FWD 2026
24 November 2026|
Belgium
| Handelsbeurs | Borzestraat 31 - 2000 Antwerp
Registration open until 24 Nov 2026
Welcome to the Matchmaking event at FWD 2026!
The successor to the Flanders Make Symposium will take place on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at the Handelsbeurs in Antwerp.
The central theme is ‘resilience’: the resilience of businesses in a context of technological disruption, geopolitical tensions and strategic dependencies. We will focus on the question: ‘How can we strengthen our technological and industrial autonomy?’
What’s in it for you?
- Live demonstrations of our most innovative technologies
- Inspiring panel discussion on Vision 2035
- Insights into the latest trends and technologies
At FWD, you’ll connect with business leaders, CTOs, and R&D leaders from both large companies and SMEs. Share your ideas, explore challenges, and discover opportunities with our research team and key players from the Flemish and European innovation landscape.
Make connections that matter:
Flanders Make and the Enterprise Europe Network Flanders will host international matchmaking sessions in the European Corner. In just a few short “speed dates,” you’ll pitch your organization, meet European partners, and open doors to new business, research collaborations, and contracts.
Why attend?
Because the future of manufacturing is shaped by those who connect, collaborate, and innovate. By creating a simple online profile, you’ll access a world of b2b opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, and new business channels.
Visit the HOW IT WORKS page and secure your place today. Meetings aren’t just conversations - they’re the start of business!
Registration
Participation to the matchmaking event is free of charge but requires registration.
Note that matchmaking is only offered to registered FWD 2026 participants.
- First, register for the main event, FWD 2026, as this is a prerequisite for the matchmaking registration. Register here.
- Then, register for the onsite matchmaking on this site.
FWD 2026 is where industry meets innovation. Don’t miss this chance to learn, network, and grow across borders!