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Speaker

Laure De Cock

Innovation Specialist - imec

Biography

Laure De Cock - Innovation Specialist, imec

Laure is a geographer with a rich background in smart technology, holding a PhD in indoor navigation from Ghent University and a postdoc in smart crowd management. Currently at imec, she leverages her expertise in the mobility domain, focusing on innovation projects that bridge the gap between cutting-edge technologies and their practical implementation in society. Laure's work is instrumental in enhancing innovations such as data spaces and AI modelling, ensuring they are not only technologically advanced but also accessible and beneficial to users. Her dedication to translating theoretical research into tangible societal benefits marks her as a key player in several mobility projects, such as deployEMDS and Citcom.ai. 

Laure De Cock - NextGen speaker

Imec NexGen speakers are young, visionary speakers sharing their insights and ideas in 5-minute talks. They illustrate how imec technology can make the world a better place. Through their passion and expertise, imec NexGen speakers inspire the audience to imagine a brighter future, where technology is used to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges.