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230 AI researchers, members of the Flanders AI Research Program (FAIR), gathered in Mechelen on March 10, 2025, for the Flanders AI Internal Research Day to explore where AI might take us over the next 15 years.

Shaping AI Through Futures Thinking

Reflecting on a successful Internal Research Day
On 10 March, the FAIR community came together for a day of inspiration at Lamot in Mechelen. The day was full of insights, discussions and creative exchanges, and was both dynamic and forward-looking.

Recap Internal Research Day 2025

Industrial and societal problems are complex. Just think of the fight against epidemics or the transition to green energy. Researchers from VUB, UHasselt and UAntwerpen are developing new solutions using multi-agent systems as part of the Flanders AI Research Program. What are multi-agent systems? How do they work? In which applications do they already achieve results today?&nbsp;

Flanders AI Research Program opens new ways to solve societal and industrial challenges with Multi-Agent AI Systems 

Wind turbines are key to the energy transition, but unexpected failures can reduce their efficiency. In his PhD research at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Xavier Chesterman, PhD developed an AI-powered predictive system to detect turbine failures 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻.
By combining 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀, his model identifies patterns in temperature and vibration data, allowing maintenance teams to 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀 before they occur. This leads to fewer unexpected shutdowns, lower costs, and a more reliable renewable energy supply.
His methodology was tested on operational wind farms in the North and Baltic Seas, achieving an impressive 𝟴𝟬% 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 in early fault detection.&nbsp; The next step? Expanding this technology to other industrial machines, from compressors to agricultural equipment.
This research highlights how 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 the energy sector. At FAIR, we support groundbreaking innovations that drive a more sustainable and efficient energy system.
<a href="https://www.vub.be/nl/nieuws/vub-onderzoek-moet-defecten-bij-windturbines-vroegtijdig-voo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more about the research (Dutch)</a>

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Slimmere windturbines met AI

Our research was extensively covered in De Tijd in an article highlighting the ambitious effort to map all 37.2 trillion cells in the human body. This work is closely related to the single-cell use case within the Flanders AI Research Program (FAIR), led by Prof. Yvan Saeys (Universiteit Gent/DAMBI).
By leveraging AI-driven approaches, we aim to unlock new insights into cellular behavior, desese mechanisms, and personalized medicine. Excited to see this topic gaining broader attention!
<a href="https://www.tijd.be/ondernemen/wetenschap/de-waanzinnige-ambitie-om-37-200-miljard-cellen-in-ons-lichaam-in-kaart-te-brengen/10597058.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the article in De Tijd (Dutch)</a>
<a href="https://www.flandersairesearch.be/en/research/use-cases/single-cell-technologies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">More about our single-cell research</a>

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𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗷𝗱!

Experience the highlights of Flanders AI Research Day 2024!
It was a day filled with inspiring sessions, engaging demos, and ample networking opportunities, bringing together the Flanders AI community to share the latest innovations and research.&nbsp;
Watch the aftermovie, browse through the photos or rewatch the presentations to relive the atmosphere.

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Recap Flanders AI Research Day 2024

Flanders AI Research Program contributed to this recent work on symbolic, data-driven, statistical and ethical AI. Enjoy!

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Book release: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence

Spin-offs usually have many parents... Flanders AI Research Program played a crucial role in giving birth to several off-shoots. Nobl.ai, which launched in May, is a testament to the collaborative efforts and vision of its creators. It's cause for celebration!

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FAIR spin-off: Nobl

The Flanders AI Forum is a significant event that brings together newbies and experts in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and AI ecosystems in Flanders. The fourth edition of the event was a big success, attracting nearly 1000 participants from diverse backgrounds, including both academics and business professionals. Research centers were well represented also. Attendees had the opportunity to explore the latest trends in AI, discuss responsible implementation practices, and learn how other companies are integrating AI into their operations.

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This was Flanders AI Forum 2024!

Join us at the Flanders AI Research Program demos!
As co-organizers of the Flanders AI Forum, Flanders AI Research Program will be present at the event. We invite you to visit our booth at the tech fair, where you can meet us live.
To provide a better understanding of our researchers&rsquo; work, we have an exciting lineup of demos this year. Take a look at what will be on display:

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Flanders AI Research Program demos at Flanders AI Forum

Two professors and core-PI's of FAIR received ERC Advanced Grants!

