This biennual summit welcomes the next generation of chemists coming from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, but united by a shared passion for science and a drive to make a difference.

Today’s world needs more than brilliant ideas. It needs people who can turn knowledge into action, innovation into impact, and individual strength into collective progress.

During the summits, we are not just developing leadership skills, we are building a community. A network of future leaders who inspire, support, and challenge each other to create a more sustainable and innovative chemical sector.

Next Generation Leaders in Dutch Chemistry is organized by the Royal Netherlands Chemical Society in collaboration with Lorentz Center and with alumni of NextGenChem. The next edition is scheduled for summer 2027.