Festival of the Future
__How can we make Zuid-Holland future proof together? Which trends and developments do we see in the region? And what knowledge and innovation do we need to solve tomorrow’s societal issues? These questions are the heart of Festival of the Future. __
Are you an entrepreneur, scientist or policy maker and do you want to work for a smarter, cleaner, stronger Zuid-Holland? Join us at Festival of the Future on 13 September 2018!
Program
08:45 – 09:45 Wake up
Start the day full of energy and get right into the festival atmosphere! Glide across the Experience Floor with a nice cup of coffee.
08:45 – 16:00 Experience Floor
See, feel and experience sustainable innovations from Zuid-Holland. On the Experience Floor, various companies present their sustainable innovations. The Experience Floor is open all day.
09:45 – 11:00 Kick-off Festival
Jeannette Baljeu (Delegate) will open the festival. The key notes will be given by Bruno Fabre (Mass Change Agent) and Nadine Bongaerts (Synthetical Biologist). The kick-off will be closed by Jaap Smit (King’s Commissioner) who will paint his vision for Zuid-Holland’s future.
11:30 - 15:35 Inspirational sessions and workshops
Lunch / Break
Try local products during lunch! You can have lunch between 12.30 and 13.45.
16:00 - 16:30 But how?!
The day is closed with a look ahead by Adri Bom-Lemstra (Delegate).
During the “Climate Change Final” session, Zuid-Holland Climate Change finalists will pitch their ideas. The winner(s) of this challenge will be revealed by the jury chairman at the end of the day.
Dominic Seldis (juror Maestro and double bassist royal concertgebouw orchestra) will present the grand finale of the Festival of the Future. How do you make sure talented individuals achieve even more together? He shares his experiences with you and takes you on a musical journey.
16:45 Toast to the future!
Time for drinks! Local snacks will be served during the drinks portion of the evening.
More information or sign up? Have a look at the Festival of the Future website.