FARI’s CAVE shortlisted for the visit.brussels Awards 2026

FARI’s CAVE (Computer Augmented Virtual Environment) has been selected to move to the next stage of the visit.brussels Awards 2026, in the category Brussels Best Smart Experience. Following this nomination, a public voting phase is now open from 6 January to 12 February 2026. The initiative recognises projects that contribute to Brussels’ attractiveness, innovation capacity and international visibility.

How to vote

Public voting is open to everyone and only takes a few moments.
To support the FARI CAVE initiative, simply visit the official voting platform and cast your vote before 12 February 2026.

About the visit.brussels Awards

Organised by visit.brussels, the Awards celebrate projects that strengthen Brussels’ position as a dynamic, innovative and welcoming city. They highlight initiatives that combine creativity, technology, collaboration and positive impact for the region. Projects selected through public voting are then evaluated by a jury composed of representatives from the media, academia, tourism, culture and the business ecosystem. The final results will be announced during the visit.brussels Night on 26 March 2026.

About the FARI CAVE (Computer Augmented Virtual Environment)

The CAVE (Computer Augmented Virtual Environment) is a large-scale immersive simulation space developed by FARI – AI for the Common Good Institute, jointly initiated by ULB and VUB, in collaboration with the Brussels-Capital Region. The CAVE is located on the newly opened fourth floor of BeCentral, in the heart of Brussels.

Designed as a powerful tool for simulation, visualisation and decision support, the CAVE enables stakeholders such as policymakers, researchers, urban planners and public authorities to explore complex digital content in immersive virtual environments. It supports a wide range of use cases, including digital twins, urban development scenarios, architectural walkthroughs, scientific visualisation and medical simulations.

By making complex data and scenarios tangible, the CAVE helps improve understanding, foster dialogue and support informed decision-making. It also addresses key societal challenges, such as accessibility, by simulating experiences for diverse user groups, and crisis preparedness, through tailored virtual simulations. Through this infrastructure, FARI and the Brussels-Capital Region aim to promote innovation, empathy and collaboration in the development of a smarter and more inclusive city.

Public authorities and companies with use cases for the CAVE infrastructure are invited to contact FARI. The initiative is coordinated by the CAVE manager in close collaboration with ten VUB–ULB research groups, ensuring strong scientific grounding and real-world relevance.