ACID 2026

Where Academia Meets Industry

Amsterdam Chemistry Innovation Day 2026 (ACID)

The Amsterdam Chemistry Innovation Day (ACID) brings together students, researchers, startups, and industry leaders to explore how chemistry and life sciences drive real-world innovation — from sustainability and circular materials to energy and industrial transformation.

Whether you are looking to learn, connect, recruit, or shape the future of the sector, ACID is the place to be.

Confirmed Keynote Speakers

We are proud to welcome three leading voices shaping the future of chemistry and sustainability:

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

What to Expect

Discover what’s possible when science, industry, and society come together:

• Inspiring keynotes bridging research, industry, and policy
• Interactive sessions & panels on innovation, sustainability, and transition pathways
• Poster Session – showcase your research and spark new collaborations
• Strategic networking breaks with peers, experts, and decision-makers

Career & Innovation Fair

Meet your future employer, or your next collaborator.

• Full-day Career & Innovation Fair
• Company pitches & talent matchmaking
• Job opportunities across Chemistry & Life Sciences
• CV reviews and professional development sessions

Why Attend?

This isn’t just a conference.
It’s where ideas gain visibility, research finds its market, and careers take shape.

📅 10 April 2026
📍 Amsterdam Science Park (LAB42)