Event agenda
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
09:00 - 12:30
Plenary Session
Keynote presentations: * Innovations in sustainable food and funding opportunities * Food Biotechnologies: Driving Innovation in Wallonia
8 speakers
12:30 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 17:00
Parallel Session n°1: Proteins of the future
This session will immerse you in the field of alternative proteins. With international experts, we will explore current and future alternatives to meat proteins, their challenges and opportunities.
5 speakers
Parallel Session n°2: Microbiome in nutrition, research and innovation
7 speakers
Parallel Session n°3: Innovation at the Core of Biotechnology: Functional Ingredients for the Future of Agri-Food
In this session, we will explore the scientific and technological innovations related to functional ingredients through scientific presentations by leading researchers, industry experts and PhD students.
9 speakers
Parallel Session n°4: Digital Revolution in R&D - From Field to Market
In the ever-evolving world of R&D, digital tools are transforming the way we innovate. This seminar will explore cutting-edge digital solutions in two major fields: Biomanufacturing and agriculture.
5 speakers
17:00 - 20:30
Networking Drink & dinner
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
09:00 - 12:45
What role does CleanTech play in extracting value from by-products? An overview of the state of research and developpement of new products.
CleanTech enhances co-product recovery using mechanical separation and biotechnologies. This event covers R&D in Flanders, Wallonia, and beyond, featuring EU B-Resilient winners' project results.
5 speakers
12:45 - 14:00
Networking Lunch & Poster session
14:00 - 18:00
Innovation in sustainable food systems
Is innovation still the key to a more sustainable food system? Join leading researchers and experts to explore the promises and pitfalls of innovation for desirable food systems in the future.
5 speakers
Thursday, 15 May 2025
08:00 - 12:30
Living labs tour in Gembloux - with organised shuttle from Namur
• Smart Gastronomy Lab • TERRA Research Centre • Walloon Agricultural Research Centre
1 speaker
08:45 - 12:30
Living labs tour in Gembloux - By my own means of transport
!!! Please note that participants travelling by their own means for the morning visits must also do so for the afternoon. Shuttles depart exclusively from Namur and return to Namur !!!
1 speaker
12:30 - 14:30
Networking lunch
14:30 - 17:30
Thematic visit of Wallonia n°1 - By my own means of transport: Exploring Alternative Proteins: phototroph micro-organisms for sustainable nutrition
During your visit, you'll be able to see a 300-litre microalgae bioreactor in action, and discover the laboratories where scientists are cultivating purple bacteria, another promising approach to future food production, using low-tech photobioreactors.
Thematic visit of Wallonia n°1 - with organised shuttle, return to Namur: Exploring Alternative Proteins: phototroph micro-organisms for sustainable nutrition
During your visit, you'll be able to see a 300-litre microalgae bioreactor in action, and discover the laboratories where scientists are cultivating purple bacteria, another promising approach to future food production, using low-tech photobioreactors.
Thematic visit of Wallonia n°2 - By my own means of transport: Visit a leading research centre in Circular Economy and Bioeconomy
During this visit, you will have the opportunity to explore Celabor. You'll have a unique opportunity to talk to experts and discover the cutting-edge tools and methodologies used at Celabor.
Thematic visit of Wallonia n°2 - with organised shuttle, return to Namur: Visit a leading research centre in Circular Economy and Bioeconomy
During this visit, you will have the opportunity to explore Celabor. You'll have a unique opportunity to talk to experts and discover the cutting-edge tools and methodologies used at Celabor.
Thematic visit of Wallonia n°3 - By my own means of transport: Pioneering Nutrition & Health Innovations in the Agri-Food Sector
Over the course of the afternoon, you will have the unique opportunity to visit the CER Groupe and its subsidiary ECI, to discuss health-enhancing/functional food market trends and to discover their cutting-edge platforms.
Thematic visit of Wallonia n°3 - with organised shuttle, return to Namur: Pioneering Nutrition & Health Innovations in the Agri-Food Sector
Over the course of the afternoon, you will have the unique opportunity to visit the CER Groupe and its subsidiary ECI, to discuss health-enhancing/functional food market trends and to discover their cutting-edge platforms.