Be amazed by a presentation from design duo Klarenbeek & Dros, pioneers in working with living materials. Wander through our museum, dance to experimental beats and meet other future thinkers in a place where technology and ecology come together.

Eric Klarenbeek and Maartje Dros form the design duo Klarenbeek & Dros. Their work focuses on social and ecological design, developing biomaterials and exploring local, sustainable production chains. Klarenbeek & Dros' artworks are included in collections at the Centre Pompidou, MoMA and the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, among others. They were the first to experiment with 3D printing using fungal threads, known as mycelium, which resulted in the Mycelium Chair, among other things.

In addition to their studio, they are active as teachers at the Design Academy Eindhoven and co-founders of the Biolab.

Biodesigner Emma van der Leest works on materials and products using various organisms, including fungi. She is the founder of BlueCity Lab and teaches at various international universities. Her work combines design, science and sustainability and focuses on a circular future in which nature acts as a partner rather than a raw material.

Moderator Jessie van Hattum is an expert in sustainability and food transition. With a background in behavioural change and experience at Albert Heijn, she helps companies move forward strategically. She leads discussions on climate and innovation with energy and depth, asks sharp questions and translates complex themes into stories that really resonate.

Friday Next is a monthly event that showcases a variety of innovations and insights about the future at the Next Nature Museum in Eindhoven. Each month features a new theme that we explore together with pioneers, experts and the audience.

Friday Next is supported by Brabant C and ASML.