Wallonia-Brussels to the UK

🇧🇪✨ What a day at Belgium House 2026!

Thank you everyone for joining us at the Shoreditch Arts Club for an inspiring day of conversations, creativity, and collaboration.

From thought-provoking discussions on immersive technologies, XR, storytelling, music innovation, and the future of creative industries, to interactive experiences, live demonstrations, and meaningful networking opportunities, Belgium House once again showcased the incredible power of bringing together innovators, creators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry leaders from across Belgium, the UK and boyond.

The energy, ideas, and connections shared throughout the day reminded us why cross-border collaboration is so important in shaping the future of technology, culture, and innovation.

A special thank you to Ambassador Jeroen Cooreman, the teams from Wallonia-Brussels International, Embassy of Belgium in the United Kingdom, Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX), FIT - Flanders Investment & Trade and hub.brussels, who helped make the event possible, and to our speakers, moderators, partners, exhibitors, performers and sponsor

And of course, thank you to every attendee who contributed their curiosity, expertise, and enthusiasm to the conversations.

Until next time. 🚀

📸 J. Van Belle – WBI

Join us for an exclusive listening session hosted by Capitane Records and Capitane Coop 🎧🎶

On June 3, we are pleased to support Capitane Records and Capitane Coop in this special immersive listening session at Polygon in Soho, as part of our Belgium House programme!

Conceived as an intimate and immersive event, the session will offer a curated journey through highlights from the Capitane catalogue, alongside a short introduction to the vision behind Capitane Records and its broader cooperative structure, Capitane Coop.

Founded by artists and deeply rooted in Brussels, Capitane Records has developed over the years as a home for singular voices in independent music, spanning indie rock, pop, folk, experimental and genre-crossing works. Through this session, attendees will discover a selection of key releases in a format designed for attention, depth, and shared listening.

The event is intended as a moment of encounter, a space where music professionals, collaborators, media, and curious listeners can connect around a catalogue shaped by artistic independence, long-term development, and a strong commitment to human-scale cultural ecosystems.

As part of our collaboration, Capitane Records artists John Parm and Rosie From The Block will also be present at our Belgium House on June 2 at the Shoreditch Arts Club, curating the Belgian Spirit Night and celebrating the richness and diversity of the Belgian music scene.

Hosted at Polygon in Dean Street, Soho, the listening session will take place in a setting designed to emphasize sound as an experience, offering the ideal environment to explore the textures, atmospheres, and identities that define the Capitane universe.

Free entrance, limited capacity. RSVP required.

June 3, 2026
Doors: 4:30 PM
Listening session: 5:00 PM
Polygon Portal — 75 Dean Street, Soho, London

We look forward to experiencing this together!

🎭 Join us at the Edinburgh International Children’s Festival on 4 June!

Discover the Belgian-Walloon Focus at the Edinburgh International Children’s Festival and join us networking and pitching session bringing together artists, programmers and cultural professionals.

The Edinburgh International Children’s Festival is an annual celebration of exceptional Scottish and international theatre and dance for young audiences.

This year’s programme shines a special spotlight on Wallonia-Brussels, showcasing the creativity and diversity of its vibrant children’s theatre scene through three outstanding productions:

✨ Antes by Compagnie Tea Tree
A tender, playful and acrobatic adventure exploring all the big, small, scary and wonderful first times.

✨ Cheeky Zippy Violette by Théâtre des 4 Mains / La Datcha
From sea storms to lunar landings, Violette dives into her wild imagination with humour and tenderness, bringing everyday objects to life.

✨ Everything/Nothing by Modo Grosso
A gravity-defying object manipulation performance transforming ordinary objects into extraordinary theatrical experiences.

The afternoon will provide an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and discover the richness of contemporary performing arts from Wallonia-Brussels.

📍 Edinburgh International Children’s Festival, Edinburgh
🗓 Thursday 4 June 2026 | 15:00

Register at the link in bio!

Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating creativity, collaboration and international cultural exchange.

🇧🇪 Close out Belgium House in true Belgian style!

Join us for the Belgian Reception & Belgian Spirit Night, the grand finale of Belgium House at Shoreditch Arts Club.

🕕 June 4, 18:00–20:00 – Belgian Reception
🍸 Networking cocktails, gourmet bites, and inspiring conversations with creative leaders from art, tech, and music.

