Circular City

During Demoday #28, we focused on one of the key challenges in the circular transition: how can we make the Port of Amsterdam fully circular?

The Amsterdam port is one of the largest in Europe. It functions as a major energy hub, where fossil fuels still play a central role, and as an industrial hub, where massive flows of raw materials pass through. The City of Amsterdam has set the ambitious goal of becoming fully circular by 2050. This means the port must transform as well. This is a complex and far-reaching task that requires collaboration and innovation.

In this work session, we zoomed in on circular design: how can we make products and processes circular from start to finish?

A closer look at the port

James Hallworth, Commercial Manager at Port of Amsterdam, opened the session by taking the group on a tour through the world of the port. Located in the western harbour area, the port has two main responsibilities. First, it ensures the smooth and safe handling of all maritime traffic on behalf of the City of Amsterdam. Second, it manages and develops the land and industrial areas around the harbour.

To tackle circularity, Port of Amsterdam applies industrial ecosystem thinking. In nature, waste does not exist, and the same principle should apply here. The port aims to build collaborative networks between companies, where waste flows from one company becomes raw materials for another. There is already significant activity around recycling and recovery, but more can be done in higher-value strategies on the R-ladder, such as repurposing, remanufacturing, and refurbishment. Circular by design is a key concept in this shift.

The port is transitioning from measuring success in tons to measuring added value. This shift also means thinking differently about space: circular systems require space to receive, process, and recover valuable materials from waste streams.

Getting hands-on with circular design

Creating a fully circular production process is easier said than done. That’s why we worked through two real-world cases: construction materials and e-bikes. Participants split into groups and explored what a truly circular production process might look like. We also explored the potential role the port could play as an enabler of circular supply chains.

Some key takeaways from the session:

• Material passports: A digital document containing material properties and origin can greatly simplify recycling and reuse.
• Monomaterials: Products made from a single type of material are much easier to separate and recycle at the end of life.
• Smart synergies: Mapping which companies can use each other’s waste flows as input can unlock huge circular potential.
• Financial incentives: Right now, circular processes are often more expensive than linear ones. Smart financial mechanisms could help bridge that gap.
• E-bike challenges: In the case of e-bikes, batteries were flagged as a challenge. Recycling them is still very difficult, and since they are mostly produced outside of Europe, it’s hard to have control over the production process.

This session invited participants to take a step back and view products through a circular lens. The port has the potential to become a key player in the circular transition, but to get there, it will need ideas, insights, and input from across the network.

<strong>Do you have ideas on how the Port of Amsterdam can become more circular? Or would you like to contribute to future sessions? Get in touch with Noor at noor@amsterdaminchange.com. A big thank you to James Hallworth from Port of Amsterdam for bringing this challenge to the network, and Yanti Slaats (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences) for moderating the session.</strong>

As the world grapples with massive challenges—climate change, rapid urbanisation, digital disruption, and growing inequality—some cities are not waiting for top-down solutions. They are rolling up their sleeves and experimenting with new ways to improve life for everyone, block by block. Amsterdam is one of those cities.

That’s why I was proud to share Amsterdam InChanges approach to smart, inclusive urban innovation at the #CIPPCD2025 conference in Aveiro.

Through our open innovation platform, <strong>Amsterdam InChange</strong>, the city has become a global leader in turning lofty global ambitions into practical, local action. But Amsterdam’s model isn’t built around flashy tech or utopian blueprints. Instead, it’s grounded in an essential question: How can we use innovation to improve people’s everyday lives?

Local Action for Global Challenges
Amsterdam understands that the climate crisis, digital transition, and social inequality can’t be solved by government alone—or by technology alone. That’s why it launched Amsterdam Smart City in 2009 as a public-private partnership. What began as small-scale energy-saving pilots has grown into a community of over 8,500 members, coordinating more than 300 projects across the city and beyond.
The approach is rooted in co-creation. Citizens, companies, knowledge institutions, and government actors come together to design, test, and scale solutions that serve the public good. The values that guide the network are clear: people first, openness, transparency, learning by doing, and public value.

