Filip Arnaut, Keynote Speaker for UIIN 2016 University-Industry Interaction Conference

Filip Arnaut

Research and Development Director at Puratos

Filip Arnaut is leading the Group Research & Services lab at the headquarters of Puratos Group in Groot‐Bijgaarden (Belgium). He graduated as Bio‐Engineer in Food Chemistry and Technology at the UGent. He held various research positions at Puratos where he is working now for more than 30 years. He and his team regularly work together with universities especially in the area of food engineering and biochemistry.

Filip is also active in national and international professional organizations such as AACC International. Puratos is a leading global player, which offers a full range of innovative products, raw materials and application expertise for artisans, industry, retailers and food service customers in the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors.

The 2016 University-Industry Interaction Conference brings together the sharing of knowledge and insights, the learning of new concepts, the development of new and existing contacts and the importance of having a great time. If you join us on the three-day experience, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to generate optimal value from university-industry interaction and drive innovation within your organisation and beyond.