4TU.Energy Community Day 2026 – Education Edition (Linked to the 4TU MSc programme - Sustainable Energy Technology 20th Anniversary)

Building on five years of impact, this year’s 4TU.Energy Community Day is a special edition focusing on Education and linked to the 4TU MSc programme - Sustainable Energy Technology (SET) 20th Anniversary, on 21 May, at TUDelft.

Researchers, educators and students from TU Delft, TU/e, University of Twente, Wageningen University & Research, University of Groningen, and external stakeholders are welcome to join and celebrate with us!

Practical info

Program highlights

9:30 Walk in and registration

10:00 Opening | Prof. dr. David Smeulders (Scientific Director 4TU.Energy)
4TU.Energy: Education + Impact as the next phase of the energy transition

10:05 Presentation | Pauline van der Vorm (4TU.Impact, Coordinator learning communities @ Even Groene Vrienden, TU Delft)

4TU.Impact and Learning community: From learning environments to societal impact

10:20 Presentation | Renée Prins (Coordinator 4TU.Schools)

What energy education needs today and in future: A collaboration between the four technical universities and secondary education

10:30  Coffee break with demonstration Illuminator

From abstract systems to tangible learning: Bridging between education and practice

10:50 Panel / interactive discussion
Topic: Innovating Engineering Education | Insights sharing and ideas exchange

Moderator: Dr.Akbar Asadi Tashvigh

11:50 Closing and Bridge to SET 20 years
Reflection + link to the SET program

12:00 Lunch in the Foyer

(Lunch is available only for participants registered for the SET 20th Anniversary afternoon programme.)

12:00-18:00 MSc SET 20th Anniversary Party Time (separate registration; registration link see below)

This year it is 20 years since the start of the MSc programmes in Sustainable Energy Technology at Delft and Eindhoven University of Technology, University of Twente. To celebrate this important milestone, on Thursday afternoon 21 May 2026 the MSc SET Lustrum Event will be organized in the Aula of TUDelft, Lecture Hall B and Foyer. 

Three energy leaders will give a talk: Diederik Samsom (sustainable energy expert, former labour party leader, adviser European Commission), David Smeulders (full professor Energy Technology at TU/e), and Dyonne Rietveld (country chair Uniper Benelux). In addition, panel discussions will be organized as well as a company market where you can speak to company representatives.

Here begins the registration form:

Registration form SET programme 20th Anniversary

Specific details are subject to the SET program committee.

By submitting this form, you agree with being photographed during the event. Otherwise, please contact our coordinator.

Photography & Media Notice
During this event, photos and/or video recordings may be taken for communication and promotional purposes, such as use on our website and social media channels (e.g. LinkedIn). These materials will be processed in accordance with applicable privacy regulations. If you prefer not to appear in photos and/or video, please inform us, and we will make arrangements on-site for you.

Contact email for questions, address to Sha Lou, Coordinator 4TU.Energy: s.lou@tue.nl.