The Doughnut as a Compass
Amsterdam was the first city in the world to embrace Doughnut Economics as a guiding framework. The “City Doughnut,” developed with economist Kate Raworth, helps policymakers balance the city’s ecological footprint with the social foundations that all citizens need: housing, education, health, equity, and more. It’s a tool to align every local decision with both planetary boundaries and human dignity.
This framework has inspired circular construction strategies, neighbourhood energy co-ops, and more inclusive procurement policies. It shows that global concepts can become real when grounded in local practice.

Making Innovation Inclusive
One of Amsterdam’s core beliefs is that smart cities must be <strong>inclusive cities</strong>. That means tackling issues like <strong>mobility poverty</strong>, where rising transport costs and digital-only services make it harder for low-income or elderly residents to get around.
Through the <strong>Mobility Poverty Challenge</strong>, Amsterdam partnered with the Province of North Holland and researchers from DRIFT to understand where and how exclusion occurs—and to design better public mobility systems. Pilot ideas like a “Mobility Wallet” (a subsidy for essential travel) and more inclusive digital apps emerged from real conversations with affected residents.
The same inclusive mindset guides Amsterdam’s digital transformation. In the suburb of Haarlemmermeer, officials flipped the script on e-government. Instead of asking citizens to become “digitally skilled,” they asked how government systems could become more <strong>humane</strong>. This led to simplified interfaces, better access to services, and ultimately more trust.

Responsible Tech and Energy from the Ground Up
Tech transparency is another pillar of the Amsterdam model. The city runs the world’s first <strong>Algorithm Register</strong>, giving the public insight into how AI and automated systems are used in services—from traffic enforcement to housing applications. Anyone can access this register, offer feedback, and better understand how digital decisions are made.
In the energy space, the city supports both bold innovation and careful upscaling. At the <strong>Johan Cruijff ArenA</strong>, used electric vehicle batteries store solar energy, powering concerts and matches with clean backup power. At the same time, a coalition of partners led by Amsterdam InChange is working to scale up Local Energy Systems by collecting lessons learned and creating a toolkit for community-led energy.

What Makes It Work?
If there’s one secret to Amsterdam’s success, it’s the governance model: small, neutral facilitation teams guiding large multi-stakeholder coalitions, anchored by public trust and shared purpose. Regular Demo Days allow project teams to showcase progress, get feedback, and adapt. This culture of transparency and iteration helps avoid the so-called “innovation graveyard,” where pilot projects go to die.
The city also embraces failure—as long as it’s shared and learned from. Reports like “Organising Smart City Projects” openly list lessons, from the importance of strong leadership to the need for viable business models and continuous user involvement.

An Invitation to Other Cities
Amsterdam’s smart city is not a blueprint—it’s a mindset. Start with your biggest local challenge. Bring the right people together. Make space for experimentation. Build bridges between local and global. And, above all, put citizens at the centre.
As international smart city ambassador Frans-Anton Vermast puts it: “We’re not just creating technology for cities—we’re creating better cities for people.”

The III International Conference on Public Policies and Data Science

Call to all aspiring leaders!

Are you looking for the next step in advancing your leadership and management skills in alignment with your current role?

Join our upcoming info session on June 11th to learn more about the Transformation Leadership Programme (TLP) – Digital Society School’s part-time programme designed for professionals ready to lead change in the digital and sustainable transition.

We’re looking for Netherlands-based professionals with a Master’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant work experience, particularly with skills in project and team management.

During the info session we will be joined by former Transformation Owners from the TLP track who will share their own experiences during the programme.

The info session will take place online on June 11th 16:00 CET. See you then!

Amsterdam Data Design Den is the city's newest community meetup celebrating the intersection of data, design, and storytelling. In an era where information surrounds us, we believe in the power of creative visualization to transform complex data into compelling narratives that inspire and inform.

Every couple of months, we bring together professional designers, creative studios, and emerging talents in an informal setting to share groundbreaking projects and foster meaningful connections. Our speakers range from established design studios showcasing large-scale data visualization projects to independent designers experimenting with novel approaches to information design.

What makes our meetup unique is its commitment to accessibility and community. There's no entry fee, no membership requirements—just a gathering of curious minds passionate about using design to make sense of our data-driven world. Whether you're a seasoned information designer, a student exploring data visualization, or simply intrigued by the creative possibilities of data storytelling, you'll find your place here.

Join us for an evening of inspiration, networking, and casual conversations over drinks. Each session features thought-provoking presentations followed by open discussions, creating an environment where ideas flow freely and collaborations naturally emerge.

