Events

Wednesday 17 November, 13h00-17h00@ Flanders Make, Heverlee TOPIC OF THIS HYBRID WORKSHOP In this workshop that is co-organised by imec and Flanders Make, we will explain and demonstrate the potential of today’s smart radars for advanced RF sensing applications. Due to the shift to higher frequencies (60 GHz and up) and the integration of multiple […]

VIRTUAL EDITION – WEBINAR : Tuesday 29 June, 12h30-14h15 TOPIC OF THIS WEBINAR In this virtual workshop we will address technology innovations that have been adopted in the latest versions of the Bluetooth standards, such as mesh networking, low-power features, and LE Audio. Speakers from industry will then zoom in on the possibilities and challenges […]

VIRTUAL EDITION – WEBINAR : Monday 30 November, 12h00-14h20 TOPIC OF THIS WEBINAR The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased adoption of wireless technologies for high-resolution ranging. The well-known Coronalert app uses Bluetooth signal strengths to measure the proximity of 2 smartphones. In a business context, we see the the fast market introduction of […]

VIRTUAL EDITION – WEBINAR : Tuesday 8 September, 1.30 PM TOPIC OF THIS WORKSHOP Industrial IoT applications often come with very specific challenges and requirements for wireless communication technologies, such as (very) low latency in command and control systems, high reliability in safety-critical applications, and high data rates in computer vision powered IoT. In this […]

VIRTUAL EDITION – WEBINAR : Wednesday 17 June TOPIC OF THIS WORKSHOP In this workshop we will present the latest advances in low-power long-range wireless connectivity for IoT applications, such as NB-IoT, LoRa, Sigfox, WiFi HaLow and IEE802.15.4.Local companies will share their experiences with the design and application of IoT devices (with NB-IoT connectivity) for […]

6 December @ imec – Leuven In this workshop, our experts from academia and local industry will present wireless and non-wireless technologies to identify, locate and track people and assets.Several innovations will be (live) demonstrated. This workshop also serves as an imec / Flanders Make / EUKA joint “proeftuin” workshop, supported by Vlaanderen Industrie 4.0 […]

14 November 2019 at imec, Leuven. The Future of Wireless Technology The workshop will be a combination of plenary presentations, live-demonstrations, and industry booths. And we finish wit a lively debate on the future of wireless technology. Location imec 1 auditorium, Kapeldreef 75, 3001 Leuven. Programme: Presentations and Demos 12:30 Registration and sandwich lunchFree demo […]

25 September 2019 at imec, Leuven. Innovations in Wireless Technologies The workshop will be a combination of plenary presentations, live-demonstrations, and industry booths. Location imec 1 auditorium, Kapeldreef 75, 3001 Leuven. Tentative Programme: Presentations and Demos 12:30 Registration and sandwich lunch Free demo visit 13:30 Introduction Kris Hermus, Coordinator Wireless Community & Innovation Program Manager, […]

11 December 2018 at iGent Tower, Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde. Control of Mobile Units in Industrial Environments In this workshop we will present tutorial-style information related to innovations in localisation connectivity path finding object recognition The workshop will be a combination of plenary presentations, live-demonstrations, and industry booths. The event also serves as the first imec / Flanders […]

8 November 2018 at imec, Leuven. Reality Check of Technologies for IoT Connectivity In this workshop we will present the latest advances related to long range IoT & LPWAN (NB-IoT, LoRa, Sigfox, IEE802.15.4g, IEEE802.11ah, …) communication. The focus will be on practical results that have been demonstrated with IoT devices in diverse application domains. Some […]

6 February 2018 at imec, Leuven. Technologies for Successful IoT Integration The huge variety in wireless technologies and data formats in IoT devices from multiple vendors can make the deployment, data acquisition and management of IoT networks a very challenging task. While vertical integration for specific applications domain is often supported by industry consortia, the […]

7 December 2017 at imec, Leuven. The Rise of Cellular IoT: Technologies, Networks and Applications In spring 2016 we we organised a workshop on LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) networks such as LoRa and SigFox, that marked a revolution for connecting the dots in the internet of things. Today we face another potential game changer: […]

