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Climate-neutral Brainport 2040: Circular water hubs

We proudly announce a landmark collaboration between Eindhoven Engine, Rijkswaterstaat, and a coalition of visionary partners. This agreement, officially kicked off during the Festival of Disruption 2025, marks a decisive step toward achieving a climate-neutral Brainport by 2040 through circular water hubs.

We are delighted to announce our keynote speaker: Hans Stegeman, Chief Economist at Triodos Bank.

Hans is known for looking beyond economic figures and trends. He connects economics with societal transitions and challenges us to rethink the systems, assumptions and structures that shape the way we live and work.

“In times of disruption, transforming societies is possible. But how to do that in the right way?”

Nature has spent 3.8 billion years solving complex challenges. What can we learn from those solutions? How do ants collaborate so effectively? What can forests teach us about resilience?

In this interactive exploration, you will discover how nature’s strategies can help reshape organisations, technology and society.

Throughout the afternoon, you will be immersed in a dynamic program featuring:

Disruption begins with curiosity. Join us on 3 December and discover how new ways of thinking can unlock new possibilities for the future. Sign up now and be part of the change.

What if we viewed differences not as obstacles, but as added value? Join the interactive workshop by Carapax IT and TINT Brainport to discover and experience how technology can help us think and act differently, unlock talent more effectively, and work together to build a more inclusive labour market….

More workshops will be added soon. Keep an eye on this webpage and/or our LinkedIn page for updates.

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