Colloquium 2023
Registration for the presentation of the VARIO memorandum is now open
Presentation of the VARIO memorandum
We will first introduce the VARIO Memorandum to you on 14 December. We present our vision of the major challenges for science, innovation and entrepreneurship policy for the incoming 2024-2029 government. Politicians from the Flemish political parties will be engaging in a debate about it. At the networking reception, you can have a discussion with various actors from the Flemish innovation ecosystem such as universities, universities of applied sciences and arts, strategic research centers, clusters, companies, sector federations, politicians, government...
When: 14 December 2023, 15h15-17h30
Where: Flemish Parliament, hall De Schelp
Programme:
14h30-15h15: Registration and reception
15:15-17:30: Colloquium
Welcome
- Presentation of the VARIO memorandum
- Political debate with Kim De Witte (PVDA), Chris Janssens (Vlaams Belang), Rita Moors (N-VA), Mieke Schauvliege (Groen), Maurits Vande Reyde (Open Vld), Peter Van Rompuy (CD&V) and Thijs Verbeurgt (Vooruit)
- Reaction of Minister Jo Brouns
17:30-19:00: Networking reception
Moderator: Indra Dewitte
Participation is free, registration is mandatory and can be done until 6 December through our Dutch website.