Day of science
Discover Science Up Close – November 23, 2025
On Sunday, November 23, 2025, Flanders Make opens its doors at several locations across Flanders for the Day of Science.
Young and old alike are welcome to explore interactive demos, exciting experiments, and cutting-edge technology.
Come and discover how Flanders Make’s groundbreaking research is shaping the world of tomorrow!
Where to find us?
Flanders Make – Kortrijk
Location: Graaf Karel de Goedelaan 16–18, 8500 Kortrijk
Together with VITO and the KU Leuven Infinity Lab, we invite you on an interactive guided tour.
- Challenge our Connect Four robot – do you have what it takes to beat smart technology?
- Our autograph robot will sign cards.
- Visit VITO and the KU Leuven Infinity lab in the same building or our neighbours of HoWest for extra exciting demos.
FlandersMake@KULeuven – Heverlee
Location: Celestijnenlaan 300, 3001 Leuven
At the science fair “From Sense to Sensor”, you’ll experience how vibrations can be felt, heard, and seen.
FlandersMake@KULeuven – Brugge
Location: Spoorwegstraat 12, 8200 Brugge
Step into a world where humans and machines challenge each other:
- Robots vs. Humans: face off against robots in a thrilling game and discover how they think and decide.
- The World Through a Camera: see how smart cameras detect colors, determine 3D positions, and spot errors.
- The Ultimate Machine: explore test labs featuring electromagnetic shielding, Faraday cages, and wireless technology.
- Ultimate Factory: watch how intelligent machines and robots collaborate to create products – almost like humans!
- Train Your Own Robot: teach an AI-powered robot to navigate a course all by yourself.
- Sensors: discover how devices like smartphones and smartwatches ‘see’ and ‘feel’ their surroundings.
FlandersMake@UHasselt – Diepenbeek
Location: Agora UHasselt, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan, 3590 Diepenbeek
Enter a world full of demos and experiments. Our researchers are ready to answer all your questions and share their passion for science!
Don’t miss it!
Join us and experience technology up close during the Day of Science 2025.
Be inspired, be amazed by innovation, and discover how science is shaping our shared future.
