Time：CET 09:30-10:00, October 18th, 2023
  Moderator: Dr. Yang Ling, Director of ACEIE, Germany

Opening Speech
  -Dr. Song Zhiwei, Executive Secretary-General of the WYSS European   Secretariat, Belgium

Co-creation a Platform of Openness, Trust and Cooperation among the   International Scientific and Technological Community 
  -Dr. Shu Wei, Vice President of China Association for Science and Technology,   China

Building Sustainable Partnerships for Global Impact
  -Mr. Joseph Leinen, Former President of Delegation for Relations with the PRC   in European Parliament

A Brighter Future due to AI? Does it Empower Youth? 
  -Prof. Dr. Mathias   Binswanger, Economist, Professor of the University of Applied Sciences and   Arts Northwestern Switzerland

Collaborating for a Shared Future
  -Ambassador Fu   Cong, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Head of the Mission of   People’s Republic of China to the European Union

Keynote Session

Time：CET 11:00-13:00, October 18th, 2023
  Moderator: Dr. Yang Ling, Director of ACEIE, Germany

From Idea to Impact: The Journey of a Young Scientist and   Entrepreneur 
  -Dr. Omar Shoukry   Sakr, CEO of Nawah-Scientific,  Winner   of the 2019 Africa's Business Heroes, Egypt

The University’s 3rd Mission: a Task for Young Scientists
  -Prof. Peter Johann   Schmieder, Director of Bavarian Innovation Transformation Center(BITZ),   Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Germany

Inspirational Stories of Women Trailblazers
  -Ms. Barbara   Vercruysse, President of Professional Women International Brussels, Belgium

Universities Driving Innovation at an International Scale - an Appealing   Model to Young Scientists
  -Prof. Jan Paul   Cornelis, Former Vicerector of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium

Academic exchange session 1
  The Role of University in Innovation Ecosystem

Time: CET 14:00-16:00, October   18th, 2023
  Moderator: Dr. Diao Yu, PhD researcher in Educational Sciences at Vrije   Universiteit Brussel, Belgium

The Evolving Role of Universities in Fostering Technological   Innovation 
  -Dr. Stephan Jüngling, Deputy Head China Centre, University of Applied   Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland

Globalization and Innovation: Universities as Key Players in the   Knowledge Economy
  -Prof. Dr. Josep Miquel Piqué Huerta, Executive President of the laSalle   Technova Barcelona, Spain

From Research to Commercialization: The Pivotal Role of Universities in   Technology Transfer
  -Prof. Brian Boag, Deputy Dean of Education, Health & Human Sciences,   University of Greenwich, UK

Empowering Young Innovators: How Universities Foster Entrepreneurship?
  -Dr. Sandra   Hasanefendic, Assistant Professor in Breakthrough Technologies, Vrije   Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Panel discussion 1
  University Rectors' Forum: Current Trends and Challenges in Higher Education

Time: CET 16:00-17:30, October   18th, 2023
  Moderator: Prof. Peter Johann Schmieder, Director of Bavarian Innovation   Transformation Center (BITZ), Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Germany

Innovation and   Technology in Education:
  Deep diving into   the role of innovation and technology in shaping the modern university.   Discussing topics such as the use of AI in education, virtual reality, online   assessment methods, and the impact of edtech startups.
  Collaboration with Industry and Communities:
  Discussing the   importance of strong partnerships with industry, government and local   communities to drive economic development, research innovation,  and social impacts.
  University Internationalization Strategy:
  Examining   approaches to fostering global partnerships, attract international students,   and promote cross-cultural understanding in an increasingly interconnected   world.

