The Amsterdam ArenA is present at the RAI from September 14th until September 19th, at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC), the world’s largest exhibition in the field of media and entertainment. Here the stadium together with partners demonstrates new technology, which provides additional experience for TeV viewers and stadium visitors during live events, such as football matches and concerts.
The City of Amsterdam has taken the initiative to develop the Modular Circular Nutshub, an innovative concept aimed at providing a future-proof solution to challenges related to space utilization, finances, technology, aesthetics, and climate. The Nutshub concept is part of two parallel trajectories: a local innovation process that was already underway and a second trajectory in which the concept is being submitted as part of the EU call "Rethinking Urban Spaces Towards Climate Neutrality."
The project is currently in its research and implementation phase. A significant step was taken during a digital meeting on December 19, 2024, where a coalition of stakeholders began forming, and the plans for the EU subsidy application were further solidified.
The primary goal of the project is to demonstrate the Nutshub concept on a practical level through two pilot projects. These pilots will showcase how utilities and shared elements, such as solar panels and community functions, can be integrated into public spaces. This approach aims to optimize space usage, offer more sustainable solutions, and improve the quality of life in increasingly dense urban areas.
The initial outcome of the project includes enthusiastic commitments from various project partners to support the EU subsidy application. These commitments provide a strong foundation for the further development and implementation of the Nutshub pilots. Additionally, a collective approach and shared sense of urgency surrounding the challenges have been reaffirmed.
Two pilot projects are set to develop the Nutshub concept, enhancing the quality of public spaces. Several organizations have committed as project partners, while others will act as executing parties without formal roles.
In 2025, the focus will shift to refining the subsidy application and further developing the pilot projects. Key steps include:
The project was initiated by the City of Amsterdam. The following organizations are involved:
Project partners: Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA), AMS Institute, TNO, and VDL.
Executing parties: Alliander, Vattenfall, and Bright.
Internationally, Lyon and Stockholm are involved as the Lead City and Lighthouse Cities, respectively.
The coalition of project partners, together with the City of Amsterdam, will submit an application for the EU Horizon Call. The deadline for submission is February 11, with the hope of securing the funding to bring the vision to life. It is important to note that even if the EU does not approve the project, the local innovation trajectory will continue independently.
This Wednesday we have 2 speakers introducing you to the latest on synthetic media (deepfakes) and digital humans.
Manon den Dunnen
Introducing you to the latest developments in synthetic media (deepfake, LLM's)
Mao Lin Liao (Reblium)
Introducing the challenges and possibilities of customized digital humans (avatars) and their various applications.
Looking forward to seeing you! Presentations are in Engels, maar we spreken ook Nederlands!
Wat is jouw dagelijkse schermtijd? Heb je wel eens nagedacht over de routes die jouw gegevens afleggen, wanneer je een email verstuurt, gebruik maakt van een zoekmachine of iets plaatst op sociale media? Het maakt niet uit of we het over apps hebben, online streaming, of simpele webpagina’s bekijken – data over ons reizen door de hele wereld.
Ontdek tijdens Waag Open hoe jouw gegevens via internet reizen en ontwerp je mee aan de meest wenselijke routes. Je gebruikt Packet Run, een software-tool waarmee je kunt zien hoe het internet data routeert. Het nemen van deze ideale route doen we al spelenderwijs. We bespreken wat een ideale route voor jou betekent, wat voor inzicht in internet routing wenselijk is, en hoeveel controle over internet routing nodig is.
Meld je aan: https://waag.org/nl/event/waag-open-internetroutes/
Wanneer: 6 maart 2025
Tijd: 19:30 - 22:00 uur
Waar: Waag Futurelab, Nieuwmarkt 4, Amsterdam
| 19:30 - 19:45 uur | welkom & introductie |
| 19:45 - 20:45 uur | interactief spel: jouw ideale route op het internet |
| 20:45 - 21:30 uur | afsluitende discussie |
| 21:30 - 22:00 uur | borrel |
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