As the VIB conferences continue to be at the forefront of scientific exchange and technological innovation, according to our attendees, several sponsors shared their thoughts and experiences from previous meetings. They highlight the significance of these gatherings and the impact they’ve had on their respective companies.
You can find the video-interview at the end of the article.
10x Genomics
Marusya Lieveld | Sponsor at RNGS23
“A lot of the people who are joining were saying this conference here at VIB is almost like the European version of AGBT. It’s a really advanced conference, and you really have to attend it because the quality of the people that will be attending is very high. We wouldn’t miss this conference for anything, including future editions.
We got a lot of visits; every moment during the breaks, you are talking, with people approaching you and asking questions. We had a lot of new leads.”
Vizgen
Mitesh Parekh| Sponsor at EMDS2023
“Sponsoring VIB conferences is a great chance for us to network with people in the spatial area and learn from those scientists and what applications they are working on. It’s also good for us to showcase our technology and make it accessible to researchers. It’s definitely something that I would recommend for people to come and learn about the latest technologies and advances in science. As for the workshop, it gives us a more practical, informal way to really get into the application of our technology.”
Revvity
Paul Vervoort | Sponsor at THPT23
“The VIB departments are quite important for us as an academic side. So, they usually have high-level equipment, and we have a pretty good match with the instruments and the solutions we are supplying to academic markets. So, there is a good match with many of the VIB centers around Flanders. The VIB events are always well-valued for us.”
Miltenyi Biotec
Veerle Lemmens | Sponsor at EMDS2023
"The workshop format gave me more time to showcase our latest developments, and also a bit more room for interaction with the audience. It allowed me to play around with the data set in our software live on screen. This gives you a bit more time to let them experience what you want to tell them in stead of just telling them."
Singleron
Petro Leka | Sponsor at RNGS23
“I’ve attended VIB Conferences myself personally as an individual contributor, not as a sponsor actually, and I also pushed internally because I have seen the number of scientific leaders attending. VIB is really good at bringing them all together: the people who are pushing the field forward. It’s also a good chance to talk to these people, the experts in the field. It’s my third one, and it’s really good so far.
It was a really good place to talk with current customers and people we had conversations with before because we met some of them here. But also new ones, some new interested people.”
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The recurring theme across these perspectives is the immense value placed on networking, showcasing technology, and engaging with the scientific community.
As the 2024 VIB conferences approach, the anticipation for groundbreaking discussions and networking opportunities continues to soar, promising enriching experiences for sponsors and attendees alike.