FTI Festival
The FTI Festival
Throughout this festival month, the whole of Flanders is all about technology and innovation.
Tech enthusiast or tech novice? You’re welcome to attend over 100 events in 8 cities, from Genk to Kortrijk.
Discover the complete programme
The goal
Flanders Technology & Innovation (FTI) is an initiative of the Flemish Government. The festival brings everyone together around technology and innovation, featuring concrete projects that improve the lives of every Flemish person. In this way, we aim to strengthen Flanders’ reputation as an ambitious, open region.
In 8 Flemish cities
Flemish innovation is highly regarded worldwide. And we also want to raise awareness of it within our own region.
From 16 October to 15 November 2026, eight cities across Flanders will be organising their own festival activities. Each one will put technology in the spotlight.
Flanders Make at the FTI Festival
An overview per city where you will encounter Flanders Make at the FTI Festival:
Brussels
- 16 October: Open doors Photonics Innovation Center (B-Phot)
- 20 October: Business track: Health & human
Hasselt - Genk
- 15 October: Tech Tour FTI Hasselt-Genk: Bert Dexters (Sr. Account Manager) guides this B2B Tech Tour.
- 22 October: Tech Safari: Future & Space: Roel Van Thillo (Account Manager) guides this B2B Tech Safari.
- 12 November: SMAFACC: Expert clinic in matchmaking style
- 13 November: FTI closing event and opening Corda Arena
Kortrijk
- 27 October: The Next Step by Hangar K - Discover: Grisja Lobbestael, CEO van Flanders Make, geeft een boeiende talk tijdens het middagprogramma.
Mechelen
- 20 October to 7 November: Flanders NEXT | Experience the future with thé FTI Expo
- 16 October: Open house Photonics Innovation Center (B-Phot)
- 20 October: Business track: Health & human
