Experience zones

Experience technology made in Belgium in the high-tech demo zones.

  • Discover how virtual and augmented reality can benefit product design, engineering and prototyping in the VR/AR zone at XR Valley
  • Discover the latest technology in Flanders Make’s Make Lab
  • Be amazed by the technology in the solar car, an electric Formula E car, the new Trova Truck, a Solar Boat and much more
  • Explore the exhibitors’ groundbreaking innovations in the Tech Lane

VR/AR zone: XR Valley

XR Valley’s VR/AR zone, featuring demos, partners and content! Find out more about cutting-edge technology in the year 2026.

Innoptus Solar Team

Experience the innovation of the Innoptus Solar Team. Solar cars capable of winning races. Designed by engineering students from KU Leuven and their partners. Their goal: to contribute to a green future.

Quantum becomes reality

Discover how international innovators, including IBM, are turning quantum technology into applications that are transforming our industry.

Tech Lane

This year, we’re focusing more on the visitor experience. Find out at the entrance which innovations are being showcased by the following exhibitors.

Formula Electric

Come and see the fully electric Formula Student car at Advanced Engineering! Designed and built by enthusiastic engineering students from KU Leuven and Thomas More, with the help of our partners.

Solar Boat

Discover the Solar Boat on Advanced Engineering. Designed by 17 students from the University of Antwerp studying electromechanics.

Trova Truck

Discover the new electric Trova Trucks with a range of 350 km. Built using recycled truck parts.

Make Lab - Flanders Make

The Make Lab is a mobile research laboratory and testing environment, fully equipped with the very latest technology.

Rocketry Journey - AnTARES

Dive into the world of rocket building with AnTARES, Belgium’s first student rocket team.

UGent Sailing

UGent Sailing is made up of undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students, as well as recent graduates. They are building an autonomous, carbon-neutral vessel to compete in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, a prestigious international competition.

Discover their boat prototype on Advanced Engineering.