< 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 Tap into your resilience with Spanish Flamenco Exciting Spanish music style as powerful elixir of life More detailed information Captivated by the glowing energy of Spanish flamenco, Luna resolutely turns her past of grief and loss into a path of life in which joy and passion are central. For Luna, the meaning of life is the meaning in life, and flamenco song and dance prove to be pre-eminently suitable to experience this joy in an intense way. An (inter)active inspiration session by Luna goes off the beaten track and aims to make participants feel what they may already know but have not felt for a long time. Who are you as an individual? Where do you want to go and why? What gets your blood flowing? In her lectures and workshops, Luna challenges to reflect on what inspires each person, from an invitation to get moving and (re)take control of their own life. Luna's lectures, workshops and inspiration sessions can also be booked with live accompaniment by a flamenco guitarist, which makes her penetrating message even more tangible. The impact of Luna's singing and performance, together with the live guitar playing, add a powerful deeper layer to the experience of spectators/participants. Request a quote Submit About Luna Zegers is the only non-Spaniard in the world with a cum laude conservatory degree in flamenco singing under her belt: a unique achievement. She also graduated summa cum laude in jazz singing from the Conservatory of Amsterdam. At a young age, she lost both her parents and only sister. After tough years, marked by grief and a search for meaning, she develops a strong will to survive and a zest for life. She becomes the first musician to major in both jazz singing and flamenco singing, studies with only Spaniards at the prestigious ESMUC conservatory in Barcelona, and writes all the music and lyrics for her graduation performance. She is also writing the book "SOLO," about her grieving processes and her experiences as an outsider in the exciting world of Spanish flamenco. The power of Luna's oeuvre shows itself in the various creative forms in which she transforms her troubles: moving music, fascinating stories and a meaningful book, with which she expresses her grief and the processing thereof. Luna Zegers Singer-composer, author and energetic speaker on loss, resilience, zest for life and inspiration

< back The AI-Human Co-Creation Workflow Understanding AI and augmenting the Human for non-technical professional teams More detailed information AI is set to transform our working lives, challenging us to re-think how we perform as professionals and connect with our stakeholders. It will fundamentally change our most creative processes and how we interact with our teams, our employees and stakeholders. Becoming a future-ready AI professional will require two major focus areas: attaining a greater understanding of the tools and what tasks will be separated out to the bot and what will remain in the Human domain. The next step is setting the stage for a successful and sustainable model of AI-Human Co-Creation. PART I: AI Bootcamp What’s a Mixture of Experts? A Parameter, a Weight, a DAWN, or Running Inference? We begin by explaining Machine Learning using simple, understandable language. What AI is and how it works, what tools do what, what are the risks and opportunities, how it fits into your workflow, and where all this might be heading. PART II: Human Skills Upgrade What kinds of skills will we need in the years ahead to be the best kind of AI-Human co-creator? Simple; the kinds that the AI can’t replicate. Learn to lean into your Human skills of empathy, listening, humor, improvisation and creativity, whether you are re-building your team, upskilling for a new role or becoming more effective in your field. 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 Personal Leadership as organizational culture The advantages of investing in personal leadership as organiszational culture More detailed information Making personal leadership part of your organizational culture brings many advantages. It combines increased solution and results orientation with improved employee engagement and job satisfaction. In this session Frans explains what personal leadership is about and how you may engrain it in your organization. Fostering personal leadership doesn’t involve complex methodologies or elaborate procedures, it is made out of small day-to-day habits. Together we explore how personal leadership may benefit your organization. Request a quote Submit About Frans specializes in guiding executive teams and collaborating with HR partners in the realms of leadership, talent management, and organizational change. Drawing from his extensive professional background at renowned companies such as IBM, Siemens, PwC, and Johnson & Johnson, he now serves as an independent executive coach and talent strategy advisor for Randstad RiseSmart. Frans also contributes his expertise as an executive coach at Vlerick Business School, where he helps current and emerging leaders unlock their full potential. In addition to his coaching roles, Frans is a sought-after guest speaker at institutions like Antwerp Management School and Artevelde Hogeschool, where he shares his enthusiasm for personal leadership and strives to inspire individuals to achieve their best selves. Through these engagements, Frans collaborates with a diverse range of national and international clients across both private and public sectors. His multifaceted experiences allow him to offer valuable insights and practical strategies tailored to the unique needs of each organization and individual leader, fostering growth, resilience, and success in today's dynamic business environment. Frans van de Ven Passionate personal leadership promoter, empowering executive - team - coach, trusted talent strategy adviser

