Innovation Expo 2018
Taking innovations further, realising breakthroughs, and thus contributing to the social challenges we are facing in our country and in the world.
That is the ambition of the Innovation Expo 2018 (IE2018) in Rotterdam. On 4 October 2018, the RDM Submarine Wharf in Rotterdam South will be transformed into one big Living Lab. A while ago, under the flag of the National Programme Rotterdam South, we started to work on improving education, employment, safety, and living conditions in this area. Here, in these remarkable, dynamic surroundings, participants in the IE2018 will experience the latest trends and innovations that help to keep our country safe, liveable, and accessible.
The IE2018 is a sample sheet of the most recent and high-profile developments that the Netherlands has to offer. We will present Dutch solutions to the major social challenges in the fields of the circular economy, energy, water, mobility, the built-up environment, health, and food, as well as the required enabling technologies.
The focus of this day will be on new meetings and setting down concrete deals. All the participants, from the Netherlands and abroad, will be working together this day on expediting innovations.
With the IE2018, the Dutch government offers businesses, research institutes, NGOs, and government bodies a platform for showcasing innovations to a wide national and international audience.
Programme
The Innovation Expo 2018 is open to visitors from 09.30 a.m. until 06.00 p.m. The bustling expo hall features a host of interesting and amazing innovations for you to enjoy throughout the day. The special Network app enables you to meet interesting discussion partners.
Not all the sessions will be conducted in English. In the months ahead, the website will clearly indicate which language will be spoken. English will be the official language in two of the three keynote sessions. You may attend the keynote presentations on the plenary grandstand or watch them on screens located elsewhere on the RDM premises. In addition, we are offering you the unique opportunity to attend the semi-finals of the Accenture Innovation Awards, hosted by the IE this year. IE participants may have an exclusive look at the English-language pitches by the semi-finalists. An exciting lead-up to the finals of the Accenture Innovation Awards on 2 November. You can also attend the Eurostars sessions on international innovation cooperation. The sessions will take place at various locations on the RDM grounds.
A diverse keynote presentation programme chaired by Pauline de Wilde will introduce you to the world of progress, allows you to experience the impact of innovations, and lets you be inspired by entrepreneurs.
Monitor the IE-Expo website and social media channels for updates.