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ERC Advanced Grants

Flanders AI Research Program is bursting with AI talent. More than 300 researchers are currently working in the program. Each with their own speciality and approach. &nbsp;Since 2019 more than 100 PhD students graduated. We continue to monitor their activities and observe how they shape the world. Would you like to meet them? Let&rsquo;s have a look behind the scenes and investigate what drives them.&nbsp;

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Meet the Alumni: Alexandru Mara

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Meet the Alumni: Lola Botman

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Meet the Alumni: Lorin Werthen-Brabants

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Meet the Alumni: Nick Seeuws

Epilepsy is a disease that is difficult to cure or treat. Epileptic seizures have so far been difficult to predict, so it is also challenging to gather relevant information about the seizures without keeping the patients in the hospital for an endless period of time. That is why the Flemish AI Research Program (FAIR) started a use case four years ago to enable mobile follow-up of epilepsy patients. This way, doctors can learn much more about the disease in a shorter period of time and can respond more quickly to treatment.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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How AI can improve the quality of life of patients with epilepsy

Artificial intelligence has enormous potential to improve medical practice. That is why one of the focus areas of the Flanders AI Research (FAIR) program is the role of AI in personalized healthcare. We zoom in on the use case &lsquo;Single Cell Technologies&rsquo;, led by Yvan Saeys (VIB-UGhent). &nbsp;Researchers across different universities in Flanders use AI and the large amount of data generated by single-cell experiments to improve patient-specific treatments.&nbsp;

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Who responds to medical treatment and who doesn’t? Single-cell biology and AI unlock the answers

For anyone who missed the symposium on AI &amp; Society or who wants to revisit the valuable conclusions that resulted from it!

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AI & Society

Mark your calendars: Flanders AI Forum, the 2024 edition will take place on June 11 @ICC Ghent.

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Save the date: Flanders AI Forum 2024

Flanders AI Research Program is bursting with AI talent. More than 300 researchers are currently working in the program. Each with their own speciality and approach.&nbsp; Since 2019 more than 100 PhD students graduated. We continue to monitor their activities and observe how they shape the world. Would you like to meet them? Let&rsquo;s have a look behind the scenes and investigate what drives them.&nbsp;

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Meet the Alumni: Matthias Hutsebaut-Buysse

Some nice <a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAFzxHovQg8/EVYv_Rw6RouM_pMIVfcXYw/view?utm_content=DAFzxHovQg8&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=editor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">impressions </a>from Research Day!&nbsp;

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Research Day 2023 Photos

The <a href="https://iwaiworkshop.github.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4th International Workshop on Active Inference</a> wants to bring together researchers on active inference as well as related research fields in order to discuss current trends, novel results and real-world applications. We have an interest in exploring the extent to which active inference can be used in modern machine learning settings, such as in hybrid setups combining it with deep learning, as well as to unify the latest psychological and neurological insights, and to determine how it can best be used to understand action, optimization and decision making.&nbsp;

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4th International Workshop on Active Inference

DBWRS is the first Dutch-Belgian Workshop on Recommender Systems. In today's digital age, where information overload and an abundance of choices are the norm, recommender systems play a vital role in helping users navigate through vast amounts of data. These systems have become ubiquitous across various domains, including e-commerce, social media, entertainment, and many more, shaping the way we discover new products, engage with content, and connect with others.
DBWRS will bring together researchers and practitioners from diverse fields to explore and discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in this dynamic field. By fostering collaboration and exchange of ideas among experts in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, psychology, communication, and beyond, this workshop aims to unlock new frontiers and push the boundaries of recommender systems.
We invite you to join us in this exciting journey as we explore the interdisciplinary nature of recommender systems and work together to uncover innovative approaches that enhance user experiences, foster personalized decision-making, and contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of digital recommendations.

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Two-day workshop on Recommender Systems

Join us for an enlightening Flanders AI seminar on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. This event aims to bring together leading academic experts from Flanders AI Research Program and professionals from the healthcare and technology sectors to explore the immense potential of AI-driven solutions in revolutionizing patient care. The seminar will delve into the groundbreaking advancements in AI technologies and their profound impact on the healthcare industry. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest developments, cutting-edge research, and real-world implementations in medical imaging, epilepsy detection, and the detection of atrial fibrillation, among others.&nbsp;

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Highway session: Innovative AI Solutions for Personalized Healthcare

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Advanced Engineering

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Flanders AI Forum

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ITF World

Seminar: Learn about the latest PHM techniques and tools

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How to use AI for industrial asset forecasting and health management

Combining learning and reasoning: seminar

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Deep Dive: combinatorial optimisation with machine-learning based input

New publicly funded ICON projects related to the research of the Flanders AI Research Program

New publicly funded projects related to Flanders AI Research

FARI (The AI institue of the Common Goods in Brussel) organizes on July 5 and 6 a <a href="https://conference.fari.brussels/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">conference </a>"AI, Data and Robotics for the Common Good" with participation from AI Flanders: Ann Now&eacute;, Steven Latr&eacute;, Sabine Demey (Flanders AI Research Program) and Rob Heyman, Pieter Duysburgh (Knowledge Center Data &amp; Society).&nbsp;