Introduction to the Belgian AI Factory Antenna (BE-AIFA)
Date: June 1, 2026
Location: WTC III, Simon Bolivarlaan 30/bus 1, 1000 Brussel
This is a high-level agenda, we will continue updating this page as more speakers are confirmed.
13:00–13:30 Registration & Welcome Coffee
13:30–15:00 Europe’s AI Ecosystem and the Role of BE‑AIFA
- Opening remarks & workshop objectives Sabine Demey (IMEC)
- From infrastructure to innovation: Europe’s AI ecosystem Lilit Axner (EuroHPC)
- BE‑AIFA: Belgium’s gateway to Europe’s AI infrastructure Sabine Demey (IMEC)
- Opportunities for Belgian industry, research and public services Fireside discussion with Prof. Tinne Tuytelaars (KU Leuven), TBC (HPC user – company), Guy De Pauw (Textgain), Jurgen Vangeyte (ILVO / AgriFood TEF), moderated by Anne‑Laure Cadji (Multitel)
- What do Belgian organisations need to accelerate AI adoption? Audience interaction
15:00–15:30 Coffee break
15:30–17:00 How organisations can engage with BE‑AIFA
- What can BE‑AIFA unlock for your organisation? François Narbonneau (Multitel)
- First access paths to expertise and infrastructure: Ilse De Vos (KU Leuven), Valentin Delchevalerie (Cenaero), Stefan Becuwe (UAntwerpen)
- Accessing Europe’s AI computing infrastructure and services Mathis Bode (JAIF), Timea Biro (LUMI AI Factory)
- BE‑AIFA: A practical journey Lorenza Russo (IMEC)
- Sector roundtable: priorities, challenges and opportunities Fireside discussion with Wout De Muer (Puxano), Jurgen Vangeyte (ILVO), TBC (Manufacturing / Robotics / Process control), TBC (Defense & Security), moderated by Griet Cappelle (IMEC)
- BE‑AIFA: What comes next? Sabine Demey (IMEC)
17:00–18:00 Networking cocktail
