Archived agenda items

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September 2026

Guided tour
Closed
ThorFactory_Genk
15 September 2026 | 09:30 - 17:30
English | Sirris Genk

VI Advanced Manufacturing Innovators Meeting 2026

Discover advanced manufacturing innovations for a more resilient industry. Build partnerships, project concepts and follow-up actions with companies and regions from the Vanguard Initiative.
Demo
Closed
Laser
Discover how laser texturing is used in real industrial applications during this live demo session at the newly opened Thor Laser Innovation Lab.
Webinar
Closed
10 September 2026 | 12:00 - 13:00
English

Cold metal spray for repairing metal parts

Discover how cold metal spraying repairs damaged metal parts without applying heat. During this webinar, you will learn about the applications, benefits and practical considerations for maintenance and field repairs.
Workshop
Closed
10 September 2026 | 12:00 - 16:00
Dutch | Different locations in Flanders (BE) & The Netherlands

COBOTASSIST Learning Network: flexible automation in practice

Share experiences with manufacturing companies from Flanders and the Netherlands and discover how cobots and flexible automation contribute to more efficient production processes
Training
Closed
Scaleup Flanders - AI summer school
09 September - 11 September 2026
English | Thermae Palace Oostende

AI Summer School 2026 for scale-up founders

Rethink your company in an AI-first world. Work on organisation, product, revenue and competitive advantage during this two-and-a-half-day summer school.
Webinar
Closed
Artificial intelligence
Discover how to make industrial GenAI applications more trustworthy with the Trustworthiness Playbook and two concrete use cases.

June 2026

Seminar
Closed
Powering the future
16 June 2026 | 14:00 - 19:00
Dutch | Thor Central Genk

Powering the Future: from compliance to advantage

Rising and volatile energy prices impact your margins. Discover how to actively manage pricing, optimise energy use and turn cost pressure into competitive advantage.
Webinar
Closed
Hand holding circular economy icon circulating endless cycle business world sustainable
In this webinar, learn how to extend the life of your products and earn money from them using ReX strategies such as reuse, repair and refurbishment. Discover practical tools, case studies and training courses that will help you create circular value...
Workshop
Closed
CNC machine
11 June 2026 | 12:30 - 16:00
Dutch | Sirris Genk

From CNC data to predictive insights

How can you extract value from CNC data? Discover when data alone is sufficient and when sensors and AI are needed. Gain concrete insights and practical use cases for your machining process.
Seminar
Closed
additive manufacturing
04 June 2026 | 12:30 - 17:00
English | Sirris Charlerloi

Boost performance in advanced manufacturing with plasma & laser

Discover how plasma and laser technologies improve adhesion, quality and process reliability in additive manufacturing, composites and advanced industrial applications.