Engineers Without Borders European Forum Brussels | 17-19 May 2024

Engineers

without Borders

European Forum

Brussels 17-19 May 2024

Opening Conference

Bridging Borders: Engineering for Sustainable Development

in the Global South 

Full Circle House

89 Chaussée de Vleurgat

1050 Brussels

Friday 17 May 2024

18.30 - 21.00

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The inaugural European Forum of "Engineers Without Borders" will take place in Brussels from May 17 to 19, 2024. Engineers from across Europe will convene to discuss the vital role of engineering in addressing global challenges, particularly in the Global South. The Forum will start with a conference aiming to promote cooperation between engineers from different backgrounds and regions, emphasizing the importance of sharing insights and experiences. Key topics include securing decent living conditions for all within planetary boundaries, addressing power imbalances in North-South development cooperation, and fostering inclusive and sustainable practices. Additionally, the event will showcase impactful projects supported by European Engineers Without Borders associations, highlighting successful collaborations and tangible results worldwide.

Saturday 18 May 2024
9.30
Opening session
Workshop sessions 1 & 2
12.30
Lunch break
13.30
Plenary session
14.30
Workshop sessions 3 & 4
Presentation of flagship projects
18.30
­­Drinks & Dinner
Sunday 19 May 2024
9.30
Presentations of Flagship projects 
The way forward & take away. Debrief, follow-up & action plan
12.30
End of the forum

SPEAKERS

Bernard Mathieu

Chairman of'Ingénieurs sans Frontières Belgique

Hugo Schally

Adviser for international negotiations in DG Environment of the European Commission

Jean-Marc Faures

Head of the Water Division, Ingénieurs sans Frontières Belgique

More speakers to be announced soon

SPEAKERS

Paul Detruck

CEO of Beaulieu International Group

Sergio Oliete Josa

Head of Unit, responsible for “sustainable Transport and urban development" DG INTPA

More speakers to be announced soon

PROGRAMME

Friday 17 May 2024

18.30

Welcome of participants

19.00

Introduction speech by Bernard Mathieu, President of Ingénieurs sans frontières Belgique

19.10

Initial remarks from the 4 speakers 

20.10

Panel discussion: Q&A

20.30

Presentation of flagship projects supported by ‘Engineers Without Borders’ associations

21.00

End of conference

Walking dinner and drinks

REGISTER

Saturday 18 May 2024
9.30
Opening session
Workshop sessions 1 & 2
12.30
Lunch break
13.30
Plenary session
14.30
Workshop sessions 3 & 4
Presentation of flagship projects
18.30
­­Drinks & Dinner
Sunday 19 May 2024
9.30
Presentations of Flagship projects 
The way forward & take away. Debrief, follow-up & action plan
12.30
End of the forum

GETTING THERE

Full Circle Brussels
Chaussée de Vleurgat 89
1050 Brussels

In partnership with

Saturday 18 May 2024
9.30
Opening session
Workshop sessions 1 & 2
12.30
Lunch break
13.30
Plenary session
14.30
Workshop sessions 3 & 4
Presentation of flagship projects
18.30
­­Drinks & Dinner
Sunday 19 May 2024
9.30
Presentations of Flagship projects 
The way forward & take away. Debrief, follow-up & action plan
12.30
End of the forum