What's Next MateriNex 2026

21 May 2026

 

 

Join the conversation on the next generation of materials. At What’s Next MateriNex 2026, innovators from research and industry connect, exchange insights and build collaborations that accelerate innovation.

 

 

Preliminary Programme

From research to impact: unlocking the materials ecosystem
Where partnerships accelerate innovation.

10:00 - 10:30 Registration and Welcome Coffee
10:30 - 10:40

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Moderated by: David RoseIMPACTComms

10:40 - 11:15

Opening Keynote

Professor Koenraad Debackere, KU Leuven, Department of Management, Strategy and Innovation

11:15 - 11:50

Interactive Keynote

Remco Lenstra, UAMS

11:50 - 12:00 Morning Reflection & Key Takeaways
12:00 - 13:00 Networking Lunch
13:00 - 13:15

MateriNex in Action: Progress, Impact and What’s Next

Johan Vangrunderbeek, Coordinator MateriNex

13:15 - 13:50

ICON Project Spotlight: CRYOSTAT

Partner Panel

13:50 - 14:25

ICON Project Spotlight: CUALITY

Partner Panel

14:25 - 14:45

Closing Keynote

A new world order: technology and innovation as the engine of a strong and collaborative Europe.

Jolyce Demely, Director-General of Agoria Flanders

14:45 - 16:00 Networking Reception

 

Registration



Conference Location



Vestar Antwerp