Important dates
Submission of academic paper / expert article / poster
Review notification to authors
Submission of final version paper/ article/ poster deadline
Final notification to authors
Author registration deadline
Conference dates
Full program
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:15 | Registration & Reception |
| 09:15 - 09:20 | Opening l conference chair Ivo Opstelten |
| 09:20 - 09:30 | Words of Welcome |
| 09:30 - 10:15 | Keynote speech 'Trends and innovations in the field of energy transition' l Arash Aazami |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Panel discussion 'Aligning energy education and training with the evolving energy labour market needs' l Remko van der Lugt |
| 10:45 - 11:15 | Coffee Break & Exhibition |
| 11:15 - 12:45 | Parallel Oral Sessions – I |
| 12:45 - 14:15 | Lunch & Exhibition & Poster Session – I |
| 14:15 - 15.45 | Parallel Free Sessions – I |
| 15:45 - 16:15 | Coffee Break & Exhibition |
| 16:15 - 17.15 | Parallel Workshop Sessions – I |
| 17:15 - 19:15 | Travel time to the conference dinner restaurant |
| 19:15 - 22:00 | Conference dinner |
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Registration & Reception |
| 09:00 - 09:10 | Opening l conference chair Ivo Opstelten |
| 09:10 - 09:30 | Keynote speech 'Strategic regional collabaration in energy transition' |
| 09:45 - 10.45 | Parallel Workshop Sessions – II |
| 10:45 - 11:15 | Coffee Break & Exhibition |
| 11:15 - 12.45 | Parallel Oral Sessions – II |
| 12:45 - 14:15 | Lunch & Exhibition & Poster Session – II |
| 14:15 - 15.45 | Parallel Oral Sessions – III |
| 16:00 - 16:25 | Conference Wrap-up l |
| 16:25 - 16:40 | The SEED Awards ceremony |
| 16:40 - 16:45 | Closing l conference chair Ivo Opstelten |
| 16:45 - 18:30 | Closing Reception & Exhibition |
| 18:30 | End of program |
Program, March 24
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Program, March 25
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Student track, March 25
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Awards
Awards will be presented by the jury during the Awards ceremony of day 2, March 25
- Award ‘SEED Best Paper Award 2026’
- Award ‘SEED Best Expert Article Award 2026’
- Award ‘SEED Best Poster Award 2026’
- Award ‘SEED Best Student Award 2026’
Plenary speakers
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Workshops
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Free Sessions
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Social program
On Tuesday, we will join for a memorable culinary and social experience in café-restaurant "De Hondekop". The conference dinner will allow participants to relax at the end of a full day, enjoying delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere, the perfect conditions for expanding your professional and personal network.
Time: 19:15 – 22:00
Dress: Smart Casual
Venue: Restaurant De Hondekop
Inclusive for: Attendees who paid the additional fee of € 100 for conference dinner
De Hondekop in Utrecht is situated in a former NS warehouse in the Wisselspoor district, renowned for its sustainable, seasonal dishes with a "Dutch with a worldly twist" concept, as well as a bakery. The location features a spacious conservatory, a terrace, and a stage for cultural activities, with references to the original function of the building, including tables made from old train material.
Closing reception
The closing reception will be at the end of March 25, day 2 of the conference
Time: 16:45 – 18:30
Dress: Casual
Venue: Conference venue, Padualaan 101 (HU Plein)
Inclusive for: All attendees
SEED will conclude with a closing reception held at the conference venue for colleagues’ enjoyment: Padualaan 101 ("HU Plein", on the second floor) at Utrecht Science Park.
Partners
This project has received funding from the European Union’s EACEA.A – Erasmus+ , EU Solidarity Corps under grant agreement No 101056147
Sponsors