19 June 2017 at Antwerp University, Campus Groenenborger. Wireless Technologies and Solutions for Smart Logistics In this workshop we will present and demonstrate technological innovations that enable smart logistics, both indoor and outdoor, and at a local and global scale. A snapshot of the innovations that our speakers from both industry and academia will address: […]

6 December 2016 at imec – Leuven Innovations in Wireless for IoT This workshops builds on our successful workshop on wireless technologies for IoT. This time, we will cover the whole chain: from sensor to the app. Our speakers from industry and academia will present recent innovations that enable the creation of smart and reliable […]

27 April 2016 at imec – Leuven Connecting Everything to the Internet-of-Things Experts from both industry and academia will explain the concepts behind Low-Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) such as SigFox and LoRa. You will get further insights via several (live) demos of applications with LPWA connectivity. Location imec, Kapeldreef 75, 3001 Heverlee Tentative Programme […]

8 December 2015 at imec – Leuven Wireless Technologies for Indoor/Outdoor Localisation Join this 20th workshop of the Wireless Community and get an extensive overview of existing and emerging technologies for indoor/outdoor localisation and tracking. Experts from both industry and academia will explain the concepts behind the localisation technologies such as received signal strengths, time-of-flight, […]

29 October 2015 at imec – Leuven How open wireless experimental facilities can help to develop robust wireless solutions Wireless solutions often experience reduced performance , due to inefficient spectrum usage, competition with other wireless solutions or due to interference. More intelligent configurations based on the cognitive radio concept can boost wireless performance. This workshop […]

5 February 2015 at imec – Leuven Smart Metering needs Smart Communication This workshop will be organised in collaboration with Smart Grids Flanders (www.smartgridsflanders.be), the member organisation that promotes the roll out of smart energy grids, in Flanders and internationally. The programma includes both oral presentations and demos, including: existing and emerging wireless/PLC/cable communication standards […]

Leuven, 4 December 2014 Wireless Connectivity for the Internet of Things This workshop will be organised in collaboration with FITCE (www.fitce.be), the Belgian chapter of an international association that is committed to affecting telecommunication developments throughout Europe and the rest of the world. The programma includes both oral presentations and demos, including: existing and emerging […]

Imec, 16 October 2014 Antennas for low-power electronic (sensor) systems This workshop will give you insight in the importance of properly designed and  integrated antennas for low-power wireless (sensor) systems. Join us and receive practical tips and tricks to optimise the communication range of your wireless product! The workshop includes both oral presentations and demos, […]

Imec, 25 February 2014 Reliable wireless connectivity: technology and applications Good quality of service in your wireless applications is a challenge when the available bandwidth is limited and other competing networks are present. In this session we present solutions to increase both the reliability and the throughput in wireless networks in these challenging conditions, such […]

imec, 10 December 2013 Wireless technologies for remote sensinggaming – automotive – food – robotics – medical – industrial  Wireless technology is capable of much more than communication of data. Intelligent measurement and processing of the characteristics of reflected or transmitted EM waves allow us e.g. measuring the position and speed of cars (radar), interpreting […]

iMinds, 15 October 2013 You are cordially invited to attend the final event of the IWT SymbioNets project on Tuesday 15 October at 13h30 at iMinds – Ghent. This event will also serve as our 13th Wireless Community work meeting.. The main focus of the SymbioNets project was the development of networking solutions and service enablers to support advanced […]

imec, 5 February 2013 The Wireless Community members will organise their 12th work meeting on Tuesday February 5th, 13h00 – 17h30 at imec, Leuven Registration Confirm your attendance by e-mail to: registration@wireless-community.be Location Imec – Kapeldreef 75, Leuven Preliminary programme 13:00 Registration Welcome/Coffee 13:30 Introduction Kris Hermus, Coordinator Wireless Community, imec 13:45 The WHIPP tool: […]

