31/3/2026
19:00 – Welcome
19:30 – Introduction and keynote lecture
19:45 – Panel debate on circular economy, energy and innovation in the (petro-)chemical and pharmaceutical industries
21:15 – Closing remarks
21:30 – Networking reception
Moderator: Mevr. Indra Dewitte – Editor-in-Chief Mediahuis
Welcome Address Ken Casier, Alderman, City of Antwerp (5 minutes)
Keynote Lecture Kurt Vandenberghe, European Commission
Panel Discussion The debate will be structured around three themes, each introduced by an expert
- Circular Economy Introduction by Sam Deconinck, New Business Development Director, Normec OWS
- Energy Introduction by Guy Vekemans, Strategy Coordinator Sustainable Energy, EnergyVille – VITO
- Innovation Introduction by Angels Orduna, Director, A.SPIRE
Closing Remarks Chris Brauwers, Province of Antwerp
Panel Members:
Jan Remeysen – Chair Essenscia – CEO BASF Antwerp
Kurt Vandenberghe – European Commission – Director General DG Climate
Leen Govaerts – VITO NV – Director Water and Energy Transition
Maarten Weyn – ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ – Vice-Rector Research and Impact
Stijn Vercammen – Deloitte – Sustainability and Climate Lead
Luc Van Steenwinkel – Pfizer - Managing Director
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