2026 - The power of design

On June 11 2026, TEDx Flanders has put The Power of Design in the spotlight again.

Design shapes every aspect of our daily lives, from the products and services we use, to the art we experience, the spaces we inhabit, and the systems that drive our businesses and societies. This event brings together decision-makers, business leaders, and award-winning designers for an inspiring and immersive evening.

Around the dinner table and on stage, leading voices from the creative industry will share their insights on the impact of design and innovation. Engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and discover how creativity and design can help your organization grow and innovate.

Vanessa Vankerckhoven is an entrepreneur and CEO of Idevax, named Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2025. With a PhD in medical sciences and a background as founder of Novosanis, she brings together scientific expertise, design thinking, and entrepreneurship. As a guest professor at the University of Antwerp, she also helps shape the next generation of innovators. Vanessa Vankerckhoven is an entrepreneur and CEO of Idevax, named Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2025. With a PhD in medical sciences and a background as founder of Novosanis, she brings together scientific expertise, design thinking, and entrepreneurship. As a guest professor at the University of Antwerp, she also helps shape the next generation of innovators. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Dimitri Borrey is known for his role behind the success of musician Stromae and collaborations with artists such as Loïc Nottet and Geeeko. He has consistently demonstrated how to guide raw talent toward international recognition. His philosophy centers on the power of collaboration: bringing the right people together to achieve extraordinary results. Dimitri Borrey is known for his role behind the success of Stromae and collaborations with artists such as Loïc Nottet and Geeeko. He has consistently demonstrated how to guide raw talent toward international recognition. His philosophy centers on the power of collaboration: bringing the right people together to achieve extraordinary results. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Arnoud Grootenboer is a creative leader within the Dutch police force, working at the intersection of design, social innovation, and policing. By rethinking how systems operate, he brings fresh perspectives to collaboration, leadership, and public safety. His work opens up space for imagination, challenging conventions and enabling meaningful systemic change. Arnoud Grootenboer is a creative leader within the Dutch police force, working at the intersection of design, social innovation, and policing. By rethinking how systems operate, he brings fresh perspectives to collaboration, leadership, and public safety. His work opens up space for imagination, challenging conventions and enabling meaningful systemic change. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Sander De Clercq is a team lead at Loop Earplugs, where he combines industrial design with a strong commitment to sustainability. His teams have delivered award-winning projects, while his work as co-founder of Stock Antwerp explores new models for circular production. Alongside his professional practice, he shares his knowledge as a lecturer and coach at various universities, shaping the next generation of designers. Sander de Clercq is a team lead at Loop Earplugs, where he combines industrial design with a strong commitment to sustainability. His teams have delivered award-winning projects, while his work as co-founder of Stock Antwerp explores new models for circular production. Alongside his professional practice, he shares his knowledge as a lecturer and coach at various universities, shaping the next generation of designers. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx