There are countless events and lectures organized for innovation professionals every year. Can’t see the forest for the trees anymore? Or do you need some inspiration? Good news! IO provides an overview of exciting events for that period every month. Whether you are interested in artificial intelligence, sustainability, or healthcare, there is something for everyone. We group them by region.
Southern Netherlands
- AI Summit Brainport 2024 – 7th of November, Eindhoven
This edition’s theme is ‘The Real Power of AI: Valuable & Responsible AI Systems.’ This year, the program will include a new part: matchmaking. Of course, the research, expert, and adoption tracks will be taking place, providing you with interesting AI talks and pitches. Register here.
The finals of the AI Pitch Competition are part of the AI Summit. Nine startups with game-changing ideas in artificial intelligence will pitch their ideas on November 7th. Want to cheer on the finalists? Register here and be sure to select “AI Pitch Competition.”
- Precision Fair – 13 and 14th of November, Eindhoven
At the Precision Fair, you will efficiently find all the technical and strategic facets necessary to continue operating at the very highest level and to the highest quality standards. The exhibition floor, lecture program, and Meet & Match were built by industry, training institutes, government agencies, technical universities, and incubator programs in Precision Technology. There will also be pitches and poster presentations where students and start-ups present themselves and their young technology projects.
- Agrifood Innovation Event – 3rd of December, Eindhoven
The 2024 Agrifood Innovation Event covers the Beyond 3D Food Printing Conference and Vertical Farming Conference in two parallel sessions at one location for one day. In today’s ever-evolving world of Agriculture and Food, professionals face groundbreaking innovations within their industries. By delving into the realms of 3D Food Printing and Vertical Farming, this event explores the possibilities that emerge when these topics converge. For the program, take a look here.
Northern Netherlands
- Let’s Gro – 8, 9, and 10th of November, Groningen
Let’s Gro is the free festival about the future of Groningen, where everyone is welcome to contribute ideas, sit in on presentations about new projects, and watch and listen to inspiring speakers. Among others, Özcan Akyol, Teun van de Keuken, Tim’s Jongers, Floor Ziegler, Chris Julien, and Arna Mačkić will come to speak.
The program includes more than 100 installations, workshops, films, music, models, walks, and excursions. Let’s Gro is the place to reflect on Groningen’s future.
- PharmaNL Connection Day – 26th of November, Groningen
The PharmaNL Connection Days are dynamic networking sessions held at various locations in the Netherlands. These events offer the opportunity to network, get inspired, and learn more about the upcoming grant round in the Human Capital Growth program line.
The PharmaNL Connection Day will take place in Groningen on November 26. PharmaNL organizes this afternoon in collaboration with consortium partner Campus Groningen. Interested? Register here.
Eastern Netherlands
- The TechMed Event – 6th of November, Enschede
Global healthcare has seen remarkable advancements, primarily driven by medical technology innovations. Yet, the sector still faces significant challenges, such as increased chronic diseases, rising healthcare costs, and a shortage of healthcare workers. The TechMed Centre at the University of Twente is dedicated to tackling these challenges.
On Wednesday, November 6, the TechMed Centre will host the sixth edition of the annual TechMed Event. Leading stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, companies, administrators, researchers, investors, talented students, and policymakers, will come together to inspire each other, reflect on the past years, and provide a platform for future-oriented challenges.
- Smart Energy Hubs conference – 20th of November, Enschede
As the concept of Smart Energy Hubs continues to evolve, there is a growing need to exchange knowledge and insights on developing and implementing these innovative solutions. This conference seeks to bridge the gap by fostering collaboration between academic researchers and industry professionals, allowing for scientific knowledge and hands-on experience transfer.
- The Energy Storage event – 6th of December, Arnhem
Energy storage is becoming increasingly important in our path to a sustainable energy system. The urgency to make our energy system more flexible is high, and energy storage plays a crucial role in this. Accelerating this is essential, and the market, governments, and knowledge institutions must work together to make it happen.
Visitors will be updated on current topics in one day, meet the right people for your issues and challenges, and discover new cooperation partners. How will we jointly tackle the challenges and build a stable and sustainable energy supply?
Western Netherlands
- How AI changes architecture – 20th of November, Amsterdam
AI is everywhere, including in architecture. Whether it’s simplifying design processes, making buildings more sustainable, or devising smart floor plans, AI seems to offer enormous opportunities for architects, urban planners, and designers. But is that the case? Aren’t we overly enthusiastic about what is, at its core, just an advanced algorithm?
This evening, based on Tangram Architects’ exhibition, examines the world of AI and the built environment. The moderator explores with architects, researchers, and urban planners the impact of AI on architecture and urban development.
- Immersive Tech Week 2024 – 4, 5, and 6th of December, Den Haag
For 10 years, Immersive Tech Week has supported the XR community at the forefront of the XR revolution, celebrating this industry’s creativity, innovation, and transformative potential. As the event marks a milestone anniversary, it will reflect on a decade of dreaming, pioneering, and shaping the future.
