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SustainaLab Talks: Sponge City

How do we turn the city into a sponge—ready for cloudbursts and drought? Join researchers, city makers and industry for a fast, practical session on water-smart design: from green roofs and permeable streets to data-driven leak detection and smarter consumption. Networking drinks included.

Date

December 11, 2025

Location

SustainaLab, Matrix ONE, Science Park 301, Amsterdam Science Park

Time

15:30 – 18:00 (including networking drinks)

Speakers

  • Dr. Jannes Willems (UvA): planning new urban water infrastructures.
  • Daniel Goedbloed (Amsterdam Weerproof): how Amsterdam prepares for extreme weather.
  • Paco Martina & Max Verbeek (Smartvatten): real-time insights that cut water waste.
  • Plus one more speaker to be announced.
    Hosted by SustainaLab at Amsterdam Science Park. Reserve your spot via the event page.

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