Exclusive visit to Barco’s Innovation & Experience Center in Kortrijk on 3 September at 10:30 AM

During this session, Barco’s senior leadership, featuring Barco’s CEO, Senior Vice President Research, and Vice President Sales & Marketing IX, will provide insights into the company’s activities and experiences in China and discuss how technology, innovation and transformation are shaping its international growth.

China has developed into one of the world’s leading innovation economies. In 2025, it entered the top 10 of the Global Innovation Index for the first time, surpassing Germany. Understanding China’s rapidly evolving innovation ecosystem, and actively engaging with it is increasingly important for companies seeking to remain innovative and internationally competitive.

Barco is one of the founding members of the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce and has a longstanding and significant presence in China.

Programme is as follows:

10:30 –10:50 | Arrival and registration

10:50 –10:55 | Welcome and introduction by Ms Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce

10:55 –11:25 | Barco: Innovation, Technology and Experiences in China:

Ms An Steegen, Chief Executive Officer, Barco

Mr Peru Dharanipathy, Senior Vice President Research, Barco

Mr Domien De Witte, Vice President Sales & Marketing IX, Barco

11:25 –11:45| Questions and answers

11:45 –12:45 | Guided visit to Barco’s Innovation & Experience Centre

12:45 –13:45 | Networking lunch

The programme will conclude with an exclusive visit to Barco’s world-class Innovation & Experience Center and a networking lunch.

Practical information:

Date: 3 September, 2026

Time: 10 h30 - 13 h 45 CEST

Location: Beneluxpark 21, Kortrijk, 8500 Belgium

Deadline for subscription: 26 August, 2026

About the speakers

Ms An Steegen is Chief Executive Officer of Barco. She has an extensive background in technology and innovation, having previously held senior leadership positions at IBM, imec and Umicore. She joined Barco as co-CEO in 2021 and became sole CEO in September 2024.

Mr Peru Dharanipathy is Senior Vice President Research at Barco and heads the CTO Office. He plays a key role in Barco's technology and innovation strategy, including the development of new growth opportunities through Barco Labs and its internal innovation ecosystem.

Mr Domien De Witte is Vice President Sales & Marketing at Barco. He is closely involved in Barco's global commercial activities and the development of its visualization business, including partnerships and growth initiatives in international markets such as China.