The event will bring together stakeholders from industry, research, government and the broader AI ecosystem to explore how organisations can access AI infrastructure, expertise and support services through BE-AIFA. The programme will combine policy perspectives, insights into the European AI Factories initiative, presentations of the BE-AIFA service offering, and real-world AI use cases from early adopters.
Programme
The full programme, including confirmed speakers, detailed session descriptions and showcased use cases, will be updated as additional contributions are confirmed.
- 13:30
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Registration & welcome coffee
Policy, Vision and European Context
- 14:00
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Welcome and introduction to BE-AIFA
- 14:15
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Why BE-AIFA matters for Belgium and Europe
Political representatives from Belgium’s federal and regional levels will share their perspectives on the importance of AI infrastructure for Belgium and Europe.
- 14:35
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How AI Factories and Antennas connect Europe
- 14:45
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From local needs to European AI compute
- 14:55
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Inside Europe’s AI Factories: LUMI and JUPITER
- 15:15
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Real-world impact: user experiences
Speakers to be announced — companies & research organisations will present how the use of advanced AI and computing infrastructure is key for their business, research and innovation.
Confirmed organisations so far : AIME (AI in Media: imec, VRT, DPG Media & Roularta), Duco Ventilation, Matgenix & Nuclivision.
Break
- 15:25
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Coffee, tea & networking
From Access to Impact
- 15:55
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Your route through BE-AIFA: compute, data, expertise and training
- 16:10
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Real-world impact: user experiences
Speakers to be announced — companies & research organisations will present how the use of advanced AI and computing infrastructure is key for their business, research and innovation.
Confirmed organisations so far : AIME (AI in Media: imec, VRT, DPG Media & Roularta), Duco Ventilation, Matgenix & Nuclivision. - 16:40
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Why BE-AIFA matters for Belgium and Europe
Political representatives from Belgium’s federal and regional levels will share their perspectives on the importance of AI infrastructure for Belgium and Europe.
- 17:00
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What happens next: your first steps with BE-AIFA
Reception
- 17:05
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Networking & drinks
The use cases
The full programme, including confirmed speakers, detailed session descriptions and showcased use cases, will be updated as additional contributions are confirmed.
AI in Media is a collaboration between imec, VRT, DPG Media and Roularta, developing and deploying AI technologies to support content creation, media production and next-generation digital media services.
Previously known as VLAM.
DUCO uses advanced simulation and AI-driven approaches to optimize the design and performance of ventilation systems, improving energy efficiency, comfort and product development processes.
Matgenix applies AI, high-performance computing and simulations to accelerate the discovery and optimization of new materials, chemicals and industrial processes.
Nuclivision develops AI software that enhances PET medical imaging, enabling faster scans, lower radiation doses and more efficient use of existing clinical infrastructure.
