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Amsterdam Chemistry Innovation Day

Event

Amsterdam Chemistry Innovation Day

Last modified on 03-03-2026 14:54
At ACID the alchemy of chemistry, life sciences, research and industry converge. An inspiring day of top-notch speakers will satisfy your scientific curiosity. Plenty of time for networking is a key ingredient of the program. Moreover, this edition features an exclusive 1-day career fair, where businesses and talent come together.
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Start date
10-04-2026 09:00
End date
10-04-2026 18:00
Location

LAB42

Amsterdam Chemistry Innovation Day (ACID) 2026 is a full-day Career Fair & Conference where academia and industry meet to connect, exchange ideas, and explore career opportunities in chemistry and life sciences. The event combines a career fair with company booths, keynote lectures from leading professionals, networking opportunities, poster sessions, and career development activities. Participation is free of charge.

ACID is aimed at students, researchers and companies working in Chemistry, Life Sciences, and related fields. The event is also relevant for young professionals exploring career paths beyond academia.

The conference programme includes keynote speakers from both academia and industry, as well as professionals working at the interface of research, innovation, and application. Speakers include experts active in areas such as circular chemistry, sustainable materials, drug discovery, applied research, and science-driven innovation. In addition, some company representatives participating in the career fair will give short company pitches throughout the day.

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Confirmed Keynote Speakers

  • Dr. Esther van den Beuken
    Market Manager Circular Carbon & Innovative Materials, TNO
    On circular plastics, value-chain collaboration, and scaling sustainable solutions.
  • Dr. Marco Waas
    CTO & Sustainability Officer, Nobian
    On industrial decarbonisation, CO₂ reduction, and large-scale sustainability agreements.
  • Dr. Filipe Branco dos Santos
    Senior Scientist, Microbial Biotechnology & Systems Biology
    On biological innovation at the interface of chemistry, energy, and materials.
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