
Presentation
The European Water Jetting Institute (EWJI) Annual Meeting 2026 took place on February 11th and 12th in Breussels, Belgium. This exclusive event provided members with a unique platform to reconnect, exchange experiences, and participate in specialized networking activities focused on the high-pressure water industry sector.
The Annual Meeting continues to serve as a key gathering for professionals in the water jetting industry, furthering collaboration and advancing technologies.
Program
Wednesday, February 11th
Thursday, February 12th
9:00 Official Opening
Conference session: Present and future of water jetting in Europe roundtable
Topics such as the state of the pressurized water sector in Europe, importance of training, digitization, technological innovation, and integration of renewable energies will be discussed in this session.
10:30 Coffee break and networking
End-of-life of industrial facilities
- Mr. Kurt Van Stappen, TRACTEBEL ENGIE (member of EDA Association)
Conference session: Industrial Cleaning roundtable
Topics such as efficiency and water consumption in industrial cleaning, technology, innovation and safety will be discussed in this session.
- Mr. Jean Luc Robin, S3C
- Mr. Henrik Bøgeskov, IBKA Group
- Mr. Hans Borgt, DOW CHEMICAL
Networking cocktail
15:00 End of the Annual Meeting
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Location
The EWJI Annual Meeting 2026 will take place on Wednesday, February 11th, and Thursday, February 12th, 2026, at the Courtyard by Marriott Brussels Hotel.
The event will feature conferences, presentations, and networking opportunities, providing a unique platform for members to connect and share insights.
We recommend that attendees check the location of the Annual Meeting, as there are two similar hotels. Please find below the exact address of the hotel where the event will take place, very close to the airport:





