Builders Night Ghent is back on March 25, welcoming Alexander Ufimtsev from the DFINITY Foundation for an evening session on ICP Cloud Engines.
This is an open event for founders, developers, operators and curious builders shaping what comes next.
This session is designed for anyone interested in what comes after the default cloud stack: more sovereign infrastructure, AI-native services, new execution models, and software that is more resilient, composable, and independent than today’s cloud-first norm.
Whether you’re actively building, exploring new infrastructure models, or just trying to get a sharper view of where modern software is heading, this one is for you.
Why this topic now?
The idea of “the cloud” is changing fast.
AI is changing how software gets built. Developers and organizations care more about control, security, resilience, and ownership. And new infrastructure models are starting to challenge what we take for granted about where apps run, who controls them, and how they evolve.
This Builders Night is a chance to explore that shift with a concrete technical lens, in a format that stays accessible, social, and discussion-friendly.
What to Expect
🎤 Featured talk by Alexander Ufimtsev (DFINITY Foundation)
☁️ A practical introduction to ICP Cloud Engines and why this matters beyond a single ecosystem
❓ Live Q&A and open discussion
🍔 Food, drinks, and a relaxed after-work atmosphere
🤝 Networking with founders, developers, students, and builders from across the local tech scene
Coming early? Warm up at ICP Global R&D Watch & Network, 17:30–18:30
Agenda
18:30 – 19:00 Arrival, drinks & networking
🎤 19:00 – 19:30 Featured Talk: Alexander Ufimtsev (DFINITY), “ICP Cloud Engines” – a look at emerging software infrastructure models and what they unlock.
❓ 19:30 – 19:45 Q&A + open discussion
🍻 19:45 – 22:00 Food, drinks & networking
What is ICP?
The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is a groundbreaking blockchain technology developed by the DFINITY Foundation that transforms the internet into a global, decentralized compute platform. By enabling smart contracts (canisters) to run at web speed and scale without centralized servers, ICP allows developers to create a wide range of applications directly on the blockchain. Learn more on the official Internet Computer website.
🗓 Wednesday, March 25, 2026
🕔 Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM CET
📍 Aviate Labs
Predikherenlei 3 · Gent
✨ ICP Belgium is a community hub dedicated to supporting developers, enthusiasts, and professionals passionate about the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) and Web3. Our mission is to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth within the blockchain ecosystem in Belgium.
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