BJA Seminar Innovation with World-Class Research Institutions

World-class research institutions in Belgium will present the opportunity for research collaborations with Japanese technology businesses. Such collaboration could lead to a cutting-edge technology of the future. The BJA invites you to this insightful seminar.

Programme

13:30 Registration with Coffee

14:00 Opening remarks by Mr Kris Peeters, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Employment, Economy and Consumer Affairs, in charge of Foreign Trade

An overview of research and innovation activities in Belgium by Mr Masatomo Nomura, BJA Investment Committee Chair and Founder, Nomura Consulting Europe

imec, innovation with Japanese partners by Mr Maarten Willems, Business Director Smart Electronics & Smart Applications, imec

The GIGA-Research: Opportunities for academic researchers, clinicians and biotech companies by Mr Jacques Piette, Team Leader, GIGA-Molecular Biology of Disease

Innoviris, innovation enabler for Brussels by Dr Magali Verdonck, Deputy Director General, Innoviris

Incentives on research and innovation by Mr Wim Eynatten, BJA Legal and Tax Committee Chair and Partner, Deloitte

Q&A

Closing remarks by Prof Gilbert Declerck, BJA President and Board member, imec International

16:00 Networking Reception

17:00 Event adjourns

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