Tectonic
TLDR
Tectonic is a Ghent-based annual tech conference launched in November 2025, organized by FTI, In The Pocket, and NextGen Belgium. Held at Wintercircus, it brings together founders, investors, researchers, corporates, and policymakers around Europe's digital future.
Overview
Tectonic was launched in November 2025 as Belgium's answer to the big European tech conferences. The event was organized by three parties: FTI (Flanders Technology & Innovation), In The Pocket (the Ghent digital product studio), and NextGen Belgium. Nathan De Troyer was involved through NextGen.
The inaugural edition took place on 5-6 November 2025 at Wintercircus Ghent, the same venue co-founded by PJ Bouten. The event featured a EUR 100,000 investment prize from ScaleFund for one startup.
The conference vision centers on the "tectonic shifts" Driven by AI, geopolitical pressure, and digital sovereignty, with a focus on positioning Europe to lead. Audience spans founders, investors, researchers, corporates, policymakers, and the next generation of talent.