Amsterdam Data Design Den meets in the heart of Amsterdam, bringing together the city's vibrant creative community to explore the future of data visualization and information design.

Have you obtained a master's degree in social and/or organization sciences, and would you like to study innovation and change? Then consider joining our interdisciplinary team with a PhD research on accelerating sustainability transitions!

This PhD position is part of an interdisciplinary team of three PhD researchers, one postdoc, and two senior researchers in the project ‘EXTRA’: <em>From EXperiment to sustainable change: TRAnsformative methodologies for innovation and learning</em>. EXTRA is a collaboration between multiple universities and public and private partners to research and advance physical and experimental environments as enabling methodologies for learning and innovation, also known as living labs.

Living labs are applied by various change-makers, including governmental actors, industry partners, NGOs, researchers, and citizens, to co-create innovations. However, while much experimentation and innovation occur, achieving long-term systemic change remains difficult. Therefore, the main purpose of EXTRA is to amplify the transformative power of living labs with novel insights, instruments, and human capacities, thus enabling change-makers to make sustainable changes and societal impacts. 

In the consortium this PhD research will focus on the organization of innovation to accelerate sustainability transition. More specifically, by gathering knowledge and analyses across different fields and cases, this research will identify and validate (inter)organizational approaches, interventions, and business models to overcome barriers and enable the public-private collaboration needed for embedding, translating, and scaling innovations.

For more information about the project, please visit: https://www.nwo.nl/nieuws/financiering-voor-onderzoeksproject-over-fysieke-experimentele-omgevingen ; https://www.tudelft.nl/2024/bk/nwo-financiering-voor-innovatief-onderzoek-naar-fysieke-experimentele-omgevingen. 

𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗲𝗱𝘁 𝗸𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻. 𝗠𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗷𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗷𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗻.

Welke taken kun je automatiseren zonder je hele proces om te gooien?
Hoe weet je of cobots geschikt zijn voor jouw productieomgeving?
En wat kost het – in tijd, geld én kennis – om echt aan de slag te gaan?

Op woensdag 23 april organiseren we een Innovation Dinner over robotica, samen met BouwLab R&Do – speciaal voor professionals in de maak- en bouwsector die serieus werk willen maken van slimme productie.

Franc Mouwen (European Innovation Council) deelt zijn inzichten over technologische doorbraken en de stappen die bedrijven écht verder helpen – van technische kennis opbouwen tot financiering en samenwerking.

Na het dinner kun je kiezen voor een tweedelige workshopreeks waarin we samen de praktijk induiken: wat werkt, waar begin je en hoe zorg je dat het blijft werken?

📅 Workshops: 7 & 14 mei | 13.00-17.00 uur
🆓 Deelname is kosteloos

𝗩𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻? Mail Sem via sem@3dmz.nl.

Er zijn allerlei manieren om luchtkwaliteit te meten, met sensoren, filters of zelfs met planten! Verken met Urgenda de mogelijkheden van natuurlijke sensoren: boomschors van platanen. Deze Waag Open vormt de aftrap van de landelijke actie van Urgenda: De plataan-check. 

Platanen kunnen met hun schors veel vertellen over de hoeveelheid fijnstof in hun omgeving. In hun bast slaan ze (fijn)stof uit hun omgeving op. Onderzoekers kunnen met laboratoriumonderzoek uit de bast aflezen hoeveel fijnstof er in de omgeving van de boom is uitgestoten. 

Samen met Urgenda verzamelen we tijdens Waag Open boomschors van de plataan. Daarbij vertelt Urgenda hoe plataanschors inzicht geeft in de hoeveelheid fijnstof in Nederland. Daarnaast leidt Imme Ruarus, hoofd van Waag’s Smart Citizens Lab, de avond in met een introductie over citizen sensing: hoe bewoners met technologische metingen, natuurlijke metingen en observaties hun leefomgeving in kaart brengen.
Na Waag Open kun je zelf aan de slag met plataanschors verzamelen en meedoen met de plataan-check!

Amsterdam faces a major logistics challenge: from January 2025 onwards, polluting delivery vans will no longer be allowed in the city centre. How can entrepreneurs and suppliers in the food sector prepare for this and turn the transition into a success? Four fourth-year students from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA) are working together in an interdisciplinary graduation circle to find solutions. They are addressing both the technical aspects of this issue and the communication side. Drawing on their different fields of study, they analyse the problem and develop a joint recommendation for the Amsterdam Transport Region (Vervoerregio Amsterdam). As part of their research, they used this working session as a focus group with stakeholders from the Amsterdam InChange network.   

