Join us for a workshop exploring the role of Artificial Intelligence in entrepreneurship. This event brings together academics and industry experts to delve into AI’s impact on research, education, and real-world applications in start-ups and SMEs. Throughout the day, attendees will engage in thought-provoking sessions. Keynotes by Dries Faems and Steve Muylle will highlight AI’s potential in research and teaching. Closing with a debate on AI start-ups with leading practitioners, the workshop provides a unique networking opportunity for academics looking to deepen their understanding of AI's role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Programme
January 16, 2026
- 9.00u – 9.30u: Coffee
- 9.30u – 9.45u: Introduction
Speaker: Prof. dr. Ine Paeleman (Antwerp Centre for Entrepreneurship Research, University of Antwerp) - 9.45u – 10.45u: AI in research.
Speaker: Prof. dr. Dries Faems (WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management)
10.45u – 11.00u: Break - 11.00u – 12.00u: AI in research.
Speaker: Prof. dr. Dries Faems (WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management)
12.00 – 13.15u: Lunch - 13.15u – 14.45u: AI in teaching.
Speaker: Prof. dr. Steve Muylle (Vlerick Business School)
14.45u – 15.15u: Coffee Break - 15.15 – 15.45u: AI start-ups and AI in SMEs.
Speakers: Wim De Waele (Miles Ahead), Prof. dr. Petra Andries (Ghent University) - 15.45 – 16.45u: Panel debate on AI start-ups.
Panelists: Prof. dr. Geoffrey Aerts (VUB BUDA), Wim De Waele (Miles Ahead), Dieter De Mesmaeker (Conveo.ai), Jan-Willem Rombouts (Beebop.ai)
Moderator: Prof. dr. Miguel Meuleman (Vlerick Business School)
16.45 – 17.30u: Reception
Venue
University of Antwerp
Hof van Liere (Dürerzaal & Tassiszaal)
Prinsstraat 13
2000 Antwerp
Administration
Contact us for questions or cancellations.
Registration for workshop/lunch/reception is free of charge but mandatory.
In case of cancellation after (8/01/2025) or ‘no show’, an administrative cost (cost catering) of €50 is charged.