🕗 From 20:00 onwards – Belgian Spirit Night
🎧 The party continues with DJ sets from Belgium’s best from Capitane Records:
🔥 John Parm

⚡️Rosie from the Block

The perfect way to wrap a day of creative collisions.

Whether you’re here for the connections, the culture, or just the good vibes, this is where sound, soul, and innovation merge in one unforgettable night.

🎟 Reception tickets required – limited spots left, link in bio!

👉 Grab yours now and join us as Belgium takes over Shoreditch for one unforgettable night!

Presented by: Wallonia-Brussels International, wake! by Digital Wallonia, Embassy of Belgium in the United Kingdom, Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX), Flanders Investment & Trade and hub.brussels

Beyond Van Gogh: Rethinking the Future of Immersive Experiences 🖼️

Immersive experiences are everywhere, from projection-based exhibitions to large-scale attractions promising to transport audiences into iconic worlds.

But are we truly pushing the boundaries of the medium?

This panel challenges the status quo and explores what lies beyond familiar formats like Van Gogh immersive exhibitions or Banksy adaptations.

Featuring:

- Victoria Eyton (Darkfield)
- Eric Arnal-Burtschy (Artist)
- Ruth McCullough (Immersive Arts UK)

Moderated by Marie Du Chastel (KIKK & ikii)

This is your invitation to rethink the future of immersion!

Tickets at the link in bio!

From Lab to Impact: Translating Immersive Research into Real-World Adoption 🔬

With immersive technologies rapidly expanding across industries, from healthcare and urban planning to education and culture, the real challenge is no longer innovation, but ex*****on.

How do we move from prototypes to scalable impact? And how can Europe align its researchers, companies, investors, and public institutions to build a truly competitive XR ecosystem?

Featuring:

- Camille Donegan (Eirmersive)
- Michael Barngrover (XR4Europe)
- Heleen Rouw (CiiiC)
- Nigel McAlpine – (Digital Catapult)

Moderated by Mathieu Demaré (XR Wallonia HiTT)

This is where ideas turn into action!

Tickets at the link in bio!

“One of the biggest challenges for brands today is simply staying true to themselves,” co-founder of , Wojciech Szlachta, shares that with the pressure to constantly adapt, to follow data, chase target audiences and respond to algorithms, you can loose yourself. “but when these things become the only compass, something essential gets lost.”

“We grew up in the late 90s, surrounded by very strong visual cultures: skateboarding magazines like Transworld art directed by David Carson, publications like Radikal or Graff Bombz, videos like Writerz, films like Kids by Larry Clark,” Gaetano Licata, co-founder of Stoëmp says. “It was an intense visual environment, raw and expressive, but also very direct. Over time, all of that got distilled. What I think remains at the studio today is the essence of those influences, stripped down, focused, and intentional.”

Read the full article now, link in bio!

Photos J. Van Belle - WBI

🏆🎥 From Wallonia to Hollywood: intoPIX Wins Its Second Emmy Award

In this edition of Unmistakably Wallonia Brussels, we spotlight intoPIX, the Walloon tech company revolutionising how the world watches live video. 🇧🇪✨

From the Olympics to the Super Bowl, their groundbreaking JPEG XS compression technology allows ultra-high-quality video to be transmitted almost instantly, with virtually no delay and lower energy consumption. A game-changing innovation that has now earned the company a second Emmy Award. 🌍📡

Originally a spin-off and now used by global giants like NBC, Sony and Amazon, intoPIX proves once again that Wallonia is shaping the future of media, broadcasting and beyond.

📖 Discover the full story in our newsletter
🔗 Link in bio

The Human Factor: A Debate About the Real Value of Music 🌍✨

In an industry dominated by algorithms, platforms, and trends, are we forgetting what music is really about?

From Spotify to TikTok, the conversation around music has become increasingly shaped by data, technology, and virality. But beyond blockchain, AI, and immersive experiences, one question remains:

Are we creating culture, or just following trends?

Featuring:

- Gerrit Kerremans (VRT)
- Olivier Maeterlinck (SABAM)
- Jo Hermans (The Atomic Orchestra)
- Sam Rudy (Pro Studio Time)

Moderated by Stijn Verdonckt (Daft Music Studios)

Tickets at the link in bio!