< back The future of finance ​ More detailed information You’re correct. Bitcoin won’t ruffle finance’s feathers. But there’s a lot more to blockchain and web3 than bitcoin. And chances are that this *will* ruffle finance’s feathers. In this talk, we explore the wonderful WTF world of Decentralised Finance. What are the building blocks? What are stable coins? What if you could use digital assets as collateral? How will programmable money affect the future of payments and financial agreements? These things are both real and futuristic. Together we’ll explore the potential impact of web3 on the world of finance. Can you safely ignore this or should you start exploring? Request a quote Submit About Clients have described Gerrie as accessible, enthusiastic, and adept at simplifying complex concepts. He embraces this characterization. He enjoys challenging the status quo while also appreciating the value of common sense, a trait that comes with experience (or as some might say, age). With 25 years of experience in industries disrupted by the internet, Gerrie has become a hands-on expert in navigating the digital landscape. His expertise has benefitted various clients, spanning from FMCG corporates to AI startups and from government agencies to the World Chambers Congress. While he remains up-to-date with digital trends, he tends to frequently use words like 'user,' 'why,' and 'alignment.' His fascination with blockchain led him to write a book about it ('Blockchain is WTF'). Prior to his immersion in digital, Gerrie's diverse background included writing about music, producing television, founding two companies during his 15 years in London, and serving as a civil servant. Gerrie Smits Chief Curiosity Officer. Intrigued by the impact of tech on business, people & society. Author/Facilitator/Speaker.

< back A prediction of the future of cybersecurity What will it look like in 2030? More detailed information While 8 years may seem a long way into the future, the speed at which the industry is evolving is sure to make the next decade fly by. Predicting the future of cybersecurity is not about looking into the crystal ball. By envisioning how the industry will change in 8 years, CIO and CISO can prepare for future challenges, so they do not look back and wish they had acted in 2023. In this presentation Marc will share his thoughts on what the future of cybersecurity may look like. What cyber security threats will remain an issue? Are organisations prepared for tomorrow’s threats? Highly targeted cyber attacks Abuse of open-source and legitimate software and tools Ongoing disinformation campaigns What’s coming next for the cybersecurity industry in terms of spending evolution and cybersecurity roles? Marc also addresses the top cyber security trends and potential threats that organisations should keep an eye on, regardless of size or industry. He hereby focuses on elements like Cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS), Malware automation, Polymorphic malware, Third-party risks and threats, the human element, use of internet-of-things (IoT), the evolving shape of online fraud, the Role of AI in the Future of Cybersecurity, the Cybersecurity Skills Gap and Women in Cybersecurity. Request a quote Submit About Marc Vael is a known security and privacy expert from Belgium with 20+ years of experience. He is currently Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Esko. Marc has certifications in Infosecurity (CISM/CISSP), IT risk management (CRISC) and is a certified board director (GUBERNA). Marc is a visiting lecturer at Antwerp Management School, Solvay Brussels School, TIAS Tilburg and KdG Antwerp. Marc was elected Fellow of the Hogeheuvelcollege at KUL in 2012 for his contributions to the IT industry. Marc is a popular international keynote speaker and panelist who inspires with practical solutions and examples based on his experiences. He can cover security and privacy from the 10,000 feet level down to a step-by-step process. His talks range from a 30-minute inspirational keynote to a full five-day workshop. His engagements have taken him to 20+ countries around the world speaking to 15,000+ people. Marc Vael Security & Privacy Officer / Mentor / Author using real cases & solutions to simplify information protection

< back Future Mindset Are you ready for the future? More detailed information Are you ready for the future? Are you hesitating what you’d answer? That’s ok. Life goes so fast, that thinking about the future can be quite bedazzling. But how do we become future-proof? Based on his book ‘Ready or not’, Tom gives you concrete ideas and actions to kickstart your future mindset. Topics: Why you need a future mindset, How to see the future, How to navigate change, Uncover your blindspot. Request a quote Submit About Tom Palmaerts is a thought leader on consumer attitudes and behavior in a changing world. He is an acclaimed keynote speaker, trend consultant, author, and managing partner at Trendwolves, a full-service trend-watching agency focusing on young consumers and modern families. Palmaerts excels in understanding and identifying opportunities within broader cultural trends. His notable achievements include: 2019: Publication of 'Ready or Not: 11 Ways to Become Future Proof' (Lannoo, Dutch) 2017: Co-founded 'La Madrugada,' a vineyard in Mendoza, Argentina, as a side project with three friends 2015: Publication of 'Futures' (Lannoo, Dutch), co-written with Herman Konings and Joeri Van den Bergh 2014: Initiated hosting Futuro getaway sessions in Italy three times a year 2013: Awarded Trendwatcher of The Year 2010: Became a board member of the music and art community Subbacultcha 2008: Recognized as "Youth Trend Specialist of the Year" by the Dutch trendwatching platform Second Sight 2007: Joined Trendwolves 2002 - 2007: Conducted research on youth subcultures at Ladda Tom Palmaerts One goal in mind: Giving people an appetite for the future.

