Join us in shaping the future of transdisciplinary research and collaboration. Together, we can create meaningful impact across boundaries and disciplines.

Event highlights

• Vibrant Marketplace of Ideas showcasing groundbreaking (research) projects and expertise support regarding transdisciplinary research
• Impact Dialogues featuring innovative research
• Launch of the National Expertise Centre for Transdisciplinarity
• EWUU Impact Award ceremony (€3,000 prize!). Find out if you can apply.
• Extensive networking opportunities

Programme in detail

12:00 – 12:30	Registration & Welcome – Start your day by connecting with fellow innovators and change-makers.
13:00 – 13:15	Festive Opening Ceremony – “Crossing Boundaries Together” Experience an innovative opening featuring Wordbites.
13:15 – 14:00	Marketplace
14:00 – 14:15	Impact Dialogue 1 – Preventive Health Theme: “Challenging Conventions: Unconventional Ways of Doing Research for Societal Relevance” Discover the journey of establishing successful inter/transdisciplinary research.
14:15 – 15:00	Marketplace
15:00 – 15:20	Launch of the National Expertise Centre on Transdisciplinarity – Be part of a historic moment as we launch this collaborative initiative bringing together EWUU Education, TNO, Drift, KIN, NWO, Rathenau, Athena VU, Het Groene Brein, RVO, TU Delft, and the Convergence Alliance.
15:20 – 15:35	Impact Dialogue 2 – Circular Society Theme: “Reimagining Perspectives: The Circular Hospital of the Future” Explore how specific projects address complex societal challenges through stakeholder engagement.
15:35 – 15:45	Impact Award Ceremony
15:45 – 16:00	Impact Dialogue 3 – AI for Social Impact Examine how transdisciplinary research contributes to solving real-world healthcare challenges.
16:00 – 17:00	Marketplace
17:00 – 17:15	Closing remarks

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