Frequently Asked Questions

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1. How do I join the virtual event?

Once you have registered for the event and received your login details, you will be able to enter the event platform and take part in the virtual event.

2. What if I have forgotten my password, cannot find it, or would like to update it?

You will find your password in your invitation email. If you are unable to locate your password, click ‘Register’ in the top right-hand corner of the website and then click ‘Forgotten password’ on the next page. You will receive an email with a link to reset your password.

3. Will I still be able to view the virtual event afterwards if I am unable to attend on the day?

Yes, all sessions will be available to view after the event.

4. Will I be able to ask questions and communicate with the speakers?

The live sessions are designed to be interactive and engaging and will allow for plenty of opportunities to interact with the speakers, take part in polling activities and submit your questions during the sessions.

5. How do I access the virtual event?

On the day of the event, login here and select the ‘Watch live’ tab. The stream will start 30 minutes before the first session.

6. How do I test my connection?

We recommend that you use wired headphones for the best viewing experience and have a stable connection. For details on technical support, please read our guide by clicking here.

7. What if I want to share this event with a colleague?

If you would like to nominate a colleague to attend, please ask them to start registration here.

8. Where can I see the event agenda?

The full agenda can be viewed on the Agenda page. You can build a personal event schedule for each day by clicking on the star icon next to each session.

9. How can I communicate with event attendees?

The event provides a lot of networking opportunities. Feel free to use the ‘Meet your peers’ section or use the ‘Forum’ to start an interesting discussion and engage with other attendees.

10. What can I find in the Exhibitors section?

In the Exhibitors section you can find a useful overview of Elsevier chemistry-related products and solutions. Learn about our relevant journals, most interesting book titles in the field, our chemistry dedicated solution Reaxys and much more.

11. How long has the Reaxys PhD Prize been running?

This year we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of Reaxys PhD Prize.

12. Has the Reaxys PhD Prize always been online?

This is the first year that the Reaxys PhD Prize is running online with the registration open to more attendees.

13. What does the competition for the Reaxys PhD Prize look like?

The Reaxys PhD Prize is the world’s most prestigious award for PhD students in the chemical sciences. Finalists have the opportunity to join an exclusive community of chemists that includes leading university, government and industry researchers. All 40 finalists are invited to make a poster presentation. The shortlisted top finalists then give a talk about their work, based on which the three winners are selected.

14. Who were the previous winners of this competition?

Find out the previous winners and finalists of the competition here.

15. What do the winners receive?

Three selected winners are awarded the prize money of US$2,000 each.

16. How can I apply for the next Reaxys PhD Prize competition?

This global competition is open to anyone who is doing or has recently completed a PhD in any discipline of chemistry. Learn more on the Prize, eligibility and submission criteria here.

17. How can I stay up to date with the Reaxys PhD Prize news?

Get the latest updates on the Reaxys PhD Prize by joining our mailing list. Sign up here.

18. What is the Reaxys Prize Club?

All finalists of the Reaxys PhD Prize are invited to join this elite group of influential chemists. Members of the Reaxys Prize Club are awarded with a broad range of benefits including free access to Reaxys, discounts to attend Elsevier conferences and purchase books, travel grants to network and explore research collaborations, and many more. Learn more about the Reaxys Prize Club here.

19. What is Reaxys and how do I learn more about it?

Reaxys delivers comprehensive and expert-curated chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology data from patents, journals, and books. It enables chemistry and medicinal chemistry research, education, and the development of predictive chemistry solutions to improve R&D productivity. To learn more on Reaxys click here.

Meet our speakers

We've got some pretty stunning speakers for 2020's event. Go on, have a dig around and plan your day.

2020 finalists

Go ahead and have a look at this year's finalists. Browse through their e-posters and find out more!

The Exhibitors

Every single exhibitor has been carefully selected, so you know they're the crème de la crème.