back to overview Is Web3 a fad or is it fundamental? Discover the building blocks of Web3 and the impact on your business More detailed information Forget NFTs and crypto. Web3 is more than JPEGs on a blockchain. But why are people so excited about this 'new internet’? Since he wrote a book about blockchain in 2017 and got known for doing on-stage blockchain role-plays with an orange, Gerrie has been intrigued about the potential of this technology. Sure, it gave us crypto and NFTs. 🥱 But the real fundamental impact of Web3 lies a lot deeper. In this talk Gerrie will unravel the building blocks of Web3 and give an idea of how it can impact the way we do business together, how it can trigger data/AI ecosystems and how it can contribute to fair value creation. But as with any hype, how realistic is it? Request a quote Submit About Clients have called Gerrie accessible, enthusiastic and able to bring complex things in a simple way. He can live with that. He loves challenging the status quo, but is also experienced (read: old) enough to understand the value of common sense. Gerrie has got 25 years of experience in industries that got disrupted by the internet, which makes him a hands-on expert in dealing with the impact of 'digital'. Through his talks and workshops he's inspired and helped a variety of clients, ranging from FMCG corporates to AI start-ups, from government agencies to the World Chambers Congress. While he's in top of digital trends, the words he uses (too) often are 'user', 'why' and 'alignment'. A few years ago, he was so intrigued by blockchain, that he wrote a book about it ('Blockchain is WTF'). Before he fell in love with digital, he wrote about music, made television, founded 2 companies during his 15 years in London and was a civil servant. #generalist Gerrie Smits Chief Curiosity Officer. Intrigued by the impact of tech on business, people & society. Author/Facilitator/Speaker.

back to overview 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 to overview The Metaverse Generation How to thrive in the exciting virtual future More detailed information The third wave of the Internet is unfolding in front of our eyes, but what is it all about and which opportunities will the Metaverse/Web3 shift create for business & society at large? Looking at the number of players involved, the attention of investors & the fast growing spending on virtual identities, services and products...the game is really on. There is a generation waiting on our doorsteps, flourishing in virtual worlds and virtual communities. They think and act differently, from leisure over work and everything in between. So how can you create value and grasp the opportunity? This presentation will guide you through the different layers of Web3 & the Metaverse and how you can leverage its potential to serve the next generation of customers, citizens and communities. Prepare yourself for the promising future of the Metaverse generation and get ready to delight them. Request a quote Submit About Dado is a founding partner at the transformation advisory firm Scopernia, and co-founder of startups Social Seeder and Speakersbase, giving more than 100 speeches a year on topics as digital transformation, innovation and ecosystem thinking. Dado studied Communication & Computer Sciences at the University of Ghent and is a published author of 3 business books: "Digital Transformation" (2014) with Jo Caudron, "Corporate Venturing" (2018) with Omar Mohout and "Metasystems" (2020) with Nils van Dam. Dado actively helps organisations with their innovation vision and strategy. As a member of the strategy committee of leading fashion group Chalhoub Group in Dubai he often spends time in the Middle East and Asia. Dado Van Peteghem Leading expert in the digital sector, frequent speaker, author and entrepreneur.

back to overview Executive Presence & Visibility for Professional Women How to Present Yourself Confidently More detailed information Executive Presence, visibility and self confidence are three essential elements for career advancement for women. In this lively presentation, executive communication coach Barbara Rogoski will share with you her insights on these topics, how we can sabotage ourselves without even knowing it and tips on how you can develop your own presence in the way you communicate. Can be keynote, breakout or interactive workshop Request a quote Submit About Barbara Rogoski is a passionate professional speaker and executive communication coach who specializes in how you present yourself, your story and the value you add - through executive presence, strategic storytelling and how to pitch yourself. Her focus, through her company Successful Speaker Now, is to help business professionals to tell their stories with confidence, clarity and impact. She is an executive communication coach and senior TEDx coach and has coached more than 150 TEDx related speakers worldwide. Barbara is also a published author of Boring to Brilliant, A Reference Guide for Speakers, with 160 colorful communication tips to help every speaker improve his/her skills. Her wide range of knowledge about effective communication, combined with her entertaining and inspiring style of empowerment, makes her a popular speaker, trainer and coach. You can hire Barbara as inspirational keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, trainer or coach. Barbara Rogoski Barbara Rogoski is an American professional speaker and executive communication coach with expertise in executive presence, strategic storytelling and how to pitch yourself confidently.

