Belgian Biodiversity Alliance
BBA Symposium 2026
BBA Symposium – 12 May 2026
The Belgian Biodiversity Alliance (BBA) is pleased to invite you to an inspiring one-day symposium, hosted by Hasselt University (UHasselt).
What is it about?
This symposium will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders around one central question: how can we accelerate the transition towards a biodiversity-positive society, together?
You can expect:
- inspiring plenary sessions,
- interactive breakout sessions on topics such as sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, biodiversity-friendly financial flows, and green-blue networks,
- and ample opportunities to network and discover ongoing projects and initiatives.
Practical information
BBA Symposium – Working together for biodiversity
Tuesday, 12 May – 10:00 – 18:00
UHasselt – Campus Hasselt, Martelarenlaan 42, 3500 Hasselt
Registrations are open!
Programme
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| 11:15 – 11:30 |
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| 12:30 – 13:30 |
| 13:30 – 13:45 |
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| 14:45 – 15:15 |
| 15:15 – 16:15 |
| 16:15 – 16:30 |
| 16:30 – 18:00 |
Program
| Welcome word by UHasselt and BBA Secretariat |
| Plenary session: presentations about Biodiversity-friendly Financial Flows, and Sustainable Agriculture |
| Coffee break and trade fair |
| Plenary session: presentations about Renewable Energy and Biodiversity, and Nature Restoration on Different Scales |
| Lunch break and trade fair |
| Afternoon kick off: short recap of the morning and introduction break-out sessions |
| Break out sessions part 1 |
| Coffee break and trade fair |
| Break out sessions part 2 |
| Closing plenary: short recap of break-out sessions, key takeaways and calls to action |
| Closing drink & networking and trade fair |
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