Future of cycling meetups
Attend these theme nights and get triggered by novel cycling innovations. The networking events are for anyone with an interest in the latest cycling-related technologies.
Get inspired by cases such as Strava, Wahoo and Deceuninck - Quick-Step and keynote speakers Tom Boonen and Steven Van Belleghem. Your ticket includes admission to the Future of Cycling Experience and the Exhibition Domes. You will also have the opportunity to network with like-minded people at the standing VIP buffet.
In short, do not miss this event if you are a CEO or entrepreneur, the founder of a start-up, innovator, marketer or sales manager in the sports industry. Full programme:
Programme
Let's talk digital! - Thursday 23 September
18u | Networking |
18u45 | Opening Leuven European Sports and Innovation City |
19u | Steven Van Belleghem (Nexxworks) - The offer you can't refuse |
19u45 | Joe Weitz (Strava) - Engaging people to move through branded challenges |
20u15 | Networking |
20u30 | Panel discussion with Fietsberaad, MOW, Mobiel 21 - Daily cycling in Flanders: What's happening in the cities? |
21u | Griet Cappelle (Living Tomorrow) - 4 scenarios in the future of cycling |
21u30 | Startup pitches (Mymo, Lifelike, Peloton Compagnon) |
21u45 | Networking |
22u30 | End |
Let's talk equipment! - Friday 24 September
18u | Networking |
18u45 | Opening Sport Vlaanderen KICS |
19u | Tom Boonen & Mathias Plouvier (Classified) - The story of Classified, introducing a new way of shifting |
19u45 | Michaël Callens (Rein4ced) - Bringing the supply chain back to Europe |
20u15 | Networking |
20u30 | Panel discussion sustainability with Trek, Santini, Deloitte, Deceuninck - Quick-Step |
21u | Jelmer Jacobs (Cold2Gold project) - Catching medals in Tokyo with graphene technology |
21u30 | Startup pitches (Velusta, Swivvle, Airofit) |
21u45 | Networking |
22u30 | End |
Let's talk health! - Saturday 25 September
18u | Networking |
18u45 | The story of Team Novo Nordisk and the maximisation of fueling and energy management |
19u | Wim Van Hoolst (Energy Lab) - Use of software and AI within the coaching of elite and recreational athletes |
19u45 | Thomas D'havé (kPNI) - Introducing a new lifestyle, taking back control of your own health |
20u15 | Networking |
20u30 | Panel discussion safe cycling with Boplan, Ghent University, Wahoo |
21u | Wim Derave (Muscle Talent Scan) - What type of cyclist are you? A muscle perspective |
21u30 | Startup pitches (Idro, Thrive Beer, Voxdale) |
21u45 | Networking |
22u30 | End |
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