Sustainability Conference + Professional Cooking Workshop
On the 7th of May, the Sustainable Career Committee is excited to host a Conference on sustainability in the city center of Groningen. This year’s topic is: "Green Innovation in Supply Chains"
This event brings together students and industry experts to explore sustainable business solutions. Through insightful discussions and networking opportunities, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the latest trends shaping the future of sustainability.
General information
Date: 7 May 2025
Time: 12:00-18:00
Location: 't Feithhuis, Martinikerkhof 10 Groningen
Sign-up deadline Sustainability Conference + Cooking Workshop with NextGen: 1st of May
Sign-up deadline Sustainability Conference: 6th of May
Planning
12:00-12:30 Walk-in + coffee
12:30-13:10 Introduction day moderator (dr. K. Kristian Peters) + speaker 1 (Hylke Simonides - Avebe)
13:15-14:30 First session workshops
14:30-14:45 Coffee break
14:45-16:00 Second session workshops
16:00-16:30 Speaker 2 (Karsten Hoekzema - TenneT)
16:30-17:00 Speaker 3 TeMa Alumni Insights (Jans Tigelaar - Wehkamp)
17:00-18:00 Closing of the day & Networking Drinks
Optional
18:30-22:30 Professional cooking workshop (worth €70) at Dennis Cooking Palace with NextGen (CV selection)
We are proud to announce that dr. Kristian Peters will be the day moderator and that the participating companies are:
Wehkamp (speaker) - a leading Dutch e-commerce retailer, is making significant strides in sustainable logistics and packaging. Wehkamp is aiming to make online shopping greener and more responsible.
TenneT (speaker) - A leading European electricity transmission system operator, committed to driving the energy transition through innovative, reliable, and sustainable power infrastructure.
Avebe (speaker) - specialized in plant-based food solutions, is at the forefront of sustainable ingredient production, reducing environmental impact while meeting global demand for alternative proteins and starches.
Movares (workshop) - an engineering consultancy firm dedicated to creating infrastructure with minimal environmental impact, offering career prospects in the field of Supply Chain & Operations.
Teijin Aramid (workshop) - a high-performance aramid technology company & a Dutch subsidiary of the Japanese Teijin Group.
NextGen (professional cooking workshop worth €70) - this is a secondment company that focuses on the development of young professionals within the Supply Chain & Operations. They aim to realize personal growth for students.
In addition, we hope to inspire students to adopt sustainable decision-making in their daily lives. Therefore, we organize a professional cooking workshop at Dennis Cooking Place in collaboration with NextGen. Don't miss out on this opportunity to attend a professional cooking workshop while having fun with fellow students and getting to know NextGen!
View more information about the professional cooking workshop by Dennis Cooking Palace via this link.
Spaces for workshops and sessions are limited, so don't miss out on this opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals and industry experts. We look forward to welcoming you on May 7th for a day of inspiration and actionable insights toward a sustainable future!
You can sign up for both the sustainability conference and the cooking workshop for €5 or exclusively the sustainability conference for €5.
Please note, the dress code for this event is business casual.
If you have questions related to the event, please send an e-mail or WhatsApp to the following:
E-mail: sustainability@temagroningen.nl
Number: +31 (0)6 1539 8698 (Daan Snijder - Chair)
*Non-communicated no-shows or cancellations less than 48 hours in advance will be fined 30 euros.
