Impact, Industry, Society | 35th Annual Conference
Demand-driven research and innovation for a competitive Europe
17-18
June 2026
Amsterdam UAS | Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Face-to-face
We are delighted to invite you to the EURASHE 35th Annual Conference, taking place on 17-18 June 2026 at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Every year, EURASHE gathers the Higher Education community to discuss and draft a shared path on relevant topics for the present and the future of education. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this event, save the date and join us!
Have a question? Contact us at [email protected]
WELCOME TO AMSTERDAM
The 35th Annual Conference is hosted by Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. The University is on a mission to empower students to reach their full potential. With high-quality education and research, equal opportunities for everyone and attuned to Amsterdam and all its social challenges. With 4,800 professionals, the University works every day to innovate its education and research so that its 44,000 students can reach their full potential and are prepared for their future.
Programme
We are planning engaging panel discussions and keynote speeches, workshops and breakout sessions, plus several informal moments for you to mix and mingle with colleagues and meet new people from all over Europe and the world.
The overall programme structure can be found below.
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Pre-conference | 16 June |
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| 16:00 – 17:00 | EURASHE General Assembly (members only) |
| 19:00 – 21:00 | Pre-conference reception |
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Day 1 | 17 June |
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| 9:00 – 17:00 |
Full day Keynote speeches, plenary sessions, breakout sessions Coffee breaks and lunch provided |
| 19:00 – 23:00 | Conference gala dinner (self-paid) |
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Day 2 | 18 June |
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| 9:00 – 14:00 |
Half day Keynote speeches, plenary sessions, breakout sessions Coffee breaks and lunch provided |
| 14:30 – 16:30 | Social programme: historic boat tour of the Amsterdam canals (self-paid) |
Registration and fees
| Ticket type | Standard fee |
| Students* | €200 |
| Selected contributors | €470 |
| Early Bird EURASHE member | €470 |
| Early Bird non-member | €600 |
| General admission EURASHE members | €530 |
| General admission non-members | €650 |
*Only valid for students with a valid ID. Submission of a copy of the ID is required upon registration.
Timeline
Registrations to the Annual Conference will open in January 2026. For updates, follow our social media accounts or sign up to our newsletter.
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation before Sunday 30th May: 70% of your ticket will be refunded
- No refunds after Sunday 30th May
*All cancellations must be sent via email to [email protected]
*Participants who register and do not attend the entire event will not be refunded
Practical information and accommodation
GETTING TO AMSTERDAM UAS
The Amsterdam UAS campus is located at Wibautstraat 3b, 1091 GH Amsterdam, Netherlands. If you are coming to the venue by public transport, you can get off at Weesperplein station.
| Arriving from | Travel time |
| Amsterdam Centraal train station | 10-15 minutes |
| Amsterdam Zuid train station | 20 minutes |
| Amsterdam Schiphol airport (AMS) | 30 minutes |
| Utrecht | 30 minutes |
ACCOMMODATION
We have arranged special hotel rates near the conference venue, which you can view below. Rooms can be booked at special discounted rates by clicking on this link.
| Hotel name | Price/night |
| Holiday Inn Express – Arena Towers | from €150 |
| Holiday Inn Express – North Riverside | from €154 |
| Bilderberg Garden Hotel | from €169 |
| Postillion Hotel | from €209 |
| Leonardo Amsterdam Rembrandtpark | from €209 |
Because Amsterdam is a very popular travel destination, we advise you to book your accommodation well in advance. Do not hesitate to contact EURASHE at [email protected] with any questions you may have regarding the Conference.
Call for contributions
We are currently accepting contributions to breakout sessions addressing the key question of the Annual Conference: How can applied research contribute to innovation for industry and societal challenges, and what are the effects of applied research on (improving) educational practices at applied sciences universities?
Contributions can be based on both theory and practice on several topics related to the main conference theme of applied research and innovation.
The call for contributions is open from 24 October 2025 until December 2025-January 2026. For additional information on the content, key deadlines and details on the application and selection process, please refer to the full text of the call.
To submit your contribution, download and complete the dedicated form. Send to [email protected] in PDF format with the subject “AC35 Call for contributions”. Questions about the call can be directed to the same email address. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
*Selected contributors will benefit from a reduced fee to attend the conference.
Programme Committee
Contributions are reviewed by a Programme Committee composed of representatives from EURASHE member institutions:
- Somaya Ben Allouch, Professor, Digital Life, Amsterdam UAS (NL)
- Leon Cremonini, Liaison Research Strategy Europe, Saxion UAS (NL)
- Johanna Krappe, Head of RDI and Global Engagement, Turku AMK (FI)
- Jaan Looga, Research Coordinator, Tartu Applied Health Sciences University (EE)
- Marek Łukasik, Associate Professor, Pomeranian University in Słupsk (PL)
- Frank Melis, Founder and CEO, SMRT.bio (NL)
- Dirk Smits, Director for Research and Internationalisation, Odisee (BE)
- Mark van Wees, Project Manager, Amsterdam UAS (NL)
- Lorna Walsh, Director of Research Support Services, Technological University of the Shannon (IE)
- Roswitha Wiedenhofer, Head of Division Research Organisation and Services, FH Joanneum (AT)
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