TOPIC 1

INSPECT

14:30-15:10

INSPECT bv is a Ghent University spin-off specialized in material research for the construction and renovation sector, with a strong focus on heritage. Their expertise covers material investigations, damage diagnostics, and monitoring & prevention, including moisture and salt analysis, material properties, aging tests, and restoration advice. For architects, contractors, and heritage managers, INSPECT delivers scientifically sound yet accessible reports with clear recommendations to support sustainable and well-informed interventions.

TOPIC 2

Dow

14:30-15:10

Dow is a global leader in materials science and chemical manufacturing, offering innovative and sustainable solutions in construction, packaging, healthcare, electronics, and agriculture. With a portfolio that includes polymers, coatings, adhesives, silicones, and more, the company is committed to reducing CO₂ emissions, advancing circular practices, and delivering tailored expertise to improve everyday applications.

Georgios, Principal Research Scientist at Dow and Guest Professor at Ghent University, will present both the company and the kinds of projects where engineers and scientists can make a real impact. Drawing on his dual experience, he will also address questions relevant to fresh graduates: how corporate research differs from academia, what strengths young scientists bring to industry, and how they can grow into roles that shape innovation.

TOPIC 3

NVIDIA

14:30-15:10

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, best known for its pioneering graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chips that power gaming, visualization, and high-performance computing. Today, the company drives innovation across artificial intelligence, data centers, autonomous vehicles, and scientific research. By combining cutting-edge hardware with powerful software ecosystems, NVIDIA enables breakthroughs in simulation, deep learning, and digital twins, transforming industries and pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

TOPIC 4

Nokia Bell Labs Antwerp

14:30-15:10

Nokia Bell Labs Antwerp is a leading European research hub focused on next-generation communication systems. Its work spans optical and wireless access technologies, signal processing, hardware platforms, network architectures, and advanced software solutions. With a strong tradition of innovation, the Antwerp lab collaborates with universities, research centers, and industry partners to explore disruptive technologies. By bridging fundamental research and applied solutions, it helps shape the future of global connectivity.

TOPIC 5

QustomDot

16:00-16:40

QustomDot enables displays of the future with its quantum dot (QD) color conversion technology. QDs, a Nobel Prize winning technology, are tiny inorganic semiconductor particles that are very efficient light emitters. QustomDot combines its expertise in QD synthesis, surface modification and ink formulation to develop best QD color conversion solutions to its customers in the display industry. Its product is a user-friendly QD ink developed to simplify microLED display manufacturing.

TOPIC 6

Barco

16:00-16:40

Barco is a global technology company specializing in the development of high-tech visualization, networking, and collaboration solutions. Our innovative technologies drive progress in healthcare, business, and the entertainment industry. Whether you're going to the cinema, visiting the dentist, or giving a presentation, our technology ensures you're always in good hands. Our mission? To contribute to a better, smarter, and healthier world. #Visioneering a bright tomorrow

TOPIC 7

Datameister

16:00-16:40

Datameister is an ambitious AI studio based in Ghent, operating at the cutting edge of computer vision/graphics, 3D, and generative visual AI. As a services-led, product-enabled company, we combine world-class research with real-world impact, building production-ready AI for design, automotive, media, and beyond. Our team of PhDs and engineers works on challenging R&D problems, turning breakthroughs into applied innovation and we’re always looking for exceptional talent to join our young and growing team.

TOPIC 8

Antwerp Space

16:00-16:40

Antwerp Space is a leading Belgian company active in the market of European space programs. We have been pushing the boundaries of space-based systems for more than 50 years thanks to advanced and innovative solutions. The company has 5 fields of activity: spectrum monitoring, communications, radar, navigation, and scientific missions. We have, among others, activities in standardization bodies, resilient navigation, deep-space communications, 5G for space, and a project to measure the center of gravity of the Earth with millimeter accuracy. Our clients include the European Space Agency, the Belgian Ministry of Defense, and the EU research fund. We employ around 60 staff, with more than 30% of our engineering workforce having a PhD.

TOPIC 9

Bekaert

16:00-16:40

Bekaert's ambition is to be the leading partner for shaping the way we live and move, and to always do this in a way that is safe, smart, and sustainable. As a global market and technology leader in material science of steel wire transformation and coating technologies, Bekaert also applies its expertise beyond steel to create new solutions with innovative materials and services for markets including new mobility, power transmission and grid applications, sustainable construction, and energy transition. We believe in the Better Together spirit where diverse perspectives and teamwork drive success.

Arezoo Ghanbari (R&I Expert Metallic Coatings & Corrosion) will be representing Bekaert.