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“Innovation traditionally focuses on product development and intellectual property, yet today’s markets demand a broader approach that includes the 4Ps: product, price, place, and promotion,” says David Pas, Customer Success Manager at Verhaert Strategic Innovation. How do you empower a business to innovate more holistically and successfully? Find inspiration in the keynote session of David Pas on Thursday, November 7th at 8h25 in the morning ‘From ‘innovation for IP’ to ‘innovating the 4Ps’: a phenomenon or a strategic shift?’.

Let’s create new business and grow together

Innovating successfully requires you to understand user needs and set up rapid learning and validation cycles on market and tech dimensions to hit the sweet spot of innovation. With the right methodologies, tools, experts and mentors you have access to unique e-learning, funding and start-up ecosystem assets to help you overcome common innovation challenges:

1. Which strategies enhance solution-market fit for successful product launches and minimize business failure?
   Strategic pilots have achieved remarkable successes in developing and introducing new products, services and new customer experiences.
2. How do you accelerate the adoption of emerging technology and ventures, and ignite market development?
   Thematic business acceleration programs to spur start-ups and technology transfer, with a leading entrepreneurship team active in coaching, scaling and funding.
3. Which disruptive business models and technologies can fuel growth in venturing initiatives?
   Providing full-service corporate venturing ecosystems to succeed in an agile and lean manner, including training, mentoring and start-up connections.

Visit us to increase your capacity to innovate, strategically and improve the outcome of your new business initiatives.

Book a one-on-one at the fair

Visit Verhaert Strategic Innovation and book a personal meeting at your convenience.

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Discover future product technology trends

With an aging population, complex health challenges and fewer healthcare providers, meeting patient expectations is tougher than ever. Affordable, accessible and patient-oriented healthcare requires everyone to come together, deliver value and be transparent.

How does smart tech enhance the product’s effectiveness in patient outcomes? How do evolving revenue models impact product functionalities and the required technologies? What’s the latest in integrating medication into hardware devices?

Learn how cutting-edge technologies are improving patient engagement and breaking therapeutic barriers. New drug delivery platforms, sensing technologies, telemedicine, wearables – the future is now!

Get inspired to build strategic ecosystems

Shifting from volume-based to value-based healthcare means putting the patient at the heart of it all. To pull this off, we need tech to embrace a higher level of personalization, boost evidence-driven decision making as the secret ingredient in ecosystems and blend diagnostics seamlessly with treatments.

Value-based care as the norm requires creating new business models, partnerships, and methodologies to track progression and convert complex data into actionable insights for patients and healthcare providers. Let’s improve health per euro spent!

Embrace value-based healthcare

• 9h00: Welcome & event introduction
• 9h10: The intersection of technology and value-based healthcare
  Michiel Twisk, David Pas and Margo Billen share insights on how emerging technologies and improving treatments shape the future of therapeutics. Learn about patient engagement, personalization and data to develop future-proof products toward value-based healthcare.
• 9h50: From ‘as a service’ to ‘as a solution’ in life sciences
  A lively multi-stakeholder panel conversation with J&J Innovative Medicine and Heidelberg Engineering, moderated by Dany Robberecht, to discuss creating comprehensive solutions for healthcare ecosystems. How do you turn complex data into actionable insights for patients and providers? How do you develop platforms that facilitate seamless integration across different healthcare services?
• 10h30: Wrap-up

Dive into the future of value-based healthcare! Register for the webinar ‘Therapy meets Tech’ on Tuesday September 24^th to ensure you’re at the forefront of the drug delivery revolution.

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Together towards circularity

Discover how strategic pilot projects accelerate innovation in a circular economy through collaboration and user engagement. Learn from industry examples to progress towards circularity.

How do you develop sustainable products, extend product life cycles and create circular business models? How do you redefine value chains and processes to produce less waste and optimize resources? This session will provide you with essential fundamentals and practical tools to create positive change and shape a sustainable future.

In pursuing sustainable transformations, companies often notice a mismatch between their business model and product offerings. How to bridge this gap and connect circular business models with sustainable product design? Verhaert’s innovation consultants will give you practical applications and concrete insights to seamlessly integrate with your business operations.

Connect. Learn. Innovate.

The Agoria Connect & Learn session takes place on Tuesday, June 11 from 16h to 19h at Verhaert in Kruibeke. Participation is free, but registration is required due to the limited number of available places.

• 16h00: Welcome & event introduction
• 16h15: The opportunities of the circular economy (Els Fonteyne, Expert Circular Economy at Agoria)
  Global challenges demand a shift to circular economy models, turning crises into opportunities. Explore the Butterfly Model and the European Green Deal’s role. Beyond recycling, discover design principles: use less, use longer, use again. Maintain value to ascend the ‘Value Hill’, finding value beyond company boundaries. Prepare for tomorrow’s circular economy ecosystem today.
• 16h35: The importance of strategic pilot projects in a circular economy (David Pas, Coordinator Strategic Innovation at Verhaert)
  Strategic pilot projects play a significant role in transitioning from vision to actionable plans through conceptualization and validation. Creating a roadmap toward circularity focuses on 5 pillars and their role within the value chain, from business models to product lifecycle and end-of-life responsibilities.
• 17h15: Company tour
• 17h45: Networking

Filled with knowledge-sharing and networking fun, we’re eager to connect, learn, and innovate with you!

