
Ready to build what's next?
NextGen Build brings together the minds reshaping construction: decision-makers, innovators, and disruptors.
In one high-impact day, you’ll gain insights from thought leaders, connect with like-minded peers, and dive into honest conversations about the future of building. No fluff. Just bold ideas, international trends, and practical solutions you can act on tomorrow.
Whether you’re here to challenge the status quo or explore smarter ways to build – this is where the real conversations begin.
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Experts

Michel Van Den Bosch
Editor-in-chief Bouwkroniek & Batichronique
As the person in charge of the editorial management of Belgium’s oldest construction trade magazine, Michel has earned his spurs in the construction and architecture sectors for the past 20 years.

Francis Verstraete
CEO Verstraete.team
A contractor with a clear vision of the future, who looks back on 5 generations of contracting activity across Flanders. Speaks about data in realtime (smart technology and digital twins) and will also join our panel discussion on prefab and modular construction.

Kris Vanrenterghem
Legal advisor Sustainability, Energy & Technology
His keynote will be exploring global power shifts, conflicts and economic tensions and the expected impact on the construction sector. After all, his mission is to revolutionize sustainability and to inspire you to do your part.
Experts 2024

Jelle Vermeersch

Els Verwimp

Nathalie Van Loocke

Katleen De Cupere

Véronique Ceulemans

Stijn Maeyaert







Pascal Simoens
Architect, and Data Scientist. Representative of state universities on the Order Council, teacher-researcher at UMONS



