Flanders AI Forum - 2026

From AI experimentation to reliable application

Artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly. Both companies taking their first steps and organisations already applying AI are facing new opportunities and challenges. On 20 October, the Flanders AI Forum brings together companies, researchers, and experts from the Flemish AI ecosystem in Mechelen. Discover current developments, learn from concrete practical examples, and exchange experiences with organisations already using AI today.

Who is it for?

The Flanders AI Forum is aimed at companies looking to apply artificial intelligence or further professionalise their existing applications:

• engineers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers;
• product teams developing applications with generative AI;
• decision-makers looking to move AI from experimentation to production;
• manufacturing companies looking to use reliable AI for technological innovation.
   

Key takeaways

The Flanders AI Forum combines inspiration, technological expertise, and practical experience. Discover how other organisations are working with AI and which developments are relevant to your own business.

You will gain insights into:

• current trends and developments in artificial intelligence;
• concrete applications of AI in companies and industry;
• ways to implement AI responsibly and reliably;
• opportunities to improve products, processes, and decision-making with AI;
• expertise and support available within the Flemish AI ecosystem.
   

Deep-dive on Trustworthy generative AI

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From 15:00 to 16:15, Sirris expert Mihail Mihaylov and Bart Van Doninck from Flanders Make will show you how to make generative AI more trustworthy. Through examples of industrial applications, you will gain practical insights into time series forecasting and multimodal AI. After the session, you will receive access to the Trustworthy AI Playbook and starter kits.

Continuous presence at the TechFair

Throughout the day, you are welcome at the Sirris booth at the TechFair. Our experts will be on hand to discuss how GenAI can be integrated into your organisation. We’ll demonstrate practical use cases, answer your questions, and present our support offer around trustworthy GenAI. 

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