INNOVFEST 3.0
Mechelen, Belgium
The Flemish economy is running at full speed thanks to seven strategic key sectors. But what emerges when these domains join forces? Discover it at InnovFest, Flanders’ premier biennial inter-cluster event!
On Thursday, October 29, Technopolis will be the beating heart of innovation. InnovFest is the meeting place where companies, knowledge institutions, and policymakers come together to tackle the complex innovation challenges of today and tomorrow.
During InnovFest, you will discover how collaboration accelerates innovation:
- Koen Schoors takes a critical and insightful look at the current socio-economic context. You will gain new insights into local globalization, the position of the Flemish knowledge economy within Europe, and the importance of internationalization and competitiveness.
- Learn from successful, cross-sector innovation projects. We share concrete, actionable use cases that can inspire you immediately. Numerous companies and knowledge institutions will share their experiences with inter-cluster collaboration regarding innovation.
- Exchange ideas with industry, research institutions, and government, and help shape the Flemish innovation agenda.
Programme (tbc)
In Nekkerhallen, Mechelen:
11:00 (optional) Guided visit to FTI-expo
In Technopolis:
- 14:00 Welcome word + presentation of the seven spearhead cluster directors (Moderator Björn Crul)
- 14:10 Keynote by professor Koen Schoors (University of Ghent) on the Flemish knowledge economy and its challenges
- 15:00 ENT.A: introduction of the newest spearhead cluster
- 15:20 Networking Break
- 16:00 Intercluster projects presentation: Map4Plastics, HG4PPFLEX and D4SMD: Biovia, Catalisti, Flanders' FOOD and VIL
- 16:20 Intercluster projects presentation: EnergyHubs4Logistics and RE4F: Flanders' FOOD, Flux50 and VIL
- 16:40 Intercluster project presentation: ODIN (successor to CORDOBA): The Blue Cluster and Flux50
- 17:00 Intercluster project presentation: ALGACARE: The Blue Cluster and Biovia (lecture/keynote)
- 17:15 Wrap-up by General administrator Mark Andries (VLAIO)
- 17:35 Reception & delicious snacks
Joining forces for Flemish growth
InnovFest is an initiative of the seven Flemish spearhead clusters.
Biovia (health), Catalisti (chemistry and plastics), De Blauwe Cluster (blue economy), ENT.A (experience industry), Flanders' FOOD (food), Flux50 (energy), and VIL (logistics) are joining forces for an event that puts collaboration and innovation at the center.
Register now and secure your place at this inter-cluster networking event.