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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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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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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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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2026 NVBMB Fall Meeting: Protein structure, mechanism and design
NVBMB Fall Meeting 2026Read more
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NVBMB Dutch Structural Biology Day in Leiden
NVBMB Dutch Structural Biology Day in LeidenRead more
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Dutch Chromatin Meeting 2026
23rd Dutch Chromatin MeetingRead more
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Mechanochemistry
Evening lecture by Florian Ort MSc., organized by the Bossche Chemische Kring.Read more
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The Chemistry of Seeing
Evening lecture by Dr. Jaap Bruins Slot organized by the Rotterdamsche Chemische Kring.Read more
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Speculaas and speculations about healthy eating.
Evening lecture by IJsbrand Velzeboer, organized by the 'Chemische Kring Zwolle'.Read more