Below, we provide information about the social events taking place during TMA 2026. All attendees are warmly invited to join us for these gatherings, which offer a relaxed setting to meet fellow researchers and enjoy the city of Delft.
Ph.D. School Social Event
Monday, June 29, 2026
When: Monday, June 29, 2026, 17:30 – 20:00
Where: Cafe X, on TU Delft campus — Sportcentrum, 2628CD Delft View on Google Maps ›
We will organize a volleyball tournament and a pub quiz at Cafe X, which is part of the sports facilities of TU Delft. It is a relaxed way to kick off the week and get to know other PhD students before the school gets fully under way.
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Ph.D. School Dinner
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
When: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
Where: Heinde, Delft — Zocherweg 9, 2613ZT Delft View on Google Maps ›
We will have a social dinner as part of the Ph.D. school at the Heinde restaurant, located in the idyllic Agnetapark just outside the centre of Delft. The park setting makes for a memorable evening over good food and conversation.
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More about the venue: heinde.nl
Conference Banquet
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 19:00 – 22:00
Where: Arsenaal, Delft — Korte Geer 1, 2611CA Delft View on Google Maps ›
The conference banquet will take place in the historic Arsenaal, the old armamentarium of Delft, built in the 1600s and now a national monument in the heart of the historic city centre. The dinner will be served in De Wapenkamer, the restaurant within the Arsenaal.
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More about the venue: About Arsenaal · Its history · The restaurant