EHC Grand Event.

Date: 9th September 2024

Location: European Hyperloop Center

Time: 14:30 - 18:00

PROGRAM.

14:30 - Walk in

15:00 - Welcome & presentation of the EHC

  • Henk Jan Schmaal, Alderman for the Economy, Municipality of Veendam

  • Klaus Rudischhauser, Director General, Hyperloop Development Program

15:20 - Panel session

  • Constantijn van Oranje, Special Envoy, Techleap

  • Henk Emmens, Regional Minister for the Economy, Province of Groningen

  • Rinke Zonneveld, CEO, Invest NL

  • Dina Boonstra, General Director, NOM - Investment and Development Agency for the Northern Netherlands

  • Lucienne Krosse, Thematic Lead Smart Cities and Buildings, EIT InnoEnergy

15:50 - Keynote address

  • Jens Gieseke, Member of the European Parliament

16:00 - Hyperloop showcase

17:00 - Drinks & bites

FAQ.

About the invitation

Is there an entrance fee?

No, this event is strictly by invitation only.

How do I RSVP for the event?

You can RSVP for the event via the link that is provided in the invitation email.

Getting to the event

What are the best transportation options?

The European Hyperloop Center is based in Veendam, in the Northern Netherlands. It is approximately 215 km from Amsterdam, 165 km from Bremen, 365 km from Brussels, and 33 km from the city of Groningen.

By public transport

If you are traveling by public transport, there are convenient train and shuttle services available:

  • Shuttle buses will be available between Veendam train station and the event venue from 14:15 until 15:00 and from 16:45 until 18:30. The shuttle bus from Veendam train station leaves from the taxi stand at Parallelweg.

  • A direct train between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Groningen departs every hour. At Groningen train station your connection to Veendam leaves every 30 minutes.

By car

If you prefer to drive, the European Hyperloop Center is easily accessible via the N33 expressway:

  • Take exit 39 (Veendam-Noord) on the N33 expressway to reach the European Hyperloop Center.

  • Free parking is available on site for all guests.

Where can I charge my electric car?

There are fast chargers for electric cars at the Nijlanderveld fueling station on the N33 expressway. Please note that we do not provide electric charging on site.

Is there transportation provided between the hotels and the event venue?

We do not provide transportation between the event venue and hotels. We recommend using taxi services or public transport.

General questions

Is there accessibility for people with reduced mobility?

We will facilitate requests for people with reduced mobility. Should you require assistance, please reach out to us at event@hyperloopcenter.eu.

What is the dress code?

The dress code is business casual.

What food will be served at the event?

There will be various bites and snacks served. Vegan options will be available.

Will dietary restrictions be facilitated?

For dietary restrictions other than vegan, please contact us at event@hyperloopcenter.eu.

What are the options for sponsoring the event?

If you’re interested in supporting our event through sponsoring, please contact us via event@hyperloopcenter.eu.

I have additional questions about the event. Who should I contact?

Should you have additional questions, please reach out to event@hyperloopcenter.eu.

Do you recommend any hotels?

We recommend the following hotels for your stay in Groningen:

  • The Market Hotel

    • Address: Grote Markt 31, 9712 HS, Groningen

    • Website: www.themarkethotel.nl

    • Promo Code: Use 'hyperloop' while booking for a discount.

  • Hotel Prinsenhof

    • Address: Martinikerkhof 23, 9712 JH, Groningen

    • Website: prinsenhof.nl

    • Discount: Contact office@prinsenhof.nl and reference the EHC Grand Event on 9 September for a discounted rate.

  • The Social Hub Groningen

    • Address: Boterdiep 9, 9712 LH, Groningen

    • Website: www.thesocialhub.co

    • Discount: Use promo code 'HYPERLOOP24' while booking for a discount.