The POD – discovery tour

​POD Discover tour — Save the date! 🎉

​Be among the very first to step inside Brabant Wallon’s newest digital & tech hub.

​At The PoD, we believe true innovation happens when pioneers meet, collaborate, and grow together. Our mission? To create a unique ecosystem in Louvain-la-Neuve where companies, talents, researchers, and partners connect, ignite ideas, and shape the future of innovation.

​Before our official opening in October 2025, join us for a special pre-opening evening, an informal but high-impact gathering to:

• ​Showcase The PoD’s vision and its role in the Louvain-la-Neuve Digital District 2030

• ​Bring together a community of innovators, entrepreneurs & partners

• ​Reveal the 2025 activity program (Sept–Dec)

​Explore our spaces

• ​Flexible workspaces

• ​Open collaboration areas

• ​Event venue

​Evening Program

• ​6:00 PM — Welcome & informal networking

• ​6:30 PM — Opening remarks & The PoD presentation: mission & vision

• ​6:35 PM — AI in 2026 — Guillaume Vanhalst (Effixis)

• ​7:15 PM — Presentation of the 2025 activity program & membership launch

• ​7:30 PM — Drinks, networking & workspace tours

• ​10:00 PM — Event closing

​On the Menu

​🍔 Burgers (vegan & carne)
🍸 Beer, wine & DJ set
💡 Inspiring talks
🚪 Exclusive guided tours
🤝 High-value networking

​Why you shouldn’t miss it

• ​Step inside Brabant Wallon’s newest digital & tech hub before anyone else

• ​Connect with the movers & shakers of the local ecosystem

• ​Be part of a curated community driving innovation in Louvain-la-Neuve

• ​Get inspired, get connected, get ahead

​📍 The PoD – 4 rue de Rodeuhaie, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
📅 Thursday, August 28, 2025 — 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM