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New Agoria manual compiles good practices against COVID-19 As an employer, you naturally consider it important to offer your employees a safe and hygienic working environment. The manual 'How do I Tackle COVID-19?' is a handy guide to 'good practices' from member companies that are confronted with the same issues as you, supplemented by the insights on safety from our own Agoria experts.
Agoria: “Finally, a Minister of Telecommunications to start the auction around 5G” “At last we have a minister who has made a clear statement for 5G and has clearly and unequivocally stated that she is going to start the auction. I call on her not to waste a day so that the auction can take place as soon as possible". That is what Marc Lambotte, CEO of Agoria, said after Telecommunications Minister Petra De Sutter stated that the legal and practical details of the auction will take at least another six months to work out.
Agoria: 'Now more than ever, industry is a cornerstone of the Belgian economy.' Agoria: 'Now more than ever, industry is a cornerstone of the Belgian economy.' Today, Agoria publishes its exclusive study #ManuMatters or ‘Manufacturing Matters – Industry, a fundamental cornerstone of the Belgian economy’. For the first time ever, Agoria has compiled insights into the developments over the last few decades, the positive impact of recent policy measures, the position of the Belgian manufacturing industry with regard to neighbouring countries, the new, changing and continuous challenges, and the engagement of Agoria itself.
30/03 How to become a Factory of the Future in discrete manufacturing In collaboration with experts from Agoria and with customer Joris Ide, delaware is organizing a unique webinar that dives deep into the definition of the Factory of the Future – and explores how to become one. Sign up to discover possible transformation approaches, Industry 4.0 building blocks, best practices, success stories and insights that can help you plan your company’s approach to evolving into a Factory of the Future. Read more

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'Sustainable AI in Business': free online course on the societal impact of artificial intelligence Read more Agoria launched a free online course on the societal impact of artificial intelligence. The course offers a general insight into the various organisational, human, legal and ethical aspects that need to be taken into account when implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in a company.
17/03 AI Inspiration Session: 'How can AI solve your workplace safety problems?' Is AI ready to take on workplace safety? In this webinar we'll share 3 use cases from Belgian companies that have implemented AI to increase safety at the workplace.
Belgian Textile Technology Industry gears up for strong showcase at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020 Despite the fact that the coronavirus pandemic continues to have an impact on international business travel, the Belgian textile machinery technology industry is gearing up for what is expected to be the first major Asian showcase towards the post-pandemic relaunch of the economy. Preparations for the seventh edition of ITMA ASIA + CITME are going as planned!  
INFOGRAPHIC – The manufacturing industry, de ‘little known' driver of the Belgian economy Does the general public really understand the Belgian manufacturing industry? Do people know that products and components used to manufacture electric cars, agricultural and textile machinery are developed and assembled within 100 km of their homes? Do they know these products are then exported all over the world, or that almost one in four Belgians make a living from industry? We have produced this animated infographic to explain this in a clear, fun way. The infographic can be found here; please share!
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Eurotrans Board meets for its first session in 2021 On 4 February 2021, the EUROTRANS Board met online via video-conference for their traditional first quarter Board Meeting, presided by Salim Haffar, I-MAK Gearboxes and Drives, and André Thuswaldner, Novagear AG.
Event 24/03/2021 Webinar: 'International Sales & Marketing in times of Covid-19' During this webinar on March 24, four Agoria members (two multinationals, one SME and one scale-up) will share their experiences on international sales and marketing with you. No marketing gurus or far-fetched ideas, simply real, hands-on experiences for you to implement straight away. Register now!
‘Sustainable AI in Business’ launch event The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in business makes you curious and enthusiastic, while at the same time leaving you with so many questions. Because indeed… how will AI impact the job content and work organization of people? What about the ethical aspects? And what does the law say? Join us for the online launch event of ‘Sustainable AI in Business’ on Wednesday 3 March to find out!
Automotive Technology Club welcomes Johan Smeyers (Arkite) as its new club president Johan Smeyers (CEO of Arkite) has been elected by the Automotive Technology Club's Steering Committee as its new president, succeeding Gert-Jan Vogelaar of Punch Powertrain, who was president of the Club since its inception at the end of 2016.
Event 17/03/2021 Webinar: 'New perspectives for smart nuclear technology' Agoria's Energy Technology Club welcomes NUSCALE in this exclusive webinar on 'New perspectives for smart nuclear technology' on March 17th. NUSCALE is one of the pioneers in the fascinating world of SMR’s, Small Modular Reactors, to present their technology and to show how it fits into a transition from a carbon based energy-intensive economy into an economy with lower fossil fuel import dependence.
Do you spent 76 working days to read all the online terms and conditions before engaging? The ISO committee on consumer policy (COPOLCO) proposes to develop an ISO standard about “Guidelines for organizations to increase consumer understanding of online terms and conditions”. The scope of the proposed standard would be : « Specification of guidance to the providers of goods, services and digital content on the clear design and presentation of online terms and conditions to maximise consumer understanding and reduce detriment. »
Tenneco and Mercedes AMG set a record at the Nürburgring Last November, celebrations were in order at Tenneco, a member company of Agoria. The Mercedes sports car, for which they develop and produce the suspension system in Sint-Truiden, set the fastest lap time of any production car on the Nordschleife of the legendary German Nürburgring circuit.
Event 04/03/2021 [Webinar] "Blockchain technologies in China: Opportunities for European SMEs" on March 4, 2021 What exactly is blockchain, and what are the actual implications for European SMEs? Where does China stand and what is China using the technology for? Join us at the online workshop “Blockchain technologies in China: Opportunities for European SMEs” on 4 March 2021 at 14:00 CET, organized by the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC), Eurochambres and the EU SME Centre.