The Beacon

The Beacon, established in December 2019, is an independent non-profit organization formed by six major entities: the City of Antwerp, the Port of AntwerpLantisUniversity of AntwerpAgoria and Imec. Their collective vision is to create a platform that stimulates innovation among these organizations, enhances connections with technology companies, and establishes a physical presence in Antwerp.

Over time, The Beacon has transformed into a vibrant community of forward-thinking digital companies, all dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by our cities, ports, and industries. 

The core mission of The Beacon is to foster collaboration. It serves as a hub where cutting-edge technology companies come together to connect, collaborate, and find inspiration.

To achieve their objectives, they have defined a clear and tangible range of services and benefits:

  • CONNECT: the Beacon facilitates high-quality connections with its founding partners and members, expanding your network and horizons.
  • ACT: organizing over 30 events annually, The Beacon focuses on the practical application of digital technology in ports, cities, and industries.
  • WORK: their headquarters offer 9,000m² of dedicated meeting, working, and event spaces for their members, serving as a true beacon to encourage collaboration in the physical realm.

 

Discover

Total event spaces

800 m²

Event spaces

14

Theater

100

Reception

200

U-form

32

Boardroom

32

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