Matching Symposium 4TU-DSO (Registration Form)

Event Background

The Dutch energy system faces increasing pressure from grid congestion, electrification, and decentralised energy production. Collaboration between 4TU universities and Dutch Distribution System Operators (DSOs) is growing, but lacks a structured platform. This symposium creates space for knowledge exchange, matchmaking, and long-term collaboration.

Event Goal

Strengthen collaboration between academia and DSOs through challenge pitches, research exchange, and exploration of joint MSc projects, research initiatives, and funding opportunities.

Target Audience

Researchers and educators from 4TU universities, Dutch Distribution System Operators, and policy and innovation stakeholders.

Program Highlights

10:00 Registration & Coffee
10:15 Opening Remarks
10:30 Keynote: Grid Challenges & Collaboration
11:00 Parallel Breakouts: Grid Congestion / Flexibility
12:30 Lunch & Poster Session
13:30 Panel: Energy Hubs & Future Collaboration
15:00-16:00 Networking & Poster Walk

Follow-up

Identification of priority themes for future editions, new MSc projects, research collaborations, and exploration of a DSO Ideation Hub.

Here begins the registration form, which is mandatory for this free event:

First name

Last name

I would like to

register Matching Symposium 4TU-DSO

de-register Matching Symposium 4TU-DSO

Affiliation

Position

Email

Double checked email address

I would register to attend one of the breakout sessions:

“Grid Congestion & Infrastructure” (max.45p)

“Flexibility in the Energy System” (max.35p)

No, I will skip the breakout session

I would pitch during one of the breakout sessions:

“Grid Congestion & Infrastructure”

“Flexibility in the Energy System”

No, I will not pitch

More information about pitch:

DSOs can pitch their key challenges and innovation needs
Researchers can present their ongoing projects and ideas
Opportunities for collaborative research, MSc thesis topics, joint funding proposals, and staff/student exchanges can be explored

The time duration per pitch depends on the number of people registered to pitch, and there will be follow-up emails.

Lunch choice

Normal

Vegan

Vegetarian

Allergic to

I would bring a poster:

Yes

No

I would like to be a Panelist in Panel Discussion - Energy Hubs & Future Collaboration

Yes

No

I agree with being photographed for social media:

Yes

No

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.

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