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The research day of the Infortech Institute, Infortech Day 2026 gave UMONS PhD candidates and researchers the opportunity to present their work in information technology and computer science. This year’s edition reflected the diversity of topics addressed within the Institute, from artificial intelligence and graph theory to data science, industrial applications and MedTech.

Véronique Georlette, a researcher in the Department of Electromagnetism and Telecommunications at UMONS, has been awarded the Guibal & Devillez Prize by AIMs, the alumni association of the Faculty of Engineering. This distinction recognises her work on Visible Light Communication, a technology that uses visible and infrared light to transmit data. At UMONS, her research explores a complementary approach to conventional wireless communications, with potential applications in smart cities and industrial environments.