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Navy TechnoFest 2025- Captains of Industry Day
OCT
Fri
03
10:00 - 19:30

Starts in 1 day from now

Location

Zeebrugge, BE

Marinebasis - Base Navale, Zeebrugge, Belgium
Programmes
Security Cybersecurity Defence EDF NATO-EDA Space

THE BELGIAN NAVY’S CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY DAY

Schedule:

  • 10:00-10:30: Reception of guests
  • 10:30–12:30: Demonstrations of above and underwater inspections using autonomous drones and underwater detection systems, showcasing the latest technologies from various companies and organizations
  • 12:30–13:30: Lunch
  • 13:30–14:00: Opening remarks by Division Admiral Tanguy Botman, Commander of the Belgian Navy
  • 14:00–14:30: Discussion on maritime capacity needs and achievements by Captain at Sea Kristof Van Belleghem, Chief of Staff of the Belgian Navy
  • 14:30–15:00: The Maritime Focus Point (Royal Higher Institute for Defence)
  • 15:00–15:30: Break
  • 15:30–16:00: Flemish Defence Plan (WEWIS/VLAIO/NCP Falnders)
  • 16:00–16:30: Maritime Security: Future Proof Strategy, Emerging Technologies and Market Potential (De Blauwe Cluster)
  • 16:30–16:45: Industrial and maritime innovation (POM West Flanders)
  • 17:00–19:30: Reception and walking dinner

Note: Maximum participants: 250
Dress code:

  • Military: Tenue 2C
  • Civilian: City wear

For inquiries, please contact: COMOPSNAV-STRATCOM-EVENTS@mil.be
STRATCOM EVENTS: BNAS-STRATCOM-EVENTS@mil.be

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