INNOVATING TOGETHER WITH STEM

On March 26, 2025, employers, schools, and Regional Technology Centers (RTCs) are joining forces to build bridges toward successful STEM initiatives. Business leaders will share their experiences with effective STEM collaborations, RTCs will provide opportunities, and school representatives will connect and match with companies for targeted STEM partnerships.

For businesses: Meet RTCs and schools to discover how you can offer internal STEM internships more efficiently, with minimal hassle, and find the right matches.

For schools: Connect with promising and eager companies looking to collaborate with you on STEM internships and creative partnerships.

11:00 - 11:30 Business Leaders Share Their Experiences
- Esther Heye | HR & Talent Manager, Occ. Health & Safety Advisor Level 1 - Anglo Belgian Corporation NV
- Peter Perremans | CEO - Melotte
- Raf Deboeck | Director - RTC Vlaams-Brabant
11:30 - 12:30 Meet & match
Innovating together: Building bridges between businesses and schools through the Regional Technology Centers

Innovating Together: Building Bridges Between Businesses and Schools.

In a world where technology is constantly evolving, experienced employees are disappearing, and young, driven talent is scarce, it is essential for entrepreneurs to invest in the workforce of the future. For educational institutions, it is impossible to have all the latest technologies in-house or to let students experiment daily with the most advanced technology and machinery. Moreover, to encourage students to pursue technological careers, innovative companies must showcase the promising future that technology offers. This challenge affects both supply and demand.

By sharing your expertise, machines, and infrastructure as an entrepreneur, teachers can apply this knowledge in the classroom, while students gain an attractive and realistic view of potential jobs and their associated tasks.

A strong collaboration between businesses and education is the key to developing technological talent that is ready to tackle the innovative challenges of tomorrow!

This activity was developed in collaboration with the VLAIO STEMhub.
Through the STEMhub, VLAIO informs, inspires, and supports companies that want to strengthen STEM talent.
Would you like to integrate STEM into your company? Request a free consultation at stemhub@vlaio.be.

PRACTICAL INFO

When: March 26, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Price: Free
Registration: Registration is mandatory
Location: Brussels Expo: Hall 9 | Machineering

Entrepreneurs Speak

Esther Peter

Esther Heye
Anglo Belgian Corporation

Peter Perremans
Melotte

Raf

Raf De Boeck
RTC Vlaams-brabant