Opening of the session

Stan van der Meer (Logistics Management), Chanel Pinas (Digital Marketing), Jay van den Boog (Digital Marketing), and Vanessa Man (Logistics Engineering) opened the session with a few questions to get a sense of the participants in the room. The attendees rated their own level of expertise on the topic and wrote down a word they associated with the issue. 

The room was filled with expertise: policymakers from the Municipality of Amsterdam directly involved in the issue, as well as researchers and advisors from Arcadis and Cenex who are actively working on zero-emission logistics. Representatives from the Port of Amsterdam and EIT Urban Mobility (a European network) were also present, each bringing their own perspective on the challenge.   

Statements and discussion

The students facilitated the discussion by presenting a number of statements, and moderating the group discussions that followed. Below are a few observations. 
 
Statements 1 and 2 (summarized): Amsterdam entrepreneurs are aware of the new zero-emission policy, and it is clearly presented to them.  
There was broad consensus within the group regarding the city’s policy. Communication from the Municipality of Amsterdam has been extensive over the past ten years — first targeting larger logistics partners in the city, and more recently also via letters to local entrepreneurs. In addition, physical signs throughout the city communicate the new regulations. However, what can cause confusion among entrepreneurs are the mixed signals coming from national politics and policies. This can create the impression that there is a lack of determination or vision behind the transition, making entrepreneurs hesitant to invest in new electric vehicles. 
 
Statement 3: There is sufficient support for entrepreneurs to switch to zero-emission transport. 
The group also agreed that the municipality is doing a good job offering financial support where needed. Advisors, for example, are available to guide entrepreneurs through the rules and support options. However, it was noted that the target audience still does not always have a clear overview of all the possibilities. While the municipality communicates well and “presents” the available opportunities, confusion and uncertainty remain among entrepreneurs on the streets. This represents an important communication challenge that the students will further explore. 

Also, regarding this statement and the ones before, it was noted that the (micro)entrepreneurs and stakeholders we were talking about weren't present in the room. It would have been good to have more of the target group in the room, but for this session specifically the policymakers and specialists from our network were the ones the students focussed on. In the following months of their research, their focus will be on the specialists and (micro)entrepreneurs in the food sector.
 
Statement 4: Logistics hubs play an important role in reducing transport movements in the city. 
This part of the discussion became more technical. The group agreed that a new logistics system with greater use of hubs throughout the city is, in theory, a logical and effective step in this transition. In practice, however, it is not as simple as it sounds. For example, consider the Port of Amsterdam — an existing large hub at the edge of the city for water-based transport. While goods can be transferred there to smaller vehicles for distribution within the city, docking on the busy canals poses a significant challenge. Additionally, water transport was the first sector required to become fully electric, and this system is currently somewhat reduced in scale 

Road transport is also complex. Hubs are locations where goods from different suppliers can be combined and delivered with fewer transport movements. But who holds responsibility for these goods if something goes wrong? And how can this be managed without adding too much delivery time?   

One of the participants summarized it well: we are shifting from logistics as a chain, where each party is responsible for a small part, to an ecosystem where all actors and the physical infrastructure depend on one another, share collective responsibility, and need to exchange information and services to keep the system running.    

In-depth interviews

The second part of the session consisted of two breakout groups in which the students could ask targeted questions for the research they are conducting. Jay and Chanel spoke with several participants about the research side of the project, delving deeper into successful research methods that involve entrepreneurs. Stan and Vanessa spoke with another group of participants about potential solutions for this issue, gathering knowledge about existing innovations and solutions or what might still be needed for this logistical transition.   

Follow-up

Through this focus group, the students in this interdisciplinary graduation circle have engaged in dialogue with experts on this topic from various organizations. They also made many new contacts and actively shared their project with the network. During our upcoming Knowledge and Demo Day on June 5, they will once again be part of the program and present their results and potential conclusions. 
 
