Activities
As Jong KNCV, we organize activities specifically for chemists, life scientists, and process technologists up to the age of 35. As a member of Jong KNCV, you are also a member of the KNCV, which means you can attend all activities organized by the KNCV and its sections, regional branches, and working groups, often at a discount!
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Jong KNCV Café
Connect with other young chemistsThe Jong KNCV Café offers a relaxed and sociable way to connect with other young chemists, student associations, and peers in your region. These informal gatherings focus on meeting people, exchanging ideas, and having fun. You have the opportunity to network, share experiences, and learn more about opportunities in the field of chemistry, all while enjoying a laid-back atmosphere. The café takes place several times a year, each time at a different location.
Company visits
Discover the practice behind the chemistryWhat goes on inside a chemical laboratory, a factory, or an innovation center? Our company visits offer you exclusive access to unique sites within the chemical industry. Jong KNCV organizes these visits to bridge the gap between theory and practice and to introduce young chemists to the many career paths available in the field. It is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions, take a look around, and explore your future options.
Jong KNCV Theatre-dinner
Jong KNCV invites you to an enjoyable evening featuring good food and entertainment. The Theatre-dinner brings together students, PhD candidates, alumni, and young professionals to share their passion for chemistry, meet new people, and catch up in an informal setting.
Next Step Master Day
Are you a Bachelor student in chemistry or life sciences, exploring your options for a Master’s programme? The Next Step Master Day helps you make an informed choice by providing information on Master’s programmes, both in the Netherlands and abroad, as well as insights from students, study advisors, and alumni.
All activities
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Less fertiliser, fewer livestock feed imports, less nitrogen loss
Evening lecture by Prof. Dr. Ir. Johan Sanders organized by the Rotterdamsche Chemische Kring.Read more
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Nuclear energy: technology, applications and prospects
Evening lecture by Dr. Geert-Jan de Haas, organized by the Bossche Chemische Kring.Read more
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Mentoring Program
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NBV Biopharma Symposium 2026
The NBV Biopharma workgroup organises its annual event: Commercial bioprocesses: to change or not to change?Read more
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Mechanochemistry
Evening lecture by Prof. Dr. F.P.T.J. Rutjes, organized by the Groningse Chemische Kring.Read more
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Smarter Chemistry: Green, Circular and Safe by Design
Evening lecture by Dr. Chris Slootweg, organized by the 'Chemische Kring Zwolle'.Read more
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SOC Autumn Symposium 2026
The theme this year is 'From Molecules to Materials'.Read more
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2026 NVBMB Fall Meeting: Protein structure, mechanism and design
NVBMB Fall Meeting 2026Read more
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Dutch Chromatin Meeting 2026
The 2026 Dutch Chromatin meeting will take place on November 26th at the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI) in Amsterdam. Invited speakers• Liesbeth Veenhoff, UMC Groningen• Edda Schulz, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, Berlin PhD students, postdocs, and junior PIs are invited to submit an abstract for a short talk or poster presentation (deadline October 12, 2026). Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Visit https://nvbmb.kncv.nl/chromatin-2026 for the program and registration.Read more