Creating smart ecosystems

Complex social issues are a major challenge for companies. They are impossible to solve without collaborating with external parties such as governments, organizations and citizens. Collaboration, however, requires a completely different approach than most companies are used to. Within this research area, we therefore investigate how cross-sectoral collaborations, network innovations and ecosystems can be part of business strategy, with sustainable development as the key principle.

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June 25, 2026

Antwerp Management School appoints Wouter Dewulf as new dean

Antwerp Management School (AMS) has appointed Wouter Dewulf as its new Dean, succeeding Steven De Haes. Dewulf aims to further strengthen the school’s international position by focusing on innovation, future-oriented leadership, and lifelong learning. Drawing on his experience in both industry and academia, he intends to further develop AMS as ...

Antwerp Management School and CM launch an experimental workplace lab ...

Antwerp Management School (AMS) and CM Gezondheidsfonds are launching a three year research partnership on ...

January 28, 2026

Bart Willocx named Public Manager of the Year

Bart Willocx, AMS alumnus of the Master in Public Management and President of the Antwerp ...

December 02, 2025

Antwerp Management School and BDO Belgium join forces for a ...

Antwerp Management School and BDO Belgium enter into a three-year strategic partnership to strengthen the ...

March 04, 2026

by Wouter Van Bockhaven

Air defense for the port: the start of a defense shift?

Belgium is investing in air defense for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. An important step, but is it enough? What does a single battery mean in an era of drones, hybrid threats, and saturation attacks? And how do we prevent a necessary investment from turning into mere symbolism? In this opinion ...