http://dx.doi.org/10.14261/postit/B1917A51-5AA6-4723-9EDF87AB64EC267BKeynote speech. In 2015 and 2016, Saxion University of Applied Sciences organized the 2nd and 3rd edition of the Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference (RIEC). It just so happens that innovation and entrepreneurship are the very elements that make our Cleantech Stedendriehoek Region so successful. This is where government, industry, education & research have joined forces. A place of reinforcing each other, with a common goal and challenge. I invite you to journey with me to and around the Cleantech Region. A journey we embarked on some three years ago. And who knows, maybe you will stay on board. I 'd like that.