Marc Vael Security & Privacy Officer / Mentor / Author using real cases & solutions to simplify information protection To be booked as/for Languages Tags Speaker, Trainer, Consultant Dutch, English, French security & privacy compliance, CISO, cybersecurity awareness, Privacy, Hacking, Cybercrime Prevention, Security incident handling Biography Topics Testimonials Pictures Get a quote Biography Marc Vael is a known security and privacy expert from Belgium with 20+ years of experience. He is currently Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Esko. Marc has certifications in Infosecurity (CISM/CISSP), IT risk management (CRISC) and is a certified board director (GUBERNA). Marc is a visiting lecturer at Antwerp Management School, Solvay Brussels School, TIAS Tilburg and KdG Antwerp. Marc was elected Fellow of the Hogeheuvelcollege at KUL in 2012 for his contributions to the IT industry. Marc is a popular international keynote speaker and panelist who inspires with practical solutions and examples based on his experiences. He can cover security and privacy from the 10,000 feet level down to a step-by-step process. His talks range from a 30-minute inspirational keynote to a full five-day workshop. His engagements have taken him to 20+ countries around the world speaking to 15,000+ people. Topics Security & Privacy Ransomware risks and solutions Lees verder How does ransomware work and how to protect against it? More Security & Privacy Handling privacy breaches the smart way Lees verder ​ More Security & Privacy EU Cybersecurity Legislation Lees verder How to comply with EU cybersecurity legislation? More Security & Privacy A prediction of the future of cybersecurity Lees verder What will it look like in 2030? More Security & Privacy Is it safe...to be online today and tomorrow? Lees verder How to create a secure climate by embracing technology and change More Security & Privacy How to design rock-solid security Lees verder Security by design More Testimonials Sessions Pictures you can use to promote your event Get a quote Request a Quote Keynote of my preference submit Pictures Quot Anchor 3

< back Stop Convincing How you help customers and consumers to adopt sustainable choices More detailed information Sustainability communication is failing. Governments and companies focus almost exclusively on why and not how. Those who really want to take stakeholders to a sustainable future must focus on how. In this keynote Wannes shows how 7 punishing tactics from marketing and behavioral economics can make all the difference. Request a quote Submit About As marketeers we influence the choices people make. In these times of massive pollution, climate destress and biodiversity loss this is a huge responsability. Every campaign we make is a statement for the society we choose. One with plastic waste and animal suffering or one with florishing wildlife and breathable clean air. However, we need big strong companies and brands to make a sustainable lifestyle easier. And so I am fascinated by whatever works to make our planet healthier and our people happier. I like to advocat people that annoy us, brands that have smart solutions and methods that ease the transition to a sustainable society that gets everyone on board. Wannes Van Giel Climate activist with marketing as a weapon of change

< back The Change Mindset Survival kit for professionals in change: staying agile & resilient in change More detailed information ***Also available as a Workshop*** Every day, we're confronted with new challenges: global competition; demanding clients; new technologies; ... We need professionals who dare to leave their comfort zone and suspend their judgement. We need professionals who explore the world from a different perspective and can turn problems into opportunities. We need professionals who get into action and who aren’t scared to fail fast, often and forward by experimenting with BaNano actions. Are you one of those professionals? YES ... suspend your judgement to break fixed thinking patterns. AND … explore the world from a different perspective to generate new ideas. ACT … take small actions because the key to real innovation is doing experiments & fail fast, often & forward. In this interactive and entertaining presentation, you will get the spark, tools and language to influence others to be more creative & entrepreneurial and give a big boost to your own Change Mindset. Yes And Act … Now. Request a quote Submit About For more than 20 years, Cyriel Kortleven has been inspiring organisations like IKEA, NASA and Unilever to approach Change with courage, confidence and enthusiasm. His pragmatic advice has earned him the nickname The Simplifier. In an increasingly complex world, we need new simple perspectives to enable us to navigate uncertainty and to turn problems into opportunities. Be ready for practical tips & tools to help you as a leader drive behavioural change. Your audience will be armed with new language and a boost of energy to transform the fear of change into a positive attitude towards the goals you want to achieve. Cyriel uses interaction and humour to create a context where people think and feel differently to reignite their appetite for creativity, taking risks and achieving ambitious results. More than 300 recommendations on Linkedin are proof of his track record of satisfied clients. Don’t mind the change. Change your Mind. Cyriel Kortleven Boosting the Change Mindset and Simplifier

