SEED Conference 2026

Venue

The SEED Conference (Sustainable Energy Education) will be held in Utrecht in the hearth of the Netherlands.

The conference will take place at Padualaan 101 at Utrecht Science Park. The registration desk will be located on the second floor of Padualaan 101

The other venue for the conference is located at: Padualaan 99 Utrecht | built environment, engineering and design programmes | HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

Transportation

How to reach the venue from the city centre

By bike
You can rent bikes at hotels or use a bike rental service. From the central station to Science Park takes about 20 minutes.

By bus
From many stops in the city centre, you can take a bus to the science park. For example, bus 27 & 28. Check for detailed travel information at www.9292ov.nl

By tram
From the central station you can take tram 20, 21 & 22

By taxi
Do you need a taxi? UTC (Utrecht Taxi Centrale) is there for you 24 hours a day. Contact us by phone: +31307777777. Or book a taxi directly online: https://utc.nl/en/contact-us/. Your taxi will be ready in the Utrecht region within 10 minutes. Pin or Credit Card accepted.

About Utrecht

Utrecht, the fourth-largest city in the Netherlands, boasts an ancient city center with buildings dating back to the High Middle Ages. It is a major transport hub with the busiest railway station in the country, Utrecht Centraal. The city is renowned for its cultural events, second only to Amsterdam, and was recognized by Lonely Planet as one of the world's top unsung places in 2012. Encircled by a medieval canal, Utrecht's old town features vibrant wharves with bohemian cafes, shops, restaurants, and bars.

Must-visit spots

Utrecht has many wonderful places to explore! Here are some must-visit spots in the city centre:

Dom Tower: The tallest church tower in the Netherlands, offering stunning views of the city.
St. Martin's Cathedral: A beautiful and historic cathedral located in the heart of the city.
Oudegracht Canal: A picturesque canal lined with unique wharves, bohemian cafes, shops, and restaurants.
Museum Speelklok: A fascinating museum dedicated to self-playing musical instruments.
DOMunder: An underground tour that takes you through the archaeological remains of the Roman and medieval periods.
Rietveld Schröder House: A UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing the architectural work of Gerrit Rietveld.
TivoliVredenburg: A major music venue hosting a variety of concerts and events.

Just outside of Utrecht:

Kasteel de Haar: The largest castle in the Netherlands, surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Landgoed Rhijnauwen: just behind the Science Park is a beautiful estate where you can walk, eat pancakes and canoe in the river Kromme Rijn.
Roman fort and tower: a historical place in a beautiful landscape
Fort bij Vechten: an old fort with a museum about the Dutch Waterline a historical defence system.