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2 December 2025 - 3 December 2025

Industries of the Future - Nordics in Wallonia, Belgium

Welcome to this Partnering Event !

This exclusive 2-day event brings together Nordic leaders from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland, and Sweden to engage with Belgian stakeholders in exploring innovative solutions to tomorrow’s industrial challenges — fostering valuable connections and promising new partnerships.

Seminars, company visits, B2Bs, and networking events are on the agenda.

Register now to secure your spot and join us for an unforgettable experience!

Key topics addressed at the event

  • Competitive production: Tools and strategies for optimisation and performance

  • Sustainability: Emission reduction, energy solutions, waste management, and circular economy practices

  • Innovation: Emerging technologies and digital tools

  • Tailored Focus topics: Depending on participant interest (batteries, urban mining, advanced metal recycling, …)

Highlights of this 2-days event

  • Visit of Factories labelled "Factories of the Future" , Walloon manufacturing companies recognized for their leadership in adopting Industry 4.0 technologies.

  • Building New R&D Collaborations around European calls, research programs, Scientific cooperation, ...

  • Networking with Industry & Experts: The event provides a great opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded individuals, as well as experts from Belgium and the Nordics, all driving innovation in the Industries of the Future.

  • Business & Partnership Opportunities will be facilitated by the B2B session

Framework

Building on a rich industrial heritage, Wallonia stands as a leading hub for advanced manufacturing in Europe, consistently excelling in innovation, competitiveness, and digital transformation. The region actively integrates cutting-edge technologies such as AI, AR/VR, robotics, IoT, and smart solutions to strengthen its manufacturing sector.

Driven by ambitious strategies like Digital Wallonia and the Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3), Wallonia fosters strong collaboration between education, research centers, and industry.

Key initiatives addressed in the program include Win4C for circular materials, MADEINWAL for advanced products & manufacturing, and HITT for immersive technologies.

Partnering event - Wallonia - Industry - Framework.pdf

Program overview

Organizing entities

Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX)

AWEX is responsible for promoting foreign trade and attracting foreign investment to the Wallonia region of Belgium

Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI)

WBI supports international mobility and cooperation, integrating environmental, social, and governance criteria into its activities.

MecaTech Cluster

A competitiveness cluster in Mechanical Engineering

EEN-Entreprise Europe Network

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) helps businesses innovate and grow on an international scale.