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.

Check out the full programmeExterne link

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.