Neuromorphic Now – Are you ready for the next leap in intelligent technology?
Imagine a technology that mimics the intelligence of the human brain – faster, more energy-efficient, and far more scalable. This is neuromorphic computing, and it is poised to make a major impact in fields like mobility, healthcare, robotics, and cybersecurity.
Neuromorphic computing is breaking out of the lab—and the Netherlands is ready to lead the charge. Join leading researchers, innovators and policy-makers on 13 June 2025 at Art Centre Delft for a one-day deep dive into the future of brain-inspired hardware. Links to whitepaper and video.
What to expect:
The diverse programme consists of eye-opening keynotes, demonstrations of what neuromorphic chips can do today, multiple inspiring sofa talks that connect science with scalable business and a preview of the upcoming Neuromorphic roadmap.
Neuromorphic Now is the next step in strengthening the neuromorphic ecosystem that can realize a compelling innovation agenda that will turn neuromorphic potential into European advantage.
Secure your place now and be part of the movement—from hype to reality.
Overview programme
09:40 – 10:00 : Reception
10:00 – 10:15 : Opening by the Chair (Sagar Dolas – Surf)
10:15 – 10:45 : Professor André van Schaik on Brain-Scale Supercomputer: The world’s first supercomputer capable of simulating networks at the scale of the human brain
10:45 – 11:30 : Tech showcases. Three pitches on what is already possible with (early versions of) neuromorphic chips:
11:30 – 12:00 Sofa Talk I
Sofa Talk: The Challenge for Industry & Academia: Realizing the roadmap
Discussion with Jasper Renema (Topsector ICT), Ruben Wassink (RVO) and Jan Peter van den Toren (Birch). Birch will present their draft outline for a roadmap and discussion on next steps towards creating a compelling innovation agenda.
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch + networking
13:00 – 14:10 | Industry Challenge Pitches
Presentations from industry perspective. Several companies present the issues they’re facing:
The International Perspective
14:10 – 14:40 | Keynote 2: The Ecosystem in a European Context, Make Europe great (again)
Presentation by Jens Krüger (Fraunhofer) on the European ecosystem STANCE
14:40 – 14:55 | Break
14:55 – 15:30 | Sofa Talk II: Neuromorphic Computing Abroad
Talk with Tony Kenyon, Regina Dittmann, Giacomo Indiveri, Zdenka Kuncic and Jörg Conradt. Scientists from abroad provide insights into (i) international collaboration opportunities and (ii) public-private partnership developments in other countries and (iii) constraints and opportunities in working together to support start-ups.
15:30 – 16:00 | Panel discussion: Flash Forward
Panel discussion with different perspectives on the day’s outcomes and the steps needed to strengthen the ecosystem and develop an innovation agenda. During this panel discussion there will be ample time for Q&A with the audience.
16:00 – 16:15 | Conclusion
16:15 – 17:30 | Networking Drinks
