Esri BeLux GIS Student Day

Join Us for the GIS Student Day 2025

Lunch & Apéro Included!

Get ready for an inspiring and hands-on day exploring the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)!

On February 20, 2025, in Brussels, students and teachers are invited to immerse themselves in interactive workshops, discover cutting-edge industry use cases, and connect with peers during this exciting event.

Students can enroll individually, or teachers can bring a group of students to participate together. Everyone will receive exclusive access to ArcGIS for the event – just be sure to bring your own laptop for the full experience.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and enjoy a great day, complete with lunch and an apéro!

Stay tuned for program updates, and join us in shaping the future of GIS!

Workshops: Dive into Hot GIS Topics

Discover a range of inspiring workshops designed to give you hands-on experience with the latest GIS technologies and trends. Our workshops are tailored to spark curiosity and build practical skills.

Don’t miss out on the chance to learn from experts and apply your knowledge in real-time!

Use Cases: Real-World GIS Applications

Gain valuable insights from real-world GIS applications through inspiring use cases presented by industry leaders. Discover how GIS is making a difference in various sectors, including:

Defense: Learn how GIS supports critical decision-making and operations.
Meet Het: Explore innovative GIS applications in environmental monitoring.
Digitaal Vlaanderen: See how GIS drives digital transformation in government services.
And much more!

Stay tuned as we unveil even more exciting use cases that will demonstrate the power and versatility of GIS in solving real-world challenges.

Program Overview

Time	Program Highlights
Morning: Use Cases
09:00 - 09:10	Welcome Message from Esri Belux
09:00 - 09:10	Presented by Frederik Wauters
09:10 - 09:20	Interactive Welcome with Poll
09:10 - 09:20	Presented by Marie-Ange LeBon
09:20 - 09:50	Use of GIS within Belgian Defense & Job Opportunities
09:20 - 09:50	Presented by Nicolas Gerôme & GIS Consultants
09:50 - 10:10	Quality Control When Updating Flanders Base Map
09:50 - 10:10	Presented by Jan Laporte (Digitaal Vlaanderen)
10:10 - 10:20	The Importance of Accurate Maps: Past, Present, and Future
10:10 - 10:20	Presented by Jan Laporte (Digitaal Vlaanderen)
10:20 - 10:45	Coffee Break
10:45 - 11:10	Ambitiously Pushing Boundaries @ North Sea Port
10:45 - 11:10	Presented by Maxine Jonckheere (North Sea Port)
11:10 - 11:30	Every Mile Matters: The Invisible Cost of Urban Freight and Air Pollution
11:10 - 11:30	Presented by Nicolas Brusselaers (VUB BUTO)
11:30 - 11:55	Smart Building, Infrastructure, and Environment: The Role of Surveyors & Geographers
11:30 - 11:55	Presented by Liselotte Erauw (Meet Het)
11:55 - 12:25	Discover the World from Your Pocket: Creative Learning with Drone2Map & Smartphone Images
11:55 - 12:25	Presented by Patrick Bruylants (Bru-G GIS Consultancy)
12:25 - 13:30	Lunch Break
Afternoon: Workshops
13:30 - 14:15	Cartography 101
13:30 - 14:15	Presented by Aurélie Van den Bussche
*14:15 - 14:35*	*Room Switch*
14:35 - 15:20	Exploring Location Analysis Through Data Science
14:35 - 15:20	Presented by Robin Claesen
15:20 - 15:40	Room Switch
15:40 - 16:25	Introduction to Survey123 and Dashboards
15:40 - 16:25	Presented by Romane De Walque
16:25 - 17:30	After Drink & Networking

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Register as student

Click below to register your individual spot.

Register as a teacher

Bring your students to the GIS Student Day 2025! Simply email us their names, email addresses, and dietary preferences (e.g., vegan). Make sure your students bring their own laptops for the full experience.

Get in touch with us for more information

marie-ange.lebon@esribelux.com