemical engineering and celebrate your hard work, passion, and dedication. Whether you're presenting, competing, volunteering, or cheering on your team, we hope this weekend is filled with growth, inspiration, and unforgettable memories.

Let’s make this an incredible experience together.

Welcome to Long Beach — and welcome to WRC 2025!

Please stay tuned for detailed agenda updates!

Schedule

7:45 AM - 8 AM

8 AM - 8:15 AM

8:15 - 8:30 AM

8:30 - 8: 45 AM

8:45 - 9 AM

9 - 9:15 AM

Meet at the VEC (Vivian Engineering Center) Courtyard, located next to the Outpost, and we’ll walk together to ECS-312 in the Engineering and Computer Sciences building.

Begin with breakfast and participant introductions.

Welcoming Address – Jesus Maximiliano Pacheco, Chapter President

TBD

Please help us by cleaning up your space before we move on to the next activity.

Head over to Jeopardy competitions back in the VEC Courtyard.

Leadership Exchange: Cultivating Vision & Impact