Panelists:
  -Prof. Jan Paul Cornelis, Former Vice-Rector of the Vrije Universiteit   Brussel, Belgium
  -Prof. Qiu Min, Vice President of the Westlake University, China
  -Prof. Michał Nowicki,   Vice-Rector of the Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland
  -Dr. Cristina Tomás Pérez, Vice-Dean for Executive Programs at EAE Business   School, Spain
  -Prof. Wanda Guedens, Vice-Rector of the Universiteit Hasselt, Belgium
  -Prof. Alphonse Kapumba Nkodi, Rector of the University of Kikwit, Democratic   Republic of Congo

Academic exchange   session 2
  Youth Innovation Showcase

Time: CET 14:00-16:00, October   18th, 2023
  Moderator: Dr. Ye Fei, Senior R&D Engineer in Human Tumour Domain at   SCFR, France

Juries:
  -Prof. Piet   Herdewijn, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
  -Mr. Paul Thoeng, CEO of cHESS Management pte ltd, Belgium
  -Dr. Mikael Syväjärvi, Founder of Alminica AB, Sweden

MedAI: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Intelligent Innovation
  -Mr. Mohamed Ali,   Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam,  the   Netherlands

Modeling Tool for VIPV
  -Mr. Javier Macías   Rodríguez, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

XR CreateX-Promoting Industrial Digital Transformation and Upgrading
  -Mr. Oliver Lancaster Smith, Dr. Peter Chen, University of Huddersfield, UK

Innoptus Solar Team
  -Mr. Louis Claeys,   Mr. Louis De Vroede, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

Solving the Problem of Coastal Mega-cities
  -Mr. Javier   Rodríguez Cuadrado, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

Smart Helmet to Dave lives
  -Mr. Marc Swikidisa   Makaya, Electromécanique à l’Institut Supérieure des Techniques   Appliquées(ISTA), Democratic Republic of Congo

Panel discussion 2
  Fostering a Culture of Creativity Among Young Minds

Time: CET 16:00-17:30, October   18th, 2023
  Moderator: Dr. Martin Bech, Senior Advisor of Danish Academy of Technical   Sciences, Denmark

The Role of University Student Innovation in Higher Education:
  Exploring how   student-led innovation contributes to the overall educational experience and   university reputation. Discussing how universities can better support and   promote student innovation. 
  Interdisciplinary Innovative Collaboration:
  Discussing the   power of interdisciplinary collaboration in generating innovative solutions.   Exploring strategies to encourage students from different academic   backgrounds to collaborate on innovative projects. 
  Policies and Funding Support for University Innovation Ecosystem:
  Deep diving into   the challenges and opportunities faced by student entrepreneurs in obtaining   funding. Discussing the role of angel investors, venture capital,   crowdfunding and government grants in supporting research and student   startups. 

Panelists:
  -Prof. Justo García-Navarro, Professor on Agroforestry Engineering,   Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
  -Ms. Anna Facchinetti, Country Representative of EURAXESS, Italy
  -Mr. Francisco Rocha, Senior Specialist Consultant of ENRICH in China/SPI,   Portugal
  -Ms. Caroline Angle, Recruitment & Admissions Manager, Rotterdam School   of Management, Erasmus University, the Netherlands 
  -Dr. Mikael Syväjärvi, Founder of Alminica AB, Sweden 
  -Prof. Josep Bordonau Farrerons, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC),   Spain
  -Mr. Roland Brouwer, Regional Director of BIPO Service,  the Netherlands

Academic exchange   session 3
  Women at the Forefront of Innovation

Time: CET 14:00-16:00, October 18th,   2023
  Moderator: Ms. Liu Xiaoling, President of the Association of Chinese   Professionals in Ireland (ACPI), Ireland

Transformative Influence of Women in Leadership and Innovation
  -Prof. Ronit   Shiri-Sverdlov, Professor Hepatic Inflammation and Metabolic Health,   Maastricht University, the Netherlands

The Significance of Encouraging Young Intellectual Women to Pursue   Careers in STEM Fields and Entrepreneurship
  -Dr. Audrey-Flore   Ngomsik, Advisory Board Member at European Women on Boards (EWOB), Belgium

Empowering Young Women as Drivers of Change through Innovation
  -Dr. Yang Li,   Director of ACEIE, Founder and CEO of Fuvision, Germany

Women's Contribution to Innovation and Leadership
  -Ms. Sana Afouaiz, Founder & CEO at Womenpreneur-Initiative, Belgium

Panel discussion 3
  Empowering Women in Innovation through Inclusive Innovation Ecosystems

Time: CET 16:00-17:30, October   18th, 2023
  Moderator: Prof. Zhang Weihong, Professor of Public Health at the Faculty of   Medicine and Health Science, Universiteit Gent, Belgium

Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Technology and Innovation:
  Discussing the   challenges and opportunities for women in traditionally male-dominated   fields, such as technology and innovation. Highlighting success stories of   women who have broken the glass ceiling.
  Innovative Leadership:
  Discussing the   unique leadership styles and qualities that women bring to the innovation   landscape. Exploring how women leaders inspire creativity and foster   innovative cultures within organizations.
  Mentorship and Empowerment:
  Examining the   impact of mentorship and empowerment programs on female innovation.   Discussing the importance of female role models and mentors in encouraging   the next generation of female innovators.

