18:00 - 21:30, Antwerpen

Shaping the future of the city @ The Beacon

Members only

In order to improve the future of the city, The Beacon is working on various demand-driven projects. These projects require multidisciplinary cooperation, across the borders of companies and sectors. Inspiring and being inspired, thinking outside the box and tackling challenges in inventive ways, that’s what shaping the future of the city is all about. 

Relive the evening

Head over to the Related tab and download the presentations. Or have a look at the pictures and the aftermovie in the Pictures tab.

Contact the speakers

Ronald Hermans: ronald.hermans@thebeacon.eu

Sylvianne Van Butsele: sylvianne.vanbutsele@uantwerpen.be

Thierry Van Elslander: thierry.vanelslander@uantwerpen.be

Ilse Bracke: ilse.bracke@uantwerpen.be



18:00

Registration and welcome

18:45

Introduction

19:00

Welcome in The Beacon: Ronald Hermans

19:10

"How to tackle the urban challenges by research & design"
Sylvianne Van Butsele

19:35

"What strategy to mitigate mobility and logistics problems?"
Prof. Thierry Vanelslander

19:50

"How to digitally empower cities to survive, adapt and thrive"
Ilse Bracke

20:15

Q&A

20:30

Networking drink

The Beacon

Sint-Pietersvliet 7
2000 Antwerpen

Parking:
There are several (paid) parkings near The Beacon (Q-Park Godefriduskaai, Parking Rijnkaai, Parking Waagnatie or Grote Markt...).

Bereikbaarheid The Beacon - download the map

Directions by car

Video

Check out the aftermovie of this event!