DIFFER
Located on the campus of Eindhoven University of Technology, just 20-30 minutes walk from the central rail station and Eindhoven city centre, DIFFER is the Netherland's primary research institute focused on future energy. Founded in 1959 as FOM-Institute for Plasma Physics Rijnhuizen, we have been the Dutch fusion research centre for over 65 years. We will welcome you to the heart of our research in DIFFER's central auditorium, able to host up to 200 participants. Built in 2015 DIFFER's modern and airy building has won a BREEAM-NL Excellent award for sustainability, the first research building in the Netherlands to achieve this high rating.
Address: De Zaale 20, 5612 AJ Eindhoven
Eindhoven
Eindhoven, the largest city of the province of Noord Brabant with a population of around 250,000, is the heart of the Dutch Brainport region. It combines cutting-edge innovation with a rich industrial heritage. Its modern identity was forged in the late 19th century with the founding of Philips in 1891, which transitioned the local economy from tobacco and textiles to light bulbs and electronics. This "City of Light" faced significant destruction during World War II, leading to a post-war era of ambitious reconstruction and architectural experimentation. Today it is home to a thriving tech sector including Semiconductor giant ASML, NXP and Signify, as well as the globally famous Design Academy Eindhoven, the football team PSV, and the annual Light Festival GLOW.