Marc De Vos

The Itinera Institute is an independent Belgian think tank dedicated to fostering sustainable prosperity, social welfare, and good governance through fact-based, interdisciplinary research and policy advocacy. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. It brings together experts, entrepreneurs, academics, and policymakers to address major societal challenges with a long-term, economic perspective. Its core themes include building a resilient society, promoting entrepreneurship-driven prosperity, and improving governance. The institute undertakes multi-year research projects such as "Simplify," which targets administrative and regulatory complexity; "Hope," which empowers youth engagement on issues like climate anxiety and mental health; and "Zorg 2040," focused on healthcare system reform to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Itinera actively contributes to public debate through opinion pieces, reports, and events that connect experts and leaders, fostering dialogue on topics ranging from labor markets and education to European geopolitical challenges and climate policy. The Belgian company was founded by Gaëtan Hannecart.