Events

RUN-EU Innovation Meets Regions on Blue Economy at IPLeiria

25/05/2026

– 31/05/2026

Peniche, Portugal

RUN-EU Innovation Meets Regions on Blue Economy will take place in Peniche, Portugal, from 26–29 May 2026, hosted by IPLeiria’s School of Tourism and Maritime Technology (ESTM). The event supports RUN-EU’s goal of strengthening the role of European universities in regional development by connecting research, innovation, sustainability, tourism, and public policy. Focused on the Blue Economy, the event will bring together policymakers, universities, researchers, businesses, entrepreneurs, and regional stakeholders to explore how innovation can support more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive regional growth. Positioned as a living laboratory for blue innovation, Peniche showcases the connection between marine resources, tourism, scientific knowledge, local communities, and sustainable development. The region’s links to the Berlengas Biosphere Reserve, fishing traditions, and emerging blue economy ecosystems highlight its role as a growing hub for sustainable coastal innovation. The programme will run alongside the RUN-EU Student Research Colloquium, the Conference on Blue Economy, and the Peniche Biennial of the Sea, creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and regional impact.

WorkSmarter 2026

04/06/2026

Planet Group Arena

DAE Research toont een demo van het AVATALK project op de stand van Howest onderzoek op hét businessfestival van het jaar voor ondernemers, agencies en accountants die slimmer willen werken. Georganiseerd door Teamleader en Yuki.

Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival AI Day

28/10/2025

Wintercircus

DAER will be presenting Demo’s of accessible AI tools, a photobooth that creates videos of attendees in genre film settings, and moderating a panel on AI. For more info on the event itself, please consult Razor Reel’s website.

Immersive Music Day – “The Immersive Space”

24/04/2025

Hasselt, Belgium

A day dedicated to immersive music, organized by PXL-Music Research. Talks by internationally renowned speakers, immersive concerts, and workshops by Amptec, Dolby, DPA, Sennheiser, Klang, d&b, Neumann & Dear VR. We want to inspire the music industry and all its stakeholders with the limitless possibilities, beauty, and emotional impact of immersive music, both live in the concert hall and online via streaming platforms. This includes in-depth, specialized talks as well as hands-on workshops and crash courses on immersive music. Our goal is not only to inspire but also to guide, share knowledge, and bridge the gap between creativity and technology. Immersive music offers a completely new dimension to the listening experience, but fully unlocking its potential requires collaboration between artists, engineers, and industry partners. With this initiative, we aim to lower the threshold and pave the way for innovative and immersive music productions.

TESTEREP en het verzonken Oostende

21/12/2024

– 20/04/2025

Venetiaanse gaanderijen, Oostende, Belgium

The trading city of Ostend once flourished at the eastern end of ‘Testerep’. But in 1394 disaster struck: the Saint Vincent storm destroyed the city, which disappeared into the water. The old city comes alive before your eyes through striking visualizations. This exhibition tells the story of survival and reconstruction, and how the dynamics of the sea have shaped lives on our coast over the centuries. Go back in time and be amazed by historical artifacts and innovative soil scans. Isabella and Willem, residents of old Ostend, take the youngest visitors in tow in an exciting escape game. You can also help build a LEGO model of old Ostend. A science exhibition for young and old, where experience is central.

NIME 2024 Conference

02/09/2024

– 07/09/2024

Utrecht, The Netherlands

The International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression gathers researchers and musicians from all over the world to share their knowledge and late-breaking work on new musical interface design. The conference started out as a workshop at the Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI) in 2001. Since then, an annual series of international conferences have been held around the world, hosted by research groups dedicated to interface design, human-computer interaction, and computer music.

Unity Unite 2024

18/09/2024

– 20/09/2024

Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, Barcelona

Unite is Unity’s annual conference that brings together game developers, artists, and others from the Unity community. In 2024, we are holding it in Barcelona, Spain. Attendees from around the world, and of all skill levels and interests, will engage in deep dives and breakout sessions, have exciting networking opportunities, and be the first to hear the latest Unity announcements.

