GRADUATION SHOW
Class of 2026
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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We are thrilled to invite you - our valued partners, companies & alumni on the one hand and of course students, family and friends on the other - to the Graduation Show 2026! Join us on 23 June to explore this stunning exhibition of final degree works and connect with our newly graduated Industrial Product Design & Interior design students. This is a wonderful opportunity to witness the culmination of their hard work and creativity, as well as to network with the next generation of innovative professionals. We look forward to seeing you there!
Location: Industrial Design Center, Howest.
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FOR GRADUATES
Internal jury (9:30-11:30)
Graduates present to the lecturers & fellow students.
Confidential pitches behind closed doors.
FOR COMPANIES
Are you eager to contribe as a jury member, looking for young design talent, interested in showcasing your company to future professionals, or keen to partner with us?
Then you won't want to miss our event!
Discover the fresh ideas and forward-thinking projects of our graduates and build valuable connections for your business.
We open the doors of the Industrial Design Center (IDC) to companies and organizations that want to meet the next generation of designers.
Networking lunch (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
External jury industrial product design & interior design show (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM)
Company mentors, alumni & other partners evaluate the graduation projects of our 2026 cohort, with a focus on engineering, design, impact, or interior.
Their expertise and feedback are highly valuable to both our students and our program.
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Coffee (3:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
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Internship Fair: industrial design & interior design (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Companies speed-date with second-year students looking for internships starting in September 2026 or February 2027.
This is the perfect opportunity to present their internship opportunities and talk to motivated candidates.
Afterwork (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
Companies, alumni & research partners meet our team of lecturers & talk to each other to share insights and experiences.
Exclusive expo preview for industry partners.
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PROGRAM FOR FAMILY/FRIENDS OF GRADUATES
Welcome for final-year students & family – The Penta blue bar (8:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
Speeches – The Penta auditorium 13 (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Transfer The Penta >> IDC (9:00 PM – 9:30 PM)
Graduation party (9:30 PM – 1:30 AM)​
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​​​​​​OPEN FOR SCHOOLS OR OTHER GROUPS
Visiting hours by appointment on 24, 25,26, 29, 30 June.
Expo visit + tailor-made program can be provided.
Please email ipo@howest.be
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OPEN FOR EVERYONE
Visiting hours for everyone without appointment.
23 June 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM Graduation party
27 June 10:00-16:00 OPEN DAY Howest Infodagen in 2025
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