The programme

The CHOIR 20th Anniversary celebrates “Future-Proofing Healthcare Through 20 Years of Research, Education and Impact.” This special day looks back at two decades of groundbreaking work in healthcare operations while exploring the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Led by CHOIR founders, Prof.dr. Richard Boucherie and Prof.dr. Erwin Hans, and joined by inspiring guest speakers, the programme offers a mix of reflection, innovation, and connection — highlighting how research continues to shape the future of healthcare.

Programme planning

Time

Content

09:15 - 10:00

Check-in and registration

10:00 - 10:45

Welcome and keynote

prof. dr. Richard Boucherie and prof. dr. Erwin Hans, CHOIR founders 

10:45 - 11:00

Coffee break

11:00 - 12:30

20 Years of Research, Education and Impact

Speakers:

  • prof. dr. Peter Vanberkel, Dalhousie University
  • dr. ir. Maartje Zonderland, Zonderland & Van Zeijl B.V 
  • dr. ir. Nicky Kortbeek, Rhythm BV

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch break

13:30 - 14:30

Challenges to come | Part 1

Speakers: 

  • Harry Verbunt, Inspire2Live
  • prof. dr. Mark van Houdenhoven, Treant

14:30 - 15:30

Poster session: Current CHOIR activities

  • Poster market with coffee

15:30 - 16:30

Challenges to come | Part 2

  • ir. Sanne Blom (BovenIJ Ziekenhuis)
  • prof. dr. Misja Mikkers (CHOIR, University of Twente)

16:30 - 16:45

Closing

16:45 - 18:00

Drinks and get-together