{"id":2643,"date":"2026-06-03T13:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T11:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indufed.be\/?p=2643"},"modified":"2026-07-02T13:59:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T11:59:18","slug":"2643","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indufed.be\/en\/updates\/2643\/","title":{"rendered":"Wallons-y! Initiative Launch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On June 3rd 2026, following the launch of the WALLONS-Y! initiative by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/akt-for-wallonia\/\"><strong>AKT for Wallonia<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 supported in particular by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/pulsefoundation\/\"><strong>PulseFoundation<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/l%27echo\/\"><strong>L&#8217;Echo<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/wallonieentreprendre\/\"><strong>Wallonie Entreprendre<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 more than 700 stakeholders from the field gathered at La Sucrerie in Wavre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entrepreneurs, teachers, researchers, students, and representatives from the voluntary sector, academia and public institutions: a diverse group united by a shared conviction that our regions possess the talent and resources needed to boost their own economic vitality and that of the country as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A strong message has been sent: one of collective action to build a more robust economic fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a federation representing industries based throughout Belgium \u2014 in Wallonia, Flanders and Brussels \u2014 we wholeheartedly welcome these initiatives, which aim to bring the worlds of business, research and education closer together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the challenges we face \u2014 industrial transition, innovation, making careers more attractive, and strengthening the productive base \u2014 transcend regional boundaries. They call for greater cooperation between economic, academic and institutional stakeholders throughout the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our sectors \u2014 glass, paper and board \u2014 are at the heart of this dynamic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>deeply rooted in their local areas,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>driving forces behind the circular economy,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>engaged in major industrial transformations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are convinced that it is by pooling our energies, our expertise and our ambitions that we will be able to build:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>stronger regions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a more resilient industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and a more competitive and sustainable Belgian economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This evening marks an important milestone in a process that must continue to gain momentum, in Wallonia and far beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage all initiatives that foster entrepreneurship, collaboration and trust \u2014 essential ingredients for building our country\u2019s industrial future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On June 3rd 2026, following the launch of the WALLONS-Y! initiative by AKT for Wallonia \u2013 supported in particular by PulseFoundation, L&#8217;Echo and Wallonie Entreprendre \u2013 more than 700 stakeholders from the field gathered at La Sucrerie in Wavre. 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