upcoming events

Nature FIRST Final Conference
This interactive NatureFIRST conference will showcase the innovative nature conservation tools developed throughout the project and its brilliant partners. Attendees can look forward to meeting like-minded conservationists and building new networks around topics such as Human-Wildlife Conflict Solutions, Habitat Mapping, Biodiversity Monitoring and more!

Webinar 'Do More with Data by Nature FIRST'
Are you looking to harness the power of data for your conservation efforts? Join us for a hands-on workshopinar where we’ll explore how to make the most of data, technology, and collaboration.

Bijeenkomst: Leren van bedrijventerreinen voor energiehubs in nieuwbouwwijken
Tijdens deze bijeenkomst zullen we dieper ingaan op ervaringen met energie hubs in woonwijken en bedrijventerreinen en combinaties hiervan. We zullen vooral ingaan op de organisatorische en juridische aspecten van deze nieuwe samen.

Webinar 'Caught in the Camera Trap' by Nature FIRST
Nature FIRST hosted a webinar "Caught in the Camera Trap" on the 23rd of January, where we:
Shared an overview of leading wildlife camera trap solutions, their strengths, and weaknesses.
Introduced a decision tree to guide you in selecting the best solution for your unique needs.
Discussed practical criteria for making informed choices.
Access the webinar recording and slides here.

WEnnovate Joint Programme Validation workshop
It is an invite-only interactive online event designed to align key stakeholders across Slovakia, the Netherlands, Hungary and Ukraine, on the priorities and potential synergies for Europe’s digital green energy transition.

Nature FIRST joins Tusnad Eco Bear Conference
Organized by the Project Bag Association and WWF Romania in partnership with the Mayor's Office of Băile Tușnad and supported by Nature FIRST from 22-23 October, the conference aimed to address challenges of human-large carnivore coexistence. Practical solutions were be provided by a variety of international organisations and participants to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts in human-dominated landscapes and enhance our understanding of brown bear population management across Europe.

Action Planning for Deep Tech and Digital Innovations in the Energy Transition #3
Join the WEnnovate Stakeholder Meeting on October 21st in Utrecht. This interactive workshop focuses on accelerating digitalisation in the energy transition across Europe, addressing regulatory challenges, and fostering collaboration. Contribute to actionable strategies for the Innovation Plan and ensure your organisation’s role in shaping the future of energy systems. Limited spots — sign up today!


Action Planning for Deep Tech and Digital Innovations in the Energy Transition #2
We invite energy professionals and relevant stakeholders from the energy industry, academia, government and civil society to join us for a strategic session to improve the integration of deep tech and digital innovations in the energy transition across the EU through our action plans.
Join our session on June 26th, from 10:00 to 12:00. Together, we will take the next steps toward a more interconnected, efficient and inclusive innovation ecosystem.

Toekomstbestendige bedrijventerreinen - PVB Jaarevent
Tijdens de sprintsessie zullen experts, waaronder Alliander, de nieuwste ontwikkelingen in energiehubs, netcodes en contracten behandelen en praktijkervaringen delen, afgesloten met een panel met vertegenwoordigers van TenneT en de ACM. Daarna, werken deelnemers samen aan thema's zoals toetreding, verdeling van opbrengsten en financiering van assets, waarbij de resultaten van de groepsdiscussies worden gedeeld.

Klimaatimpact van Waterstof, Wetenschap en Handelingsperspectief
What is the climate impact of hydrogen? What does the science say about hydrogen emissions? And how do you use that knowledge to do hydrogen applications right from the start?
To explore all of these questions and more, join us on June 19th in Rotterdam at Platform Zero!
Do you work at an innovative company that wants to lead the way with hydrogen or has solutions to measure emissions? Do you work at a county, regulator, municipality or consulting firm? Then this is an event that you don't want to miss.

Action Planning for Deep Tech and Digital Innovations in the Energy Transition #1
Are you involved in the energy transition or have you witnessed the challenges faced by new concepts in the energy sector, socially and digitally?
Join us on April 16th from 10:00 to 13:00 at the Provincie Huis Utrecht (in DUTCH), for an opportunity to influence decision-makers and contribute to improving the energy innovation landscape.