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Rapidly-evolving innovation landscape

As technology continues to evolve, customer preferences shift, and market demands change, staying ahead of the competition has become more complex than ever. And while many companies are already embracing the efficiency gains through AI, like ChatGPT and LLMs, it won’t give you a true competitive edge. You have to find growth avenues beyond productivity that genuinely revolutionize your products and services. So how do you push the boundaries of innovation with digital solutions?

AI beyond productivity gains

While increasing efficiency is important, AI’s capabilities extend to various other domains and present exciting opportunities for transformative change. From autonomous systems and personalization to energy optimization and product improvements. By leveraging AI’s capabilities, you can foster continuous improvement and innovation to stay at the forefront of your industry. During the ‘AI-infused innovation’ seminar, you’ll gain insights from Jeroen Baert, imec, BNP Paribas Fortis and Verhaert Digital innovation on how to successfully revolutionize your business with AI:

• 9h00 – Event introduction
• 9h30 – Navigating the AI playground (Jeroen Baert)
• 10h00 – Cracking the AI code (Verhaert Digital Innovation)
• 10h30 – Advancing AI horizons (imec)
• 11h00 – Maximizing the AI potential (BNP Paribas Fortis)
• 11h30 – Walking lunch networking

Interested in the AI-infused innovation seminar on September 12th in Westerlo? Visit the event page to register or find more information about the sessions.

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How can you unlock your full space exploration potential?

The potential benefits of space exploration are immense for both the space industry and commercial applications. From climate and environmental protection to space tourism, there’s no shortage of future opportunities for those who are willing to take the leap. However, the high costs associated with space innovation make it a challenging industry to succeed in. During this webinar, you’ll gain insights from industry experts at CNES, 3D Plus, DELTATEC and Lambda-X and gain knowledge on how companies can find new and innovative ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

What can you expect?

The possibilities for space exploration are truly awe-inspiring, Serena Bolis, Chief Technical Officer at Lambda-X will share its vision for the exploration of Mars, Jupiter, and the Moon, such as the JUICE mission launched by ESA. Serena will focus on the challenges in developing cutting-edge optical solutions to enable space innovation in the near future.

NewSpace needs disruptive solutions. Small satellites and NewSpace demand lower-cost electronics and higher processing capacity. Julien Nuttin, Head of Hardware and Eric Callut, Senior Project Manager at DELTATEC, will present hybrid electronics and compare it to classical and NewSpace hardware, showcasing how earth and sun observation satellites’ camera electronics benefit from high-performance computing components like FPGA, enhancing reliability and cutting costs.

Next, Julien Bézine, Space Cameras Product Manager at 3D PLUS, will highlight how new miniaturized camera heads will improve space exploration and how to focus on reducing the constraints faced during the development process.

Last but not least, Valerian Lalucaa, Detection Chain Specialist at CNES, will inspire you with its rich history of numerous CNES missions and an outlook of the future which captures HD-color images providing exclusive geographic data.

The ‘ReThinking SpaceTech’ webinar took place on June 13th. Stay tuned for the recordings to take a deeper look into innovation and disruptive technologies which will change the future of space exploration.

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What can you expect?

The lack of visibility and control over the entire supply chain, from manufacturers to installers and builders hinders loyalty, marketing effectiveness, and ultimately your growth. Our expert digital innovation strategist, Bert Verlinden, will guide you through the building blocks to set up a digital strategy that addresses the challenges of today and the future. You’ll gain valuable insights on how to create direct digital relations based on your business strategy that helps your business in the long run. Say goodbye to roadblocks and hello to a digital solution that propels your business forward.

Set up a digital future-proof roadmap

Our digital solution architect Bert Verlinden will walk you through the essential building blocks needed to set up a digital strategy for your construction business, using examples from the industry. Developing a digital roadmap from scratch, addressing common pitfalls, and sharing actionable tips, this webinar will hand you the insights on how to tackle the challenges your business faces today and tomorrow.

Reynaers’ vision on the future: DigiTrace

Reynaers Aluminium is a frontrunner in digitalizing construction business. Together, we developed DigiTrace to connect the whole ecosystem, from manufacturer to installer and homeowner. This tool enables information sharing with all stakeholders optimizing operations and feeding Reynaers with insights to improve its service. Discover why and how the strategy was developed from Stephanie Kellens, product manager digital services at Reynaers and get inspired with key takeaways you can apply to your own business.

Sign up for this webinar on May 25th from 8:30 AM to 10 AM CEST here and join us for invaluable insights on how to unlock loyalty in the construction industry.