Would you like to know more about the graduation circle, the research topic, or do you have tips or questions for the students? Feel free to reach out via pelle@amsterdaminchange.com 

🌿 Vier de lente met ons tijdens de Cenex Nederland Lenteborrel 2025! 🌸

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Op 8 mei 2025 organiseren we weer een nieuwe editie van de Cenex Lenteborrel! Dit jaar is de editie open voor iedereen, het wordt een inspirerende middag vol innovatie, samenwerking en netwerkmogelijkheden.

📍 Locatie: A-lab, Overhoeksplein 2, 1031 KS Amsterdam
🕒 Tijd: 13:30 - 18:30

✨ Wat kun je verwachten?

🔹 13:30 - 15:30 – Inloop & exposanten
Ontmoet onze exposanten en ontdek de nieuwste innovaties op het gebied van mobiliteit en circulariteit.

🔹 13:30 - 15:00 – Twee serious games
Doe mee aan een interactieve sessie en verken de uitdagingen en kansen in de sector op een speelse manier. Liever toeschouwer? Dat kan ook! (Kies één sessie)

🔹 15:30 - 16:45 – Vijf inspirerende keynotes (Engels)
We verwelkomen sprekers van onder andere:
⚡ Coding the Curbs
⚡ Kempower
⚡ Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat
⚡ Circular Campus
⚡ Cenex Nederland

🔹 16:45 - 18:30 – Gezellige Lenteborrel
Sluit de dag af met een hapje en een drankje, terwijl je nieuwe connecties legt met andere professionals.

Houd onze Eventbrite-pagina en LinkedIn in de gaten voor updates over sprekers en exposanten!

📢 Bevestig je aanwezigheid en mis het niet! (Beperkt aantal tickets beschikbaar)

Registreer hier: https://cenex-lenteborrel-2025.eventbrite.nl

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🌿 Join us for the Cenex Spring Reception 2025! 🌸

On May 8, 2025, we’re hosting the latest edition of the Cenex Lenteborrel (Spring Drinks)—and this year, it’s open to all! Expect an inspiring and engaging afternoon filled with innovation, collaboration, and networking.

📍 Location: A-lab, Overhoeksplein 2, 1031 KS Amsterdam
🕒 Time: 13:30 - 18:30

✨ What’s in store?

🔹 13:30 - 15:30 – Walk-in & exhibitor showcase
Meet our exhibitors and explore the latest advancements in mobility and circularity.

🔹 13:30 - 15:00 – Two serious games
Join an interactive session tackling industry challenges in a fun, engaging way. Prefer to observe? That’s possible too! (Choose one session.)

🔹 15:30 - 16:45 – Five inspiring keynotes (English)
Industry leaders will share their insights, including:
⚡ Coding the Curbs
⚡ Kempower
⚡ Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
⚡ Circular Campus Delft
⚡ Cenex Netherlands

🔹 16:45 - 18:30 – Spring Networking Reception
Wrap up the day with drinks, bites, and great conversations with fellow professionals.

Stay tuned via our Eventbrite page and LinkedIn for speaker and exhibitor updates!

📢 Confirm your attendance and don’t miss out! (Limited tickets available)

Register here: https://cenex-lenteborrel-2025.eventbrite.nl

🎲♻️ Doe mee aan onze Life Cycle Analysis Serious Game!

Aanstaande dinsdag organiseren we onze Cyclum Vitae-serious game tijdens de Week van de Circulaire Economie!

Bij Cenex Nederland geloven we in het vertalen van kennis naar impact—en dat is precies waar Cyclum Vitae om draait. Dit boeiende bordspel neemt spelers mee op reis om de principes van een Life Cycle Analysis en de milieueffecten van product productie, gebruik en afvalverwerking te begrijpen.

🌱 Wat is de uitdaging? Spelers navigeren door realistische afwegingen, van het kiezen van materialen en productiemethoden tot het beheren van productgebruik en einde-levensduur. Het doel? Het meest duurzame product ontwerpen terwijl je concurrerend blijft in de markt.

📅 Wanneer: 18 maart, 14:00 - 16:00
📍 Waar: A-Lab, Overhoeksplein 2 (Lab 207)

Voor Engels- en Nederlandstaligen

🔗 Meld je aan via e-mail

Op 22 mei 2025 organiseert Smart Tech fieldlab BouwLab R&Do de BouwLab Software Summit 2025 in Haarlem. Het thema van dit jaar is "Beyond BIM", waarbij de focus ligt op de volgende fase in de digitalisering van de bouwsector. Het evenement brengt experts, softwareontwikkelaars, opdrachtgevers, ontwerpers en beleidsmakers samen om de digitale toekomst van de bouw vorm te geven.

