Discover how NHL Stenden collaborates with regional stakeholders on circular economy challenges across waste, water, and plastics. This three-day showcase brings together industry, research, and innovation for inspiration, collaboration, and networking opportunities with the RUN-EU network.
Three Focus Areas
♻️Waste - AI (vision) solutions for waste management and resource recovery
💧Water - Innovations in sustainable water systems and treatment technologies
🔬Plastics - From plastic alternatives to circular plastic economies
Programme Highlights
- Inspiring keynotes from circular economy thought leaders
- Company presentations showcasing regional circular innovations
- Research group presentations from NHL Stenden
- Site visits to regional companies working in waste, water, and plastics
- RUN-EU Technologies and Services Exhibition
- Student research poster presentations
- Networking opportunities with participants from industry and academia
Why Join?
- Meet participants from industry, academia, and government
- Explore cutting-edge circular innovations from across Europe
- Gain insight into regional challenges with global relevance
- Build partnerships that lead to future research and innovation projects
Student Research Colloquium
The Student Research Colloquium adds an extra spark to Innovation Meets Regions 2026. Students from across Europe come together to share ideas, sharpen their research skills and explore how innovation takes shape in real life.
Whether you’re a Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD or PD student, you can present your work or simply join in for fresh perspectives and new connections. The Colloquium is part of a three-day programme filled with keynotes, workshops and inspiring sessions, all centred around circular innovation.
Venue
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden
Organiser
RUN-EU partner NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences