Events

Upcoming events

16 June 2025

The Expert Forum on Deep-Sea Mining, in collaboration with SIM² KU Leuven, will bring together leading experts, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to explore the impact and strategic potential of deep-sea mining for Europe and Flanders.

Past events

27 May 2025

Our annual What's Next MateriNex event will take place for the second time on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Antwerp.

Focus is on Advancing Materials Science Research with Artificial Intelligence,  highlighting the latest trends and future developments in Flanders and beyond.

14 March 2025

The next meeting of the Common Interest Group (CIG) on Materials for Building and Construction will take place in Antwerp on 14 March from 12h to18h in Antwerp. This event is hosted by ROCO.

Registration is now closed.

28 January 2025

Enabling circular ecosystems with digital solutions.

This event is a unique networking and learning opportunity for both industry professionals and our Common Interest Group members and focuses on the cross-cutting challenges, including digitalisation, around strategic and critical resources.

16 September 2024

The first meeting of the Common Interest Group (CIG) on Strategic and Critical Raw Materials will be held on 16 September from 12h - 17h at the VITO office in Berchem by Antwerp.

Make sure you register before 1 September 2024.

13 September 2024

The first meeting of the Common Interest Group (CIG) on Materials for Building and Construction will be held on 13 September from 9h30 to 15h at the Radisson Berchem in Antwerp.

Make sure you register before 1 September 2024.

16 September 2024

The first meeting of the Common Interest Group (CIG) on Strategic and Critical Raw Materials will be held on 16 September from 12h - 17h at the VITO office in Berchem by Antwerp.

Make sure you register before 1 September 2024.

Find out how MateriNex will shape and support sustainable materials research in Flanders, what the roadmaps are that are being deployed and how you can contribute yourself.