During ChemCYS young academic researchers will have the opportunity to present the results of their research through an oral or a poster presentation in English. The conference topics are organized in parallel sessions with common plenary lectures. The best oral and poster presentation of each session will be awarded by a jury of experts. The focus of this conference is quite broad with its aim to span the whole spectrum of chemistry: Analytical and Environmental Chemistry Biochemistry and -technology Inorganic Chemistry Advanced Materials Chemistry Organic and Medicinal Chemistry Physical and Theoretical Chemistry The organizing committee is happy to announce that this edition of ChemCYS will be officially endorsed by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) and the European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences (EuCheMS). Furthermore, the conference is financially supported by FWO Vlaanderen.