Presentation of the New Energy Certificates 2026
During the New Energy Forum on June 18, 2026, nearly thirty students from New Energy Academy received their energy certificates. A great start to the energy careers of many!
New Energy Academy
The New Energy Academy is part of New Energy Coalition, a partnership of research and educational institutions and private and public organizations that play a key role in the energy transition. Students can for free readings and attend excursions, but also participate in hackathons. With this, the students can a New Energy Certificate to achieve.
Inspiring opening of the ceremony
Colleague Joep Sanderink, project manager in North Holland, opened the ceremony with a story about what drove him to start in the energy sector. With this, he emphasizes how important it is that new students gain the energytransition in diving, and ththe New Energy Academy and the New Energy Certificate that is a good start.
Large group of students
In total, about 180 students have obtained a certificate, with some students having followed multiple tracks.and have therefore also obtained multiple certificates. “It is hopeful that once again so many students have been able to get a great kick-start to their careers within the energy transition,” says Tim Ottema, the project manager of the New Energy Academy.
Tim, together with Veerle van Dijk, is responsible for all learning activities within the New Energy Academy. “Over the past year, we have been able to connect many students with professionals in the field. You feel a sense of pride towards the students who have obtained the certificate,” says Veerle.
Graduation Ceremony during New Energy Forum
The Graduation Ceremony has been part of the program since the first edition of New Energy Forum. New Energy Forum is the festival for the (upcoming) energy and mobility transition, making it the perfect place to present certificates to the new recruits for the energy sector. Curious about what the New Energy Academy entails? Then click the button below.
About New Energy Forum
The New Energy Forum is the festival for (aspiring) mobility and energy professionals and anyone concerned with a livable future. It's an annual initiative of ours, Entrance, Hanze University of Applied Sciences & Hive Mobility at the Entrance testbed on Zernike Campus Groningen. During the festival, the Entrance Award will also be presented: the premier prize for pioneers in the energy transition.
On June 18, 2026, Groningen was once again the vibrant center of the energy and mobility transition during the New Energy Forum. This unique event, which has now seen six successful editions, is much more than a traditional conference. It is the most distinctive energy festival of Noord-Nederland and is unique in its form due to the combination of content, encounter, and experience, with this edition as. This edition was entirely dedicated to Surprising, Connecting, and Accelerating.