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EVENTS

Good Governance and Law in Sport

17/11/2022
– 18/11/2022
Hall O, Lunex University, Differdange, Luxemburg
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The business of sport is always evolving, confronting sports organisations with new challenges every day. To cope with these challenges, further development of the roles of sport managers is greatly needed. To meet this need, LUNEX is actively working on ongoing research projects in the field of sport, which includes a significant European project: Sport Good Governance Game (SG3). Supported by the UNESCO Chair, the Good Governance and Law in Sport Conference helps different sports organisations and governmental agencies, by providing clarity on sports governance and the legal environment in both Luxembourg and Europe.

Houdini HIVE Education/Studio edition

30/11/2021
Online
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Join us at the Houdini HIVE: Education/Studio Edition to hear from leaders at the top schools, who are creating programs to foster high quality, hireable talent – and hear from the studios on what they’re looking for when hiring. The Houdini Education Program is thrilled to support these discussions and the strengthening of relationships between academia and industry.

NIME Convention 2026

23/06/2026
– 27/06/2026
Loughborough University London Campus
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International conference and festival dedicated to New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME), bringing together researchers, artists, musicians, designers, and technologists exploring the future of music, interaction, and creative technology. NIME 2026 featured research presentations, performances, workshops, installations, and demonstrations showcasing innovative digital musical instruments, AI-driven creative tools, and experimental interactive experiences. A unique meeting place for the global creative technology and research community.

Workshop ‘Train the Trainer’

18/05/2026
– 21/05/2026
Breda, University of Applied Sciences
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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
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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.

Nordic Game 2026

26/03/2026
– 29/05/2026
Slagthuset
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Nordic Games 2026 is a celebration of gaming, creativity, and innovation, bringing together developers, players, creators, and industry professionals. Discover new games, explore emerging technologies, meet fellow gaming enthusiasts, and experience the latest trends shaping the future of interactive entertainment.

Playgrounds: The Art Department

21/03/2025
Het Klokgebouw, Eindhoven
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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.

Online Webinar: Exploring the intersection of 5G and media innovation

30/05/2024
Online
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Step into the forefront of innovation with this webinar hosted by the Media XR and 5G Living Lab Project, a collaborative effort between Howest and AP University of Applied Sciences, funded by Flanders innovation & entrepreneurship – VLAIO. Our aim? To showcase the possibilities of new XR content, advertising, and cross-media formats enabled by 5G technology to Flemish (sport) media companies, XR and advertising agencies, event organizers, and telecom operators. Join us and our 5G-expert guest speakers as we explore the convergence of XR and 5G, opening doors to avenues of creativity and connectivity.

AI in Digital Arts, Game Dev & Entertainment #1

10/04/2024
The Boldhouse, Gent, Belgium
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A series of AI in Digital Arts, Game Dev & Entertainment meetups across Flanders supported by DAE Research, Flanders Game Hub & Datameister. Speakers: – Glenn van Waesberghe (Howest DAE Research): Text-to-Image: Deep Dive – Ruben Verhack (Datameister): AI-Driven Breakthroughs in Image-Based Rendering: Light Fields, SMoE, Gaussian Splatting, NeRFs and beyond – Vince Buyssens (Starhaven). Helping brands align their talent with the transformative power of AI.

AI in Production Closing Event

08/12/2022
The Square, Luipaardstraat 12a, Kortrijk, Belgium
This event is the result of TETRA AI in Production, a 2-year research project focusing on how AI can be used in game, VFX and animation production. Our researchers have closely followed the developments of AI over the past 3 years. We are excited to continue sharing this knowledge with our steering committee and with anyone interested in developments in this area!

PROCEDURAL 3D Closing Event

09/12/2021
Online
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The research group of the Digital Arts & Entertainment (Howest) programme is organising an online closing event on Thursday 9 december as part of their research project on the potential of procedural techniques for the development of 3D content. Together with a number of (international) guest speakers, our researchers explain the possibilities of using procedural 3D in your pipeline. Our guest speakers are known for their use of procedural techniques in the entertainment sector or industry 4.0 and for their extensive knowledge in working with procedural 3D. The program includes: • An overview of the possibilities of procedural techniques for 3D content and how you can set up such a pipeline. • Procedurele workflows for the creation of Digital Twins in Unity3D. • The use of procedural materials in industry and entertainment. • Possibilities of combining procedural techniques and AI. • An overview of how to create soft body simulations.

Scan4Stories Closing Event

21/09/2021
De Lovie, Krombeekseweg 82, Poperinge, Belgium
What can storytelling and immersive technology such as Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality mean for the heritage sector? The TETRA project Scan4Stories tried to find an answer to this question. During the final event, the findings of the research project will be presented and you will have the opportunity to test out the various prototypes. Are you looking for new ways to tell heritage stories? Are you considering getting started with immersive technology soon? Are you fascinated by the subject but do you still have many questions? Is all this new to you? Then be inspired during the closing event! You will have the opportunity to test practical examples, try prototypes, follow one of the workshops, get in touch with technology partners and exchange ideas during a networking moment.