Event Background

The Dutch energy system faces increasing pressure from grid congestion, electrification, and decentralised energy production. Collaboration between 4TU universities and Dutch Distribution System Operators (DSOs) is growing, but lacks a structured platform. This symposium creates space for knowledge exchange, matchmaking, and long-term collaboration.

Event Goal

Strengthen collaboration between academia and DSOs through challenge pitches, research exchange, and exploration of joint MSc projects, research initiatives, and funding opportunities.

Target Audience

Researchers and educators from 4TU universities, Dutch Distribution System Operators, and policy and innovation stakeholders.

Follow-up

Identification of priority themes for future editions, new MSc projects, research collaborations, and exploration of a DSO Ideation Hub.

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Topics

  • Grid Congestion & Infrastructure
  • Flexibility in the Energy System
  • Energy Hubs

Program Highlights

10:00 Registration & Coffee
10:15 Opening Remarks
10:30 Keynote: Grid Challenges & Collaboration
11:00 Parallel Breakouts: Grid Congestion / Flexibility
12:30 Lunch & Poster Session
13:30 Panel: Energy Hubs & Future Collaboration
15:00-16:00 Networking & Poster Walk