WILL International chairs inauguration

These Chairs are led by distinguished researchers from around the world, in collaboration with the University of Lille’s teams. They aim to strengthen international partnerships, foster excellence in research, and contribute to addressing major societal challenges through innovation and knowledge sharing.

Program:

• 1:30–2:00 pm: Welcome coffee
• 2:00–2:15 pm: Welcome by Benjamin Dhier, introductory remarks by Lionel Montagne and Kathleen O'Connor
• 2:15–2:30 pm: Testimonial by Prof. Elsa Heyman, co-PI of the international chair SPORT-1
• 2:30–3:20 pm: Presentations of the Chairs
  1. BOSSA, with the University of Helsinki (Finland)
  2. DDDC, with the Université catholique de Louvain (Belgium)
  3. GHyPhot, with King’s College London (United Kingdom)
  4. HEI!, with Osaka University (Japan)
  5. ISTROMICS, with KU Leuven (Belgium)
      
• 3:20–3:50 pm: Coffee break
   
• 3:50–4:30 pm: Presentations of the Chairs
  1. ORIGAMI, with Nagoya University (Japan)
  2. PNG, with Taiwan Medical University (Taiwan)
  3. PROTECT, with Université libre de Bruxelles (Belgium)
  4. Universitwins, with Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (Germany)
• 4:30 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.: Closing remarks by President Régis Bordet and Bernard Haesebroeck, Vice President in charge of the economy and employment, research and higher education at the MEL
• 4:40 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Cocktail reception

To know more about the research projects and teams: you can find the presentation of the chairs and their chairholders on this website.

Participation is free of charge. Registration is required to attend the event : Registration link 

Practical information:

Friday, November 14th, 2025
From 1.30pm to 6.00pm
Migeon amphitheater - Polytech Lille
Avenue paul Langevin, 59655 Villeneuve d’Ascq