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Call for abstracts

The call for abstracts is now open!

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Poster presentations

At NWO CHAINS there is room for at least 400 poster presentations. Would you like to present a poster? Make sure to submit an abstract before the deadline on Tuesday 13 October 14:00 hrs CE(S)T (Extended). 

Poster requirements 

  • The poster should contain scientific results;
  • The poster should be maximally A0 in portrait;
  • Make sure the poster;
    • refers to the people involved;
    • includes their institutions/organizations;
    • and is accompanied by the appropriate acknowledgements, logos etc.

If the reported research is supported by NWO, it is highly appreciated to include the project number (and subsidy) and the NWO logo. 

Call for demonstrations

Demos are perfect for those of you who are working on something that is hard to catch on a poster or slides. You will have your own booth on the plaza where you can showcase a technology, machine or programme you are working on. Your spot is in the middle of the plaza where lots of participants walk by. Making it is a great opportunity to test a new software on fellow chemists or demonstrate exactly how handy the tool is you are working on. These are some examples, but you are very welcome to propose another way of using a demo-booth!  Deadline: Thursday 29 October 14:00 hrs CEST

Due to space constraints, we can accommodate a limited number of demos. Demos will be selected by NWO after the submission deadline. Proposals can be submitted by researchers at all career stages. It is possible to present your demo on one or both of the conference days. 

If your proposal is selected, we will provide:

  • 1 white system wall,
  • 1 white bridging table 1200 x 600 x 1100,
  • 2 white stools,
  • Lighting (pendant spotlight),
  • electricity,
  • Optional: TV for rent at €295,-.

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Parallel sessions

Only group leaders are able to nominate a PhD candidate or postdoc from their research group for a presentation in a  parallel session of NWO CHAINS. Group leaders submit a nomination, then the nominee is responsible for completing the nomination before Thursday 11 June 2026, 14.00 hrs CEST (CLOSED). 

The nominations will be evaluated per track by selection committees consisting of members of the programme committee and additional experts from the field. Early September, you will receive an email with the decision of the programme committee regarding your nomination.

  • Each group leader (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor) can nominate one group member (PhD candidate/Postdoc) for a presentation slot in a parallel session.
  • If more than one nomination is submitted per group leader, only the first will be considered.
  • All nominations should contain the following information:
    • Contact details group leader (nominator);
    • Contact details nominee;
  • After nominating, the nominee will receive a link and is responsible for submitting:
    • Title of the contribution;
    • Abstract of the contribution (max. 200 words);
    • Co-author(s);
    • Main track (Chemistry of Life, Chemistry of Materials, Chemical Conversion, Fundamentals and Methods of Chemistry) the contribution fits best;
  • The nomination is only eligible when the nominee submits their abstract before the deadline on Thursday 4 June 2026, 14.00 hrs CEST.