The future of networked systems and intelligence

Join EDGE Research Centre on 7 April 2025 at the University of Twente as the EDGE Research Centre, a hub of innovation advancing the frontiers of connectivity, decentralized data processing, and intelligent systems, opens its doors. This event brings together leading academics, researchers, and innovators to explore groundbreaking networking, computing, and intelligence developments and their transformative potential for society.

From real-time decision-making in autonomous vehicles to self-optimizing smart cities and factories, the EDGE Centre is where foundational research meets real-world impact. Pushing intelligence closer to where data is generated, enabling faster, more secure, and energy-efficient systems. 

ABOUT THE EDGE CENTRE 

The EDGE Centre is a multidisciplinary research and collaboration hub where over 100 researchers, industry experts, and government partners work together on: 

  • EDGE Computing: Advancing decentralized and efficient data processing.
  • Communication Technologies: Designing secure and high-performance networks.
  • Sensing Systems: Creating intelligent, context-aware devices for a connected world.

By focusing on localized data handling, the Centre aims to enhance system performance, sustainability, and privacy—laying the groundwork for smarter and more resilient technologies. 

Program Highlights 

10:00 – 10:30 hrs | Welcome & Introduction to the EDGE Centre 
10:30 – 11:00 hrs | Coffee Break & Networking 
11:00 – 11:15 hrs | Energizer Session 
11:15 – 12:30 hrs | Research Highlights: Collaborative Projects at the EDGE 
12:30 – 13:15 hrs | Networking Lunch 
13:15 – 14:00 hrs | Interactive Research Deep-Dive: Young talent presents innovative research in: 

  • Security and sustainability in future systems
  • Energy-efficient networking (6G)
  • AI in the computing continuum
  • Advanced sensing systems

14:00 – 15:00 hrs | Breakout Sessions: Translating Research into Impact – fostering interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations 

15:00 – 15:15 hrs | Wrap-up and closing 

15:15 – 16:00 hrs | Networking drink 

Stay tuned for additional updates to the program! 

WHY ATTEND? 

  • Engage with leading-edge research in networked systems and intelligent technologies.
  • Gain insights into how academia and industry collaborate to tackle key challenges in connectivity, security, and sustainability.
  • Network with researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers shaping the future of connected systems.
  • Discover opportunities for collaboration with the EDGE Centre and explore funding prospects.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

This event is tailored for: 

  • Researchers and academics seeking collaborative opportunities and insights into emerging fields.
  • PhD candidates and early-career researchers looking to connect with peers and mentors.
  • Business leaders looking to partner in developing transformative technologies.
  • Industry professionals interested in the latest advancements in computing and intelligent systems.
  • Policymakers and stakeholders exploring sustainable and secure technological solutions.
Register

ABOUT THE EDGE CENTRE