Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Top Sector Energy invites you to the 2026 working conference: “The new why”
Why do we need an energy transition? And what does the answer to that question mean for the way we shape that transition?
On 7 April 2026, Top Sector Energy will bring together representatives from the current and future leaders of the Dutch energy sector for an inspiring and interactive afternoon during our annual working conference. With over 300 participants, we will explore the energy transition from three essential perspectives: environmental, economic and geopolitical. Because the new “why” question behind the transition ultimately determines the “how”.
We will start at 11:30 a.m. with an informal walk-in lunch, followed by incisive and accessible expert briefings. Our speakers – including Professor Caroline Katsman (the Climate Research Initiative Netherlands (KIN)), Brenda Kramers (Sustainable Finance Lab) and retired General Tom Middendorp (ThinkNow Foundation) – will share the latest insights in the fields of climate, economics and strategic autonomy: precisely the themes that shape “the new why” behind the energy transition.
More info and registration here.
Friday, April 17, 2026
The conference “Around the Clock Green – From Vision to Action” is part of the Dutch 24/7 CFE programme.
The free event will be held at KAS, Woe4rden on Friday the 17th of April
This programme explores how the Netherlands can become a model country for a completely CO₂-free energy supply, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
We will share the results of last year’s expert sessions and lay the foundations for the next phase: how do we translate these insights into concrete follow-up steps towards a completely CO₂-free energy supply?
Register here!
Friday, May 8, 2026
𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁?
📅 Mark your calendars for Friday 8 May 2026, as we host the third edition of the Dutch Fusion Day in Eindhoven, organised by DIFFER, EIRES – Eindhoven Institute for Renewable Energy Systems and Big Science NL.
Building on the success of the previous editions, this year’s edition is about exploring new opportunities in fusion for your business. Throughout the day, industry, start-ups and research partners get together to focus on key areas vital to the development of fusion energy.
The Dutch Fusion Day offers you the opportunity to forge meaningful connections, discover potential partnerships, and find common ground with fellow visionaries. You can expect:
🎤 Inspiring keynotes: Hear from renowned speakers who are shaping the future of fusion energy.
🧭 Strategic insights: Gain valuable insights into large-scale, long-term opportunities in fusion for your business.
🤝 Networking opportunities: Connect with industry partners, researchers, and policy makers to exchange ideas, explore collaborations, and build lasting relationships.
The programme will be made available soon, please visit the Dutch Fusion Day website for more information and registration: https://lnkd.in/ezuPXW_6
Thursday May 21, 2026
Building on five years of impact, this year’s 4TU.Energy Community Day is a special edition focusing on Education and linked to the 4TU MSc programme – Sustainable Energy Technology (SET) 20th Anniversary, on 21 May, at TU Delft.
The program of the Community Day features numerous highlights and speakers like david smeulders, Pauline van der Vorm, René van Swaaij and many more.
Researchers, educators and students from TU Delft, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, University of Twente, Wageningen University & Research, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, and external stakeholders are all welcome.
Practical info:
Date: Thursday 21 May 2026
Time: 10:00-12:00 (9:30 walk in and register); from 12:00 starts the program SET 20th anniversary
Venue: Aula / Congress Centre TU Delft
Address: Mekelweg 5, 2628 CC Delft; Room Frans van Hasselt
Theme: Educating the Energy Transition: From Schools to Societal Impact
Cost: Free of Charge (registration is mandatory)
May 27 & 28, 2026
Deepdive Decentraal event 2026 – 27 & 28 mei 2026
Last year, Transform – For the future of energy organized their first three-day “Driedaagse Deepdive Decentraal” event which was entirely dedicated to exploring the intersection between spatial challenges (housing, work, and transportation) and energy systems. Over the course of 2.5 days, more than 150 people worked together to formulate ambitions and solution pathways for decentralized energy for living, working, and transportation.
The 9 solution pathways that emerged from that first edition of the Deepdive Decentralized are still proving to be highly relevant. Especially if you interpret them a bit more broadly here and there. This year, we are therefore building on those nine solution pathways and on the 2026 Transform action research. In it, we call for “Do, scale, and learn simultaneously.” To do that, we must stop applying Band-Aid solutions and make a number of fundamental adjustments under the hood of the energy system to make decentralized solutions scalable.
Check the information about the event here.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
On Thursday 28 May, EBN will host the 7th edition of the Carbon Storage Dialogues at BlueCity (010), with the theme: ‘Progress through Persistence’.
During this edition of the free-to-attend Carbon Storage Dialogues event, leading experts will share their insights on European CO₂ markets, national policy developments, financing models and lessons learned from ongoing projects.
More info and registration here.
Friday, July 3, 2026
Save the Date – NWO‑NERA Energy Symposium 2026
On behalf of NWO and the Netherlands Energy Research Alliance (NERA), we are pleased to announce the fourth edition of the NWO‑NERA Energy Symposium, which will take place on Friday 3 July 2026. Registration will open in April.
This year’s theme is ‘Energy Futures: Technology and Society in Transition’. The energy transition is not only a technological challenge but also a societal transformation. How can we design energy futures in which technological development and societal expectations move forward together?
We are delighted to announce that the keynote speaker will be Prof. Nicholas Pidgeon (Cardiff University), an internationally leading expert on public perceptions, risk, trust, and the societal acceptance of energy technologies and infrastructures.
Why you should be there:
The NWO‑NERA Energy Symposium is a one‑day event where researchers, policymakers and professionals explore the latest developments in energy technology and their implications for society.
The symposium offers a platform for scientists from diverse disciplines to share insights with an interdisciplinary audience, stimulating exchange across the energy research landscape. It is also an excellent opportunity to broaden your professional network within the Dutch energy community.
Practical Information
Info: NWO NERA Energy Symposium 2026 | NWO
Date: Friday 3 July 2026
Time: 09:30 – 17:30
Location: Universiteit van Amsterdam, Roeterseilandcampus
Nieuwe Achtergracht 166, 1018 WS Amsterdam
Fee: Free of charge
Registration: Opens in April
Contact: energie@nwo.nl