Date
Monday September 4, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation
Please watch the livestream belowOn Monday, September 4 (15:00 - 16:45 hrs) TU/e will open the academic year 2023-2024. This year's theme is 'Building future earning power for the Netherlands and Europe through technology-driven transitions'.
Keynote speakers are Diederik Samsom (Head of Cabinet for Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans), Marieke Blom (Chief Economist ING) and Peter Wennink (CEO ASML).
| Please note: the interest for the event is tremendous. Therefore, the Blauwe Zaal is open for invites only. An entrance ticket is mandatory; without a ticket, it is not possible to enter the Blauwe Zaal. The ceremony will be live-streamed as well in the Senaatszaal. |
The Opening of the Academic year is live-streamed here and in cooperation with Science|Business.
The world is facing significant transitions, with the climate and energy sectors presenting the most pressing challenges. However, these transitions also present a unique opportunity to achieve future earning power, with a strong competitive position and numerous high-quality jobs. We need to achieve a balanced earnings model, prioritizing environmental, social, and societal responsibility. But how can we realize this in time without disrupting our prosperity? This question will be at the heart of the Opening of the Academic Year in Eindhoven, with special attention for the role of the Brainport Eindhoven region, the main innovation ecosystem of the Netherlands. The speeches will be followed by a panel discussion with experts.
Outline program
| 15:00: Opening |
15:05 speech Diederik Samsom, EC Head of Cabinet 15:15 speech Marieke Blom, ING Group 15:25 speech Peter Wennink, CEO ASML |
| 15.35 panel discussion with other special guests |
| 16:00 Offer Chair of the Future |
| 16:10 speech and opening academic year, TU/e rector Silvia Lenaerts |
| 16:30 end of the program |