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What can you expect?

During this webinar, you’ll delve into the design of impactful learning and development programs that can overcome the barriers preventing individuals from changing, and devise strategies to prioritize entrepreneurial capabilities. Stijn Smet will interview 3 subject matter experts who will share their insights and best practices on this critical topic.

Effective learning formats

Stijn Smet, Managing Director Of Verhaert Innovation Academy, will kick off the event with Session 1, ‘Powering innovation: Effective learning formats’. He will offer insights into various learning formats suitable for different occasions and learner profiles and share best practices to help design effective learning programs that drive innovation and enhance organizational capabilities.

The role of education integration

Session 2, ‘Innovation delivery: The role of education integration’, will be hosted by Nathalie Bruynooghe, who coordinates innovation programs at ZEISS Ventures. Nathalie will dive into the integration of educational aspects in innovation programs and share insights on the strategies and best practices. By employing them, you can ensure that educational elements are seamlessly integrated into innovation initiatives, supporting the delivery of successful projects.

Building a coalition of the willing for change

Elke Wambacq, a corporate rebel, academic change agent, and Managing Director of Dinobusters, will host Session 3, ‘Transforming teams: Building a coalition of the willing for change’. Elke will discuss effective strategies for managing different learning styles and maturities, leveraging the support of a collaborative team to drive meaningful change, and practical tips for implementing and sustaining organizational change through effective communication and engagement.

Building culture from the top

Finally, Johanna Meijer-Wolfbauer, who oversees hiring and resourcing at Friesland Campina Professional and previously held the same position at Danone, will share insights on initiating culture-building programs from the top during Session 4, ‘Building culture: Start at the top’.

Sign up for this webinar on April 27th from 2 PM to 3:30 PM CEST here and join us for a valuable learning experience to enhance your organization’s innovation capabilities.

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Reorienting innovation to do more with less

Few people have faced the challenge of leading a company through a crisis. The current situation presents a perfect storm, combining inflation and climate change with shortages in materials, energy and talent. Innovation has proven to be the best way to rebound from a crisis time and time again. Will this be the case now too?

Although the challenges are hard, new methodologies and technologies are constantly popping up. Digital and climate-neutral technologies, as well as innovation tools and strategies, offer tremendous opportunities to do more with less. The question remains: how do you organize innovation, set out new priorities and apply these new technologies to claim innovation leadership?

3 days, 12 webinars and one-on-one meetings

How can you guide your company through the current crises with innovation? Because there are many different opportunities, the InnoDays event includes 12 webinars with 3 main themes. In addition, you can meet and connect with the speakers and other interesting participants using Conversation Starter.

Tuesday 15 November • Innovation for crisis rebound
Adjust your strategies to boost your capacity to innovate and do more with less

• New business creation to overcome inflation & sustainability needs
• Installing a shock-resilient innovation culture
• Innovation via reduction: a pathway to a great outcome?
• Minimizing the valley of death – the economics of emotions

Wednesday 16 November • Climate-conscious change
Eliminate your carbon footprint with new technology and open innovation

• The evolution and potential of direct carbon capturing
• Sustainable design to reduce company value chain emissions
• The quintuple helix: innovation through public & environmental insights
• AI-enabled sustainability through process optimization

Thursday 17 November • Digital-driven change
Digital technologies as an enabler of transformational innovation

• Applying digital tools to advance innovation research
• Reinventing digital transformation for customer experience
• The future of energy-efficient AI systems
• Countering the circularity crisis with digital identities

Discover new insights to shape the future during the InnoDays on 15, 16 and 17 November. Check out the event page for more information about the sessions and how to sign up for one or more days.

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Facing the innovation paradox in Life Sciences

Innovation is vitally important to Life Sciences. However, the industry is traditionally confronted by lower market adoption rates, tighter restrictions and regulations. The current crisis now also causes increased competition and budget cuts. This forces medical companies to face a tough paradox. How will they invest their resources?

On the one hand, they can stay focused on current product lines, technologies and methodologies. This implies fewer risks but can limit disruptive innovation. On the other hand, they can start focusing on longer-term preventative, personalized and value-based healthcare. An approach with more risks and a higher potential to truly differentiate from competitors.

Unlocking your medical innovation potential

A paradox isn’t easy to resolve, and this one in particular has many facets. That’s why we divided it into 4 inspirational sessions, each one tackling a recurring challenge. During the Life Science Paradox event, you’ll gain insights from MedtechPartners, imec, Cochlear and Verhaert on how to successfully overcome the paradox in their innovation:

• 10h00 – The reimbursement paradox (MedtechPartners)
• 10h35 – The R&D paradox (imec)
• 11h10 – The digital paradox (Verhaert)
• 11h40 – The user insights paradox (Cochlear)

Interested in the Life Sciences Paradox event on September 22nd? Visit the event page to register or find more information about the sessions. You can attend this event online or physically at the Verhaert offices in Kruibeke.

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