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Design innovations for professionals. Design Nation is the brand new 2-day event which brings you the latest trends and innovations that can be implemented in contract & project design. A broad range of design professionals can discover product innovations presented by leading brands while picking up some inspiration at our Trend Stage. A series of authorities in their specific field will share their vision on interior design & future trends. Consult our features page to find out what is going on! All this will be brought to you in the most stunning, unique and inspiring scenography you have ever seen. Design Nation is all set for networking 2.0

Better Factory Unleashed is a dynamic gathering focusing on art-driven innovation within the context of Industry 4.0. This conference brings together experts, artists, innovation managers and entrepreneurs to explore the intersection of art and advanced technologies in industrial production. Participants will attend presentations and panel discussions highlighting the transformative role of art in driving innovation within the manufacturing industry. This conference explores how artistic approaches, creativity and design thinking can improve manufacturing processes, product development and overall factory performance. This event provides a platform for sharing insights, best practices and success stories on art-driven innovation within the manufacturing industry. It encourages networking and collaboration among participants and promotes the exchange of ideas to guide the future of the manufacturing industry towards a more innovative landscape. About Better Factory Better Factory supports SMEs in manufacturing to collaborate with artists and technology providers to develop new and personalised products. It provides technology to SMEs to become cyber-physical systems, transforming them into lean-agile manufacturing facilities that can create new and personalised products. Better Factory is run by 28 partners from 18 European countries representing the ecosystem of the arts, technological competence centres, industrial clusters and technology suppliers. Better Factory has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement 951813. About Gluon Gluon is known as the 'workshop of the future', in which artists play a central role in supporting multidisciplinary initiatives. By connecting artists, researchers and entrepreneurs, innovative ideas are created that could not be conceived individually. This results in projects that are not only artistic and educational, but also innovative. The ultimate goal is to create a more sustainable and prosperous society for the future. Gluon acts as a dynamic creative hub where creativity, innovation and collaboration come together to tackle the challenges of the future, in the age of Industry 4.0. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and art-focused innovation, Gluon is committed to harnessing the power of art and technology to shape a better world. In the context of the fourth industrial revolution, in which intelligent digital technologies such as industrial IoT networks, AI, big data, robotics and automation play a central role, Gluon aims to increase productivity, efficiency and flexibility, while also enabling intelligent decision-making and customisation in manufacturing and supply-chain operations. Aware of the transformation that Industry 4.0 brings, Gluon's mission is to engage artists in shaping this transformation for a prosperous and sustainable future. Access to the conference requires a reservation (Limited capacity)

Not only can you view the designs of the BKRK award finalists #Vlechttechniek in Texture, you can also hear their story during a panel discussion. They'll tell you all about their process and work. Texture Free

During WONDER, Atelier Nooitgedacht has invited production house Tegenadem for a unique musical performance showcasing their auditorium. In an attempt to build a new bridge between musicians and audience titled; The Neurotic Aquarium of Mr. Fluff.

Design innovations for professionals.

During WONDER, Atelier Nooitgedacht has invited production house Tegenadem for a unique musical performance showcasing their auditorium. In an attempt to build a new bridge between musicians and audience titled; The Neurotic Aquarium of Mr. Fluff.

IPO celebrates a milestone of 20 years of design education in Kortrijk.

Many Fives & Sixes aims to build a community around word arts in Kortrijk. There is a lot of living, reading and writing in Kortrijk, but you have to find it/it. That is why every edition has a different location and, where possible, we work with a poetic délégé from the location where the edition takes place. The VVZ board contacts venues and artists and organises the event. A VVZ evening has a standard section with booked artists, followed by an open stage where all forms of word art are welcome. To encourage the latter, they bring different varieties of word art into the booked programme. Throughout VVZ's operation, the aim is to create an artist selection from the open stage to be booked at subsequent editions.

Blockchain offers passionate new prospects for enhancing cross-border cooperation thanks to its ability to create immutable and transparent records that cross national borders. By using blockchain technology, countries can explore innovative solutions to facilitate commercial, cultural and environmental exchanges. The decentralised nature of blockchain also overcomes bureaucratic hurdles and trust issues between nations and provides a solid foundation for promoting international cooperation in various fields such as logistics, energy or even conflict resolution. Spreker: Bornauw Denys

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Following annual tradition, Archipel vzw and Intercommunale Leiedal organise a fascinating architectural lecture. This year, in Kortrijk, we zoom in on intergenerational living and care housing. The demand for sufficient and high-quality care facilities in home care, elderly care, general and mental health care is high. Innovative residential concepts within care housing are pressing. Two recent projects in Kortrijk illustrate this trend: Budalys Kortrijk and de Korenbloem. Both projects try to break down the existing barriers between 'care' and society by organising new ways of care, being an open house in and with the neighbourhood. Highly recommended!