Het programma bevat diverse sessies, waaronder:
✅ Studio Talks over AI, standaardisering versus parametrisering, datamodellen en ketensamenwerking.
✅ Software Stand-up Sessions met innovatieve softwareontwikkelingen.
✅ BouwBoosts en table-top presentaties om inzichten te delen en samenwerkingen te stimuleren.
✅ Netwerkborrel om in contact te komen met professionals uit de sector.

Tickets
🎟 Softwaregebruikers: €99 (excl. btw)
🎟 Softwareaanbieders: €499 (excl. btw)
Tickets zijn inclusief lunch, toegang tot alle sessies, de netwerkborrel en gratis parkeren.

Wil je meer informatie? Bekijk de details en bestel je ticket op: softwaresummit.nl

Op woensdag 26 maart organiseren BouwLab R&Do en 3D Makers Zone vanuit het programma van de EDIH het Innovation Dinner Cultuurverandering in de bouw.

De bouwsector staat op een keerpunt. Jarenlang werd er traditioneel en lineair gewerkt, maar de uitdagingen van vandaag - verduurzaming, digitalisering en circulariteit - vragen om een fundamentele transformatie. Wie niet meebeweegt, blijft achter.

Tijdens deze avond gaan we dieper in op de volgende thema's:

• Van afval naar waarde - Hoe maken we circulair bouwen de norm? Jaarlijks produceert de Nederlandse bouwsector meer dan 20 miljoen ton afval! In een wereld waar grondstoffen schaars worden, is dat onhoudbaar. Innovatieve bedrijven laten zien dat het anders kan. Gebouwen worden gesloopt met een materialenpaspoort, zodat onderdelen een tweede leven krijgen. Prefab houtbouw vervangt traditionele bouw, waardoor woningen sneller, lichter en met een lagere CO2-uitstoot gerealiseerd kunnen worden. 
• Digitalisering als versneller - Hoe benutten we AI, digital twins en data? Ook digitalisering speelt een cruciale rol in de modernisering van de bouw. Digital twins, AI en big data kunnen bouwprocessen optimaliseren, terwijl drones en 3D-scans de veiligheid en nauwkeurigheid vergroten.
• <strong>Samenwerken of stagneren?</strong> - Hoe doorbreken we silo's en creëren we ketensamenwerking? Verandering komt alleen tot stand als bedrijven over hun eigen schaduw heen stappen. Ketensamenwerking, waarin partijen niet alleen contractueel maar ook inhoudelijk verantwoordelijkheid delen, is noodzakelijk voor circulariteit en digitalisering. Dat verlangt nieuwe verdienmodellen, waarbij niet alleen de laagste prijs maar de waarde op lange termijn centraal staat.
• Van traditie naar toekomst - Hoe breken we met oude patronen?

Wil jij als mkb-ondernemer concrete stappen zetten naar een circulaire bedrijfsvoering? Provincie Noord-Holland en Circulair West bieden samen met Route Circulair een GRATIS traject aan voor maximaal 10 bedrijven.

✅ Praktische tools en begeleiding
✅ Inspiratie en kennis via interactieve sessies
✅ Netwerken met andere ondernemers
✅ Persoonlijk advies en actieplan

#aanmelden? Lees verder in dit artikel: https://lnkd.in/eRA5qvAN

Discover the Amsterdam Forever Young program on the Eye Film Player, a diverse programme that explores the dynamic, ever-evolving spirit of Amsterdam. This collection of films highlights how the city’s unique identity has been shaped by its past, present, and future. Hence, we place a special focus on the intersection of urban development and planning, offering a look at how the city’s architectural and cultural transformations have intertwined in, both, historical films, as well as more contemporary filmic undertakings. Thus, our collection of films, such as Where the Rats are King, A Photographer Films Amsterdam and Amsterdam Global Village, shed light on the living conditions in Amsterdam, the urban communities witihin Amsterdam and, even, films as Jenny and Amsterdam on Film that shed light on how the canals have shaped Amsterdam more than aesthetically e.g., with its focus on ecology and care for our climate. Through, both, monetized and free to watch films, we aim to share the rich history of our city, whilst aiming for a dynamic space for creativity, inclusivity, and sustainability in the future, too that we hope this knowledge and collection will inspire.

