The logistics demonstration and experience center

Digitalization in logistics – from data to impact

Make data the driving force behind your organisation

Data forms the backbone of a successful logistics operation. Companies generate millions of data points, but much of this information remains underutilised.
Valuable opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and strengthen strategic insights are missed.

During this event, VIL will demonstrate how to use your data in a targeted way to create real impact. VIL will take you step by step through four essential pillars of digital logistics: data collection, data transfer, data management and data processing. Each pillar will be illustrated with a concrete case.

  • Data collection – begin with the foundation
    VIL shows you how to collect better data from your logistics operations.
  • Data transfer – seamless flow to the right destination
    Open Logistics Foundation demonstrates how a neutral and open platform can foster collaboration, improve processes and connect systems.
  • Data management – the powerful engine
    imec and Caruso Dataspace demonstrate how the right data platform makes your information accessible and directly usable for optimisation.
  • Data processing – the final result
    Port of Antwerp-Bruges shows how they use data for digital twin technology to make their port environment safer, more efficient and controllable in near real time.

Finally, during the inspiration tour in LogiVille, you will discover the latest applications that deliver immediate returns on your data.

Discover examples that offer essential insights to help you utilise your data more intelligently, powerfully and efficiently. Take the step towards data-driven logistics today and make decisions that strengthen your business.

Register and discover how your data can make the difference.


PRACTCAL

This event is partially English spoken. Most of the content will be presented in Dutch.

Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026
Time: Start at 13h30, end at 18u00
Location: LogiVille, Galileilaan 3, 2845 Niel

Participation:

For Flemisch companies: € 65,00 EUR (excl. 21% VAT)
For others € 435,00 (excl. 21% VAT)

This event is part of the Industriepartnerschap. For more info visit: https://industriepartnerschap.be/


PROGRAMME

1.30 PM Welcome
2 PM Data collection: the digital foundation for your logistics
Dirk Staelens, Projectleider, VIL
2.15 PM Data transfer: Open source as accelerator for digital innovation
Andreas Nettsträter, CEO, Open Logistics Foundation
2.45 PM Break
3.05 PM Data management: Collaboration makes standardisation
Dr. Christian Webel, Head of Solutions, Caruso Dataplace
3.35 PM Data management: Dataspaces as engine for proces automisation
Philippe Michiels, Business Architect, imec
4.05 PM Data processing: innovation towards a virtually secured port
Joeri Vandeperre, Port of the Future Advisor, Port of Antwerp-Bruges
4.35 PM Data in practice
Een tour langs de nieuwste logistieke innovaties voor rendabel datagebruik
5 PM Networking drink

REGISTRATION

Register now via the link below

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