BEMAS New Year dinner Featuring a Keynote by Tim Berckmoes
BEMAS warmly invites you to celebrate the new year together with our members and board members at our exclusive New Year’s Dinner. This year, we are honored to welcome Tim Berckmoes, CEO of Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC), as our distinguished keynote speaker.
Innovation and Technological Leadership
as Key to Industrial Success
In a rapidly changing world, industry faces multiple challenges: the transition towards sustainable energy,
the demand for higher reliability, and the need for continuous innovation to remain competitive. Companies that succeed in combining innovation with strong leadership are the ones shaping the industrial future.
At Anglo Belgian Corporation, innovation is not an abstract concept. It is embedded in the company’s DNA. With more than a century of expertise in medium-speed engines, ABC has become an international reference, driving forward solutions for decarbonisation and energy transition. In his keynote, Tim Berckmoes will share how technological leadership, sustainable innovation, and a customer-driven culture help ABC remain at the forefront of industrial entrepreneurship.
Keynote topics
- Anglo Belgian Corporation: past, present & future
- Innovations supporting the sustainable transition
- Strategic collaborations and future-proof systems
- Lean and sustainable corporate culture
- Maintenance and service as differentiators
- Personal leadership journey
The presentation will be in English.
You will gain insights into how a century-old Belgian company has reinvented itself for the future, balancing tradition with innovation, and how strong leadership can inspire sustainable growth. Join us to be inspired and to start 2026 in the company of peers, thought leaders, and innovators.
About the speaker
Tim Berckmoes is CEO of Anglo Belgian Corporation, a Ghent-based company with over 110 years of expertise in the design and manufacturing of medium-speed engines. Under his leadership, ABC has positioned itself as a pioneer in sustainable propulsion and power generation, developing advanced dual-fuel and hydrogen solutions in collaboration with BeHydro. With a strong focus on innovation, reliability, and customer value, Tim Berckmoes has been recognized as “Engineer of the Year” and is a respected voice on the role of technology and leadership in shaping a sustainable industrial future.
Programme
17:30 Reception
18:30 Diner & Keynote
21:30 Open bar and networking
22:00 Anticipated end
Location
Waerboom, Jozef Mertensstraat 140, 1702 Dilbeek
Participation
- Employees of companies who are a member of BEMAS: €125 per person (excl. VAT)
- Non-members: €155 per person (excl. VAT)
Tip: Reserve a company table and enjoy a reduced rate!
Booking a full table of 8 seats offers both a cost advantage and the opportunity to invite colleagues or clients to join you at this festive networking evening.
- Table of 8 – For companies who are a member of BEMAS: €795 (excl. VAT)
- Table of 8 – For companies who are not a member of BEMAS: €945 (excl. VAT)
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