All in all, Amsterdam Forever Young invites you to reflect on the city's evolution and its commitment to being a centre of modernity, without losing the essence of its heritage. Available on the Eye Film Player, to watch from your bedroom, this "digital" exhibition celebrates Amsterdam as the city of urban transformation that, at the same time, stay true to its historical roots.

Op Marineterrein Amsterdam transformeert gebouw 027 tot een levend laboratorium. Bureau Marineterrein en gemeente Amsterdam werken samen aan een plan om van deze locatie een bijzondere plek te maken voor creativiteit, circulaire economie en ondernemerschap. Wil jij hier onderdeel van zijn? Dan horen wij graag jouw ideeën!

Binnen PARK27 bouwen organisaties, collectieven, initiatieven en Amsterdammers aan een nieuwe, sociaal rechtvaardige economie binnen ecologische grenzen. In het hart van innovatiedistrict Marineterrein vormt het een ideale omgeving voor experiment en samenwerking. 

Voor de invulling van het verdere proces, benodigde ruimtelijke ingrepen en het beschikbaar maken van financiële middelen, vragen we input van partijen die een rol voor zichzelf zien binnen PARK27.

De locatie is 1000 m², is flexibel in te richten en bestaat uit een lobby met sanitaire voorzieningen, drie ruim opgezette werkplekken en een enorme loods in het midden van het gebouw. Ideaal voor een creatieve invulling zoals werk- en maakplekken, een expositieruimte, evenementenlocatie, samenwerking of andere creatieve en innovatieve concepten. De ruimte is minimaal 5 jaar beschikbaar.

Kijk voor meer informatie over PARK27 en de aanmeldprocedure hier: https://lnkd.in/e3ZEbZTB

Namla and Univerzita Pardubice Anthropology Department are hosting a one time mini conference next week on the results of our project in Erasmus Plus called AnthroAction: increasing employability and societal impact of action researchers. (https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/projects/search/details/2023-2-NL01-KA210-ADU-000180400)

We have been running the project since March 2024 and just wrapped up our pilot course for graduates of anthropology in Czech Republic and Netherlands; where the graduates learned to combine rapid ethnography and design thinking to tackle a real-world problem, suggested by real NGOs.

The NGOs that contributed to the project were:
-Czech Blind United (https://www.sons.cz/) with the question: how can we attract more younger members to our organisation?
-Junak - Czech Scouts (https://www.skaut.cz/) with the question: what do today’s teenagers want in leadership training?
-De Meevaart Community Centre (https://meevaart.nl/) with the question: how can we start a blue zone in Indische Buurt in Amsterdam?
-The Really Healthy School (https://www.skutecnezdravaskola.cz/) with the question: how can we reach more primary schools with our programme?

The participants in the course were coming from all over Czech Republic, and Amsterdam.

In the conference, we will discuss what happened in the course, how it went, what we can learn from the pilot. Also a number of professors in Anthropology from different parts of Europe (such as Laurens Bakker, Ana-Isabel Afonso), applied anthropologists from Czech Republic (such as Karolina Kania, PhD, Socionaut, z.s.), as well as organisations in our network will share reflections on how what we did here fits into a wider context.

Please register here before January 22nd: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGfI-vtCTk3XdaGpZvlK37y2VKqZqIV1LUfUiJhsD0OqFlxg/viewform

and join the conference at this Zoom link:
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89954251812?pwd=78KpFxVY3rXY682mEbErjDl7woYVnR.1#success
Meeting ID: 899 5425 1812
Password: 514987

Vanuit het programma van de EDIH Digital Hub Noordwest organiseren BouwLab R&Do en 3D Makers Zone weer een Innovation Dinner.
In een wereld waar we allemaal werken met een scherm, is het belangrijk om stil te staan bij ‘hoe’ we daarmee werken. Hoe verwerken we informatie? Hoe slaan we informatie op? Hoe voorkomen we een overload aan mails en data? En hoe zorgen we ervoor dat we efficiënt blijven in een steeds digitaler landschap?
Om organisaties en hun medewerkers hierin te ondersteunen, heeft de overheid samen met verschillende partners de Maand van de Digitale Fitheid gelanceerd. Deze jaarlijkse campagne in maart richt zich op de digitale vaardigheden van de 4 miljoen keniswerkers in Nederland.
Samen met Martijn Aslander, een van de initiatiefnemers van deze campagne en auteur van onder andere ‘Ons werk is Stuk’, nemen we je mee in de wereld van digitale fitheid en de vijf essentiële pijlers:

