17 nov | TNO Alumni Community Launch Event

Join the launch event of the TNO Alumni Community on the 17th of November 2026. It's time to reconnect and innovate.

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Date
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Time
16:30 to
Location
The Hague, Fokker Terminal
Description

Reconnect with former colleagues, discover the latest innovations at TNO, and celebrate the start of a community built on lifelong connections, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.

Special keynote by Haroon Sheikh

As technology becomes an increasingly important source of geopolitical power, how can Europe strengthen its position in a rapidly changing world? Dutch philosopher, public intellectual, and policy advisor Haroon Sheikh will offer inspiring insights into technological sovereignty, innovation, and Europe's opportunities to shape its own future.

Programme

15:30 – 16:30 | Walk-in, registration and innovation market

16:30 – 17:40 | Plenary programme
Hosted by Camilla van Wirdum, TNO Ventures

  • Insight into TNO's new strategy and direction by Tjark Tjin-A-Tsoi, CEO of TNO
  • Keynote by Haroon Sheikh, Dutch philosopher, public intellectual, and policy advisor
  • TNO Alumni Perspectives: a conversation with former TNO colleagues featuring Ashok Sridhar (TracXon), Miguette Jadoul-von Rosenstiel (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), and a representative from industry
  • Official Launch of the TNO Alumni Community

17:40 – 19:30 | Networking drinks and innovation market