Technology and data-based solutions in personalised prevention

By |2023-06-06T15:17:38+02:004 December 2018|News|

Life sciences professionals and members of the business community came together during the final Life Sciences Café of 2018. The subject; personalised prevention. Organised by the Amsterdam Economic Board in collaboration with EY, this series of events offer attendees the chance to learn about and discuss innovations and challenges in the sector, as well as to make new connections and inspire new collaborations.

Continuing to bridge the gap between medicine and data science

By |2023-06-06T15:17:38+02:0023 November 2018|News|

The November edition of the Amsterdam Medical Data Science meetup saw data scientists and medical professionals come together at Amsterdam UMC to share insights, experiences and research in medical data science. The events aim to bridge the gap between health professionals and data scientists by bringing both together in an informal setting for presentations and pizza.

From discarded textile to new thread

By |2023-06-06T15:17:38+02:0023 November 2018|News|

In Zaanstad, an important step has been taken to close the loop in textile manufacturing by tackling the growing mountain of waste produced by what is currently one of the most polluting industries. Wieland Textiles, Brightloops|Loop.a life, Leger des Heils ReShare and the Municipality of Zaanstad signed a partnership agreement on Friday, 23 November as a first move towards establishing the Dutch Center for Circular Textiles (DCCT). Its aim is to connect municipalities and companies throughout the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area (AMA), from all links in the textiles chain: from the collection of used textiles to the production of new ones.

“Amsterdam Vaart”: Port as a hub for construction logistics

By |2023-06-06T15:17:39+02:0024 October 2018|News|

Port of Amsterdam, the municipality of Amsterdam, Waternet and TNO have joined forces in the pursuit of cleaner and smarter city logistics. Under the name 'Amsterdam Vaart', the parties are looking at the possibilities of construction transport over water. In addition, the port authority is involved in various sustainable initiatives in the field of urban distribution and circular construction. Commercial manager Kim Borgmann of Port of Amsterdam talks about these innovative projects.

The data science healthcare revolution rolls on

By |2023-06-06T15:17:39+02:0019 October 2018|News|

The October edition of the Amsterdam Medical Data Science meetup resulted in an inspired collision of health professionals and data specialists at Amsterdam UMC. These monthly events bridge the gap between medical experts and data scientists by sharing new insights, experiences and research.

How to become healthier with AI

By |2023-06-06T15:17:40+02:0015 October 2018|News|

Artificial Intelligence: if we're to believe the hype, it will either save the world or leave mankind jobless and obsolete (at best). But rather than trying to predict the future, the Amsterdam Economic Board is looking into practical solutions using AI. Jeroen Maas, challenge lead health for the Amsterdam Economic Board, shares his ideas on the future of healthy citizens - and the use of AI in healthcare.

How to strengthen the Amsterdam blockchain community

By |2023-06-06T15:17:41+02:0011 October 2018|News|

How can we strengthen the blockchain community in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area? That was the central question of the first edition of Amsterdam Blockchain City, an event organized by the Amsterdam Economic Board and Startup Amsterdam. "We need association between all the different parts of the Amsterdam blockchain community."

Pilot launched to recycle millions of nappies

By |2023-06-06T15:17:41+02:004 October 2018|News|

Each year in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, people throw away a total of 57,100 metric tons of baby nappies and incontinence pads, in equal proportions. Only 1% of the total is collected and processed for composting, and the rest is incinerated. This is a shame, because material from nappies and incontinence pads is actually recyclable.

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