• Digitaal bewustzijn
• Digitale Hygiëne
• Digitale vaardigheden
• Persoonlijk kennismanagement
• Persoonlijke groei met hulp van technologie

Are you interested in the possibilities of doing business with the United Nations (UN), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB)? And would you like to get in touch with these organisations? Join us at UN IPS 2025 in Copenhagen! More info:
 
https://english.rvo.nl/topics/international-network/international-organisations

Bent u benieuwd naar de mogelijkheden om zaken te doen met de Verenigde Naties (VN), de Asian Development Bank (ADB) en de Wereldbank (WB)? Ga op 11 en 12 maart 2025 mee naar UN IPS 2025 in Kopenhagen. Lees meer en meld je aan:
 
https://www.rvo.nl/evenementen/un-international-procurement-seminar-2025-kopenhagen

Do you work on innovative new ideas and are in for a project where talented students develop digital prototypes of websites aiming for Change? Do you want work with students from the most innovative datascience programme of the University of Amsterdam? Please reach out to me and drop me an email at: s.a.hansen@uva.nl or call me.

Students Computational Social Science are tasked with designing a website aimed at driving behavioral change in the contexts of climate change, surveillance, renewable energy, Circular economy or health. The project involves iterative prototyping and testing phases, which include conducting focus groups and experiments to refine users’ experience and impact.

The final deliverables include:

• A website (in python)
• A written report, investing divergent stakeholder perspectives and emphasizing effective opportunities for digital interventions

Students will also prepare and deliver a presentation of the study’s major findings to the partner, stakeholders, and their peers.

In 16 weeks from a challenge and idea into a prototype.
The only commitment we ask is your time, for at least 1 hour a week.
Please let us know if you have interesting project ideas!

greetings, Suzanne Hansen, head of partnerships Computational Social Science
M: 06- 482 72 193 | s.a.hansen@uva.nl

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De opleiding Computational Social Science, is een innovatieve datascience opleiding van de UvA gericht op de publieke sector. Onze internationale en gepassioneerde studenten werken 2x per jaar, in februari en september in teams aan digitale producten zoals websites, data analyses, infographics en meer.

Wat wij zoeken zijn ambitieuze opdrachtgevers en innovators, die 1 uur per week willen investeren en boeiende challenges kunnen aandragen gericht op gedragsverandering en systeemverandering.

Bel gerust als je meer informatie wilt. Mijn nummer is 06- 482 72 193 en mail is s.a.hansen@uva.nl

Onze studenten werken op de Roeterseiland campus in Adam Oost, waar we voor onze partners ook een fijne werkplek kunnen bieden op de momenten dat zij online of fysiek studenten coachen en inspireren.

Power to the people? Jazeker! Actief burgerschap, gemeenschapszin – het is helemaal in. Mensen zijn toe aan verandering en willen een stem hebben in de dingen die belangrijk voor ze zijn. De grote uitdagingen van onze tijd vragen om grote oplossingen en daar willen we onderdeel van zijn. Meer en meer krijgen we dat samen voor elkaar, buiten de gebaande paden, in vernieuwende organisatievormen, of op eigen initiatief – niet langer aan de zijlijn, maar midden in het speelveld. Van samen je eigen droomwoning maken tot het testen van ons collectief vermogen om te delen.

Ontmoet de doeners en makers die de maatschappij terugpakken om de wereld vooruit te helpen. Op 29 januari organiseren A Lab en Vandejong de 5e editie van Curious about... We duiken in nieuwe organisatievormen, nieuwe woonvormen, nieuwe zorgvormen en nieuwe natuur. Er zijn succesverhalen en hobbels op de weg. We ontrafelen hoe geld onze samenleving beïnvloedt, krijgen inzicht en handvatten om onze idealen te verwezenlijken, we leren hoe een initiatief niet wordt overgenomen door kapitaal en hoe niks zorgt voor meer... Bekijk het volledige programma en meld je gratis aan op a-lab.nl.