The European Hyperloop Week is an annual international event dedicated to the ‘transport of the future’, the Hyperloop. This event enables university students, guest speakers, companies and hyperloop enthusiasts to discuss the technology, feasibility and scalability of the Hyperloop.

During this week, university hyperloop teams present their prototype components and full pods to a technical jury and compete in several categories (ex. electrical, mechanical, propulsion). In addition, guest speakers and companies from the most advanced hyperloop companies share information about the technology, their implementation strategy and their technological progress so far.

EHW seeks to encourage innovation and technological development so that Hyperloop becomes the fifth means of transport.

From 1595 to 1972, it was the place for the Delft cattle markets. Nowadays the square is a cozy terrace surrounded by large trees.

Beestenmarkt

In the Old Church (Oude Kerk) with its characteristic leaning tower, you will find the final resting place of many Dutch historical figures from the sixteenth and seventeenth century.

Old Church

The Agneta Park is the oldest factory colony in the Netherlands with a landscape layout. The oldest part is from 1882-1885. E. Gugel designed the cottage-style houses. Landscape architect L.P. Zocher built the park.

Agneta Park

The city hall, built in renaissance style (1618-1620) is constructed around the medieval tower Het Steen which dates back to the 13th century. The tower was used as a prison whose most famous prisoner was Balthasar Gerards, the murderer of William the Silent.

City Hall

Vermeer’s View of Delft is probably the most famous cityscape painted by a Dutch master in the 17th century. The painting shows the view from the top floor of a house on the Hooikade, which looks out over the south side of the harbour.

Harbor Hooikade Vermeer’s View of Delft

European Hyperloop Week

Sections of the Aula Congress Centre can be hired out for conferences and other academic or cultural events. It has spaces suitable for 10 to 1200 people. The very spacious foyer, various mezzanines and entrance hall with reception desk make it a unique location. It’s also ideal for hosting lunches, dinners and other catered events.

Delft University of Technology Aula Conference Center

Pulse is a building across from the auditorium on the campus. During the week presentations will be held here.

Pulse

The vacuum tube from Hardt Hyperloop will be used during the week to test the vacuum compatibility of the hyperloop prototypes.