The must-attend event for ambitious students
We believe the future is built by the next generation young potentials, which is why we’re breaking down barriers and giving all students free access* to the most exciting festival for innovation and entrepreneurship.
*So you've got no excuse why you shouldn't come.
Why students come back every year
Be inspired
Learn from the innovators and changemakers who are rewriting the rules of the game.
Build your network
Meet like-minded students, industry experts, and future collaborators in one place.
Find a job / internship
Whether you’re an entrepreneur or employee-in-the-making, this is your chance to level up.
They walked
our stages
Average Rob
David Pfluger
Marsha Ivins
Jonathan Kubben
Fabien Pinckaers
Rory Flynn
Shanice Mears
What’s waiting for
you at The Future 2026
From mind-blowing keynotes to the biggest networking bar in Europe — discover the experiences that make The Future 2026 more than just an event.
The Mainstage
Step into the Mainstage and get ready to be inspired by world-class speakers who’ve turned ideas into reality. From founders to innovators, these talks will give you the tools, insights, and motivation to start shaping your own future.
Breakout Rooms
Dive deeper in the Breakout Rooms: intimate, interactive sessions led by student organizations from across Belgium. Ask questions, join discussions, and gain hands-on knowledge you won’t find anywhere else.
The Future Fair
The Future Fair is your playground for opportunities. Meet startups, innovative partners, and fellow students — all while enjoying the longest bar in Europe and free drinks flowing all night. Network, explore, and spark your next big idea.
The Future 5
Witness the next generation of founders compete in The Future 5. Watch (student) startups pitch bold ideas, cheer them on, and get inspired to start your own entrepreneurial journey.
The Future Bar
The Future Bar is where connections flow as freely as the drinks. Meet fellow students, share ideas, swap stories, and celebrate ambition late into the night — all at the longest bar in Europe.
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Student
The future belongs to the next generation — and we want you to be part of it. That’s why all students get free access* to TF26 where innovation & entrepreneurship come alive.
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