Innovation lecture 2015
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!
Speakers:
Neelie Kroes
Neelie Kroes, Special Envoy for StartupDelta, putting the Netherlands firmly on the map as a start-up hub.
Yori Kamphuis
Yori Kamphuis, Coblue Cybersecurity, UT alumnus and Futurist of the Year 2013
Ray Quintana
Ray Quintana, General Partner at Cottonwood Technology Fund, which established its European headquarters in Twente last year.
Jim Stolze
The moderator for the 2015 Innovation Lecture is entrepreneur and writer Jim Stolze.
Programme
14.15 uur Welcome reception with coffee and tea
15.00 uur Official opening of the University of Twente Innovation Lecture Victor van der Chijs, President of the Executive Board
15.15 uur Introduction by Yori Kamphuis, Coblue Cybersecurity, UT alumnus and Futurist of the Year 2013
15.30 uur Interview with Ray Quintana, General Partner at Cottonwood Technology Fund
15.45 uur Hi-Tech Fashion show
16.00 uur Innovation Lecture by Neelie Kroes, Special Envoy for StartupDelta
16.15 uur Discussion
16.30 uur Presentation of the Van den Kroonenberg award for young entrepreneurship and the Marina van Damme Scholarship for talented female UT alumni
16.50 uur Closing words
17.00 uur Reception
The Innovation Lecture will be held at the Waaier building on the UT campus. The entire programme will be presented in English.
More information: UTwente.nl