Yoav Nir Co-inventor of ClickShare®, Virtual and Augmented Reality pioneer and author of the book Game-changing Innovation To be booked as/for Languages Tags Speaker, Trainer, Workshops Dutch, English, French, Hebrew Intrapreneurship, Start-up, Scale-up, Problem Solution Fit, Product Market Fit, Innovation ▶️ Watch Yoav's TEDx talk. Biography Topics Testimonials Pictures Get a quote Biography Creative entrepreneur Yoav has an outstanding track record as the inventor of ClickShare and a pioneer in Virtual Reality. He excels at crafting and executing innovative and strategic visions for products and market strategies. Public speaking is his preferred method for sharing his extensive knowledge and over 20 years of experience. Yoav aims to entertain, motivate, and inspire audiences, infusing his talks with his unique brand of dry humor. Drawing from his gut and personal experiences, he covers the full spectrum from theory to reality to best practices. Specializing in topics such as game-changing innovation, creativity, intrapreneurship, and navigating uncertainty with perseverance, Yoav captivates audiences with his insights. Topics Innovation The Corporate Unicorn Lees verder ​ More Marketing From idea to product-market fit Lees verder Testimonial of a Corporate Entrepreneur More Innovation Busting the myths of innovation Lees verder Yoav inspires with his humor, chotspe and savoir-faire. The audience can immediately take their Innovation insights and learning with confidence into practice. More Yoav’s inspiring presentation on our CEO-seminar in March 2018 - clear, transparent and illustrated with a lot of examples from the insurance industry - was particularly complementary with the concrete cases of innovating solutions presented by Insurtechs and was very much appreciated by the CEOs of the insurance companies that are members of Assuralia. Assuralia Gino Leroy, Director Thanks Yoav for the original insights on innovation and how to change the game. It was nice that you took the time to listen to our different startup companies and giving them tailor-made recommendations. I got a lot of positive feedback after the event! Start it @ KBC Kjell Clarysse, Community Manager Every two years Televic organizes the Televic Tech Day with the tagline: Technology meets Business, Business meets Technology. The largest group of attendees for this mostly internal event are our R&D departments (150+ engineers). As a technology-driven company we value innovation, however, we may not forget the business side and the value it creates for the customer. Yoav succeeded in engaging our audience and as a closing keynote concluded a great day. Not only bringing his own story but also relating to the other speakers and presentations we had during the day. His names and speech still pops up months after the event, so that definitely means he left his mark. Televic Bruno Van Den Bossche, CTO 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

Business and strategy Without purpose no vision and without vision no strategy. What's the best approach to successfully grow your organization? < Back to all topics Thriving in the Age of the Virtual Economy Dado Van Peteghem Get ready to delight the new generation of customers 👩‍🎤 Read more The future of work and learning, Learning Ecosystems Katja Schipperheijn Workshop Read more Big Data and Customer Experience Maarten Vanhoof Tap into the potential of your data Read more The Meaningful Organisation Dado Van Peteghem Moving beyond profit Read more Timeliness is different from urgency Minke Tromp Timeliness is about making the right decisions at the right moment Read more Business & Brand Strategy Isabel Verstraete How do you do business while taking care of people and planet? Read more Leaving a Legacy Kaat Peeters Re-invent your strategies to boost your impact Read more Mastering the AI-Shock Jo Caudron A strategic view on Artificial Intelligence Read more Strategic Storytelling Barbara Rogoski Integrating Strategic Storytelling into Your Business Can Make a Difference Read more A disability-inclusive transition to a low carbon economy Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik Climate change is not diversity neutral. And when it comes to people with disabilities, they bear the brunt of climate change in ways that go beyond what others experience. Read more A trip along the yellow brick road of new organization models Bert Van Wassenhove A journey along a variety of alternative ways of working, managing and building businesses, from the network economy to sociocracy 3.0 Read more Wine with a story tastes better Kathleen Van den Berghe Navigating the Red Ocean: Lessons from 14 Years in Wine Entrepreneurship Read more Artificial Intelligence Geertrui Mieke De Ketelaere Drivers for Success Read more Innovation Christophe Jauquet Innovate for what matters most to your customers² Read more The Guide to the Ecosystem Economy Rik Vera Unveiling the Blueprint for Sustainable Business Success Read more The impact of AI on the future of organisations and humanity Katja Schipperheijn AI is neither hype nor new! However, it is more urgent than ever to include in a future-proof strategy. Read more How to scale your business to your first million euro in revenues Véronique Bockstal Véronique talks about the three things you need in order to scale your business to your first million euro in revenues. She developed a methodology, called the 3M-roadmap with M standing for Mindset, Manpower ('mensen') and Means ('middelen'). Read more Building bridges across cultures Tamara Makoni How you can harness cultural diversity to fuel business growth Read more Transform while performing Olivier Van Duüren To sparkle in your transformation your need to - See what’s happening at the outside - Understand how to respond as a person and as a business - Find balance in performing (operational excellence) while transforming (innovation excellence) Read more Understand how to transform as a person and business Olivier Van Duüren Read more What is Startup to Scaleup lifecycle Olivier Van Duüren From Startup to Scalup – the startup-scalup life-cycle, value creation, value capture and value sustainability. Read more Find your ‘Ikigai’ through art Tom De Ruyck Acting on your values and realizing your purpose through art Read more Putting transforming while performing into action Olivier Van Duüren - Help you to Transform while Performing (Why) - Accelerate the co-creation and adoption of your Strategy and Culture (What) - Mix of Visualisation, Inspiration, Facilitation and Co-Creation (How) Read more Crossing Borders Cyriel Kortleven What can your organisation learn from other industries & other surprising sources? Read more From idea to product-market fit Yoav Nir Testimonial of a Corporate Entrepreneur Read more Leadership - deciding and letting go Rik Moons also during crisis situations Read more How can companies do well by doing good? Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik ​ Read more Regenerative sustainability Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik The new sustainable? Read more Introduction to the CARE Principles Isabel Verstraete How can you grow your business while enhancing a positive impact on people & planet? Read more Artification Erwin Van den Brande Organizations are seeking other, new, original and authentic ways to set up their marketing, boost their brand, foster innovation and initiate research. The arts and culture can help in many ways. Read more What can you learn from the top 20 Business Transformation of the past decade? Olivier Van Duüren ​ Read more Your business and you Renout van Hove AI: going above and beyond the hype Read more Setting up ecosystem strategies for sustainable growth Dado Van Peteghem The power of the network for enterprises Read more Precision in Practice Sofie Fransen Embracing surgical principles for business success Read more

