FTI Leuven: Innovate for the better
Join us from March 16 to 20 at FTI and& in Leuven. A future-creating festival for innovators, artists, families, and entrepreneurs. Five days of talks, inspiration, networking, opportunities and art installations.
Are you a changemaker or aspire to become one? Come& join us.
Practical information:
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- Price: €0-€289
The activities are free of charge or paid. Please check the FTI Leuven website for more information.
There are Dutch and English activities.
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About the theme
Imagine... in 50 years - or even 100 - how would you look back on today? Can you believe a workday lasting more than four hours? That children were restricted from using AI in school? That our daily existence was a relentless race from quarter to quarter? That some people even lost hope for the future?
Come to Leuven from March 16 to 20 and be inspired by an innovative ‘future creating’ festival organized by FTI Leuven by and&.
Programme
6-20 maart Lichaam van de toekomst
Martelarenplein, Leuven
Discover "Het Lichaam van de Toekomst," an interactive pop-up installation at Martelaarenplein in Leuven. Experience a cool Deep Screen 3D and learn about the ins and outs of our bodies through sensors in a way you've only seen in science fiction movies, but that is already a reality.
16-17 maart Arts & Science Parcours
STUK
An experience where art & science meet. Discover installation performances, audiovisual concerts & dance performances.
16-17 maart Opening Night: AliA invites Mala & more
Het Depot
On March 16, we kick off FTI and&! After a free parcours in STUK, you can dive into the night with local legend AliA at Het Depot! And she's not coming alone. MALA, Stenny, Neffa-T, Mankiyan, and FRAQ444 will blow your mind (and your ears). You don't want to miss this.
17 maart Open Technologie & Innovatiedag
On Sunday, March 17th, Flemish tech and innovation companies are opening their doors to the general public. It's a perfect opportunity to showcase to the local community, the province, and all of Flanders what these companies excel in.
17 maart Kinds university KU Leuven
STUK
Are you between 8 and 13 years old? Fill your backpack with the wildest ideas and come to the Children's University of KU Leuven!
17 maart PLAY
de Bib Leuven Tweebronnen
The future generations are already here today. That's why FTI and& is organizing a special technology expo for children aged 8 to 12, full of exciting workshops and unique hands-on activities involving robots, AR, VR, and more.
18 maart Arts & Science for Schools [fully booked]
STUK
Where art & science meet. Discover performances, audiovisual concerts and dance performances.
18-19 maart PLAY For Schools [fully booked]
de Bib Leuven Tweebronnen
From cool robots to immersive virtual reality and augmented reality experiences, PLAY brings learning to life in a fun and engaging way. Let your students unleash their creativity and curiosity as they immerse themselves in the world of technology.
19 maart Future Generations Conference
STUK | City hall
From hectic short-term thinking to a healthy long-term focus – that's your journey on Tuesday, March 19, during the Future Generations Conference! Do you also feel the constant pressure of quarterly results? As if every day revolves around numbers, and you find yourself in an endless race for months? Hold your horses! Because the key to success and happiness lies in a different mindset. Let yourself be guided during the Future Generations Conference towards a focus on long-term thinking. One that spans generations and puts our health and well-being first! Because what if this shift not only boosts you but also your team?
19 maart Human Library
Borrow a 'living book'! Get to know an expert in a specific field in a cozy café in the heart of Leuven. Each encounter opens the door to a refreshing perspective, a new way of thinking. Discover this unique concept!
19 maart Future Voices
Leuven is famous for its vibrant student community, so naturally, our festival week includes events made especially for and by students. We're excited to announce Future Voices – a key evening event where young people connect with various policymakers. With TV presenter Tim Hofman as a guest and Amir Bachrouri, known for his impactful youth advocacy, as the moderator, this event is set to be truly thrilling!
20 maart Health meets Hardware
Sportoase
During 'Health meets Hardware' on Wednesday, March 20, we cross-pollinate Flemish, Belgian and European pioneers in product development and health care. On our 'Catwalk of Innovation' we show the pinnacle of what Flanders has to offer in health care devices: with keynotes, panel discussions and a real catwalk show for top devices. We bring both content and entertainment!
At 'Health meets Hardware' we combine innovation with bold ideas and new perspectives, aimed at the 'Future Generations'. This is the go-to event for the innovative health sector in 2024!
The event will be entirely in English.
20 maart Ugo Dehaes / LIMP
STUK
LIMP is a duet between a one-legged dancer, the technology of robots and specially developed artificial intelligence (AI).
continuous Future Generations Lab
City hall
The Future Generations Lab in Leuven actively engages with young people (aged 17-27) to explore their talents, both in the present and future. A dedicated advisory board, with ten youngsters actively involved in Leuven's youth initiatives, collaboratively shapes the future.
FTI Festivals 2024
Flanders Technology & Innovation, FTI, brings everyone together around technology and innovation and is a driver of sustainable prosperity. So we put our heads together. Noses in the same direction. Because only together can we tackle the big challenges of the future. With knowledge centres, private partners, the government and citizens. Including you.
With concrete projects that improve the life of every person in Flanders, we bring everyone together. We do this in six crucial areas: data technology, health, energy, mobility, entertainment and lifelong learning. This is how we strengthen our reputation and position as an ambitious, open region that is at the top of the world in terms of scientific innovation. Discover our projects for yourself during the FTI festival across Flanders and, of course, at the grand finale taking place in Antwerp.
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