Stay Ahead in Geotechnics – Join Us!

Mark your calendar for an engaging event on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 16:30 to 19:00, at iGent Tower, Technologiepark 126, Zwijnaarde (Ghent).

This event offers a unique opportunity to dive into the latest updates in academic research on geotechnics, discover ongoing research efforts and collaborations, and explore recent developments shaping the field.

This event also presents an opportunity to meet many new academics who have recently taken up positions at various universities across the country, engage in a lively panel discussion on the future of collaboration between industry and academia, discover emerging insights, and explore potential partnerships.

Programme:

• • 16:30 Welcome
  • 16:40 Introduction: Bruno Stuyts (UGent)
  • 16:45 Pitch Talks (10min per institute) from the universities, showcasing their research teams, ongoing projects, and available testing equipment.
    • Bertrand François (ULg)
    • Mahya Roustaei (UGent)
    • Hadrien Rattez (UCL)
    • Stijn François (KUL)
    • Alessia Cuccurullo (ULB)
  • 17:35 Presentation of sector organisations ABEF, BGGG-GBMS, Buildwise, DFI, ie-net: Monika De Vos (Buildwise, BGGG, DFI)
  •  17:50 Industry Needs in Education and Research and Opportunities for Collaboration: Hans Verbraken (Besix)
  •  18:10: Panel Discussion on the future of collaboration between academia and industry, addressing education, emerging research topics, and industry questions.
    • Moderator : Noël Huybrechts (Buildwise, KUL)
    • Panel members:
      • DEME Group : Sylvie Raymackers
      • Besix : Valérie Whenham
      • Jan De Nul : Peter Van Impe
      • Franki foundations : Maurice Bottiau
      • Academics : Frédéric Collin + Bruno Stuyts
  • 19:00 Reception

Language: English
Registration: Registrations are open- until Friday 5PM!

Register and get ready to be part of an exciting exchange of ideas!