Saxophone concert by Bertel Schollaert Ticket 10 € Reservation recommended via info@salonradical.be

During WONDER, Atelier Nooitgedacht has invited production house Tegenadem for a unique musical performance showcasing their auditorium. In an attempt to build a new bridge between musicians and audience titled; The Neurotic Aquarium of Mr. Fluff.

Want to make your own decorative items with eco casting resin? Then register now and discover how fun and easy it is to make beautiful bowls and coasters with this eco-friendly product. Participation is possible from 12 years old and no experience is needed at all. Places are limited to 8 people each time, so don't hesitate and join in.

Etat des Lieux invites a trio of artists to share their ongoing research or project in a shared programme. At the end of October 2023, Etat des Lieux lands at BUDA, Kortrijk, with Caroline Daish, Mathilde Maillard and Emma Lee Harder, Isabelle Burr Raty and Lucia Palladino. They take the audience on an imaginary journey across water, into the earth and along the forest. A day that seeks to energise with song, storytelling and speculative science fiction.

Lecture by Paul Vandenbroeck Piano by Koen Broucke ticket 10 € Reservation recommended via info@salonradical.be

During WONDER, Atelier Nooitgedacht has invited production house Tegenadem for a unique musical performance showcasing their auditorium. In an attempt to build a new bridge between musicians and audience titled; The Neurotic Aquarium of Mr. Fluff.

In response to the attention economy and efficiency thinking, social psychologist Dr Bram Boris Van Acker reintroduces the mental space needed for social change with 'A hearth full of changes'. During WONDER, he focuses on change towards a circular world. Be inspired by circular student projects (course Industrial Design, UGent - Campus Kortrijk) and experience how the installation motivates new circular habits.

In this workshop, you will be introduced to the world of laser cutting. A technology that is becoming increasingly well-known and widely used. The possibilities therefore go very far. The aim of this workshop is to introduce you to this process step by step. You work on a simple starting file, make some adjustments if you are familiar with graphics software, prepare the files for cutting and learn to control the machine. You will take home your own designed objects afterwards. This workshop is organised by Digibanks in collaboration with BUDA::lab. OpenLAB::Kortrijk is part of the offer of the Digibank Kortrijk project. With the support of the Flemish Government, Department of Work and Social Economy.

Flute by Bert Jacobs Dance by Pé Vermeersch and Mira Walschot ticket 10 € Reservation recommended via info@salonradical.be

During WONDER, Atelier Nooitgedacht has invited production house Tegenadem for a unique musical performance showcasing their auditorium. In an attempt to build a new bridge between musicians and audience titled; The Neurotic Aquarium of Mr. Fluff.

Want to make your own decorative items with eco casting resin? Then register now and discover how fun and easy it is to make beautiful bowls and coasters with this eco-friendly product. Participation is possible from 12 years old and no experience is needed at all. Places are limited to 8 people each time, so don't hesitate and join in.

During WONDER, Atelier Nooitgedacht has invited production house Tegenadem for a unique musical performance showcasing their auditorium. In an attempt to build a new bridge between musicians and audience titled; The Neurotic Aquarium of Mr. Fluff.

Impressed by the work of the finalists of the BKRK award #Braiding Technique, which you can discover at museum Texture during Wonder? Are you a designer, artist and/or craftsman/woman yourself and want to learn more about braiding techniques? In this workshop, braiding designer Esmé Hofman will introduce you to coiling and plaiting, two of the main braiding techniques, and show you what you can create with them. Ask questions about your own work and exchange tips and tricks with other makers. You will go home with a head full of inspiration and be able to experiment further afterwards. 16+

In response to the attention economy and efficiency thinking, social psychologist Dr Bram Boris Van Acker reintroduces the mental space needed for social change with 'A hearth full of changes'. During WONDER, he focuses on change towards a circular world. Be inspired by circular student projects (course Industrial Design, UGent - Campus Kortrijk) and experience how the installation motivates new circular habits.

Flute by Bert Jacobs Dance by Pé Vermeersch and Mira Walschot ticket 10 € Reservation recommended via info@salonradical.be

Percussion by Eric Thielemans Dance by Pé Vermeersch and Mira Walschot ticket 10 € Reservation recommended via info@salonradical.be

Percussion by Eric Thielemans Dance by Pé Vermeersch and Mira Walschot ticket 10 € Reservation recommended via info@salonradical.be