Drone West 2022: driving, floating and flying drones

Did you know that drones are not only used for military purposes, but also have many other applications? Come to Ostend on 23 June and discover the possibilities of these technical marvels. A number of demonstrations have also been scheduled in addition to an exhibition and various speeches.
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Past, Activity for members and non-members
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Address
Wetenschapspark 1, 8400 Oostende
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The use of drones for a wide range of purposes is ever-increasing. The possibilities are practically endless. You name it, you can use a drone for it.

In Belgium too, many companies develop specific applications for driving, floating and flying drones. During Drone West 22, you will have the opportunity to discover a number of these companies and their drones. 

Programme

9u30 Reception
10u00 Welcome & opening of exhibition hall
11u00

Start of the conference with break-out sessions on three central topics:

Environment

Frank Buysschaert | KU Leuven 

Tom Baur | Provincial Development Agency West Flanders

Yves Lantin | Didex

Toon Verwaest & Steven Muylaert | Department of Mobility and Public Works

Offshore

Ulrich Weckx | SABCA

Frederik Winters | Dronematrix 

Jeroen Verschelling | Fieldlab Zephyros

 Safety & security

 Stijn Willekens | Active Drone Security Solutions

 Stijn Burm | Senhive

18u00 Closing speech
drone

Practical information

The event takes place on Thursday 23 June from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm in and next to the Bluebridge (Ostend Science Park) buildings in Ostend.

Would you like to occupy a stand during the event to promote your company? There are multiple formulas to choose from. Take a look at the various options and register.

Want to participate as a visitor? You can do so free of charge! Register now.

Background information

This event is part of the European Drone Innovations project, which focuses on research and test activities on drones on the basis of the Drone Port West Flanders partnership. The project partners are Provincial Development Agency West Flanders, VIVES, Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Blue Cluster and Flanders Make (EUKA).

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