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and& connect is a one-day summit exploring the intersection of human values and technological innovation. We bring together entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, and creatives to ask bold questions about our shared future.

On Thursday, November 13th. We foresee an afternoon programme from 13h00 to 19h00.

For those interested, there is an exclusive dinner from 19h30 onwards - called 'Table for Ten'.

Curious minds from all sectors: entrepreneurs, investors, academics, creatives, tech leaders, policy makers, students, and anyone grappling with the future of humanity in a rapidly evolving world.

The entire program is in English to accommodate international speakers and audiences.
The only talk that will be given in Dutch is the one given by Arnout Hauben.

The “Table for Ten” is an exclusive group package designed for companies.

It offers:

• Full access to the and& connect event, from 13h00 to 19h00
• A three-course dinner with networking reception, from 19h30 onwards
• For ten people: colleagues, clients, partners, ... - anyone who you feel should be treated to this exclusive offer
• A keynote of Tom De Block, CEO at Google Belgium & Luxembourg

Prices range from €5000 to €7000, for 10 people. All costs included.

Contact us via events@leuvenmindgate.be for more information.

and& connect can only be attended on-site. We want to encourage people to meet and inspire each other!

Of course. The Irish College in Leuven is centrally located and easily reachable by public transport.

• By train: Leuven Station is a major hub with direct connections to Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, and beyond. From the station, it’s a 15-minute walk or a short bus ride to the Irish College.
• By bus: Several local De Lijn buses stop near the venue. The closest stops include Brusselsestraat and Sint-Maartensdal, both within a 5-minute walk.
• By bike or on foot: Leuven is compact and bike-friendly. The venue is easily accessible from anywhere in the city center.

For precise directions and schedules, we recommend using Google Maps or the NMBS and De Lijn route planners.

Yes, the venue is fully wheelchair accessible. Please contact us via events@leuvenmindgate.be if you have specific needs.

Tickets for and& connect are available through Eventbrite. You can reserve your spot directly via the 'Tickets' button at the top of your screen.

We recommend booking early: seats are limited and demand is high.

Yes! Valued members of the Leuven MindGate community are eligible for an exclusive discount on your and& connect ticket.

How do you know if you're eligible?

• Check out our 435+ Leuven MindGate members. See the full list here.
• If your company is in the list, you're a member.
• If your company is not in the list, it might be worth considerating becoming a member. One-year-subscriptions start at €200 yearly, offering you a €100 discount on this event alone. Membership includes 30+ other events yearly, and several other advantages.

More info about Leuven MindGate membership > info@leuvenmindgate.be

Yep! No fake news here. Until September 1st, the early bird catches the worm.

• Leuven MindGate members pay €199 during the summer. On September 1st, prices go up.
• Non-members pay €299 during the summer. On September 1st, prices go up.

Paid tickets are always sent to the e-mail address you provided. Have you already looked in the spam folder of your mail? Still can't find the tickets? Mail events@leuvenmindgate.be and we will be happy to help you.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to cancel your ticket, but you can pass your ticket on to a friend or colleague. This way, someone can still use the ticket and enjoy the event! Please do let us know this change in advance.

You will receive an email to sign up on a ticketing platform. Through this you can show your ticket where you will then immediately receive your personal badge. So printing is not necessary in this case.