From Intuition to Prediction: AI in Chemistry and Materials

AI is transforming the way chemistry and materials science operate. Research that has long relied on experience and intuition is shifting toward predictive models and autonomous labs. Day 1 of ChemAI 2026 isn’t about the promise—it’s about making it happen, as the organizers put it: “30% vision, 70% execution.”

What You'll Take Away

You'll hear from companies and researchers who have already incorporated AI into their development process—what it achieves and where it falls short. It's also a day to meet deep tech founders, investors, and researchers from across Europe.

Speakers

• Prof. Max Welling, CTO at CuspAI
• Prof. Steven Latré, VP of AI at IMEC
• Greg de Temmerman, Director of Deep Tech at Techleap
• Dr. Maksym Plakhotnyuk, CEO of ATLANT 3D
• Dr. Maryam Ghadrdan, CEO of Planck Technologies
• Dr. Hanne Falsig, scientist at TOPSOE

More speakers will be announced.

Who It's For

Technology leaders, industrial innovators, researchers, and deep tech professionals working with AI in chemistry, materials, or process development.

Practical

• Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 (Day 1 of ChemAI 2026)
• Location: AI House, Gustav Mahlerplein 5, Amsterdam
• Organized by: AI House Amsterdam and Amsterdam Chemistry Network, in collaboration with Techleap, Hello Tomorrow, TTT-AI, StartupAmsterdam, and Amsterdam AI
• Registration: through the organizers’ event page. Requests are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to sign up well in advance.
• Friday, November 13, is Day 2 of the ChemAI Conference; a separate ticket is required via Eventbrite.