Executive PhD Experience Event
Ready to take the leap into rigorous research that transforms business and shapes the future?
Join us at the Executive PhD Experience event and get an insider view of our doctoral journey, tailored towards senior professionals. Whether you're considering a pivot into academia or want to drive innovation from within your organisation, this is your opportunity to discover what sets our Executive PhD Programme apart.
Why attend?
- Dive into the structure and goals of the programme
- Hear real stories from current PhD candidates
- Connect with like-minded professionals
- Ask your questions over drinks with our staff and students
What’s on the agenda?
- 3.00–4.00pm: Info session
Get a clear view of the Executive PhD journey with the programme director Brecht Cardoen. He’ll walk you through the programme’s structure, entry requirements, and the kind of impact your research could have. - 4.00–4.30pm: Break
Grab a coffee, explore our Brussels campus, and start making connections. - 4.30–5.30pm: PhD journeys: The real experience
Hear from three participants at different stages of their Executive PhD. They'll share their challenges, breakthroughs, and what it means to balance research with a thriving career. - 5.30–7.00pm: Drinks & networking
Join our current Executive PhD students and Vlerick staff for informal drinks. Ask your questions, share ideas, and get a feel for the community that could be part of your future.
Speakers
Brecht Cardoen
Professor of Operations Management
Brecht Cardoen, director of the Executive PhD programme, introduces you to decision science and process analytics – and their impact on manufacturing and service operations.
Johan Van den Cruijce
Managing Director Atlas Services Belgium
Stijn Decneut
Senior Program Manager Product Management and Innovation, Melexis
Who is this event for?
Senior professionals with at least 10 years of experience who are curious about conducting academically rigorous, practice-driven research that creates real-world impact.
Where will it take you?
Vlerick’s Executive PhD Programme is delivered in partnership with KU Leuven and Ghent University. It combines academic excellence with flexibility, enabling you to earn a PhD while staying active in your career.
Get in touch!
Bieke Dewulf
Customer Relations Executive PhD Programme