NECTR – The Netherlands in transition: Breaking down barriers together

Do you work as a researcher, policymaker or professional on complex societal transitions in areas such as energy, health, safety, education, mobility or the economy? Then you know how stubborn these challenges can be. Conflicting interests, entrenched systems and stagnant progress make real change difficult, even with all the effort and good intentions in the world.

 

What is becoming increasingly clear is that sustainable breakthroughs only occur when disciplines, domains and worlds manage to find each other in a fundamentally different way. That is where the power of transdisciplinary working lies.

 

At the first NECTR event, we are bringing together the Dutch leaders in the field of transdisciplinary working. We will use their collective knowledge and experience to think about seemingly “impossible” social issues: from Blockage to Breakthrough.

 

This is no standard conference: the NECTR event is a dynamic workshop in which you explore new perspectives, think outside the box and discover how you can make transdisciplinary collaboration work to your advantage.

What can you expect?

• Inspiration, innovative insights and concrete tools to break the deadlock. But also a day full of energy, stimulating experiences and a vibrant atmosphere. Expect fascinating conversation partners, surprising workshops and inspiring examples. At the end of the day, you will walk out with fresh ideas, renewed energy for your issue and, who knows, even concrete next steps for your transition challenge.
• Choice of 12 interactive workshops with inspiring examples from a variety of sectors
• Space for meeting, exchanging ideas and collaborating with like-minded people
• Reflection on your role, attitude and collaborations within transitions
• Lessons from practice: what works, what causes friction and where are the pitfalls?

For directors and strategic decision-makers, NECTR is organising a closed leadership dialogue on this day from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Who is it for?

This meeting is intended for anyone who works on social issues and wants to explore or deepen the potential of transdisciplinary collaboration. Whether you come from policy, science, education, healthcare, business or a social organisation, you are very welcome.

What is NECTR?

The National Expertise Centre for Transdisciplinary Working (NECTR) has a mission to mobilise knowledge for social transitions by providing a platform for knowledge exchange, training and impactful applications.