Captains of Industry Day at NAVY Technofest 2025
The programme includes demonstrations of drones and underwater detection systems, engaging keynotes from maritime experts, and in-depth sessions on innovation and maritime security. Blue Cluster will host the demonstrations in the morning and will also give a presentation on Maritime Security in the afternoon.
During the demo session, you can learn more about the solutions from Citymesh, dotOcean, Droprise, Exail, GeoXYZ, Hexagon, MAHI, Marlinks, OIP Sensor Systems, Senhive, Shipdetection/NSAS.aero, Sphear, Sveric, and Thales. Many thanks to our partners who help make this possible: the Belgian Navy, the Royal Higher Institute for Defence, Parkwind, and Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
Check out the detailed programme
| 10:00 | Reception of invitees |
| 10:30 | Abovewater and underwater inspection demos with autonomous drones and underwater detection systems, enabling several companies and organisations to showcase their latest technologies |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | Opening remarks Division Admiral Tanguy BOTMAN, Commander of the Belgian Navy |
| 14:00 | Maritime capacity needs and achievements Captain Kristof VAN BELLEGHEM, Chief of Staff of the Belgian Navy |
| 14:30 | The Maritime Spearhead Royal Higher Institute for Defence |
| 15:00 | Break |
| 15:30 | Flemish Defence Plan WEWIS/VLAIO |
| 16:00 | Maritime Security: Future Proof Strategy, Emerging Technologies and Market Potential Blue Cluster |
| 16:30 | Industrial and maritime innovation POM West-Vlaanderen |
| 17:00 | Reception and standing buffet |
Practical information
The Captains of Industry Day at NAVY Technofest is aimed at companies and stakeholders in the maritime sector and is not open to the general public. You do not need to be a member of Blue Cluster to participate in this event.
For safety reasons, registration on the day itself is not possible. Pre-registration is therefore required. Want to attend? Register early and discover how innovation and collaboration are driving the maritime sector forward.
Do you have any questions or would you like to know more about this unique event? Don't hesitate and reach out to Eveline Buyck.