Meet, inspire and innovate at the crossroads of technology and social impact
ASQ (All Sorts of Questions) Fontys is the annual networking and inspiration meeting of the Centre of Expertise HTSM. At this exciting event, professionals from the business sector discuss current high-tech developments in the Netherlands with governments and with knowledge institutions such as Fontys.
Centre of Expertise High Tech Systems and Materials (CoE HTSM) is the link between education, research and the professional domain. We make impact with practice-oriented high-tech research within our three societal themes: making the manufacturing industry more sustainable, energy transition and healthcare. We do this by translating technological innovations into practice and integrating new technical insights into education and business.
On Tuesday 4 November 2025, Nexus in Eindhoven will again be dedicated to inspiration, meeting and collaboration. With a powerful keynote and interactive innovation cafés, during ASQ Fontys will create space for substantive deepening, new connections and concrete follow-up actions.
Do you have a question? Contact CoE HTSM via htsm@fontys.nl
Working together on solutions for tomorrow
The social transitions we are facing require smart technology, cooperation across sector boundaries and a willingness to share and apply knowledge. Not through one-way traffic, but in dialogue. During ASQ Fontys, the seeds of innovations are being planted for future collaboration.
Whether you are concerned with circular production processes, smart energy systems or tomorrow's healthcare technologies, at ASQ Fontys you will find like-minded people. We are always looking for (new) partners to give direction to research and to carry it out together. During ASQ, we make those connections. We think, dare and act together.
An afternoon of inspiration, interaction and innovation
Program ASQ Fontys 2025
Option: labtour in Nexus building (2 to 3 pm)
Welcome
Keynote speaker: Ramon Vullings about cross-industry innovation
Innovation cafés:
In small, thematic working sessions, you will engage with other professionals, researchers and policymakers on the following issues:
Being productive with smart AI tools: by Erik Puik, professor Smart Manufacturing and Yvonne Kirkels, lecturer-researcher Strategy and Innovation Management
The Power of Disassembly: Opportunities for SMEs: by Jan Dobbelsteen and Edwin van den Oetelaar, lecturer-researchers lectorate High Tech Embedded Software
Lifelong Development & learning communities around applied electrochemistry, hydrogen and batteries: by Peter Thüne, professor Solar Fuels and Marcel Brand, impact developer Energy Transition
Energy in Connection: Innovating Together on Smart System Integration: by Paul Verstegen, professor of Automotive & Energy Innovation, Corné Dirne, professor of Operational Excellence and Teade Punter, professor of High Tech Embedded Software
Point of Care diagnostics developed within Fontys: by Anne Loonen and Joost Schoeber, professors Life Sciences and Ronald ten Berge, impact developer Biotech Booster
Smart Care: From Idea to Impact: by Yvonne Koks, impact developer Health
Wrap up
Bites and drinks
ASQ is of interest to anyone working on high-tech and transition
Anyone working in the manufacturing or high-tech sector or playing a role in technological innovation and societal transition is welcome to attend ASQ 2025. Consider
Professionals from high-tech and manufacturing industries
Decision makers and innovation advisers within governments
Lecturers, researchers and teachers from knowledge institutions
Project leaders and strategists within collaborative organisations
Participation in ASQ gives you:
New insights in the field of sustainable industry, energy transition and health technology
Direct access to Fontys experts and professors
Concrete opportunities for collaboration with other professionals, companies and researchers
Inspiration and depth through the keynote speaker and interactive sessions
A wider network within your theme or sector
Support in follow-up actions through the CoE HTSM network
ASQ Fontys 2024
