Unconference Energie & Klimaat
Unconference Energie & Klimaat | 27th of November 2025

Your ideas, your topics, your stage. The Unconference is not your typical conference with a fixed program—it's a dynamic, participant-led event where you decide what's on the agenda. Whether you're full of ideas or eager to connect and learn, this is the perfect opportunity to share, collaborate and explore the key challenges and innovations in Energy & Climate.

What can you expect?
The program is created on the spot. You can propose a topic and lead one of the parallel sessions—no preparation needed, just your story and experience. The sessions are short, focused and interactive. You'll learn from like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals, while expanding your network with new and valuable connections. We'll feature several guest speakers who share practical insights to inspire and spark discussions.

Your hosts
The Unconference is hosted by InnovationQuarter and TNO and facilitated by Bart Doorneweert, an experienced entrepreneur and educator with a strong background in technology communities.

Program
12:30 | Lunch and registration
13:00 | Plenary intro
13:15 | Planning of break-out sessions
13:45 | Session round 1
14:15 | Session round 2
14:45 | Coffee break
15:15 | Session round 3
15:45 | Session round 4
16:15 | Wrap-up
16:30 | Drinks
17:00 | End

When and where?
Date: 27th of November 2025
Time: 12:30 - 17:00h
Location: CIC Rotterdam (Stationsplein 45, 4th floor, 3013 AK Rotterdam)

Places are limited, so make sure to join this inspiring afternoon!

Selection of the session hosts that have already committed to organise a session:

Hooking Up with the Grid
Stedin’s innovation advisors Paul van der Hoeven and Fabbio Hu open the floor to founders working on energy hardware and grid solutions. With their new sandbox LVnext.nl launching soon, they ask: how can DSOs improve their internal proces to make collaboration with startups smoother and more impactful? Join this candid exchange where innovation meets the limits of the grid—and we explore how to work smarter together.

Finding Product-Market Fit Across Borders
After two startup cycles in North America, CoeusAI founder Vincent Marsland chose the Netherlands as his new launchpad—shifting his AI land-forecasting platform from the Gulf of Mexico to Europe’s energy transition. In this session, he shares how he mapped his ideal customers, tested traction signals, and qualified a whole new geography for fit. Join to unpack how founders can spot where their market truly lives.

Holding the Problem Holder to Their Problem
Serial recycler Jaap Vandehoek (ex-Umincorp) built (and sometimes blew up) factories across Europe, turning industrial waste streams into new resources. He now invites founders to explore how to tell when a sector is truly committed to solving its problem - or just pretending to care. Join this candid exchange on spotting real “problem-holders,” timing your bet, and avoiding the trap of building too early for a market that isn’t ready.

Thinking of hosting a session yourself? Feel free to pitch your session idea at the event. There will still be plenty of sessions slots available. Need help shaping your session? Just hit reply and ask us.