NAC: Nederlandse Astronomen Conferentie
The Netherlands Astronomers Conference (NAC) aims to gather astronomers and space researchers who work in the Dutch-speaking parts of the Netherlands and Belgium. One main pillar of the NAC is the presentation of recent scientific and instrumental developments within the community, by way of oral presentations or posters. A second main part of the conference is presentation and discussion sessions on topics important for the community, such as education, science communication and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Topical sessions on e.g. data science, AI, or instrumentation can be part of this as well. The last crucial purpose of the NAC is social interaction, providing ample opportunity for colleagues to get to know each other (better), in particular through the traditional pub quiz.
The NAC is organized under auspices of the KNA-RNAS by a Local Organizing Committee at a Dutch or Flemish institute, in a 7 year cycle. Recent locations and organizers are:
#70: 2015 Nunspeet, organised by ASTRON
#71: 2016 Nunspeet, organised by UvA
#72: 2017 Nijmegen, organised by RU
#73: 2018 Groningen, organised by SRON - Groningen
#74: 2019 Paterswolde, organised by RUG
#75: 2020 online, organised by UL
#76: 2021 online, organised by UL and KNA board
#77: 2022 Blankenberge, organised by UGent
#78: 2023 Leeuwarden, organised by ASTRON
#79: 2024 Egmond aan Zee, organised by UvA
#80: 2025 Berg en Dal, organised byr RU
#81: 2026 Egmond aan Zee, organised by SRON - Leiden
#82: 2027 ???, to be organised by RUG
#83: 2028 ???, to be organised by UL