Erwin Verstraelen

Erwin Verstraelen is Vice President Innovation at Port of Antwerp-Bruges, where he drives the development of one of Europe’s most advanced “smart port” ecosystems. With a strong background in digital transformation and enterprise IT, he has played a key role in turning the port into a leading testbed for innovation in areas such as AI, digital twins, autonomous systems, and drone applications. Known for his pioneering mindset, he focuses on building open innovation ecosystems that connect technology, industry, and real-world use cases at scale.