The Port of Antwerp operates on a scale that does not fit into a single story. 

Ships and terminals may catch the eye, but the real engine sits behind the scenes: a mix of financial decision-making, digital systems and coordinated logistics that keeps the entire operation running Finance and technology are both essential layers that form the structure of Europe’s second biggest port. 

This semester, our two Business Connect events opened a window into that structure. Through two dedicated panel discussions, we explored the finance powering the Port and its evolution into a true data hub. The events were co-organised by Capitant, Alechia, IMBIT, Antwerp Management School (AMS) and the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE).

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During this panel discussion, we will explore the financial forces driving the Port of Antwerp - from strategic investments to the sustainable transition.

Speakers 

We are proud to welcome four leading voices from the Antwerp port and industry ecosystem:

1. Jan Adam, Financial Director, Port of Antwerp-Bruges
2. Dominique Lebbe, Site Director, Ineos Styrolution Antwerp
3. Alexander Saverys, CEO, CMB.TECH
4. Prof. Thierry Vanelslander, University of Antwerp | Moderator

Discover how data is shared, governed and turned into real-time decisions across one of Europe’s most complex logistics ecosystems. We'll discuss topics like cybersecurity, AI, governance, digital skills, and many more. Join us for a rare behind-the-scenes look at the invisible data flows that make the port work, every minute of every day.

Speakers

1. Michiel Valée, Founder of Dockflow
2. Mieke Laethem, NxtPort & Port of Antwerp-Bruges
   
3. Pieter Van Bouwel, Data & Intelligence Manager at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
4. Moderator: Prof. Roel Gevaers, University of Antwerp