The 2021 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies will take place virtually, December 16-21, 2021. Pacifichem 2021 will be the eighth in the series of successful cosponsored scientific conferences of Pacific Basin Chemical Societies. Founded in 1984, these conferences have been held in Honolulu, Hawaii about every five years. A Creative Vision for the Future is the main theme of Pacifichem 2021. Two subthemes are incorporated into the forward-looking conference: Core Chemistry and Chemistry for Global Challenges.