Network & Drinks is a recurring meeting point within the Dutch space ecosystem, where connections are made and conversations continue across editions. The event often takes place alongside larger ecosystem or industry events, providing a natural moment to extend discussions beyond the main programme.
Over the coming months, Network & Drinks will appear in different formats and locations, sometimes on campus, sometimes alongside wider ecosystem or industry events, opening space for cross-sector exchange. Below you will find the line-up of editions taking place between February and June 2026. Mark the dates that fit your agenda and keep an eye out as programmes take shape. Additional editions for the second half of the year will be announced soon. Interested in taking the stage at a future edition? You can apply for a three-minute pitch via the registration form.
Network & Drinks is organised by NL Space Campus together with SBIC Noordwijk and takes place several times a year. Each edition features short pitches, community and partner updates, and time to connect with others active in and around the space sector.
Upcoming editions
February 2026 | Space Talent Day | 26 February 2026 – SBIC Noordwijk
The first Network & Drinks of 2026 takes place during Space Talent Day and focuses on attracting, finding, and retaining talent in the space sector.
The programme connects organisations looking for talent with students and young professionals exploring their place in the sector. It follows a broader afternoon programme that includes Dialogue for Space and a session on initial findings from the Space for Talent research, with the final publication expected at the end of March.
March 2026 | High Tech at ZIE 2026 | 26 March 2026 – Rotterdam
In March, Network & Drinks takes place as a special edition during ZIE 2026, the South Holland industry event bringing together high-tech manufacturing companies, knowledge institutions, and public authorities.
This edition connects the space community with a wider industrial audience and takes place at the end of the ZIE programme day. Participation in Network & Drinks is included with ZIE registration.
April 2026 | SPACE QUIZ Climate x Space at PLNT | 30 April 2026 – PLNT Leiden
The April edition moves to PLNT in Leiden and focuses on climate-related topics. Hosting Network & Drinks at PLNT places the space community within a broader innovation environment, offering a different setting for exchange.
From 16:30 till 17:30 we will have a SPACE QUIZ for a maximum amount of people. At 17:00 the regular drinks start in the bar at PLNT and at 17:30 the pitches of Gravity Gardens and winner Cassini Hackathon;Space for Water.
May 2026 | Data- and Cloud Sovereignty | 28 May 2026 – SBIC Noordwijk
The May edition returns to SBIC Noordwijk. The programme will follow the familiar Network & Drinks format, with short pitches, community and partner updates, and time to connect. More information will follow.
June 2026 | Defence: Safety and Resilience | 25 June 2026 – SBIC Noordwijk
The June edition focuses on defence-related topics. As with other themed editions, the programme remains open to a broad audience. Programme details will be shared in due course.
What’s next?
Network & Drinks continues beyond June. Additional editions for the second half of 2026 will be next to Industry Space Days, and after we offer the topics AI and Engineering.
To stay up to date, subscribe to the NL Space Campus Community Updates and receive invitations and announcements as new editions are published.