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From 16 October to 15 November, the whole of Flanders will be dedicated to innovation during the FTI Festival. At Flanders NEXT, the festival’s central exhibition, you will discover new solutions to societal challenges such as climate change, health, mobility and water.

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.

Offshore wind turbines are becoming increasingly larger and more complex. During this workshop, you will discover how the partners in the SALOME project are developing innovative approaches for the dynamic monitoring, predictive maintenance and smart control of offshore wind installations.

Blue Cluster warmly invites all its members and partners to our new members event on Tuesday 15 December 2026 in the castle of Zwijnaarde. Our newest members will be happy to briefly introduce themselves to you. The ideal opportunity to expand your network in the blue economy!

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.