After the success of the first two editions in 2021 and 2022, SURE network is organising a third edition of the Next Generation Podium, to continue exploring future developments of the Eurodelta mega region.
The 5 day programme – spread over March and May 2023 – is open to students, young researchers and professionals working in the field of architecture, design, urban studies, economic geography, mobility and spatial planning AND EVERYONE INTERESTED. The symposium aims to bring out fresh perspectives from the young generation and create dialogues between experts practice and academia.
“Circular Delta, Accessible Delta, Fluid Delta”
The subject of circular economy, cross-border mobility corridors and contextualizing the delta region from a water and societal perspective will be tackled from a transnational governance approach and with a strong focus on cross-border collaboration.
This years’ edition will be split across two separate weeks, with hybrid lecture series, “lunch forums”, taking place between 20-22 March, and an online workshop between 11-12 May.
Lunch Forum Program
Lunch Forum 1 – March 20
Circular Delta – Accelerating the circular transition hosted by Gemeente Amsterdam
Understanding how transnational exchange can inform circular choices on different scale for integrated sustainable development.
Moderated by Paul Gerretsen, Deltametropolis Association
- 12:00 Welcome from SURE, by Erik Pasveer, SURE Eurodelta
- 12:10 Design perspective by Peter van Assche, Bureau SLA, NL
- 12:25 Material perspective by Markus Steppler, DERIX-Gruppe, DE
- 12:40 Research perspective by Stephan Kampelmann, ULB, BE
- 13:00 Open dialogue
- 13:30 End
Open Office Day 1:
13:30 – 14:30 hours
Municipality of Amsterdam | Municipality of The Hague | Park city Limburg
Lunch Forum 2 – March 21
Accessible Delta – Connecting through corridors hosted by Regionalverband Ruhr
Understanding how we can implement innovative tools and recommendations for cross-border mobility and infrastructure by learning from research.
- 12:00 Opening by Cecilia Braun, EGTC Rhine-Alpine Corridor
- 12:10 Sustainable mobility-Frank Joneit-Regionalverband Ruhr, DE
- 12:25 ESPON STISE by Luuk Boelens, Universiteit Gent, BE
- 12:40 Practice perspective, NL (TBC)
- 13:00 Open dialogue
- 13:30 End
Open Office Day 2:
13:30 – 14:30 hours
Ruhr regional association
Lunch Forum 3 – March 22
Fluid Delta – Cooling and flowing water networks hosted by perspective.brussels
Understanding how water networks can be elements of social and geographical identity and cooperation at local and cross-border levels.
- 12:05 Welcome and moderation by Alankrita Sarkar, VDM
- 12:15 Essence of Eurodelta by Yvonne Havenga, BENELUX
- 12:25 Research perspective by Carola Hein, LDE, NL
- 12:35 Governance perspective by Ann De Cannière, BMA, BE
- 12:45 Practice perspective by Annebelle Houdert, IDOS, DE
- 13:00 Open dialogue
- 13:30 End
Open Office Day 3:
13:30 – 14:30 hours
perspective.brussels
Please register here.
