Be part of SURF Tech Trends 2025-2026

Sharing knowledge through working groups

Working on the trend report means you get to work with us and other experts on a technology chapter and together you will identify and select relevant trends. This includes reading, writing and attending sessions to gather information.

Part of the project is that you are available on October 10th to attend the kick-off at SURF Utrecht where you meet your fellows. On this day we will brainstorm about a collective approach following the format of the report and form (process) agreements within each group. This means we will think about methods like interviews, workshops, etc. 

The working groups of each chapter will be max 5. This means you can be in the core team of the chapter to shape the report together with us! We ask you to dedicate time (+/- 1 day a month) between January and April 2025. It goes without saying that you need to have a (strong) affinity for the technology of your choice (see the list in the form below).

Join us

As part of the process we ask you to fill in a (short) form, choose your favourite technology and share your (brief) motivation with us.

Deadline: July 5, 2024
The kick-off of this project will take place on October 10, 2024 (invitation-only)

Even if you wouldn't call yourself an 'expert', we highly appreciate having your input too.

Go to "application" form here

About SURF Tech Trends

The SURF Tech Trends Report is a two yearly report for the members within our education and research cooperative. It presents an overview of the most relevant technologies and helps our collaborative organisation navigate the complexity of technological advancements. A lot is happening, and there are many reports out there. Therefore it’s important to curate and analyse what is shaping - or has the potential of shaping - the future of education and research. Think of technology chapters like AI, IX and Quantum. 

Please don't hesitate to contact us for questions, comments and suggestions: futuring@surf.nl

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