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Programme

BIG STUFF 2025 CONFERENCE

GHENT

Welcome

8.30-9.30 AM, CET

Registration at the Museum of Industry

Coffee & tea

Keynote

9.30-10.30 AM, CET

Rodney Harisson

Industrial heritage for just green transition

Break

10.30-11.00 AM, CET

Coffee & tea

Talk

11.00-11.30 AM, CET

Hannah O'Toole

Historic Working Machinery, from steam to cotton: our mission to retain skills and knowledge 

Talk

11.30-12.00 AM, CET

Pieter Gurdebeke

The rise and fall of the West-Flanders Steam Engine Asociation : historical overview and lessons learned

Lunch

12.00-13.00 PM, CET

Coffee & tea

Lunch

Tours

13.00-17.00 PM, CET

Option 1 : paper mill, Herissem

Discover the historic Paper Mill of Herisem, a hidden gem where centuries-old craftsmanship is run by volunteers. Experience live demonstrations of traditional papermaking in a beautifully preserved 19th-century setting. Perfect for history enthusiasts and creatives alike, this unique site offers an inspiring journey through the art of paper production!

Option 2 :  Eperon d'Or, Izegem

Visit Eperon d’Or, a beautifully restored Art Deco treasure that tells the story of Belgium’s rich shoe and brush industry. Explore interactive exhibits, historic machinery operated by volunteers, and stunning architecture in this unique heritage site. 

Night at the museum

18.00-22.00 PM, CET

Dinner

Reception and walking dinner at the Museum of Industry

Showcasing skills

​Join our dedicated volunteers as they showcase their technical expertise on the Museum of Industry’s historic machinery! Experience live demonstrations of textile production and letterpress printing, bringing the industrial past to life with skill and passion.

Talks in the collection

Pieter Neirinckx

Old tricks new habits. Museum demonstrations in evolution

Peter Loockx

Understanding a machine means understanding its hazards

Robin Debo

Grooving into history: safeguarding endangered industrial craftsmanship through video

Please note that the programme may be subject to minor changes over the coming months

SPEAKERS

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TRAVEL & STAY

The Museum of Industry

The basecamp of the conference is located at the Museum of Industry in Ghent, a hub where history and innovation meet. Here, we’ll attend insightful lectures and find the meeting point for excursions abroad. The museum showcases Belgium's industrial heritage, with a focus on the evolution of machinery, textile production, and manufacturing processes. It’s a fascinating setting to explore the roots of modern industry while connecting with fellow conference attendees.

The entrance to the Museum of Industry is located at Minnemeers 10, 9000 Ghent.

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