Pauline Vanvuchelen

Come listen to Pauline Vanvuchelen and learn how she and the Innoptus Solar team of the Faculty of Industrial Sciences of KU Leuven captured the world title with their solar car last year. In 2022, Vanvuchelen joined forces with an enthusiastic group of students, each with a passion to develop a solar car for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

As head of marketing with a background in industrial engineering and graphic design, Vanvuchelen excelled at forging partnerships and sharing the team story, allowing her team to focus on technological optimization. Her role went beyond racing; she played a key role in applying solar energy, contributing to a more sustainable future. The Solar Team, partnered with imec and EnergyVille, contributes to Belgian businesses through sustainable innovation.

Vanvuchelen not only highlights the Solar Team's success at the Future Generations Conference, but also illustrates how partnerships and innovation are shaping a sustainable future. Don't forget to visit PLAY to admire a Belgian solar car!