Valbiom’s annual General Assembly will take place on 17 June 2025 at Domaine des Possibles (Chastre). The event features feedback sessions and discussions on the bio-based economy in Wallonia, followed at 18:30 by the conference “The bio-based economy: a driver for Walloon industrial competitiveness,” concluding with networking.
On Tuesday 17 June 2025, Valbiom welcomes its members and partners to Domaine des Possibles in Chastre for its annual General Assembly, a key occasion to discuss the future of the bio-based economy in Wallonia. Members arrive at 16:30 for a private welcome and internal assembly at 17:00; non-members join at 18:00 to participate in the highlight of the evening: the conference “The bio-based economy: a driver for Walloon industrial competitiveness”, kicking off at 18:30.
This conference will cover:
The strategic stakes of the bioeconomy, introduced by Pauline Remouchamps (Director, Valbiom) and Dries Maes (Policy adviser bioeconomy, Vlaamse overheid).
Practical insights into biomethanization, with Philippe Taverniers (Valbiom) and Didier Hendrickx (gas.be).
The role of bio-based materials in building renovation, led by Pauline Gillet (Valbiom) and Anne-Michèle Janssen (Cluster Eco-Construction).
The potential of plant-based chemistry, presented by Zoé Nys (Valbiom) and Frédérique Bastin (Greenwin).
The formal program wraps up at 20:15, followed by a walking dinner & drinks, providing a relaxed setting to network and foster collaboration across the bio-based sector.
