RSC Belgium Forthcoming Events

This page acts as a handy aide-memoire for forthcoming RSC Belgium events and activities. We also post information on interesting events notified to us by colleagues in the Belgian chemical science community. Unless otherwise stated RSC Belgium events have a 7:30pm start time.

Our forthcoming programme of events is outlined below. Why not bookmark this page to ensure you know what is happening and when?

Our future Programme

25 April 2024 - Artificial Intelligence - what is it, what can and can't it do?

On the evening of Thursday 25 April 2024 we will welcome Richard Adams FRSA to talk about ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) – what it is, what can and can’t it do?’ The talk will start at 19h30 and will be in the Social Area above the Brel Theatre at the British School of Brussels (BSB), Tervuren.

We can expect an informative talk from Richard who is currently Head of Digital Architecture at LNER and consulting at GBRTT. He has worked at the intersection of emerging technologies and creativity for over 30 years both in small and large enterprise scales. He has made interactive TV, games, interactive marketing, designed tiny and extremely large complex systems, games, entertainment and more. These days he can be found in the realm of Architecture where he makes sure systems work and are designed for future and emerging business needs, handling systems and complexity, fully exploiting Machine Learning and AI to solve business problems. He also is exploring the use of AI in his art works.

Some of the companies has worked at include Microsoft Studios, the RSC (the other one), BSkyB, BBC, Proximus, LNER, GBRTT, and loads more. He also co-founded a business and as a bonus has also worked in education as teacher, lecturer, Principal and I’ve held Visiting Professor and Fellowship roles. He was Chair of Professors Without Borders for four years and remains a trustee.

Not surprisingly he is an in-demand speaker, keynote and chair as well as a published author and an FRSA, BAFTA and Society of Authors member. His educational background encompasses both Art and Computer Science, at Masters level and above.

Registration

The event will be an in-person event at the British School of Brussels (BSB) in Tervuren. Please register using this form: https://forms.gle/3vaBmiigV4SzrD1P7

Registration will close on Wednesday 24 April 2024


23 May 2024 - Professor Gill Reid - RSC President.
In May we are honoured to be welcoming RSC President Professor Gill Reid of Southampton University to Belgium. Further details soon.

For any queries on RSC Belgium Events, please email rscbelgium@gmail.com

More events coming soon!

KVCV events**
Our colleagues from the Royal Flemish Chemical Society (KVCV) have an extensive calendar of events that run throughout the year. KVCV is the professional association of Flemish chemists, and aims to bridge the gap between education, industry and society.

Many KVCV events are conducted in English and more information can be found on their website.

SRC events**
Our colleagues from the Société Royale de Chimie (SRC) also have an extensive calendar of events that run throughout the year. The SRC is a non-profit association that mainly brings together chemists from the French Community in Belgium whose main activity is exercised in one of the many fields of chemistry. 

Some SRC events are conducted in English and more information can be found on their website.

More information on RSC Belgium
You can also find out about RSC Belgium activities via our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter! To get in contact with the section for more details of forthcoming events, or if you have an idea for a future event, please contact the section via the RSC Belgium email address.

** Indicates an event/ events not organised by RSC Belgium.