January 20th 2026 (13.00 – 17.00 h) – TNO, Utrecht
On Tuesday 20th January 2026, from 13:00 to 17:00, the NVT Risk Assessment section will organize its annual symposium. The session will be hosted by TNO Utrecht and can only be attended in person. During the symposium, various aspects of risk communication will be discussed by experts from different organizations.
Location: TNO, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht
Program
13.00 – 13.20 Registration
13:20 – 13:30 Welcome
13:30 – 16:30 4 main topics
- Misperception and miscommunication: Barriers and opportunities for effective communication about risks from chemical substances Tom Jansen (RIVM)
- Risk communication with the public: How both exposures and perceptions shape our message Manon Vaal and Marja Elders (GGD)
- Coffee break
- Seeing is believing: Better insight into exposure through Video Exposure Monitoring Sander Ruiter (TNO)
- Case-study: t.b.a.
16.30 – 17.00 Closure, drinks & networking
Are you curious about this topic? You can register for the meeting by sending an email to Sabine Jetten (sabine.jetten@tno.nl).
- Email subject: “Registration NVT symposium – January 20th”.
- Report your name, affiliation and NVT membership status* (yes/no) in the email.
- Registration closes on December 31st 2025
*NVT-members have priority during registration.