Chemistry Conference for Young Scientists

Welcome at the conference website of ChemCYS 2020.

ChemCYS' 15^th edition will take place from 19 to 21 February 2018 in Blankenberge (Belgium).

Our conference gives young attendees the opportunity to present early results of their research. Topics are focussed on the typical research domains in chemistry. The best oral and poster presentation of each session will be awarded.

A detailed programme for the 2020 edition of ChemCYS will be published soon. We are proud to look back on a successful ChemCYS 2018 where we welcomed world-renowned scientists to give a plenary lecture: 2016 Nobel prize laureate Prof. Dr Ben Feringa (University of Groningen) with his lecture on molecular machines. Prof. Dr Sir Martyn Poliakoff (University of Nottingham) who focussed on green chemistry with respect to the environment and Prof. Dr Jo Vanginderachter (Vrije Universiteit Brussel and VIB) who update us on the development of anti-cancer vaccines

In parallel, six seminars focussing on soft skills were organised: "Tech Transfer: from PhD research to spin-off", "Intellectual Propperty for scientists", "Data Management",  "How to improve your C.V.", "Managing your online profile" and "Digital Lab Notes".

ChemCYS also features KaféCV, our entrance level networking event where participants get to know various companies and their recruitment policies. Unlike traditional job events, KaféCV focusses on career development rather than existing vacancies.