Meet, create and get support at Blue Cluster's networking day
Blue Cluster cordially invites you to an inspiring networking day filled with engaging presentations, pitches, and interactive sessions on innovation in the blue economy in Zwijnaarde on 29 August.
Several major players in the sector will share their innovation strategies and specific challenges. Various partners will present their concrete project ideas. You will also learn more about our new call for projects, which opens on 14 August.
This event is an opportunity to contribute fresh ideas and stimulates new collaborations between SMEs, large companies, and research institutions within the blue economy. You can also immediately work out your own ideas during the planned breakout sessions.
Programme
| 10:00 | Welcome and coffee |
| 10:30 | Intro by Blue Cluster: Operational Plan 2025 - 2028 |
| 10:40 | Damen - Maritime Security & Defence |
| 11:00 | DotOcean (Walter Driesen) - Digital Sea & Drones |
| 11:20 | Info on poject call 20 and assistance provided by Blue Cluster |
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| 11:50 | Networking lunch |
| 13:15 | Multi (Niko Fierens) & 24SEA (Gert De Sitter) - Impactful Membership: Opportunities, Connections & Growth |
| 13:35 | Project idea pitches |
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| 14:30 | Workshops - breakout sessions |
| 16h30 | Wrap-up |
| 17h00 | End |
What to expect?
- Meet leading companies, SMEs and researchers from the sector;
- Create new ideas during pitches and interactive sessions on topical themes, such as Maritime Security & Digital Sea;
- Get support thanks to a clear explanation on the Blue Cluster project calls.
In short, an ideal opportunity to discover opportunities, expand your network and forge collaborations.
Practical information
This networking day and project generation workshop for innovation projects is open to members and non-members of Blue Cluster.
The main language of the day will be Dutch. Participation is free for members; non-members pay € 150. Pre-registration is required. Confirm your participation in this event.
Seating is limited. If registrations exceed available capacity, the system will be "first come, first served." Any more questions about this event? Reach out to us.
