The sixth Delta Top was held on 11 March. This event was originally initiated by Delft Cluster, but has now been adopted by Deltares and the Netwerk Deltatechnologie (Delta Technology Network). It is a closed event where representatives from top levels of industrial circles, government, and the knowledge world meet to discuss delta issues. Some 120 participants, sitting at different tables, elaborate on possible directions for solving problems related to traffic pressure, safety, energy, and quality of living as part of an integrated plan. The solution should contribute to the image of The Netherlands as a leader in the field of Delta technology.

Programme
The variety of the programme was very big. There were interesting speakers, round table conversations and an closing debate.

Round table conversations

Presentations
Different important people in the Delta Technology sector spoke during this event.

Dirk Sijmons, Rijkslandschapsarchitect Harry Baayen, Director Deltares

Results
An identical direction for a solution emerged from a number of different tables (a floating ecological city in the Markermeer), as well as a variety of other plans such as a metro running beneath the whole of The Netherlands and a multi-functional island archipelago for the Maasvlakte.
The results from the 12 tables have since been compiled and discussed during Network Deltatechnologie. The Network will finalise the findings, and will present them and other reports to the Veerman Committee.

The State Secretary for Traffic and Public Participants Delta Top 2008
Works ms. Tineke Huizinga

Delta Top 2009
The next Delta Top will take place in May 2009.

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