A Smart Start

Smaller. Bigger. Smarter.
Harder. Better. Faster. Stronger.

Do you want to save our bees and (native) nature — whether you are a beekeeper, environmental professional, policymaker, or simply passionate about biodiversity and innovation?

Everybody is welcome! This evening will inspire you, teach you, and give you real-world practice and tools to address some of today’s most urgent ecological challenges.

A Smart Start offers an accessible introduction to the latest developments for honeybees, strategies to stop invasive species, and how technology can help protect our ecosystems.

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What to expect

One evening. Two focused sessions. Practical and forward-looking.

19:00 – 20:00 Asian Hornet · 2026 Update – How can everyone help?

We start with a clear update on the Asian hornet, followed by a hands-on look at easy-to-use tools that anyone can apply.

In collaboration with the municipality of Lebbeke, subscribed inhabitants will receive tools.

We will also launch new tools and guidebooks freely available for everyone, nationwide and worldwide, to tackle these challenges together.

20:30 – 22:00 Tools, Products and What’s Next

Discover practical solutions and upcoming technologies.

World premiere of the smallest, smartest, and biggest tools we have at hand in 2026.

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Why attend

Get digital goodies to help protect nature
Learn how technology and data support sustainable efforts
Get inspired by concrete tools and real-world applications
Connect with beekeepers, professionals, and innovators

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Practical information

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required due to limited capacity.

Join us for A Smart Start and explore how smart technology and informed action can make a real difference for bees and biodiversity.