Closing remarks
Speakers
Paul Depla, Mayor
City of Breda
Onno Hoes, Mayor
City of Tilburg
Theme
The closing remarks
About the speaker
Paul Depla
Paul Depla, Mayor of the City of Breda, will speak on behalf of the municipality at the Brabant Innovation Spotlight. Breda, the ninth largest city in the Netherlands, is centrally located between the main ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp. It is a bustling city in a historic backdrop. Today, Breda drives economic innovation by focusing on applied technology and creativity.
Paul Depla, Mayor
City of Breda
About the speaker
Onno Hoes
Onno Hoes, Mayor of the City of Tilburg, will speak on behalf of the municipality at the Brabant Innovation Spotlight. Tilburg is a vibrant city in the south of the Netherlands, known for its creative spirit and strong social values. Once a thriving textile capital, it has transformed into an urban hub in the heart of Brabant, with a focus on the circular economy, inclusion, digitalization, and innovation. Home to over 50,000 students and institutions like Tilburg University and MindLabs, the city fosters innovation at the intersection of technology and society. As part of the Brabant innovation ecosystem, Tilburg connects SMEs, global companies, and research institutions to tackle challenges in society such as health and the use of AI. It’s a city that dares to experiment and delivers impact.
Onno Hoes, Mayor
City of Tilburg