Events

In addition to the exhibits, additional events, pitch presentations and networking opportunities are offered by the Belgian delegation.

Please feel free to check the agenda and contact us if you want to attend.

How Flanders is building a Smart Region with Data!

November 15, 2022 10:30 am

Belgian Pavilion - Pitch Area

During this session you will learn about the strategy of Flanders for a Smart Region with initiatives such as DUET (Digital Twin for Smart Cities, winner of the Smart City World award in 2021), Data Space, Flanders’ Data Utility Company and the collaboration with companies.  With Nils Walravens, Peter Vandeurzen, Justine Ottevaere, Lieven Raes and Raf Buyle.  Event main language: English.  Free and Open to the public


International Pitch Session “Mobility – Smart Street – Smart Road”

November 15, 2021 11:45 am

Belgian Pavilion - Pitch Area + Live digital stream

International pitch session organized in partnership with MyGlobalVillage. Overview of best disruptive tech and start-ups in Mobility, #SmartStreet & #SmartRoad offered by companies from selected regions and countries around the world. Every pitch will last 90 sec in order to convince a global jury made of investors, integrators, soft landers, end-users, influencers, medias and decision makers. After the Q&A session, the top 3 solutions are elected. Live from the Belgian Pavilion and also accessible online through MyGlobalVillage connected cities and network. Event main language: English. Open to the public.


Panel discussion: Public Private Partnership (PPP) in Smart Cities, Case studies of Mobility Infrastructure

November 15, 2022 1:45 pm

Belgian Pavilion + Digital

Event organized in association with the Smart City Institute (HEC - University of Liège) and MyGlobalVillage. The panel moderated by Audrey Lebas, Researcher at the Smart City Institute from HEC - University of Liège, will address the benefits and challenges of operating through Public Private Partnerships to implement Smart & sustainable solutions in our cities. Case studies in the field of Mobility Infrastructure such as Smart Lighting and Smart roads will be discussed.  With Bénédicte Collard, Technical Director at Luminus Cities and EPC Director at LUWA Construction, and Fabienne ROBERTI, Smart Region Officer at SPI, the development agency of the Province of Liège, Belgium. Main Language : English. Free and open to the Public


“The Great Mobility Debrief” – Tech review and Trends hunt in Smart Mobility

November 15, 2022 2:15 pm

Belgian Pavilion - Pitch Area + Live digital stream

Attend, talk and ask your questions during the session 'Le Grand Debrief" broadcasted live by more than 20 French speaking media. Focused on trends and innovations showcased during SCEWC22 in Mobility, SmartStreet and SmartRoad. Live from the Belgian Pavilion and online through MyGlobalVillage connected media partners. Event main language: French. Open to the public.


Smart Cities from Belgium: Case studies and Reverse pitch

November 15, 2022 3:30 pm

Belgian Pavilion - Pitch Area

During this session, you will hear about Smart City Case studies from Cities and Provinces of Belgium and discover what smart & sustainable solutions they are in need of. You will also learn more about the strategies of Digital Wallonia and Flanders to grow as Smart Regions.  With Isabelle Rawart from Digital Wallonia Smart Region accompanied by Liege Metropole (Fabienne Roberti, Spi), Picardy Wallonia (Aurélie Dubois, Ideta), Provinces of Namur and Luxembourg (François Laureys, BEP) and City of Héron (M. Hautphenne) and with Ronald Hermans from Smart Region Office Flanders accompanied by the City of Mechelen (Mieke Van Cauwenberghe) and VERA the Province of Flemish Brabant (Jan Poetemans). Main language: English. Free and open to the public


Cocktail dinner “Soirée Tech & Tapas”

November 15, 2022 7:45 pm

Restaurante Mordisco

Cocktail dinner organized by MyGlobalVillage. Networking event with the delegations. Event by Invitation Only.


Panel de discussion: L’exploitation de la donnée au profit des Territoires Intelligents

November 16, 2022 10:00 am

Belgian Pavilion - Pitch Area

Durant cette session animée sous forme de panel par Nicolas Installé de Futurocité, l'accent sera mis sur l’activation et l’exploitation des données territoriales, au-travers de l’utilisation efficiente de l’Open Data, de l’Internet des Objets, et de l’Intelligence Artificielle en vue de favoriser le redéploiement économique et social d'un territoire. Avec Julien Gilon (Letsgocity), Philippe Baijot (D2D3) et François Laureys (BEP).  Langue : français. Session ouverte au public.


Opening Session MyGlobalVillage

November 16, 2022 10:45 am

Belgian Pavilion - Pitch Area + Live digital stream

Opening session of Day2 of MyGlobalVillage and the Belgian Pavilion. Introduction to international delegations. In presence of the Belgian Consul in Barcelona and Mayors and representatives of the cities of Nevers (France), Brussels-Capital Region, Mechelen (Flanders), Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Héron (Wallonia) and Laval (Quebec). Event main language: French. Open to the public.


International Pitch Session “Governance, Economy + Living & Inclusion”

November 16, 2022 3:00 pm

Belgian Pavilion - Pitch Area + Live digital stream

International pitch session organized in partnership with MyGlobalVillage. Overview of best disruptive tech and start-ups in Governance, Inclusion, Economy and Urban mapping offered by companies from selected regions and countries around the world. Every pitch will last 90 sec in order to convince a global jury made of investors, integrators, soft landers, end-users, influencers, medias and decision makers. After the Q&A session, the top 3 solutions are elected. Live from the Belgian Pavilion and also accessible online through MyGlobalVillage connected cities and network. Event main language: English. Open to the public.


“The Great Governance Debrief”: Tech review and Trends hunt in Governance, Inclusion and Economy

November 16, 2022 4:00 pm

Belgian Pavilion - Pitch Area + Live digital stream

Attend, talk and ask your questions during the session "Le Grand Debrief" broadcasted live by more than 20 French speaking media. Focused on trends and innovations showcased during SCEWC22 in Governance, Inclusion, Economy and Urban mapping. Live from the Belgian Pavilion and online through MyGlobalVillage connected media partners. Event main language: French


Belgian Beer Time

November 16, 2022 4:30 pm

Belgian Pavilion

The "Belgian Beer Time" has become a signature event for Belgian Pavilions around the world. The concept: networking, talks and disruptive ideas to be shared along fresh Belgian craft beers! Event by invitation only.


Belgian cocktail dinner

November 16, 2021 8:30 pm

El Cercle Restaurant "Los Atlantes" - Carrer dels Arcs, 5, 1st Floor - Barcelona

Cocktail dinner & networking with the Belgian delegation. Organized by Awex, FIT and Hub.brussels. Event by Invitation only.