The energy transition requires not only technology, but above all people.

From grid reinforcement to smart energy systems: the challenges are significant and the demand for talent is growing. But where do you start as a student? And how do companies find the right people to accelerate this transition?

During Energy Meets Talent, more than 200 students, starters, and companies come together around one question: how do we bring talent and the energy transition closer together?

No abstract stories, but direct encounters, concrete opportunities, and real conversations with organizations working on the energy system of tomorrow.

What can you expect

Direct contact with companies active in the energy transition
Opportunities for internships, graduation projects, and first jobs
An interactive company market where you can easily engage with recruiters and professionals
Networking moments with other students and young professionals
Lunch & networking, including fries and pizza

For whom

Energy Meets Talent is intended for:

MBO and HBO students with an interest in technology, energy, and sustainability
Students exploring their first job, internship, or graduation project
Young professionals who want to take their next step within the energy sector

Why participate?

Discover where your place lies within the energy transition
Gain insight into current projects and developments in the sector
Make direct contact with potential employers
Explore concrete opportunities for your career

Programme

10:00 – 10:30 | Plenary opening
How is this region accelerating the energy transition?
With insights from the Connectr ecosystem and the role of talent within it.

10:30 – 12:00 | Company market
Engage with recruiters and professionals. Ask your questions, discover companies, and make valuable connections.

12:00 – 14:00 | Lunch & networking
Meet companies and fellow students in an informal setting, including lunch.

You will meet, among others, teams from TenneT, DEKRA, Kersten Techniek, Hoppenbrouwers, and other organizations within the Connectr ecosystem.

The first step in your role within the energy transition starts here, at Energy Meets Talent.