Panelists:
  -Ms. Latifa Ait-Baala, Member of Parliament at Brussels Parliament, Belgium
  -Ms. Alia Papageorgiou, President Press Club Brussels Europe, Belgium
  -Ms. Sun Yan, PhD student in Artificial Intelligence and Oncology, Maastricht   University, the Netherlands
  -Dr. Monika V. Kronbügei, Managing Partner of the Global DiVision GmbH,   Germany
  -Ms. Céline Aerts, Student Coordinator, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven,   Belgium
  -Dr. Michaela Prothiwa, Assistant Professor of Department of Pharmaceutical   Sciences, Universiteit Antwerpen, Belgium

Academic exchange   session 4
  Technology Forecast: A Look into the Future

Time: CET 14:00-16:00, October   18th, 2023
  Moderator: Ms. Dove Feng, Marketing Officer at Rotterdam School of   Management, Erasmus University,  the   Netherlands

The Future of Artificial Intelligence
  -Prof. Wu Fan,   Department Head of Computer Science, Tuskegee University, USA

Sustainable Energy for the Future: Opportunities and Challenges
  -Mr. Guy   Vandendungen, CEO of Pulsar Power, Belgium

Digitalization Empowering Sustainable Development Innovation
  -Mr. Oliver Arafat,   Head of Cloud Solution Architects at Alibaba Cloud INTL in Regions of DACH,   Benelux and the Central & East Europe (CEE), Germany

Novel Concepts and Technologies for Future Space Missions
  -Mr. Brian Harvey, Space Writer, Author and Broadcaster, Fellow of the   British Interplanetary Society (FBIS), Ireland

Panel discussion 4
  Envisioning the Future with Cutting-Edge Technologies

Time: CET 16:00-17:30, October   18th, 2023
  Moderator: Prof. Zhang Weihong, Professor of Public Health at the Faculty of   Medicine and Health Science, Universiteit Gent, Belgium

Sustainability and Future Technologies:
  Discussing how   future technologies can be utilized to address pressing environmental   challenges, such as climate change and resource depletion. Exploring   innovations in green energy, circular economy and sustainable transportation.
  The Future of Work:
  Exploring how   automation, AI and remote work/ teleworking technologies will shape the   future of employment. Discussing potential job shifts displacement,   upskilling / skill enhancements and the changes in the nature work.
  Healthcare Transformation:
  Exploring the   impact of future technologies on healthcare, including telemedicine,   precision medicine, wearable health devices and healthcare AI. Discussing how   these innovations will improve patient care and reduce healthcare   disparities.
  Education in the Digital Age:
  Discussing the   transformation in education through technologies such as online learning   platforms, virtual classrooms and personalized learning. Exploring the   challenges and opportunities for the future of education.

Panelists:
  -Mr. Stephan Horvath, Partner at the SilkRoad Cooperation, Germany
  -Prof. Dr. Vladimir Jakovljevic, Head of Cardiovascular Research Lab,   University of Kragujevac, President of the Serbian Physiological Society,   Serbia
  -Mr. Stefan Matz, Director International Investments, HIW Hamburg Invest   Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft mbH, Germany
  -Mr. François Serneels, Agriculture Expert, Provincial Agri-Food Center of   Hainaut Province, Belgium
  -Dr. Peter Chen, China Chief Representative of University of  Huddersfield, UK
  -Mr. Bart Bruyninckx, CEO of the Bruyninckx Chiconnettes, Belgium
  -Prof. Zhang Xun, Professor of Electronic Engineering, Institut supérieur   d'électronique de Paris (ISEP), France