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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.  

Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring three leading European cities sharing their proven strategies for EV charging infrastructure placement. Learn from real-world experiences and discover data-driven approaches that are transforming urban mobility across Europe.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻

🏙️ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 - Discover how Brighton & Hove, Oslo, and Metropolitan Region of Amsterdam Electric have developed their EV charging strategies

📊 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Learn about the tools and methodologies these cities use to optimize charging point locations

🚗 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - Understand how to address the needs of residents without private parking spaces

🌍 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 - Gain insights from three different countries and municipal perspectives

💡 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 - Avoid common pitfalls and learn from real implementation experiences

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀

Kieran Fitsall - Brighton & Hove Council

Sture Portvik & Sara Teige Kalsaas - City of Oslo

Annekee de Jager - MRA-e (Amsterdam Metropolitan Region)

Hosted by Sanne van Breukelen - Cenex Nederland

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?

With Europe requiring 6.8 million public charging points by 2030, municipalities face unprecedented challenges in planning and implementing EV infrastructure. This webinar brings together three cities that have successfully navigated these challenges, offering practical insights for:

- Municipal planning departments
- Urban mobility professionals
- EV infrastructure developers
- Policy makers and city officials
- Transport consultants

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱

- Historical approaches vs. modern data-driven strategies
- Stakeholder engagement
- Grid capacity considerations and smart charging integration
- On-street charging solutions for urban residents

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱

This webinar is essential for anyone involved in:
- Urban planning and development
- Sustainable transport initiatives
- EV infrastructure deployment
- Municipal policy development
- European mobility strategy

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Europe's leading cities in EV infrastructure planning. Register now to secure your spot and gain access to exclusive insights that could transform your city's approach to EV charging.

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This webinar is part of Cenex's ongoing commitment to accelerating the transition to sustainable transport through knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination across European cities.

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:
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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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