About / The Host
Netherlands Academy of Engineering.
The network of Dutch top-engineers, hosting the CAETS 2027 symposium.
Connect to innovate
The national platform for engineering’s role in society.
NAE is the national platform for reflection, interpretation and analysis of the relevance of engineering in complex societal and economic questions. Founded in 2023, it now counts 108 members, growing by roughly 15 per year, drawn from diverse backgrounds and expertise across both industry and academia, but all excellent in their discipline.
What NAE exists to do
Four commitments behind the CAETS 2027 host.
- 01
Reflection & analysis
The national platform for reflection, interpretation and analysis of the relevance of engineering in complex societal and economic challenges.
- 02
Public understanding
Increasing understanding of technology in society, and with governments and policy makers.
- 03
Better decisions
Adding to the quality of strategic decision-making around societal transitions in which engineering plays an important role.
- 04
Technical capacity
Increasing technical capacity for societal challenges by growing the share of engineers in society.