Farewell Symposium for Dr. Martin Smit – From Vision to Future: Building Together
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After many years of expertise, leadership, and innovation, Dr. Martin Smit will step down as Director of the Innovation Center UMCG. To mark this occasion, a special farewell symposium will be held in his honor.
Farewell symposium M. Smit

Under the theme “From vision to future: building together” the symposium will highlight key themes and collaborations from Martin’s tenure. Colleagues and partners will share insights into the innovation journey that has shaped the center’s success and future direction.

Speakers

  • Prof. dr. Wouter Nagengast (UMCG, MDL)
  • Dr. Marnix Bügel (exquAIro & Rewire)
  • Prof. dr. Folkert Kuipers (UMCG, ERIBA)
  • Dr. Jan Willem Veldsink (UMCG, Innovation Center)
  • Dr. Martin Smit (UMCG, Innovation Center)
  • Prof. dr. Wiro Niessen (UMCG, Board of Directors)

Following the symposium, all guests are warmly invited to attend a reception at 17:30 in the UMCG staff restaurant.

Registration

Please register before 7 November via the following button.

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Gift suggestion

In lieu of gifts, Martin kindly requests donations to the UAF Foundation for Refugee Students.
We look forward to celebrating Martin’s remarkable contributions and wishing him all the best for the future.