Blue Session on coastal protection infrastructure
In some locations on the coast, natural solutions are impossible or insufficient to ensure coastal safety. If so, flood-defence constructions such as a storm surge barrier or flood wall may provide a solution. Such hard structures can also be created sustainably.
On Wednesday 9 March, Blue Cluster organises a Blue Session on the topic of coastal protection infrastructure. The focus is on the major challenges and opportunities for the future.
During this event, several project results will be discussed, with numerous inspiring examples of how hard structures can be approached in an innovative manner.
In addition, there will be a presentation of the research embankment of the Living Lab Raversijde as well as a brainstorming session. In the afternoon, you will get the chance to visit the research embankment.
Programma van de Blue Session rond kunstverdedigingsinfrastructuur
| 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:20 | Introduction and welcome Kristien Veys (Blue Cluster) |
| 09:30 | Results of the Databeach project Gert Leyssen (IMDC) |
| 09:50 | Interim results of the Coastbusters 2.0 project Tomas Stercxx (DEME) |
| 10:10 | Coastal safety - innovations for soft and hard coastal defence structures Peter Van Besien (MDK) |
| 10:30 | Coffee break |
| 11:00 | Inclusion of natural elements in hard protective measures The speakers will be announced later on |
| 11:30 | Presentation of the Living Lab Raversijde Toon Verwaest (Flanders Hydraulics Research) |
| 11:45 | From knowledge to innovation Interactive brainstorming session with all attendants |
| 12:25 | Conclusion |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 13:15 | Visit to the research embankment (optional) |
| 14:30 | End of this Blue Session |
Practical information
The Blue Session takes place at Hotel Vayamundo in Ostend. Members and partners of Blue Cluster can take part in the event free of charge. Other interested parties have to pay € 150 excl. VAT.
In light of the current COVID-19 measures, the number of places for this event is limited. Don’t hesitate and register now if you don't want to miss out. Also bring along a face mask.
Want to visit the research embankment in the afternoon? We’ll go there on foot from the hotel, so please bring appropriate clothes and shoes.
