On 9 October, NL Space Campus hosts Network & Drinks XL at Space Expo in Noordwijk, one of the highlights of NL Space Week. With over 250 participants, this is the largest networking event of the year for the Dutch space sector. Strengthen your current connections, meet young professionals and talents, and broaden your network with experts from defence, high tech, engineering, and space.
Two rounds of 30-second pitches
Share your idea or project on stage in front of the community. Pitchers will also have a dedicated spot in the networking area to continue conversations afterwards. Maximum of 20 pitches – sign up at the door, first-come, first-served.
The Space Lady of the Year Award 2025
Organised by the community of Space Ladies Night Out (SLNO), the award celebrates role models who inspire others and demonstrate dedication to promoting the space sector.
NL Space Summer School Alumni Meet Up
A moment to connect with alumni from different years of the programme and meet the young talents who are shaping the future of the space sector.
You will also have the chance to meet the challenge owners of the upcoming European Startup Competition Space Meets Manufacturing and the EUDIS Defence Hackathon: Technologies for space and defence.
In the afternoon, young professionals can join special NL Space Week activities such as the SpaceNed Young Professional Challenge @ Cometlab, the Curiosity Mini-Contest @ Space Expo, and the Space Meets Manufacturing Competition Launch @ SBIC Noordwijk. In the evening, participants from these events will also join Network & Drinks XL.
Registration is free but mandatory. Capacity is limited, and the event was fully booked last year.