Overview
Join us for an inspiring meetup, diving into the Future of Machine-to-Machine Communication from Intelligent Chips to Autonomous Systems.
The Future of Machine-to-Machine Communication
From Intelligent Chips to Autonomous Systems
Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Where: Noviotech Campus, Nijmegen
Time: Main programme 12:00 - 18:00
Morning company visits: 10:00 - 12:00 (select group, max 20-25 people first come first serve)
On 23 September, we host an inspiring meetup on semiconductors, telecom, and digital innovation, as part of Dutch Digitalisation Week (Week van Digitalisering). The Dutch high-tech sector at MWC Barcelona
At MWC Barcelona 2026, it was already clear that the Dutch semiconductor industry is playing a growing role in telecom and connectivity. Companies such as Axelera, Qualinx, Semiblocks, and Eyeo demonstrated how Dutch innovations are shaping the next generation of wireless networks, edge AI, and energy-efficient connectivity.
Preparing for MWC Barcelona 2027
Together, we are preparing the Dutch high-tech sector for the Netherlands Program at MWC Barcelona 2027. This event brings together stakeholders from across the ecosystem to share knowledge, explore international opportunities, and discover how your organisation can contribute to and benefit from MWC 2027.
PROGRAMME
10:00 - 12:00 | Company visits (max 20-25 people, first come first serve)
MAIN PROGRAMME
12:00 Walkin and lunch
13:30 Opening
Liane van der Veen - Oost NL & Tom van der Dussen - High Tech NL
13:45 Introduction of the Netherlands Pavilion at MWC Barcelona 2027
Anke Kuipers & Mark Beermann - Ecosystem Services
13:55 Introducing the themes of MWC Barcelona 2027
Tom Bonello - GSMA
14:10 Joining the RF Revolution: How POLARIS Connects Innovation and Industry
Mark Helvoort - Philips
14:25 From Connectivity Provider to Machine Orchestrator
14:50 Short Break
15:05 The Intelligent Network: How NXP is Core Partner in the Future Network ServicesProgramme
Marcel Geurts - NXP
15:30 When Robots Start Talking: The Future of Collaborative Machine Intelligence
Majid Nabi - CAMoRo project, TU/e
15:55 The Future of Compute: Why Neuromorphic Computing Matters for AI, Connectivity andEurope's Digital Future
Tijs Koops - Digital Holland
16:15 Panel Discussion
Marcel Geurts, Majid Nabi, Tijs Koops
16:45 NL@MWC Talentpool
Nicole van Haelst, Talent Expert in collaboration with Ecosystem Services
16:55 Closing words
17:00 Networking Reception
18:00 End of the program
