ROM InWest and Amsterdam Economic Board confirmed collaboration
On May 30, 2022, the Regional Development Agency InWest (ROM InWest) and the Amsterdam Economic Board signed a cooperation agreement.
Help the Smart Energy Community relieve tension
If the cabinet does not make clear choices about capacity on the electricity grid, it will become unfeasible to emit 55 percent less CO2 by 2030. This is one of the climate goals of the national government.
Maurice van den Bosch (OLVG) on innovation in healthcare
Digital solutions, data science, AI-driven innovation – they’re hot topics in smart health circles. But among the general public, there’s still a lack of understanding and patients worry that AI will replace the human touch by a robot.
New councilors get on board
What does the Amsterdam Economic Board do and what does our network mean for municipalities and provinces in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area? These questions were central during the digital introduction for (new) councilors in the region to the Amsterdam Economic Board.
Michiel van Vlimmeren (Salesforce): ‘Combine your forces’
Whether it concerns diversity, sustainability or health: the themes that the Amsterdam Economic Board works on are often high on the agenda of our Network Council members. We're interviewing Michiel van Vlimmeren, senior vice president and general manager Salesforce Netherlands. The service provider in the field of CRM technology contributes to these themes in various ways.
Innovation for Health offering optimism in difficult times
The ninth edition of the Innovation for Health conference - finally back as a live event in 2022 - was a reflection of how far the AI and healthcare ecosystem has evolved over the past two years. The challenges are still there, but because all stakeholders were able to meet and inspire each other in real time, the potential felt almost limitless. Meanwhile, Smart Health Amsterdam, host of the event, continues her well-known role as a cheerleader, connector and conversation starter.
The Green Mile: a green, sustainable Stadhouderskade
A positive, green, social and inclusive area: if it is up to The Green Mile foundation, it will be the new face of the Stadhouderskade in Amsterdam. Initiators include UNStudio, Heineken, the Rijksmuseum, De Nederlandsche Bank and Blendingbricks. They want to give the quay a major upgrade in close consultation with residents and companies. Anyone who wants to participate and test innovations here is most welcome.
Mix and match of present and future in healthcare
The 18th edition of Medical Data + Pizza went for contrast this time. About an ecosystem under construction and the use of AI and data to free doctors from everyday tasks. That asks for more!
Looking for new and diverse IT talent
For many organizations with a shortage of IT people, diversity and inclusion are challenging and at the same time promising themes. During the first TOMAS matchmaking event, these companies come into contact with initiatives that can help them with this. Together they strengthen the talent ecosystem in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area.
Amsterdam metropolis takes a pioneering role in circular textiles
The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area as a frontrunner in a fundamentally different, circular textile sector: that is the ambition of a large network of companies, governments and knowledge institutions from the region. Inspiring circular aesthetics and significant upscaling of recycling are the spearheads of the new vision. A conversation with co-initiators Bart Kruijssen (PwC) and Claire Teurlings (Amsterdam Economic Board). “I hope that companies will take a good look at their business models based on intrinsic motivation.”