The Annual Meeting And Conference of The Society of Rheology 2026

The meeting is headquartered at Hilton Park Plaza in Boston, MA.

Rheology researchers and students attend.

It is most valuable for academic rheologists and graduate students, since the program centres on scientific symposia, a poster session, a student industry forum and an undergraduate day, with award lectures from Roger T. Bonnecaze (Bingham Medalist) and Jeffrey Richards (Metzner Awardee). The pre-meeting short course on tribo-rheology adds practical value for industry formulators, though those seeking a vendor-heavy exhibition or broad commercial networking will find a research-focused society meeting less suited.

Attendees at scientific society meetings usually wear casual or smart casual clothes, such as jeans or slacks with a collared shirt or sweater, while the Bingham banquet draws somewhat dressier outfits. Late October in Boston is cool, so a jacket or layers are useful.