Job Title: Communication Officer / Event Planner

Assignment Duration:

• Part 1: April - end of June 2026
• Part 2: Mid-August - end of September 2026
• Possible extension if applicable

Start Date:

07/04/2026

Work Regime:

80 - 100%

Location:

Flexibility to work both from office premises and remotely from home. An onsite presence of 3 days a week is required.

Responsibilities:

• Set up the new website for the Belgian AI Factory Antenna (BE-AIFA).
• Upgrade the Flanders AI Research Program (FAIR) website to a new backend system, including restyling and reshaping.
• Organize the FAIR Internal Research Day on May 12, 2026, for 250-300 participants, including practical arrangements for venue, catering, registrations, and on-site organization.
• Organize the launch event of the Belgian AI Factory Antenna in mid-August to September 2026.
• Address any additional needs that may arise with the launch of BE-AIFA.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in organizing technology events for 200-300 people.
• Experience with websites for technological (funded) projects/programs, targeting the AI ecosystem in Flanders and Belgium.
• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to plan and execute tasks autonomously while adapting flexibly to changes.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

What We Offer:

An exciting temporary assignment where you will be part of a community shaping the technology that will define the society of tomorrow.