Exchange ideas with the pioneers of the tech world and the broader VUB community during this special after-work.
Could jackfruit be just as delicious (and have a lower climate impact) than the meat in your grandma's beef stew? Can you imagine yourself walking around in shoes made from fungi? And what if AI would be making all your decisions? Let's unravel the answers during a visionary after-work session on March 20th.
Join the pioneers of the tech world - the daring explorers, the bold disruptors, those who push boundaries. In just ten minutes each, they'll ditch the academic terminology for impactful visuals, providing a sneak peek into the groundbreaking innovations that will shape our future. Come swap ideas with these visionaries and the broader VUB community at U-Square. No DeLorean time machine or complex papers, just lively conversations about the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.
Program:
- 17:00: Doors open
- 17:30 - 19:30: Back to the Future! Afterwork session
Speakers:
Host: Bram Van de Velde (Bruzz)
- Joris de Hoog (VUB): A lithium-ion sword of Damocles: what will we do with old battery packs in the coming years?
- Carmen Mazijn (VUB & het Belgische Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken)
- Eveline Peeters (VUB): The Future is Biological: a story about regenerative and self-repairing clothing and footwear
- Jan Steyaert (VUB): The treasures of Llama or camel blood
- Ingrid Van de Voorde (Directrice Nokia Bell Labs): The Metaverse in 2035: just a game engine or a game-changer for industry?
- Liesbeth van Oeffelen (BiosenSource): Towards faster development in health care
- Lise Vermeersch (VUB): From fork to future: crafting climate-friendly cuisine
Practical information:
Participation to this event is free, but registration is required through the link below.
- The bar of the Mess des Officiers will be open with a nice selection of refreshments, accompanied by delicious bar snacks.
- The Mess des Officiers is accessible only via staircase, with entrance located at Kroonlaan 227. The nearest bus stop is served by line 95, and the closest trams are line 7 and 25.
Organization:
This event is organized by VUB Crosstalks and VUB TechTransfer, as part of Flanders Technology and Innovation Festival (FTI) in Brussels from March 15 until March 24. FTI is an initiative of the Flemish Government.
Register here!