4TU.Energy Community Day 2026 – Education Edition (Registration is closed)

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

Chair of the day: Maaike Damen (TUDelft)

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 | Demi van Kampen  (Lesson Developer 4TU.Schools)

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

10:35  Coffee break with demonstration Illuminator | Despoina Kassandra Georgiadi 

Two consecutive demo sessions, each session 10 minutes

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

11:00 Panel / interactive discussion
Topic: Innovating Engineering Education | Insights sharing and ideas exchange

Moderator: Dr.Akbar Asadi Tashvigh

Panelists : 

Remon Rooij – chair of 4TU.CEE – engineer education perspective

J. (‘Hanno’) van Keulen - director of studies MSc Science Education & Communication  

David Smeulders – scientific director 4TU.Energy - strategic energy transition view

René van Swaaij - the program director of SET TUDelft– SET program /activities perspective

11:50 Closing and Bridge to SET 20 years | Prof. dr. David Smeulders (Scientific Director 4TU.Energy)
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 (SET) at Delft and Eindhoven University of Technology, University of Twente.  SET is ranked #1 nationally, with particularly strong scores for preparation for the labour market. 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.

Registration is closed. For requests or questions, contact Dr.Sha Lou, s.lou@tue.nl 

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.