Touchdesigner meetup 2024

28/05/2024

Amaze, Elementenstraat, Amsterdam

y=f(x) invites you to join us for the second edition of the TouchDesigner Amsterdam meetup at Amaze Step into a world of creativity and collaboration at this year’s expanded jam session! Following last year’s success, we’re thrilled to offer even more opportunities for attendees to come together and create magic. Join us as we dive into a day filled with inspiration and innovation, courtesy of Amaze Amsterdam, our gracious hosts for this gathering. Our journey begins at 1:00 PM with captivating talks by some of the brightest minds in the TouchDesigner community. Get ready for insightful presentations, including words from TouchDesigner’s founder and community manager, all in a relaxed setting designed for interaction and questions.

WebAR 101 by Niantic 8th Wall

10/04/2024

In The Pocket, Ghent, Belgium

This is a 5-hour workshop hosted by Niantic and our partners Stijn Spanhove and In the Pocket. During the workshop – Participants will learn about the 8th Wall platform, build and customize an 8th Wall project, and meet other local developers. By the end of the workshop, you will learn how to create, customize, test and deploy your own World Effects (SLAM) sample project that looks believable and immersive in the real-world. You will also learn how to easily add modules to their project and other 8th Wall features such as Shared AR Multiplayer, Payments API, and more.

The maturity of 5G: Is it time to talk about 6G?

10/04/2024

Online

As the maturity of 5G looms large, the question arises: Is it time to talk about 6G? This event will dive deep into the transformative potential of digital connectivity in live broadcasting and streaming. In this session, industry pioneers will discuss the dynamic landscape of content production and distribution, propelled by 5G technology. What is the potential of connective technology to deliver new experiences to consumers and to transform existing workflows?

Testerep Closing Event

05/11/2025

SILT Middelkerke, Belgium

The TESTEREP Closing Conference is a multidisciplinary event held at Silt Middelkerke, marking the conclusion of a multi-year research project into the lost island of Testerep. The conference brings together scientists, archaeologists, coastal researchers, and digital media specialists to present new insights into the region’s ancient coastal landscapes and how they evolved over time.

The creative edge: exploring AI’s light and shadow

11/12/2025

Wintercircus

This event focuses on the current state of AI in the creative sector. You will get an update from speakers from the field (advertising, digital marketing, media and entertainment) who will share their vision and approach. There will also be a professor addressing the ethical issues surrounding AI, an expert diving deeper into Dutch LLMs, and a look at how AI is viewed in China. We will discuss the opportunities, the limitations, the legal side, and how you as a creative agency or marketing team can prepare your workflow for AI applications. So you’ll go home after the event with concrete insights and fresh inspiration to get your organization ready for the future.

AI in Digital Arts, Game Dev & Entertainment #5

02/10/2025

Pixel Nexus

A series of AI in Digital Arts, Game Dev & Entertainment meetups across Flanders supported by DAE Research, Flanders Game Hub & Datameister. Speakers: -Jarne Van den Herrewegen (Datameister) 3D Generative AI: Image-based 3D reconstruction – Dr. ir. Hannes Mareen (IDLab, Ghent University) Fake Images: Creation, Detection, and Implications – Kyan Nnamadim (VRT) AI as the Ultimate Creative Partner

AI in Digital Arts, Game Dev & Entertainment #4

13/03/2025

Datameister HQ – Gent

VMX Closing Event

27/11/2024

Wintercircus, Ghent, Belgium

After two years, our VLAIO TETRA Virtual Music Experiences project has been completed. We investigated which technology works in a music context and which does not, we gained valuable insights into possible future developments, we inspired players from the music industry, involved many students and shared our findings with you at home and abroad. First of all, we would like to thank you for your involvement and feedback throughout the process. On Wednesday, November 27, we will officially close VMX in Club Wintercircus (Ghent). We go over all the results again and present our final use case: a VR experience in which we take users into digital copies of two concert halls (each with their own acoustics) while they listen and watch a piano performance by the metahuman. version by Tom Beghin (Orpheus Institute). The researchers will explain the how and what in detail during this final event, and you can of course also test the VR experience yourself.