at Sapphire House Antwerp & Antwerp Trade Fair
What makes Antwerp a leading technology city today?
How do entrepreneurship, innovation, and experience reinforce each other
in the heart of the city?
Together with our partnersJ&M Catering, PRG, andSapphire House Antwerp, we would like to invite you to an inspiring New Year's Eve event focused on content and networking. In a unique journey fromhotel to event location, we will ring in 2026 with a lively debate and a sophisticated networking opportunity.
6:30 PM
Reception & aperitif
Sapphire House Antwerp
Entrance via Lange Nieuwstraat 20–24
7:15 p.m.
Panel discussion | Antwerp Technology City
Antwerp Trade Fair
We move to the Trade Fair for a fascinating debate onentrepreneurship, technology, and the future of Antwerp as a technology and innovation hub with:
Jürgen Ingels– Managing Partner, SmartFin Capital | Founder SuperNova
Ken Casier– Alderman for Innovation & Digitalization, City of Antwerp
Luc Luwel– Managing Director, Voka Antwerp-Waasland
Pieter Janssens– EO iO, Managing Director Intracto
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Networking reception
Networking event with refined snacks by J&M catering and technical support by PRG.
Follow a substantive and topical debate
Connect with the entrepreneurial network of Voka Antwerp-Waasland, partner of this evening
Experience the synergy between Sapphire House Antwerp and Handelsbeurs Antwerpen
Networking in a magical setting with culinary and technical finesse
We look forward to making 2026 an inspiring and connecting year.
Please confirm your attendance using the form below:
Antwerp Trade Fair
Borzestraat 31, 2000 Antwerp
