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Make The Change 22-01-2026

Welcome to the registration page for Make the Change, a national event created by students, in collaboration with Youthtopia, Windesheim, HU University of Applied Sciences and Zuyd University of Applied Sciences.

This event brings together students, educational leaders, directors, policymakers and innovators to explore one shared mission:

How do we embed changemaker education into the heart of Dutch higher education?
By signing up, you join a unique gathering where:
Youthtopia founder Melati Wijsen shares her vision on youth agency and impact-driven education,
Student teams present their research and masterclass concepts, and decision-makers and students come together to shape the future of meaningful, action-based learning.

EVENT DETAILS: 

Location: Academiehuis, Grote Kerk Zwolle 

Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026 

Time: 13:00–17:00 

Keynote: Melati Wijsen, Youthtopia 

Audience: Educational leaders, directors, policymakers, teachers, innovators & students

Program:

13:00 - 13:30 – Arrival & Coffee

13:30 - 13:45 – Opening & Introduction

13:45 - 14:20 – Keynote by Melati

14:20 - 15:15 – Presentations by HU, Zuyd & Windesheim

15:15 - 16:00 – Panel Discussion & Q&A

16:00 - 16:15 – Closing

16:15 - 17:00 – Networking get-together

Please fill in the form below to secure your place.

Participation is free, but spaces are limited.

We look forward to welcoming you to Make The Change 2026; where students and educational leaders come together to reimagine the future of learning and changemaking!

If you have any questions regarding Make The Change 2026, please feel free to contact windesheimevents@gmail.com.

Personal information/ Persoonlijke gegevens

EN: By registering, you agree to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of event organization and communication. During the event, photo and video recordings may be made for impression and promotional purposes. By participating, you give permission to appear in this material.
NL: Door je aan te melden ga je akkoord met het verwerken van je persoonsgegevens ten behoeve van de organisatie en communicatie rondom het evenement. Tijdens het evenement kunnen foto- en videobeelden worden gemaakt voor sfeerimpressies en promotiedoeleinden. Door je deelname geef je toestemming om in dit beeldmateriaal te kunnen verschijnen.