< back Cold therapy Teambuilding that provides an energy boost More detailed information Entrepreneurship is a competitive endeavor, which is why we want to bring the business world along in this energetic journey. During this team-building event, Saartje provides an energy boost to both individual employees and the entire team. This "energy" day is all about maximizing our energetic potential. We focus on nutrition, exercise, breathing, and culminate with an ice bath (cryotherapy). The brief stimuli force the body to find solutions, resulting in increased strength and energy. It will be a day of stepping out of your comfort zone, providing a positive boost to the entire team. Request a quote Submit About Saartje Vandendriessche earned her stripes in the media. For 17 years, she worked for VRT and created several adventurous programs. Consider "Op de man af," "Saar in het bos," and "Beweeg in uw kot," programs in which Saartje stepped out of her comfort zone and faced fascinating challenges. Today, her mission is to inspire as many people as possible to live life with more energy. Through keynotes, teambuilding activities, and energy boost camps (2-day mini-retreats), she raises participants' energy levels in all areas (via food, exercise, sleep, and especially mindset). She demonstrates the path to a healthy lifestyle full of energy. As always, she does this in her own stubborn, energetic way, with the necessary dose of humor. Saartje Vandendriessche Saartje makes sure everyone goes home with an energy boost

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< back Never finished Based on the book nominated for Management Book of the Year 2016 More detailed information New technologies, forms of collaboration and revenue models: the newspapers are full of them. The changes are now happening so fast that our organizations and ways of working, which are still focused on finding long-term solutions, are increasingly getting stuck. The keynote is about what happens now that everyone can publish, duplicate and produce freely and what the impact is on society and the economy when people do this not only for financial reasons, but also to contribute to a better world. This creates unprecedented opportunities that are also constantly getting bigger and better. There is no time at all for permanent solutions. Citizens, companies and organizations must learn to embrace the Never-Never-ending Principle. We have to manage our affairs with solutions that are temporary, so that we can constantly adapt and improve. This requires a totally new look at the fundamentals of our lives: work, school, living, relationships, governmental functions, management and legislation. Book this keynote and take the first step. Request a quote Submit About Martijn Aslander has been one of the most experienced speakers in the field of the network and information society for more than 15 years. His books Easycracy and Never finished are standard reading material for many managers. As a standup philosopher, he researches and articulates possibilities for tackling problems and capitalizing on opportunities every day. In his keynote, Digital Fitness he is once again pioneering the future of work. Martijn Aslander 'looks' at the world through a social and economic lens. With passion and humor he maps out the complex impact of technology on society for his audience. He describes the current and future implications of these developments for the networked information society. Martijn is a hands-on inspirator who explains in an accessible way what is going on in this world. He synthesizes this into an understandable picture of what is going on and what it means for organizations, business models, markets and innovation. His unique ability to challenge business-leaders and help them think outside the box has brought him into boardrooms around the world. He helps business-leaders of global brands to future-proof their operations. Martijn likes to shake things up, make the audience wonder, but also inspire people. In doing so, he offers his audience actionable insights. Martijn Aslander Tech philosopher, professional lifehacker and connector of people, information and ideas.

Keynotes and speakers on Security & Privacy < Back Delve into essential keynotes and expert speakers focused on security and privacy. In an increasingly interconnected digital world, safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring cybersecurity are paramount for businesses and individuals alike. Booking a keynote speaker on security and privacy can provide valuable insights, best practices, and cutting-edge strategies to mitigate risks, protect valuable information, and comply with regulations effectively. Discover our curated list of security and privacy-focused keynotes and speakers, and fortify your organization's defenses, instilling confidence and trust among stakeholders and customers alike! Eddy Willems Cyberdangers and The Human Will we ever learn? Read more Marc Vael How to design rock-solid security Security by design Read more Eddy Willems Stalkerware - the spy inside all of us What about your privacy? Read more Marc Vael Is it safe...to be online today and tomorrow? How to create a secure climate by embracing technology and change Read more Marc Vael A prediction of the future of cybersecurity What will it look like in 2030? Read more Eddy Willems The real truth behind ransomware and most other malware This presentation will give you the real story behind ransomware. Read more Marc Vael Ransomware risks and solutions How does ransomware work and how to protect against it? Read more Eddy Willems Keep your smartphone safe! Unveiling Smartphone Cyber Dangers and Defense Strategies Read more Marc Vael EU Cybersecurity Legislation How to comply with EU cybersecurity legislation? Read more Marc Vael Handling privacy breaches the smart way ​ Read more Eddy Willems What can you learn from nation-state cyberattacks? 3 decades of cybersecurity experience bundled in a short pragmatic and passionate view Read more Request a quote Keynote of my preference (leave blank for personal advice) Submit

