On Friday 7 November, more than one hundred practice-based researchers from universities of applied sciences will come together to connect around the themes of Key Enabling Technologies and Digitalisation. The aim of this networking event is to get to know each other better and strengthen collaboration, to enable more interesting, larger, and higher-impact projects.

The main theme is: National Technology Strategy (NTS) with the ten priority key technologies. Special attention will be given to several priority technologies, such as AI, Cybersecurity, Molecular Biotechnology, Process Technology, and Imaging. Naturally, there will also be ample opportunity for networking.

For whom

Researchers at universities of applied sciences and those interested in practice-oriented research.

Programme

• 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM: optional lecturer platforms DAS, SSI&D, PRIO, FONQT, ARAI (separate organisation).
• 11:30 - 12: 30 uur: optional guided tours of technology labs.
• 12:30 PM - 13:00 PM: lunch
• 13:00 PM - 15:30 PM: plenary programme:
  - Opening (Henri Kiers, lector, directeur DBM / HU)
  - Agenda and announcements.
  - Keynote about AI in NL and EU by Stefan Leijnen, lecturer AI at HU, AIC4NL.
• Breakout 1 Information on developments in the outside world:
  - NDS (National Digitalization Strategy) and Economic Affairs Growth sectors
  - Defense cooperation for dual-use (Ben Kokkeler / CVD en Esger ten Thij / Avans)
  - Strategic Programme's (PPS) Holland HighTech (Ming Eikelenboom / HTSM)
• Breakout 2 - substantive discussion and collaboration
  - Digital Twins (lecturer Koen Smit / HU)
  - Cybersecurity (lecturer Martine Groen / HU)
  - Crossover AI & Imaging (lecturer John Bolte / Haagse, THUAS)
  - NTS- Process Technology & Biomolecular Technology (lecturer Carlien Verberne / HAN)
• Plenary: updates lecturer platforms, elevator-pitches
• 15:30 PM - 16:30 PM: drinks

When and where

• Date: 7 November 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM - 16:30 AM
• Location: HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht Science Park

More information and registration

For contact details and registration, please see the registration page:

Registration