FTI Hasselt – Genk
Mark your calendar from March 16 to 21. Because then FTI, the first Flanders Technology & Innovation Festival, will take place all over Flanders.
Of course EnergyVille can not miss out on this unique roadshow on innovation, and joins the FTI Hasselt programme with some specific side events in Genk.
FTI Hasselt: People Making Places
Everyone is needed to work together to prepare cities for the future: entrepreneurs, policy makers, researchers, students and citizens. Including you. Technological innovations are crucial here, but they can only change the world by your doing.
Experience the future
You won’t just get a glimpse of what the future could be by visiting the unique city festival. No, you’ll taste, feel, and experience at various locations how the future is already coming to life today. Be amazed by the possibilities of sustainable energy and savor the innovative technologies of the future. Explore an unseen side of sustainable mobility as you make your way from one exciting activity to the next and listen to the stories of intriguing speakers.
Programme
March 17 – Energy Festival in Genk
Electric vehicles play an important role in reducing local and global emissions, greatly increasing livability in cities. Visit EnergyVille and learn how electric vehicles are efficiently charged through renewable energy.
In the residential areas “New Texas” and the “garden district Waterschei” you will discover the energy-positive neighborhoods of the future that produce more energy than they consume. A vibrant neighborhood party awaits you with music, fun demos, practical energy tips, but above all a new perspective on energy in a casual atmosphere.
With a shuttle bus you can easily move between EnergyVille and the neighborhoods.
March 17: Children’s University
During the Children’s University, children between 8-13 years old can participate in a variety of fun activities organized by scientists at EnergyVille.
Is your little scientist at home between the ages of 8 and 13 and curious about what higher education is like? Then sign him or her up for a half or full day at Children’s University.
Registration is mandatory.
March 19 – Industry day: smart and impactful energy solutions
During the Industry Day, we will take a closer look at the challenges of energy transition together. Come discover impactful energy solutions and specific energy projects that contribute to sustainable urban development. We will take you on a unique innovation tour through Thor Park. You will also have the chance to visit THOREAQ, a unique testing environment for energy technologies, which will be open to the public for the very first time.
Registration is mandatory.
TV Limburg also paid us a visit to discover the FTI programme in Genk
Gerrit Jan Schaeffer, General Manager of EnergyVille, and Johan Driesen, Professor Energy Systems at KU Leuven and EnergyVille, recently gave an insight into the FTI programme in Genk on TV Limburg.
Still wondering what to expect during FTI? Then definitely check out the report below (Dutch only).