About this event
The Coock Smart Port 2025 project comes to an end. Look back at what we have achieved and let us inspire you for a final time in this setting. We invite you to talk about innovation in the port and network with peers.
PROGRAM
13:00 – 13:30 Doors open
13:30 - 13:45 Welcoming by Bart Verhoeven of imec-IDLab and Robin Pauwels of The Beacon
13:45 - 14:20 Looking back on past projects
- POC Albertkanaal by Simon Van den Eynde of Qonic (former imec-IDLab)
- POC Wind turbine modellering by Sofie Van Hoecke of imec-IDLab
- POC nautical chain optimalisation by Valentin Carlan of University of Antwerp
14:20 - 14:45 Originated COOCK projects from industry
- Sergio Barbarino, Senior Director Research Fellow at P&G
- Toon Wassenberg, Mobility Advisor at Siemens
14:45 – 16:00 Break
- Demo fair & matchmaking through Conversation Starter
16:00 - 16:40 Keynotes
- Anne De Beule, Teamlead Intermodal at Haeger & Schmidt Logistics - Sustainability Challenges for Logistics Service Providers
- Jef Verbruggen, Product Owner FAST platform at Euronav - The FAST platform and collaboration with ZeroNorth
16:40 - 17:00 Closing word by Erik Mannens of imec-IDLab
- Impact of COOCK in numbers
17:00 - 22:00 Networking with walking dinner, drinks and DJ
ABOUT COOCK SMART PORT 2025
This event is organized in the framework of the COOCK Smart Port 2025 project. This three-year program, funded by VLAIO, aims at disseminating the vast knowledge that the University of Antwerp and Imec have in terms of Model-Based Systems Engineering Artificial Intelligence, to the port and logistics community in Flanders. As part of this project, The Beacon is organizing activities and events at which tech companies, port, and logistics operators, and academia are represented.
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LOCATION
Stormkop, Droogdokkenweg 4, 2030 Antwerpen
How to reach Stormkop
By car - the nearest parking can be found at parking Rijnkaai - 10 minute walk
By tram - tram 7 until stop MAS - 12 minute walk // tram 24 until stop Londen - 12 minute walk
By bike - park your bike at the bike station at Stormkop
By Velo - the nearest Velo-station is 223, Red Start Line - 5 minute walk
EVENT DISCLAIMER
No-Show Fee: We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending the event after registering. However, please note that there is a no-show fee of 50EUR applicable for individuals who register but fail to attend without prior cancellation. This fee covers the costs incurred in planning, organizing, and reserving your seat. We kindly request that you inform us in advance if you are unable to attend to avoid any inconvenience.
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