Calendar

24 March 2026, 11:00 - 17:00
Arnhem (NL)
External event

Networkevent Themetables Key Enabling Technologies and Digitalisation

On 24 March 2026, the Themtables Key Enabling Technologies and Digitisation will organise their biannual networking event. This time, updates will be provided on the NTS following the launch of the action agendas in January. Defence will also be discussed in light of the new coalition agreement. This time, the event will take place in various labs of the HAN in Arnhem in the Connectr building.

Programme

  • 11:00 AM: tour of Connectr (including HAN labs)

  • 12:00 PM: lunchbuffet

  • 12:30 PM: start of plenary programme
    - NTS status: launch  Action Agendas, Wennink etc.
    - Keynote HAN: Biocentre - Carlien Verberne
    - Keynote Energy Materials - Rogier Nijssen

  • Breakouts round 1 - NTS Action Agenda updates:
    - AI & Data
    - Imaging
    - Optical Systems
    - Cybersecurity

  • 1-minute pitches, open stage

  • Breakout ronde 2 - Defense updates:
    - Practical ethical reflections
    - Quantum sensing
    - Autonomous systems
    - Smart Industry and Infrastructure

  • 15:15 OM: networking

  • 17:00 PM: end

When and where

  • Date: 24 March 2026

  • Time: 11:00 AM - 17:00 PM

  • Location: Connectr, Westervoortsedijk 73 Arnhem