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Canada will be investing heavily in defence, security and critical infrastructure over the coming years. This offers exciting new opportunities for Flemish companies active in maritime security, defence technology, autonomous systems, sensors, data solutions and critical infrastructure.

Join us on October 6 for the next edition of the Blue Economy Science Summit, where representatives from the scientific community and the business sector will come together to promote the economic commercialisation of research within the blue economy.

Would you like to explore the future of offshore renewable energy technologies and research infrastructures in Europe together with other organisations? Join the stakeholder workshop on MARINERG-i and discover how Belgium can contribute to this European network.

Are you active in the blue economy and looking for new partners, customers or innovative ideas? Join the Future of Blue Economy Forum on 14 October and connect with businesses, investors, researchers and other stakeholders from Belgium and France.

On 27 October 2026, the first Defence Innovation in Flanders Day will bring together companies, knowledge institutions, governments and end users around innovation for security and defence. Maritime security will also take centre stage during this Flemish innovation day.

Blue Cluster, the Belgian Navy, and POM WVL are joining forces for Captains of Industry Day x Drone West. On October 29, we will bring together companies, research institutions, government agencies, and the navy.

The Flemish economy is running at full speed thanks to seven strategic key sectors, including the blue economy. But what happens when we break down the barriers between these sectors and join forces? Find out on October 29 at InnovFest 3.0, Flanders’ premier biennial inter-cluster event.

Take the first step towards the Canadian offshore wind market together with Belgian Offshore Wind. Register today for the mission to Ottawa and explore the opportunities this fast-growing market offers for your organisation.

Discover how micro- and macroalgae can contribute to sustainable products, new value chains and innovative collaborations. During this networking event, companies, researchers, clusters and policymakers will map out the opportunities and challenges of the Flemish algae sector.

From 12 to 14 April 2027, the second edition of BEDEX will take place at Brussels Expo. The event brings together companies, research organisations, government bodies, defence organisations and international delegations around defence, security and strategic technologies.