Summary
PART 1: NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY The 2026 Gordon Research Conference on Crystal Engineering (GRC held in Newry, ME, from June 21-26, 2026) focuses on the design, assembly, and function of crystalline materials. An affiliated Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) will take place June 20-21, 2026, at the same venue. Crystals are solid materials whose atoms and molecules are arranged in highly ordered patterns. The way these building blocks are arranged determines the properties of the material. The conference promotes the progress of science by fostering collaboration across chemistry, materials science