{"id":324,"date":"2026-06-09T10:39:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T09:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windeurope.org\/tech2026\/?page_id=324"},"modified":"2026-06-09T10:39:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T09:39:50","slug":"rotterdam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/windeurope.org\/tech2026\/information\/rotterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Your guide to Rotterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"inner\" id=\"rotterdam\">\r\n<p>\r\n<!-- <strong><em>hello<\/em> \u2013 a very warm welcome this year\u2019s WindEurope Technology Workshop,  <\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n-->\r\n \r\n<div style=\"padding: 40px 0 50px 0;\"> \r\n  <hr>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n  <div class=\"col-md\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"painting\">When nature becomes the engineer<\/h2>\r\n     \r\n<p>On the first day of the Technology Workshop, Vortex invites you to experience something truly unique: a live demonstration of the Strandbeest \u2014 a mesmerising,<strong> wind-powered kinetic structure <\/strong>created by Dutch artist <strong>Theo Jansen<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p>These \u201cwalking beings\u201d move entirely thanks to the force of the wind, transforming a natural energy flow into motion through clever engineering.<\/p>\r\n<p>More than an art installation, the Strandbeest embodies a powerful idea: that technology can work with nature, not against it. Its elegant movement, driven purely by wind, echoes the very principle at the heart of our industry \u2014 harnessing the forces of nature to create sustainable solutions.<\/p>\r\n<p>As the wind sector continues to innovate at scale, this demonstration is a reminder that inspiration often starts with simple, brilliant concepts: understanding natural forces, and turning them into motion, energy, and progress.\r\n \r\n\r\n    <p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.strandbeest.com\/?ref=Tech2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"col-md\"><p><a title=\"Find out more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.strandbeest.com\/?ref=Tech2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" width=\"2010\" height=\"1432\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/windeurope.org\/tech2026\/images\/information\/strandbeest.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p><br>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strandbeest.com\/?ref=Tech2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&copy; Strandbeest<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n \r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n  <div class=\"col-md\">\r\n\r\n    <p><a title=\"Find out more\" href=\"https:\/\/rotterdammakeithappen.nl\/en\/mediabank\/?ref=Tech2026\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/windeurope.org\/tech2026\/images\/information\/skyline-rotterdam-robin-utrecht.jpg\" alt=\"Skyline Rotterdam- Robin Utrecht\" \/><\/a><\/p><br>\r\n<p class=\"caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rotterdammakeithappen.nl\/en\/mediabank\/?ref=Tech2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&copy; Robin Utrecht<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<br>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"col-md\">\r\n    <h2>Visit Rotterdam<\/h2>\r\n     \r\n\r\n<p>For tips and information about everything Rotterdam has to offer, congress participants can visit the city hosts of Rotterdam Tourist Information during the congress.<\/p>\r\n<p>For exploring the city in advance, find inspiration on the website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotterdam.info\/en\/visit?ref=Tech2026\" target=\"_blank\">Visit Rotterdam: City Guide by Rotterdam Tourist Information<\/a><\/p>\r\n \r\n<p>The Rotterdam Tourist Information is also located in the main hall of Rotterdam Central Station (Stationsplein 21).<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>By showing your congress badge (printed or digital) participants receive a 10% discount on Rotterdam souvenirs and local products at the nearby Love Rotterdam store (excluding tickets and gift cards).<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>For further details, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotterdam.info\/en\/visit?ref=Tech2026\" target=\"_blank\">Rotterdam VVV: Tourist Information Desks &amp; Services<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotterdam.info\/en\/visit?ref=Tech2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!--\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"mobile\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n  <div class=\"col-md\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"castle\">A spiritual centre for millions<\/h2>\r\n     \r\n    <p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/istanbul.goturkiye.com\/the-neighbourhoods-of-faith\/?ref=WindTech25\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"col-md\"><a title=\"Find out more\" href=\"https:\/\/istanbul.goturkiye.com\/the-neighbourhoods-of-faith\/?ref=WindTech25\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" width=\"2010\" height=\"1432\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/windeurope.org\/tech2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/information\/istanbul\/istanbul-blue-mosque.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><br>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"mobile\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n  <div class=\"col-md\"><a title=\"Find out more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dolmabahce-palace.com\/?ref=WindTech25\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" width=\"2010\" height=\"1432\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/windeurope.org\/tech2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/information\/istanbul\/istanbul-dolmabahce-palace.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><br>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"col-md order-md-12\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"museum\">Imperial city \u2013 the palaces of Istanbul<\/h2>\r\n    <p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n    <p>\r\n<\/p>\r\n    <p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dolmabahce-palace.com\/?ref=WindTech25\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n-->\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When nature becomes the engineer On the first day of the Technology Workshop, Vortex invites you to experience something truly unique: a live demonstration of the Strandbeest \u2014 a mesmerising, wind-powered kinetic structure created by Dutch artist Theo Jansen. 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