For the third year in a row, the University of Antwerp is a proud partner of , the two-day conference where tech entrepreneurs, (inter)national investors, corporate innovators, and innovation enthusiasts come together to network, learn and forge new partnerships. This year's edition takes place on 25 and 26 March 2026 at the Waagnatie in Antwerp.
The University of Antwerp, together with the university colleges, will be strongly represented with spin-off companies, entrepreneurial researchers, and valorisation experts all ready to connect.
Our presence at SuperNova
Networking area: Antwerp Innovation Powerhouse booth
Together with the City of Antwerp and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, we will be present at the booth (number 5) in the networking area. Stop by to explore what the Antwerp innovation ecosystem has to offer and discover opportunities to collaborate.
Interactive sofa sessions
In collaboration with the City of Antwerp and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, we are hosting three interactive sofa sessions bringing together academic experts, start-ups, and business leaders to exchange insights.
All the sessions take place on Wednesday, 25 March, on the following topics:
- 13:00 - 14:00
Speakers: Nele Kindt (moderator, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ), Renka Cools (UZA), Hans De Clercq (Byteflies), Christophe Reynaert (BeWell Innovations) and Paulien Vermunicht (¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ) - 14:00 - 15:00
Speakers: Pieter Billen (moderator, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ), Bart Goethals (Indaver), Ward Heij (Colesco Capital) and Jürgen Ingels (Smartfin) - 15:00 - 16:00
Speakers: Jonathan Van Cauwenberge (moderator, Port of Antwerp-Bruges), Kamran Ali (DP World), Koen Schietecatte (De Lijn), Ben Verlinden (KBC Bank & Insurance), Kai Xue (Inceptio Technology)
Investor Pitches
Four ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ spin-offs have been selected to pitch their innovations during the Investor Pitches, a unique opportunity to showcase their technologies to a curated audience of investors and industry leaders. They will present their solutions, scalability, and market potential.
on Wednesday, 25 March:
- : 11:07 - 11:12
- : 11:25 - 11:30
- : 11:31 - 11:36
on Thursday, 26 March:
- : 10:47 - 10:52
We hope to see you there!