The ISPT Conference ’25 – Northern Netherlands edition is an opportunity for vivid exchanges, new insights and networking.
Program 8 May ’25
12:00 – 13:00 Registration & lunch – meet innovative SMEs at the Innovation Plaza
13:00 – 14:00 Plenary program
- Introduction by Peter Melis, Tjeerd Jongsma and Cas Köning
- Keynotes by Willemien Terpstra and René Paas
14:00 – 14:30 TKI – Industry Innovators Award 2025 – 3 entrepreneurs pitch their innovation
The expert jury consists of:
- Jacquelien Scherpen – Rector Magnificus RUG
- Kyra Weaver – NOM/Future Tech Ventures
- Thomas Stroes – Brabetech
14:30 – 15:00 Short break – visit the Innovation Plaza
15:00 – 16:30 Breakout sessions
- Session 1 – Innovations in the industry: In this session we explore advances in reuse, recycling techniques, and material flows, featuring examples like CIRCULANDS, Chemport Innovation Center, and innovations in the plastics industry.
- Session 2 – Directing electrification: Europe’s energy independence and the Norwegian industry as an example: the role of molecules and electricity in energy distribution and usage
- Session 3 – Batteries: What opportunities exist for the European battery cluster in relation to innovative process technology and manufacturing? In this session, we explore sustainable battery components and production processes, battery systems for a reliable renewable energy supply, and material reuse and recycling. These topics will be discussed from the perspectives of end users, battery operators, battery chemistry developers, and the scientific community.
- Session 4 – Food industry (by Fascinating): In this session we explore the use of renewable resources and appropriate processing in a changing agri-food system.
16:30 – 16:45 TKI – Industry Innovators Award 2025 – And the winner is…?
16:45 Conclusions by Peter Melis, Cas König and Tjeerd Jongsma
17:15 Networking, drinks & bites