ACID 2023 - Amsterdam Chemistry Innovation Day

We are excited to announce that the upcoming Amsterdam Chemistry Innovation Day (ACID) will take place on March 17th at Matrix ONE - Science Park 301 - Amsterdam. This premier annual gathering brings together leading experts in the field of chemistry to discuss the latest innovations and future trends.

In the morning (9.00-12.00), we will be hosting a job market specifically for students with a background in chemistry or life sciences, providing a unique opportunity for them to connect with industry and business professionals.

In the afternoon (13.00-19.00), we have an esteemed line-up of speakers and panel discussions featuring industry leaders and professors. This is an excellent opportunity to hear from experts in the field and network with your peers.

ACID attracts every year a diverse crowd of experts from industry and businesses as well as professors and researchers. Join ACID and meet your colleagues and peers with a shared interest in the field of Chemistry.

Registration is free of charge!

Afternoon Program

12:00 - Registration and Lunch (Poster Session)

13:00 - Welcome by Froukje Jansen

13:10 - Prof. Dr. Wim Noorduin - Self Organizing Matter Group Leader at AMOLF

13:40 - Marcel Galjee - Managing Director HyCC

14:10 - Coffee Break (Poster Session)

15:00 - First Round Parallel Sessions:

1A - “Dream and reality in the Energy Transition”

• Prof. Dr. Gadi Rothenberg - Moderator - Chair of Heterogeneous Catalysis & Sustainable Chemistry at UvA
• Prof. Dr. Ir. Richard van de Sanden - Scientific Director Eindhoven Institute for Renewable Energy Systems (EIRES) & Group Leader Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER)
• Marcel Galjee - Managing Director HyCC
• Erik Rietkerk - CEO Argent Energy

1B - “Innovation in biocatalysis and drug discovery”

• Prof. Dr. Tom Grossmann - Host - Chair of Biomimetic Chemistry at VU Amsterdam
• Dr. Ivana Drienovska - Assistant Professor at Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences at VU Amsterdam
• Dr. Johan Veerman - Head of Chemistry at ZoBio

16:10 - Second Round Parallel Sessions:

2A - “Closing the N and P cycles: towards a circular production and use of fertilizers”

• Marco Tibaldi - Moderator - Operational manager at Amsterdam Chemistry Network
• Dr. Marissa de Boer - CEO & Founder at SusPhos
• Prof. Dr. Ir. Wim de Vries - Professor at the Environmental Systems Analysis Group of Wageningen University & Research
• Michiel Verspuij - Site Manager at ICL Fertilizers Europe C.V.
• Yasmina Lembachar - Sustainable Food System Specialist at Circle Economy

2B - “University applied Science and SME collaboration to accelerate energy and material transitions”

• Matthieu Klaphake - Host - Business Development Manager at InHolland
• Jasmijn Ruijgrok - Researcher Chemistry and Material Science at Hogeschool InHolland
• Dr. ir. Rogier Nijssen - Science in Composities at Hogeschool InHolland

17:10 - Closing Ceremony by Froukje Jansen

17:30 - Dinner and Networking

Program brochure

Date: Friday, 17th March 2023

Hour:[GMT AMSTERDAM]

- Career Fair: 9:00-12:00

- Conference: 13:00-19:00

Venue: Matrix ONE - Science Park 301- Amsterdam

Language: English

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CAREER FAIR

From 9:00 to 12:00 - Companies and students can use this opportunity to present themselves, gather useful information, and start forming a solid network of contacts.

From scientific journals to biofuel multinationals, from medical foundations to industries in the painting and plastic industry, from innovative startups to established corporates: discover the world of Chemistry and Life Sciences beyond academia!

YOU CAN EXPECT...

JOB MARKET

During four hours, companies and students will have an excellent opportunity to know each other and discuss various career opportunities

MATCHMAKING

We seek the perfect match between companies and students to create connections. That is why we are inviting the best employers in the market, limiting the presence of recruiting companies. Companies and students can meet face-to-face and meet their future potential employers or employee. We aim for organizations willing to share job and internship openings and talk openly about them with visitors.

COMPANIES PITCHING

Four companies will be selected to pitch their company culture, with a 20-minute presentation in a reserved space adjacent to the market. This is your moment to shine! Share goals, values and attitudes that make your company unique.

More information and registration here

ACID is free of charge, but a register is required.