Our port and industrial cluster is electric! This was clearly evident during our annual Smart Delta Resources Summit at RodeBol Events in Ghent, where we reflected on our new cross-border vision. A vision that does not start with factories and technology, but one that puts people and society at the center. Moreover, it is a vision that focuses not only on the chimney, but also on raw materials. This vision will soon be available externally.
Together with our members and a number of relevant stakeholders, we engaged in debate about the future of (fossil) carbon, the raison d'être of our industry, a nature-inclusive transition, the link with our environment, and so much more.

Thank you!
 

Chairmen of SDR Netherlands (Anton van Beek) and SDR Flanders (Manfred Van Vlierberghe) and vice-chairman of both organizations Daan Schalck

Moderators and program directors Maarten den Dekker and Carl De Maré

Panelists Nienke Homan (VNCI), Ira von Harras (Zeeuwse Milieufederatie), Tycho Van Hauwaert (Bond Beter Leefmilieu), Matthijs Ruitenbeek (Dow), Yannick Ureel (student Ugent), An Vervliet Gedeputeerde Provincie Oost-Vlaanderen), Nadia Casier (OVMB), André Jurres (VoltH2), Daan Schalck (North Sea Port), Anton van Beek (Dow), Manfred Van Vlierberghe (ArcelorMittal)

Organization Bram Buydens, Onno Sinke, Katja Solomatina and Jan Arends

Photography David Plas

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