< back How to boost engagement through human relations? Experience moment More detailed information We are social beings. We want to belong. That is a fact. Being connected is even one of the key drivers for employee engagement. We’ve learned during covid that workplaces with a strong culture, companies that invested in relationships were better off. And yet there is so much growth potential in this era. Think about the relationship between employees and the broader company, with their leaders, with the colleagues and even with themselves. Julie creates an experience moment in which all participants will experience the power of human relations. Where you can eventually feel what this does to one another. Imagine what it could bring to you if you establish more such moments on your work floor? Finally Julie shares key take aways on how to establish stronger human relations on your workfloor. Request a quote Submit About Julie's mission is to systematically increase engagement in the workplace, emphasizing the concept of bringing more FLOW into work environments. Flow represents a state of mind where individuals are highly engaged, motivated, and focused. It involves being completely immersed in tasks, driven by a powerful energetic force. Studies indicate that we spend only about 5% of our time in flow states, a statistic Julie aims to change. This motivation led her to establish her company – Flowspire, which seeks to foster connections within organizations and inspire employees to achieve better results for themselves, their colleagues, and society as a whole. Enhanced wellbeing and engagement contribute to stronger brands, increased loyalty, greater creativity, agility, and ultimately better outcomes—a proven fact. Julie brings unique perspectives to this arena due to her diverse background as a commercial engineer and over 15 years of international business experience. She has developed expertise in areas such as employer branding, change management, cultural shifts, leadership, and facilitation, working with companies of varying sizes from small to medium enterprises to multinational corporations. In her role as an Employee Engagement Architect and Facilitator, Julie formulates comprehensive change plans and ignites transformative movements within organizations. Additionally, she serves as a lecturer at Thomas More University, teaching courses on HR Trends and Employee Engagement. Julie is widely recognized for her high energy, deep expertise, and is esteemed for her balanced approach that combines results-driven strategies with a genuine care for people. Julie Heyvaert Employee Engagement Architect. Julie’s mission is to drive for more human energy on the workfloor.

< back Become an authentic & useful ally for more DEI How to tap into the diverse talents out there More detailed information Now more than ever, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are the way forward. But do you know what DEI actually is? Do you know why it is important for your organisation in general and for your workplace in particular? Maybe you consider yourself as an ally already. If so, what is an ally for you? What kind of ally are you? In this presentation you will learn: - To recognise your biases - Not to be afraid of uncomfortable conversations - The importance of belonging - That being an ally is a journey - That you will not do everything right, but that this is OK 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.