Past Events

During an initial meeting, we brought our partners together to update them on our work so far and gain valuable insights for our ongoing projects and research. After the meeting, conversations continued over a delicious dinner at the Universityclub. As a network, we cherish these moments the most. Being able to test our research ideas against the expertise of our partners allows us to steer our research in the right direction to solve the tangible problems faced by our partners and other practitioners. These efforts are part of our commitment to bridging the gap between theory and practice and improving crisis management strategies by leveraging a strong and expert network. 

We look forward to continuing with our projects and research and following up on our partner’s feedback.

On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the inauguration of the Chair of Crisis Governance took place at the Port House in Antwerp. The partners of the chair and other invitees were welcomed by Prof. dr. Koen Vandenbempt, the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics. A diverse group of practitioners and academics were present, bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Prof. dr. Steven Van Passel, the Vice-rector Valorisation and Development, officially inaugurated the Chair of Crisis Governance. Thereafter, co-chairholders Prof. dr. Sascha Albers and Prof. dr. Hugo Marynissen emphasized the meaningful contributions that a centre of expertise on crisis governance could offer during their inaugural speeches.

Concluding the inauguration, a panel discussion between the governor of the province of Antwerp, Cathy Berx, and the Minister of the Interior, Institutional Reforms, and Democratic Renewal, Annelies Verlinden underscored the challenges we are currently facing and the need for evidence-based solutions. Further thoughts and questions were discussed during the networking reception.