The University of Twente has a long and vibrant tradition in business and entrepreneurship. Now more than ever, business generated by scientific research is the engine for economic growth. Transforming cutting-edge expertise into economic activity and benefits to society is one of our university’s core objectives. With 800 successful spin-off companies to its name, the University of Twente leads Europe in terms of start-ups. Collaborating closely with students, the business community and government, UT scientists are committed to delivering the technological and social solutions of tomorrow: University of Twente, the University of Booming Business! You are welcome at the Innovation lecture 2015.
Speakers
Neelie Kroes, Special Envoy for StartupDelta, putting the Netherlands firmly on the map as a start-up hub.Yori Kamphuis, Coblue Cybersecurity, UT alumnus and Futurist of the Year 2013. Ray Quintana, General Partner at Cottonwood Technology Fund, which established its European headquarters in Twente last year. The moderator for the 2015 Innovation Lecture is entrepreneur and writer Jim Stolze.
Hi-Tech Fashion event
During the Innovation Lecture a Hi-Tech Fashion event will take place. The University of Twente supported by her slogan High Tech Human Touch will show the developments in the field of wearable technology. Fashion of the future supported by technologies like 3D printing, laser, LED, Solar and more. The designers of international stature who participate include Pauline van Dongen, Hellen van Rees, Leonie Smelt, Leonie Suzanne, Sensoree, Maartje Dijkstra and designers of the UT and Saxion.
Programme and registration
Programme Innovation Lecture 2015 and register Innovation Lecture 2015.
