Seminar program 2026 - CleanTech Xpo

10:00-10:30 Knowledge hub 1

Oreya: smart odour management for reduced odour impact, lower CO₂ emissions and lower operational costs

Session in Dutch

Gert De Bruyn Fragrance Expert & Managing Director, Odoro

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10:15-11:15 Knowledge hub 2

Take the step towards future-oriented water management for your business

Session in Dutch

Nelis De Rouck
Charlotte Boeckaert
Pieter-Jan De Buyck

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10:30-11:00 Knowledge hub 1

System innovation and collaboration: key drivers for the sustainable transition

Session in Dutch

Cédric Dhaene Business Advisor, VLAIO

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11:00-11:30 Knowledge hub 1

DIWASS - State of affairs

Session in Dutch

Olivier Deweerdt Senior Advisor, Denuo

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11:15-11:45 Knowledge hub 2

Stricter, scarcer, more expensive: how leading companies are turning the water challenge into an advantage

Session in Dutch

Piet De Langhe CEO, Pantarein Water

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11:30-12:30 Knowledge hub 1

Voka presents VCDO laureates: sustainability challenges and opportunities at engineering firm BM Engineering and exhibition centre Xpo Group

Session in Dutch

Arthur Demaeght Sr project engineer civil, BM Engineering

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11:45-12:15 Knowledge hub 2

Trees that deliver — towards a cooler, climate-resilient environment

Session in Dutch

Michiel De Meyere Senior Researcher, VIVES

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12:15-12:45 Knowledge hub 2

Finding your way in the emerging CCUS technology field: The Map-it CCU decission support tool

Session in English

Jan Arends Manager Industrial Innovation, CAPTURE

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12:30-13:00 Knowledge hub 1

Green hydrogen: where are the real opportunities for businesses?

Session in Dutch

Dirk De Keulenaer Clean Hydrogen Business Development Manager, Messer

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12:45-13:15 Knowledge hub 2

European shift to repair and reuse

Session in Dutch

Els Fonteyne Circular Economy Expert, Agoria

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13:00-13:30 Knowledge hub 1

Circularity in waste management

Session in Dutch

Willem Holemans Sales Manager, Vanheede Environment Group

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13:15-13:45 Knowledge hub 2

Invasive species control during earthworks (dry and wet conditions)

Session in Dutch

Saskia Roggeman Ecologist and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Expert, Emelia

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13:30-14:00 Knowledge hub 1

Why hydrogen? – The role of hydrogen in the energy transition

Session in Dutch

Steven De Tollenaere
Sam Schotte

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13:45-14:15 Knowledge hub 2

Discover how VLAIO can boost your sustainable and circular ambitions

Session in Dutch

Cédric Dhaene Business Advisor, VLAIO

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14:00-14:30 Knowledge hub 1

The Plastic Paradox': A Sector in Crisis, a Future at Stake - Denuo's Plastics Action Plan

Session in Dutch

Inge Dewitte Senior Advisor, Denuo

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14:15-14:45 Knowledge hub 2

VLAIO support for energy savings and greening your production process

Session in Dutch

Bart Deltour

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14:30-15:00 Knowledge hub 1

Extending the lifespan of IT hardware in practice

Session in Dutch

Jerry Ickmans Commercial Director, Out of Use

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