Program

Pre-FEARS workshops

All info about the pre-FEARS workshops on the workshop page.

FEARS 2025 program

13:00

Registration

All attendees are welcome from 1pm to enjoy a coffee. Presenters can install their demo setups and posters.

13:00

Dean speech

FEARS will open with an opening speech by Patrick De Baets, the dean of FEA.

13:15

Keynote

More information about the opening keynote will follow closer to the event.

13:45

(Parallel sessions)

Poster and demo session (Part 1)

13:45-14:45

Stroll through interesting posters and demonstrations of FEA research and take the time to get to know colleagues.
Detailed poster and demo schedule

Workshop 1: Your PhD in a CV

13:45-14:45

Get to know the do’s and don’ts for drafting a cv with an academic background.
More info on the workshops page

Workshop 2: Funding for entrepreneurial postdocs

13:45-14:45

An introduction to the different TechTransfer practices for postdocs and finalising PhD researchers.
More info on the workshops page

14:30

(Parallel sessions)

Roundtable session

14:30-15:15

Dive deep into hot topics in engineering and architecture with leading companies at our Industry Roundtables.
More info on the roundtable page

Pitch session

14:45-15:15

Get inspired by a selection of two-minute pitches by FEA researchers.
Detailed pitch schedule

15:15

Coffee break

15:30

(Parallel sessions)

Poster and demo session (Part 2)

15:30-16:30

Stroll through interesting posters and demonstrations of FEA research and take the time to get to know colleagues.
Detailed poster and demo schedule

Roundtable session

15:30-16:15

Dive deep into hot topics in engineering and architecture with leading companies at our Industry Roundtables.
More info on the roundtable page

Workshop 3: Pursuing a doctoral degree

15:30-16:30

Information session for students. We help you figure out whether a PhD is something for you and how you can start one.
More info on the workshops page

Spin-off

15:30-16:30

More information about the spin-off session will follow closer to the event.

16:30

Panel Session

17:15

Pitches from sponsors

In this session, the sponsoring companies take the stage to deliver pitches about who they are and what they do. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders and emerging startups as they present their products, services, and solutions.

17:30 - 20:00

Award ceremony and reception

We will close FEARS 2025 with a drink and some bites, while presenting awards for remarkable contributions to the symposium.

Pitch sessions

Pitch sessions are organized in the Main roomAs we get closer to the event, you will find the order of the pitches below.

Poster and demo sessions

Poster and demo sessions are organized in the CorridorAs we get closer to the event, you will find the poster IDs below. The first poster session takes place from 13:45 to 14:45. The second poster session takes place from 15:30 to 16:30.