About this event
THE BEACON SMART INDUSTRY WEEK
The Beacon is the community for digital technology leaders. The Smart Industry Week is a concept where we will gather industry leaders, innovators, tech pioneers and experts to explore the latest trends and technologies that are shaping the future of the (Petro)Chemical and Smart Manufacturing world.. For more information about the Smart Industry Week, please visit the website of The Beacon at https://www.thebeacon.eu
These events give you the opportunity to network with visionaries, to gain insights from informative sessions and to explore business opportunities in terms of potential partnerships, collaborations or investments.
PROGRAM
- 09u30-10u00: Welcoming Reception
- 10u00-10u15: Introduction The Beacon, Catalisti & BlueChem
- 10u15-11u00: Samplifly Drone Use Case, Seçmen Akbas (BASF), Bert Haemels (SGS), Rayan Quintaes (ADLC)
- 11u00-11u45: Towards CO2 recycling at Industrial Scale, Gill Scheltjens (D-CRBN)
- 11u45-13u45: Matchmaking Lunch & Tech Fair, where participants from the chemistry industry can meet technology companies (*)
- 13u45-14u45: A methodology for AI integration to fine chem & pharma process trains by Prof. dr. M. Enis Leblebici (KUL)
- 14u45-15u45: Panel Discussion, Chemical Industry Innovation Challenges (Prof. Enis Leblebici (KUL), Gert Pauwels - Head of Innovation (ORANGE), Andre Convents - Innovation Director (P&G), Gijs Vanhoutte, Co-Founder (CHEMINSIGHTS))
- 15u45-16u00: Closing word by Barbara Veranneman, Director International & Legal Affairs (ESSENSCIA)
- 16u00-18u00: Networking – Snacks & Drinks
( *) The Beacon, Catalisti and BlueChem Community Members will have the opportunity to present their company and technology at a small trade fair, organized in Amoras. Participants from the chemical industry will receive a booklet displaying all (tech) exhibitors, in order to facilitate matchmaking.
Optionally, participants can attend a Guided Tour through at the Orange 5G Demo Lab.
FOR WHOM
All experts from chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical companies interested in (digital) innovation, such as:
- CTO, CIO, IT & Innovation Managers/Directors
- Quality Insurance
- Maintenance /Inspection Managers/Engineers
- Asset Owners/Managers
- Digital Transformation Manager
- ...
INFORMATION
This is a physical meeting that will be held at the premises of The Beacon. P articipation is free upon registration. The meeting will be held in English, unless this is not necessary given the audience.
EVENT DISCLAIMER
Thank you for your interest in attending our upcoming event. Before you proceed with your registration, kindly review the following important information:
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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