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Attend RMC 2026

Register to attend the 40th Reaction Mechanisms Conference on June 7–10, 2026, at Hope College.

Registration & Costs
Registration opens in January 2026 (closes TBD). Costs TBD but will be less than the 2024 RMC.
Abstract Submission
Abstract submissions open in January 2026 and close May 8, 2026.
Traveling to Holland, Michigan
  • The nearest commercial airport is Gerald R Ford International in Grand Rapids (GRR), 40 minutes from campus, with most major airlines providing daily routes to 30+ non-stop destinations. GRR is served by Uber and taxi services and multiple rental car companies. 
  • Shuttles will be provided for return transportation from Holland to GRR.
  • Holland is also served by Amtrak (HOM, walking distance from campus)
  • Holland is less than 90 minutes from South Bend and Lansing, and less than three hours from Chicago (ORD, MDW) and Detroit (DTW).
LODGING
  • RMC 2026 will meet in Hope College’s newly renovated Haworth Hotel and Conference Center. Hotel rooms will be available for approximately $200/night.
  • Two other major hotel brands are located walking distance to campus. More info to come on these options.
  • A dormitory option without air conditioning and with common hall bathrooms will be available for approximately $50/night single or $30 per person/night double occupancy.
  • A variety of bed & breakfasts, AirBNB and VRBO, as well as several lower cost chain hotels, are available within a few miles of campus.
  • Breakfast will be provided at the meeting each morning. Lunches and dinners will be on your own with options for cafeteria dining on campus or a wide range of restaurants a short walk off campus.
  • There will be a conference banquet and an excursion — details forthcoming.