{"id":2179,"date":"2026-09-09T09:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ispt.eu\/conference\/?p=2179"},"modified":"2026-09-09T09:42:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:42:29","slug":"ispt-conference-2026-collaboration-with-a-capital-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ispt.eu\/conference\/news\/ispt-conference-2026-collaboration-with-a-capital-c\/","title":{"rendered":"ISPT\u00a0Conference\u00a02026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The next edition of the ISPT conference on October 29 marks our 20th anniversary. At the same time, the context in which industry operates is rapidly changing. Together with North Sea Port we dive into the question of how industry can move forward in the energy and circular materials transition in these turbulent times. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry under pressure <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The process industry is facing high energy prices, scarce resources and geopolitical uncertainty. Without accelerating industrial innovation, Europe will lose both its competitiveness and strategic autonomy. But companies can no longer work on innovation alone. There is a clear need for solutions and innovations that require cross-sectoral collaboration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect, collaborate and innovate: together<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ISPT and North Sea Port share a strong belief: meaningful progress starts with collaboration. That is why this year\u2019s conference centres on collaboration with a capital \u2018C\u2019<\/strong>. How do we move from ambition to action? And how do we build partnerships that actually deliver impact? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The role of North Sea Port<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For North Sea Port<\/a>, security of supply is essential. This includes energy, critical raw\u00a0materials\u00a0and food. At the same time, the port aims to remain competitive while creating value for society and the environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With over 550 companies in its industrial cluster, North Sea Port is actively working on a future-proof and resilient system. Its strategic plan towards 2030 provides a clear direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the conference, North Sea Port will share practical insights. How does it navigate today\u2019s rapidly changing landscape? And how does it translate collaboration into concrete actions across companies, governments and society? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISPT: 20 years of accelerating innovation<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For two decades, ISPT<\/a> has brought together industry,\u00a0academia\u00a0and government to accelerate sustainable innovation in the process industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the conference, ISPT will reflect on its role and share its vision for the future. How can its proven collaboration model be scaled to North-West Europe? And how can we further strengthen open innovation ecosystems? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Tjeerd Jongsma, director of ISPT, puts it: 
\u201cIn the Netherlands, ISPT has proven to be a key driver of industrial innovation. We are ready to take our unique collaboration model to the next level in North-West Europe. Who wants to join us?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The conference brings together leaders from industry, policymakers and academia. Together with experts in geopolitics, industrial innovation and finance, we will explore practical ways to move forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expect: <\/p>\n\n\n\n