Join us on April 24-25 in Veldhoven for the VIB Seminar. This will be an inspiring two-day journey into groundbreaking science, where leading experts will share insights on transformative discoveries, societal challenges, and the evolving role of research in shaping our future.
Highlights include a keynote on navigating global tipping points and a focus on fostering diversity and inclusion within the scientific community.
Program
Thursday, April 24
| 11:30 - 13:00 | Registration and lunch |
| 13:00 - 13:15 | VIB Fast forward: opportunities ahead |
| 13:15 - 13:30 | From insight to breakthrough: our vision for tomorrow |
| 13:30 - 13:55 | BE.Amycon: a united front against Amyloidosis in Belgium |
| 13:55 - 14:45 | Everything will change … for the better |
| 14:45 - 14:55 | From insight to breakthrough: our vision for tomorrow |
| 14:55 - 15:25 | Coffee break |
| 15:25 - 15:45 | Environmentally sustainability in research: moving forward |
| 15:45 - 16:00 | From insight to breakthrough: our vision for tomorrow |
| 16:00 - 16:10 | Technologies to watch |
| 16:10 - 16:20 | From insight to breakthrough: our vision for tomorrow
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| 16:20 - 17:00 | Fireside chat on powering an inclusive future for all |
| 17:00 - 18:15 | Teambuilding |
| 19:30 - 20:00 | Reception |
| 20:00 - 21:30 | Dinner |
| 21:30 - 01:00 | Party |
Friday, April 25
| 08:00 - 09:30 | Breakfast + check out |
| 09:30 - 10:30 | Breakout sessions (join 1 of the 4 sessions)
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| 10:35 - 11:35 | Hack your Brain: How to bring a sustainable performance |
| 11:35 - 11:55 | Coffee break |
| 11:55 - 12:50 | Scientist on Stage
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| 12:50 - 13:00 | Closing words by Christine Durinx |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Departure |
Practical information
Below more information in the location, transportation and contact details.
Venue
NH Koningshof
Locht 117
5504 RM Veldhoven
Nederland
Bus transport
The VIB Seminar will start on the bus! So we would like to encourage all participants to choose a pick up location below in the registration form. The program ends at 14h00 on Friday April 25th, you will automatically get a seat on the same bus back.
- Antwerp - UAntwerpen Drie Eiken:
UAntwerpen Campus Drie Eiken, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk
Check-in 10h00 (Bus will leave at 10h15 sharp) - Brussels - VUB:
Boulevard de la Plaine 2, 1050 Brussels, Etterbeek
Check-in 9h30 (Buses will leave at 9h45 sharp) - Ghent - Technologiepark:
Ghent Technologiepark 71, 9052 Zwijnaarde
Check-in 9h15 (Buses will leave at 9h30 sharp) - Leuven - UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg:
UZ Leuven Campus Gasthuisberg, Parking Onderwijs & Navorsing, 3000 Leuven
Check-in 9h45 (buses will leave at 10h00 sharp) - Leuven - Bio-Incubator:
Bio-incubator, Gaston Geenslaan 1, 3001 Leuven
Check-in 9h45 (Buses will leave at 10h00 sharp)
Travel by car
If you cannot join the bus, please keep in mind that you will not get reimbursed for alternative transport, car transport and parking.
Cancellation policy
In case of cancellation after 7 April or no show, VIB will invoice the cost of your participation in the event, i.e: €175 (excl. VAT) per person.
Code of conduct
We aim to create an inspiring and positive environment at our VIB conferences and events. On this page you will find some of the guidelines we expect everyone to follow.
Contact information
Manon Van Nuffel - manon.vannuffel@vib.be - 09 244 66 11