Celebration of 50 years NAG

* Private event (by invitation only)

We're celebrating three incredible milestones in one unforgettable afternoon:

• 50 years of NAG
• A farewell to Aad Veenman, Chair of Lucht- en Ruimtevaart Nederland
• Unveiling new name & brand NAG-LRN

Together, we will celebrate five decades of NAG, reflect on its achievements, and look ahead to an exctiting future. A highlight of the afternoon will be the official farewell to Aad Veenman, honouring his leadership and contributions. The celebration will also feature the unveiling of the new name and brand of NAG-LRN, a defining moment for the next chapter of our organization.

Event details:

• Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026
• Time: 14:30 - 18:00 pm

• Location: Theater Hangaar Valkenburg, Katwijk aan Zee

  Programme
  14.30 - 15.00 Arrival
  15.00 - 16.00 Opening of the festive programme, 50 years NAG, farewell to Chair Aad Veenman (LRN) and unveiling of our new name & brand/website.

  Keynote speaker prof. Maarten Steinbuch (TU/e, NRG2fly, EFC):
  Distinguished University Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology and leading expert in high-tech systems and sustainable mobility, with a strong trackrecord in clean and connected transport.

  Accelerating into Sustainable Air Mobility
  Societal demands and technological progress are accelerating the need for future air mobility. Advances in drones, sustainable fuels, and electric regional aviation require a holistic ecosystem approach, supported by stronger cross-domain collaboration..

  16.00 - 18.00 Networking reception

  An afternoon to remember!