The conference offered access to eminent thinkers and innovators. The keynote speakers were Prof. Carlota Perez (London School of Economics), Prof. Kent Larson (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Dr André Kuipers (European Space Agency), Prof. Jaap Seidell (VU University Amsterdam), and Bryant Walker Smith (Stanford Law School). The conference will be chaired by Prof. Peter-Paul Verbeek (University Twente).
Programme
09:45 – 10:15
Welcome speech by Henry Meijdam, Chair of the Dutch Council for the Environment and Infrastructure (Rli)
Opening speech by Prof. Peter-Paul Verbeek, conference Chair
Presentation by Agnes van Ardenne, member Dutch Council Rli: Results of the survey and dilemma’s raised
10:15 – 10:35
Keynote André Kuipers - Technological game changers: a vision out of space on tomorrow’s world
10:35 – 10:55
Round table discussion: Breakthrough innovations
Discussions resulting in a top three of disruptive innovations in food, mobility and buildings; followed by plenary pitches of three students from Dutch universities; followed by the reaction of André Kuipers
11:00 – 11:20
Keynote Carlota Perez – Technological revolutions and the impact on society
11:20 - 11:40
Coffee break
11:40 – 12:00
Round table discussion: Technology and values
The audience will be invited to discuss the social impact of a breakthrough innovation in food, buildings and mobility. During the last ten minutes the Chair will wrap up and discuss the results with the audience.
12:00 – 12:10
Presentation of the Rli webbased Survey
Reaction by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Maarten Camps on behalf of the Minister of Economic Affairs
12:15 – 12:35
Keynote Jaap Seidell – How technology will help us with choices and preparation of healthy food
12:35 - 12:50
Panel discussion
GMO's, local versus global food production, availability of healthy food
12:50 – 13:00
Debate
Broading the debate during a House of Commons session
13:00 – 14:30
Lunch with Meet & Greet sessions, demo’s of innovations
14:30 – 14:50
Keynote Bryant Walker Smith - Autonomous driving: a leering dot on the horizon with a challenging pathway ahead
14:50 – 15:05
Panel discussion
Changing roles and changing values
15:05 – 15:25
Keynote Kent Larson - Green, lean and smart: a bright future for city life
15:25 – 15:45
Panel discussion
Living in the city of the future - and discussing the role of multilayer governance
15:45 – 16:00
Refreshment break
16:00 – 16:30
Round table discussion: Issues for government agenda
Round tables will discuss how innovation in food, mobility and buildings will change our cities. What are the three issues to take home? What issues should be on the agenda of the national government and advisory councils?
16:30 – 16:45
Wrap-up and concluding remarks by Henry Meijdam
17:00 – 18:00
Networking and socialising