< back H2H Communication: “Human to Human" Re-examine how we communicate and use the power of our humanity to form a connection. More detailed information Communication, in the end, is one human speaking and listening to another human; whether this is done on a massive scale across digital channels or in a small room on-site. As the post-pandemic world rebuilds itself and shapes a new path forward, we need to re-examine how we communicate and use the power of our humanity to form a connection. Our human ability to be the signal amidst the noise of our current media landscape of pseudo- and hyper-connected social media. Communicating Diversity: Today we need to clearly signal our seriousness about diversity, inclusion and belonging to an ever-wider group of people. Visual communication is the key to speaking to us all; universally understood content that is highly effective and fits our new, digital context in our hybrid, remote world. Lessons from Mythology As our world becomes ever more complicated and our way of life more fragile, we need the skills of the ancient Storyteller and the tools of the Epic and metaphor to deliver us the information we need to survive as a tribe, and to inspire, to align and to remind us of who we are. In this strange, post-pandemic moment in our histories, it’s important to understand that we are deep in an unfolding Epic of our own. Creating a Conversation Good communication is iterative; there is messaging and then there is the equal but opposite reaction from the audience. Whether it’s a talk at a bar with an old friend or a keynote speech, building in listening channels keep your audience engaged and involved in the topic. Request a quote Submit About Speaker, author, trainer and coach, Fiona is a specialist of the Human at Work, leadership and the integration of AI into our working lives. She focuses on positive culture and engagement for large multinationals. Fiona is the author of the Comic Books for Executive Series and produces a regular podcast and video series called “Working Humans”. Her latest book, “The Handbook for Post-Covid Engagement” won at the UK Business Book Awards and received a Goody Award for thought leadership. Her new book is entitled “AI Powered”, due for release this year. Fiona spent many years in the corporate space in HR, in the area of internal communications and employee engagement. She has been Creative Lead, Senior Visual Communicator, Innovation Advisor, Explainer and Storyteller for some of the largest multinationals in Europe, in Vienna, London, Budapest, Brussels and Amsterdam. In 2020 she achieved a master’s in business management and AI concentration. Today, Fiona is a highly effective visual storytelling and stand-up comedian in training. She weaves solid, serious, research-driven advice with laughter and fun, guides for improving our working lives at any organization. Fiona Passantino Speaker, author, podcaster, thought leader. Expert on the Human-AI connection: engagement, communication, culture and AI integration.

< back The Return of Investment on social sustainability And why should social sustainability be part of your business? More detailed information Environmental sustainability awareness has grown lately, but social sustainability still seems like a buzzword without any real raison d'être in business success. So, what exactly is it? And why should social sustainability be part of your business? In this presentation, you will learn: - What is corporate sustainability? - What are the 5 pillars of social sustainability? - Why Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) are key to boost the performance of your business - How DEI aids innovation Request a quote Submit About Dr. Ngomsik holds a PhD in physical and analytical chemistry and is a seasoned strategist specializing in climate change and corporate social responsibility. As the CEO and co-founder of Trianon Scientific Communication, a management consulting firm, Dr. Ngomsik leads efforts to assist businesses with the highest CO2 emissions in harmonizing sustainability with profitability. Over the past two decades, she has collaborated closely with board members and executives to promote awareness, embed CSR principles into business strategies, implement sustainable practices, provide training for decision-makers, and explore innovative green solutions. Dr. Ngomsik firmly advocates for addressing the interconnected pillars of people, planet, and profit to effectively tackle today's sustainability challenges. Recognizing the value of diverse leadership and inclusive environments, Dr. Ngomsik emphasizes their role in driving innovation, problem-solving capabilities, revenue growth, and reducing organizational CO2 emissions. She integrates these principles into her consultancy work, viewing corporate environmental and social sustainability as catalysts for enhanced profitability. Dr. Ngomsik's expertise extends beyond devising strategies for emissions reduction; she actively promotes increased diversity among decision-makers within organizations, both in inherent traits and acquired perspectives. Her engaging keynote speeches are renowned for simplifying complex concepts into relatable anecdotes, fostering inclusive and enjoyable interactions with her audience, and bridging the crucial connection between People, Planet, and Profit (3P). With her unique blend of expertise, communication prowess, and commitment to holistic sustainability, Dr. Ngomsik continues to be a sought-after speaker and consultant, driving positive change and impactful strategies across industries. Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik TEDx speaker, named “most inspiring women in sustainability”, Audrey-Flore uses science to positively influence businesses to take actions to solve climate change challenges.