Kennisbijeenkomst Energy Hubs
Wil je weten wat congestie voor jou betekent? Met wie je hierin kan samenwerken? En welke oplossingen voor slim gebruik er nu al zijn? Wil je weten of die oplossingen al geïmplementeerd kunnen worden, en zo niet wanneer dat wel kan en wat je dan nu al kunt doen?

Matchmaking event Innovation for Good: Path to Success
On February 8th, 2024, Ideas from Europe organised an online matchmaking session “Innovation for Good: Path to Success”.

Bijeenkomst Data & Simulatie
Bijeenkomst Exploration lab: toegang tot de benodigde data van bedrijven om zo het simuleren en opzetten van oplossingen voor congestie op bedrijventerreinen te versnellen en vergemakkelijk
1) Introductie: Aanleiding en doel van bijeenkomst
2) Presentatie Zenmotool: Wat zijn de mogelijkheden en kansen van simulatie tools?
3) Discussie: Randvoorwaarde en knelpunten. Wat zijn randvoorwaarde om simulatie op bedrijventerreinen mogelijk te maken? Welke knelpunten zijn er met betrekking tot het delen van data? Hoe kunnen deze knelpunten worden opgelost ?
4) Presentaties: dataportals; uitkomst inventarisatie en verbinden vraag en oplossing
5) Ontbrekende puzzelstukjes belichten: Wat nu?
6) Vervolgafspraken en actiepunten

Preserving Biodiversity And Protecting Wildlife: Inside Nature First's Integrated Approach
We are thrilled to announce we'll be having our second public demo on November 23rd, at 13:00 CET.
Join us for a one-hour demo session, where our expert team will provide an in-depth examination of the various monitoring tools and technologies developed as part of our project. We will showcase concrete examples of how these tools are employed to safeguard the well-being of certain species and the critical role of forensics knowledge in combating poaching.

Inzet van simulatietools op bedrijventerreinen
Welke rol spelen simulatietools bij het ontstaan van energy hubs? Op 22 juni 2023 organiseerden we een evenement over het belang van simulatietools bij een collectieve energie- en congestieaanpak op bedrijventerreinen.

Contractueel organiseren energy hubs
A follow-up session for the event on the 13th of April ‘Energy hub: van 2D naar 3D’.

Sustainable Value Creation Summit
The Sustainable Value Creation Summit is the meeting point between Academia and Industry, where Innovators, Leaders, and Society meet to Create Value and Solve Problems.
This summit is supported by a sustainable mindset aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and Triple Bottom Line (society, planet, and financial concerns). The SVCS Summit is powered by the VCW (Value Creation Wheel) Method, a method for Innovation, Decision Making and Problem Solving.

Nature FIRST: Intro and Demo of Solutions for Biodiversity Monitoring
Nature FIRST: Intro and Demo of Solutions for Biodiversity Monitoring
Join an online session where we will showcase the achievements, solutions, and technologies of Nature FIRST, a project focused on biodiversity preservation. Our goal is to gather feedback from key stakeholders in the ecosystem, as they are the future users of our technology.
The session will begin with an introduction to the project by Jan Kees Schakel from Sensing Clues, followed by a demonstration of our achievements and solutions.

Energy hubs: van 2D naar 3D
Welke acties onderneemt het Rijk om oplossingen voor congestie te faciliteren? En wat zijn de laatste ontwikkelingen op het gebied van contractering en financiering van energy hubs? Op 13 april 2023 maakten we de score op tijdens een evenement.

Tooling voor energy hubs
Door de hoge energieprijzen en groeiende congestieproblemen is er veel interesse in collectief energiemanagement. Er is echter nog weinig ervaring en de kennis is versnipperd. Daarom brachten wij op 15 februari 2023 verschillende stakeholders bij elkaar, om kennis en ervaring te bundelen.