Imec, 8 November 2012 This 1th work meeting will be part of a full-day program that also comprises the annual RF Technology Day organised by the FEE (Belgian Federation of Electricity and Electronics). The program will include oral presentations (two parallel tracks), posters and demos. Registration Confirm your attendance by e-mail to: registration@wireless-community.be Location Imec […]

imec, 31 May 2012 This 10th work meeting will focus on wireless energy transfer – both inductive and RF – and on RF energy harvesting. Contributions will include oral and poster presentations, and demos. The work meeting will be co-organised with IWWETH, the international workshop on wireless energy transfer and harvesting. Both events will take place […]

imec, 6 December 2011 In this ninth work meeting, on Tuesday December 6 @ imec, the Wireless Community members will exchange their latest developments in wireless technologies for positioning. Registration Confirm your attendance by e-mail to: registration@wireless-community.be Location Imec – Kapeldreef 75, Leuven Final programme 13:00 Registration Welcome / Coffee 13:30 Wireless Community: status and […]

imec, 18 October 2011 The Wireless Community members will organise their eighth work meeting on Tuesday October 18, 12h45-19h30 at imec, Leuven. The topic will be “The wireless paradox : energy efficient radiation”, and the workshop will be co-organised with the Belgian chapter of FITCE, an international association that is committed to affecting telecommunication developments throughout […]

imec, 24 March 2011 The Wireless Community members will organise their seventh work meeting on Thursday March 24th, 13h30-19h at imec, Leuven. Registration  confirm your attendance by e-mail to: registration@wireless-community.be Location imec – Kapeldreef 75, Leuven Final pogramme 13:00 Registration Welcome / Coffee 13:30 Introduction Kris Hermus, Coordinator Wireless Community, imec 13:55 From Connecting Every-body to […]

imec, 6 December 2010 The Wireless Community members will organise their sixth work meeting on Monday December 6thm 13h30-19h at imec, Leuven. Registration Confirm your attendance by e-mail to: registration@wireless-community.be Location imec – Kapeldreef 75, Leuven Final programme 13:00 Registration Welcome / Coffee 13:30 Introduction Kris Hermus, Coordinator Wireless Community, imec 13:55 Wireless and Worriless […]

imec, 14 September 2010 The Wireless Community members will organise their fifth work meeting on Tuesday September 14th, 13h30-19h at imec, Leuven, with a focus on EM radiation and on coexisting wireless networks. Registration confirm your attendance by e-mail to: registration@wireless-community.be Location Imec – Kapeldreef 75, Leuven Final programme 13:00 Registration Welcome / Coffee 13:30 […]

imec, 25 March 2010 The Wireless Community members will organise their fourth work meeting on Thursday March 25th, 13h30-19h at imec, Leuven, with a focus on “mm-Wave Wireless Communication Systems”. Registration Confirm your attendance by e-mail to: registration@wireless-community.be Location Imec – Kapeldreef 75, Leuven Final programme 13:00 Registation Welcome / Coffee 13:30 Introduction Kris Hermus, […]

imec, 12 September 2009 The Wireless Community members will organise their third work meeting on December 9th, 14h-19h at imec, Leuven, with a focus on “Standards for wireless communication”. Registration Confirm your attendance by e-mail to: registration@wireless-community.be Location imec – Kapeldreef 75, Leuven Final programme 13:30 Registration Welcome / Coffee 14:00 Status of our Wireless […]

iMinds, 3 september 2009 The Wireless Community members will organise their second work meeting on September 3rd, 14h-19h at IBBT, Ghent. Registration Confirm your attendance by e-mail to registration@wireless-community.be Location iMinds – Gaston Crommenlaan 8 bus 102, Gent Final programme 13:30 Registration Welcome / Coffee 14:00 Introduction André De Vleeschouwer, iMinds 14:30 Network protocol development for wireless […]

imec, 27 May 2009 The Wireless Community members will organise their first work meeting on May 27th, 14h-19h at imec, Leuven Registration Confirm your attendance by e-mail to: registration@wireless-community.be Location Imec – Kapeldreef 75, Leuven Final programme 13:30 Registration Welcome / Coffee 14:00 The wireless community: sharing knowledge for a wireless future Kris Hermus, Coordinator […]

imec, 19 February 2009 This seminar is the launch event of the “Wireless Community”. Experts from both academia and industry will give you a first-hand insight in recent innovations in wireless communication, and current & future applications of wireless technology. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to network with researchers, developers and users in the […]