Events

Dag van de wetenschap

24/11/2024

The Penta, Kortrijk, Belgium

Science Day is an initiative of the Flemish government, which makes Science Day an annual event. The Day of Science is coordinated by the Association of Attractions & Museums – Riebedebie.be and organized in collaboration with the associations of Flemish universities and colleges, scientific institutions and associations, museums, companies and federations.

Unwrap 2024

03/11/2024

– 10/11/2024

Kortrijk weide, Belgium

For the fourth year in a row, UNWRAP explores the applications of entertainment technology across the game, music, film and media industries, and the untapped potential of their crossover. UNWRAP is not just an event; it’s a celebration of the fusion between creativity and technology. A real festival where music performances collide with talks and networking with the obligatory Belgian beer.

Future Forward

08/10/2024

Living Tomorrow Innovation Campus – Brussels, Belgium

Future Forward emerged from the Innovation Workgroups at Living Tomorrow. These workgroups identified a need for a platform where their collaborative efforts and groundbreaking innovations could be showcased in a practical, engaging manner.

Flanders AI Forum

11/06/2024

Gent ICC, Gent, Belgium

Want to know what the researchers of the Flemish colleges are up to in the field of AI? Then be sure to come to Ghent on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. During the third edition of the Flanders AI Forum, the researchers will tell all about their fresh ideas for your organization during an interesting ‘Together to the future: practical AI applications for enterprises in collaboration with Flemish Colleges and Voka’. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Testerep @ DOCVILLE

28/03/2024

Cinema ZED Vesalius, Leuven, Belgium

Due to the great success of the opening evening, Testerep & Coral City will be shown repeatedly at the festival, on Thursday 28.03 (at 7.30 pm) in Cinema ZED Vesalius. A team of scientists investigates the missing island of Testerep on the Belgian coast. As the scientists try to unravel the mysteries of the island, they ponder the symbiotic relationship between people, technology and our temporal landscape.

Workshop ‘Train the Trainer’

18/05/2026

– 21/05/2026

Breda, University of Applied Sciences

For VPSN2 the workshop, ‘Train the Trainer’, was organized to direct, shoot and experiment with their own short film to explore the possibilities of virtual production.

Virtual Production Gathering 2026

14/04/2026

– 16/04/2026

Breda University of Applied Sciences

As part of its ongoing research and knowledge exchange activities, we attended the Virtual Production Gathering 2026 at Breda University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. The event brought together educators, industry professionals, students, and virtual production enthusiasts to explore the latest developments in the field. Through keynote speeches, masterclasses, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, we gained valuable insights and strengthened connections within the virtual production community.

Playgrounds: The Art Department

21/03/2025

Het Klokgebouw, Eindhoven

Fest and conference focussing on the design process and craftsmanship in film, animation and games. In 2025 The Art Department will return to industrial venue Klokgebouw with a program packed with artist talks, demos, screenings, live sketching sessions, portfolio reviews, recruitment and so much more! A playground for the creative industry.

Brussels Houdini User Group Meetup

27/02/2025

Kortrijk

The Brussels Houdini User Group (BruHUG) is a community for people interested in the procedural 3D software Houdini. The group welcomes users of all skill levels, from experts to beginners. Its members include visual effects artists, animators, game developers, modellers, VR creators, and motion graphics artists. While the primary focus is on Houdini, discussions also encompass related 3D software and game engine tools.

Audio Developer Conference 2024

11/11/2024

– 13/11/2024

Bristol, UK

ADC is an annual event celebrating all audio development technologies, from music applications and game audio to audio processing and embedded systems. ADC’s mission is to help attendees acquire and develop new skills, and build a network that will support their career development. It is also aimed at showcasing academic research and facilitating collaborations between research and industry.

20 year DAE Exposition

26/06/2026

– 28/06/2026

Howest – The Level

🎂 The expo on 20 Years Howest – Digital Arts and Entertainment is now officially open! 🎮 Come explore the amazing work our students & staff have created over the past 20 years across game development, game graphics production, independent game production, game sound integration, 3D animation and VFX. 💡 You can also find DAE Research in room L.1.001. Browse through current and older projects and find out how game engines, 3D scanning, motion capture, XR, AI, virtual production and many other technologies can stimulate innovation in your sector or industry. Come have a chat or contact vicky.vermeulen@howest.be if you want to explore future projects. And while you’re there, have a look around our Virtual Production studio on the ground floor. Well worth the visit! 📍 Campus The Level, Botenkopersstraat 2, 8500 Kortrijk 🎫 The expo is free to visit from 10 am to 6 pm until Sunday 28 June 🔗 https://lnkd.in/enWiwDaH Congrats Jonathan Absil, Rik Leenknegt, Regis Le Roy and the entire Digital Arts & Entertainment team!

Slotevent Blue Balance

14/11/2025

VLIZ, Jacobsenstraat 1, 8400 Oostende

Join us for the Blue BALANCE Slot Event, where citizens, researchers and policymakers come together to reflect on insights, experiences and future perspectives for a more sustainable Flemish coast. Discover key project outcomes, explore innovative engagement tools, and connect around new ways to shape the blue economy through dialogue, collaboration and shared understanding.

Tussen Land en Zee. Leven aan de kust vroeger, nu en morgen

29/05/2026

– 15/11/2026

Wilskerke (Middelkerke) – Sint-Gulielmuskerk – van 29/05 tot 30/08/2026 & Raversyde (Oostende) – Provinciedomein Atlantikwall Raversyde – van 05/09 tot 15/11/2026

Reizende expo De Belgische kust is het resultaat van duizenden jaren landschapsverandering. Wat vandaag een vaste kustlijn lijkt, was ooit een mozaïek van eilanden, geulen, slikken, schorren en veenmoerassen. Zee en land verlegden hier voortdurend hun grenzen, onder invloed van getijden, stormen, zeespiegelstijging én menselijk ingrijpen. De tentoonstelling “Tussen Land en Zee” verkent hoe dat dynamische kustlandschap 12.000 jaar geleden ontstond en telkens opnieuw werd hertekend. Het TESTEREP-project vormt daarbij het vertrekpunt. Via het verdwenen eiland Testerep – dat zich tot in de middeleeuwen uitstrekte tussen Westende en Oostende – maken we veranderingen in het kustlandschap zichtbaar.

Creaweek 2026 @VPstudio

30/03/2026

– 03/04/2026

The Level – Howest

These past days, creativity and technology came together during the CreaWeek at Howest – Digital Arts and Entertainment. In just a few days, students pushed boundaries by combining storytelling, filming, and cutting-edge virtual production tools. From concept to final shot, students from DAE as well as LUCA School of Arts and RITCS School of Arts worked together to bring ideas to life in their own short film! Big shoutout to all the students and mentors who made this week such a success. The future of creative tech is in good hands

Onderzoeksdag 2026

26/03/2026

Howest The Penta & The Level

Proudly, we look back on an inspiring Research Day 2026 at Howest! For DAE Research, it was a great opportunity to showcase our innovative projects, exchange ideas, and reflect together on the future of technology and creativity. A big thank you to all colleagues, partners, and visitors for the engaging conversations and valuable insights. Here’s to even more impactful research ahead!