Schrijf je in voor de 5G challenge en kom op donderdag 4 april jouw innovatieve idee presenteren tegenover een smart city jury bestaande uit de Gemeente Amsterdam, Johan Cruijff ArenA en KPN .
Unmanned systems; Developments & challenges
<strong>Pieter Elands,</strong> Program Manager Unmanned Systems at TNO, is an experienced manager of people and complex research programs. Pieter will share insights into the latest developments and key challenges in the field of unmanned systems. With a strong background in Aerospace and Defence, responsibility for coordinating research on unmanned systems and extensive knowledge of how unmanned systems are deployed in today’s military operations, the talk will explore technological, organizational, and strategic challenges.
Sustainability at the F1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix
Dimitri Bonthuis is director Media & Sports Development at SportVibes and currently involved in major events like ABN AMRO Open and F1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix. At the Dutch GP he is responsible for sustainability. This evening, Dimitri will talk about his experiences with sustainability at the Grand Prix, exploring how he approaches the topic, which innovations have been key, the challenges of driving sustainable initiatives, and how these efforts fit into a broader strategic vision.
21.00 Networking with coffee/tea
Join us for the workshop: Civic Sousveillance & Democratic Oversight of Sensor Technology.
In this interactive workshop, we explore democratic oversight of camera detection and other urban sensors: from citizen initiatives such as the On Camera pocket guide and smart city camera-spotting tours to current policies on data collection in public space.
With contributions by Tom van Arman & Mike de Kreek from the Human Values for Smarter Cities research project, Inge Janse & Arthur De Jaeger from Centre for BOLD Cities, and council member Elisabeth IJmker from GroenLinks-PvdA. Next to talks we will also go outside for a joint camera-spotting tour around Arcam.
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Arcam
Address: Prins Hendrikkade 600
Language: Dutch
Registration: free, but mandatory via the registration form which is here
More info on the Human Values for Smarter Cities research project is here
During this evening Paul Stefaan Mooij will introduce the DIY Smart Glasses he developed, he is bringing several 'arms'. The PMSG kit lets you swap out those boring old arms from your (sun)glasses for a custom-made PCBA that looks and functions like something a hacker MacGyver would dream up. It fits just like the original—using the same hinges, screws, and probably duct tape somewhere—but now you’ve got space for sensors, connectors, and all the IoT magic you can pack onto your temples.
Join us to experiment, learn and envision new sensors and possibilities.
https://www.hackster.io/psmooij/pmsg-prototype-modular-smart-glasses-8bd4e6
https://github.com/Control-C/PMSG
For more info and rsvp: https://sensemakersams.org/events/
The workshop is from 19-21h in the Makerspace of the OBA and you can also just walk in!
OBA: Oosterdokskade 143, 1011DL Amsterdam
