Networkevent Themetables Key Enabling Technologies and Digitalisation

24 March 2026, 11:00 - 17:00

On 24 March 2026, the Thematables Key Enabling Technologies and Digitalisation will organize their biannual networking event. This year, updates will be provided on the NTS following the launch of the Action Agendas in January. Defense will also be discussed with a new coalition agreement. The event will take place in various HAN University of Applied Sciences labs 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