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The pioneering innovations were presented of the Scale Up Future-proof artificial turf pitches project, a collaboration between Amsterdam and Haarlem focused on sustainable artificial turf pitches. Over the next few years, more than 250 sports pitches in both cities will be transformed into circular, energy-generating and climate-adaptive sports venues. These artificial turf pitches can not only generate and store energy, but also involve smart water management. An approach that is globally relevant for urban sports infrastructure.
 
Three consortia collaborate on the sport pitch of the future
The three selected consortia Antea Sport, EnergieVeld and GOO4iT together comprise more than 15 market players. They join forces within this innovation partnership, where there is room for long-term collaboration, co-creation and scalable innovation. The pioneering solutions will make it possible to cool down sport pitches on warm days, help dispose of and collect rainwater, make the pitches more pleasant for the users and possibly even generate energy for the surrounding area. Find out how these innovations are shaping the sport pitch of the future here.
 
Two municipalities: joint procurement
The Scale Up Future-proof artificial turf pitches project is a unique collaboration between two municipalities and market players. The municipalities jointly procure pooling their purchasing power and use an innovation partnership to challenge the market to test and scale up innovative and sustainable solutions. In doing so, the solutions are also scalable and transferable to other cities in the Netherlands and Europe.
 
From prototype to pilot fields
The first prototype fields will be constructed in Amsterdam and Haarlem in 2026, in different capacities and combining multiple innovations, where they will be extensively tested and monitored for a year. Successful concepts are then scaled up to full-scale pilot pitches and tested and monitored for another year. This will form the basis for the new standard of sustainable sports pitches, with potential for adoption in other cities around the world. At the same time, existing pitches are already being improved with the most sustainable solutions available, making an immediate impact from the start. The project thus shows how cooperation between municipalities and market players can lead to innovative, climate-proof sports infrastructure with international relevance.
 
Join us
This project provides cities worldwide a blueprint for sustainable, smart, and future-proof artificial turf pitches. Interested municipalities and industry partners can get in touch and subscribe to our news updates by sending an e-mail to: sportveldvandetoekomst@amsterdam.nl.  

Societal challenges such as climate change, geopolitical security issues, and an ageing population are widely recognised. However, the fact that photonic, nano, and quantum technology can provide solutions to these global problems remains largely unknown to many.

Addressing these major dilemmas requires an approach in which technology plays a central role. Key enabling technologies in general – and photonics, nano, and quantum technology in particular – are therefore in the spotlight when it comes to the strategic plans of businesses and governments.

These technologies enable, for instance, secure communication, the development of smarter and more cost-effective sensors, and the creation of highly targeted medicines.

Who is it for?
This symposium is intended for professionals working in industry, public institutions, and knowledge organisations. Potential attendees include:
🔹 Scientists and researchers – Academics and researchers in physics, electrical engineering, materials science, and nanotechnology
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🔹 Students and PhD candidates – Master's and PhD students in physics, computer science, and engineering
🔹 Industry experts and entrepreneurs – Companies and startups in high-tech sectors such as photonics, quantum computing, telecoms, and sensor technology
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Met het LIFE project in Amsterdam Zuidoost zijn we bezig met een eindconferentie te organiseren op 4 maart middag (13u-17.30) bij de Johan Cruijff Arena en je bent uiteraard van harte welkom (net als je collega's)! 

Hieronder de aanmeld pagina met de programma:
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Het conferentie gaat over de bijdrage van het LIFE project om innovaties te realiseren om netcongestie te beheren op gebiedsniveau, <strong>in samenwerking met Alliander, Johan Cruijff Arena, Gemeente Amsterdam, TU Delft, Spectral, AMS Institute en andere tech en kennis partners</strong>. Er komen ook inspirerende keynote sprekers om de context te laten zien waarin het project opereert:

• Bart van der Laan, Programmamanager Flexibel Energiegebruik, Alliander
• Ellen Nieuwboer, Projectdirectuer gebiedsontwikkeling, Gemeente Amsterdam
• Roland Lazet (ING) & Andro Bottse (Green Business Club Zuidoost), EnergyHub Arenapoort Taskforce

Samen kijken we naar hoe de onderzoek en tools van LIFE wordt toegepast in Amsterdam Zuidoost om netcongestie op een inclusief en collectief manier te kunnen beheren.

Tot 4 maart bij de Arena!

Project Team LIFE