Deborah Nas

Prof. Deborah Nas is a thought leader in technology-driven innovation, renowned for her ability to connect academic theory with real-world practice. She holds a professorship at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at the Delft University of Technology and serves as the Innovation Lead at QuantumDelta NL's Centre for Quantum & Society, where she is spearheading an exploration into the impacts of quantum networks on society and industry. Additionally, Deborah is a renowned keynote speaker and holds several non-executive board roles: she is a member of the supervisory board of Hardt Hyperloop, pioneering a groundbreaking new transportation system; a member of the investment committee of Innovation Quarter, a deep tech investment fund; and a board member at Cre8, a social enterprise in urban manufacturing.

Deborah is the acclaimed author of 'Design Things That Make Sense', a hands-on guide to applying technology in a meaningful way and increasing innovation success rates.