SURF Research Day

SURF Research Day is the national conference where research, IT and innovation come together. Here, you will gain plenty of new insights during inspiring lectures, interactive sessions and practical workshops. And you meet other researchers and research supporters.

The next edition of the SURF Research Day is coming up!

Mark your calendar! On 19 May 2026, the SURF Research Day will take place at the inspiring Gooiland venue in Hilversum. The programme will be announced later, but the call for proposals is now open to anyone who wants to contribute. Stay tuned and check the agenda item for full details.

All details can be found here

What to expect?

Curious about the atmosphere of SURF Research Day? Watch the video to get an impression.

SURF Research Day: a day full of inspiration on research and IT

Are you looking for the latest ins and outs in ICT and innovation to take your research further? And do you want to learn from peers, or share your experiences? Join us at SURF Research Day.

At the SURF Research Day, we also present the Research Support Champions: three innovative research support professionals who are taking their profession to the next level.

For whom?

SURF Research Day is intended for researchers, research support staff, data stewards, PhD candidates, and policymakers from universities, universities of applied sciences, research institutes, university medical centers, and industry.

Stay informed

Want to be the first to get the latest information about SURF Research Day in your mailbox? Sign up for the SURF Research Day mailing list. This will keep you up to date on the event.

Do you have any questions? Please contact us at: researchday@surf.nl.

Visitors in conversation during Research Day

Raoul Schram, Renate Mattiszik en Ernest Boskovic poseren met de awards.

Ernest is presented with the Research Support Champion Award