back to overview How can companies do well by doing good? ​ More detailed information Consumers are now calling for more ethical and environmentally friendly corporate practices because they are more aware than ever of how business operations affect the environment and the population. From the car industry to manufacturers of consumer products, several global giants have answered the call by implementing more environmentally and socially responsible practices. But how can they do well by doing good? This talk is for you if: You want to engage your internal and external stakeholders in your quest to implement more sustainable practices You want to know more about the triple bottom line: people, planet, profit and how it applies to your business You want to understand why sustainability and profitability are going hand in hand You want to have a positive perspective on how to tackle climate change as a company. Request a quote Submit About PhD in physical & analytical chemistry, Dr. Ngomsik is a climate change & corporate social responsibility strategist. Dr. Ngomsik is the CEO & co-founder of Trianon Scientific Communication; a management consulting firm that helps businesses with the highest CO2 emissions to reconcile sustainability & profitability. For the last 20 years, she has been working with board members and executives to raise awareness, ingrain CSR in their business strategy, green their operations, train decision makers and explore green innovations. Dr. Ngomsik believes that people, planet, and profit should be tackled concomitantly to answer today’s sustainable challenges. As a matter of fact, diverse leadership and inclusive environments foster innovation, problem-solving skills, produce increased revenue, and decrease CO2 emissions of their organisation faster. This is what she infuses in her practice. In short term, Dr. Ngomsik uses corporate environmental and social sustainability as a medicine for more profitability. Therefore, Dr Ngomsik does not only strategize the way to decrease CO2 emissions of a business, but also increasing inherent & acquired diversity among decision makers of any organisation. Dr. Ngomsik is often sought as a keynote speaker because she excels in communicating complex ideas into easily understandable anecdotes, the way of interacting with the public is always seen as very inclusive and fun, and she is one of the rare speaker able to make the link between the 3P (People, Planet, Profit). 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.

back to overview The link between CSR, ESG and SDG Why the "S" in CSR, the "S" in ESG and the "S" in SDG must go hand in hand for successful business practices! More detailed information This talk invites you find out how the S of SDG (Sustainable Development Goals), the S of ESG (Environmental Social Governance) and the S of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), are interconnected to do well by doing good. From message to meaning, from silos to systems, from cost savings to value creation; SDG, ESG and CSR are key for business success. SDG brings transparent and specific metrics; ESG is intersectional by nature and requires a system bases approach to management; CSR is a strategic lever to drive business growth and performance. Request a quote Submit About PhD in physical & analytical chemistry, Dr. Ngomsik is a climate change & corporate social responsibility strategist. Dr. Ngomsik is the CEO & co-founder of Trianon Scientific Communication; a management consulting firm that helps businesses with the highest CO2 emissions to reconcile sustainability & profitability. For the last 20 years, she has been working with board members and executives to raise awareness, ingrain CSR in their business strategy, green their operations, train decision makers and explore green innovations. Dr. Ngomsik believes that people, planet, and profit should be tackled concomitantly to answer today’s sustainable challenges. As a matter of fact, diverse leadership and inclusive environments foster innovation, problem-solving skills, produce increased revenue, and decrease CO2 emissions of their organisation faster. This is what she infuses in her practice. In short term, Dr. Ngomsik uses corporate environmental and social sustainability as a medicine for more profitability. Therefore, Dr Ngomsik does not only strategize the way to decrease CO2 emissions of a business, but also increasing inherent & acquired diversity among decision makers of any organisation. Dr. Ngomsik is often sought as a keynote speaker because she excels in communicating complex ideas into easily understandable anecdotes, the way of interacting with the public is always seen as very inclusive and fun, and she is one of the rare speaker able to make the link between the 3P (People, Planet, Profit). 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.

back to overview From energy crisis to climate neutrality The energy paradox and alternatives that contribute to climate solutions More detailed information The current energy crisis is hitting Europe very hard. A war always has economic consequences but European energy policy has ignored important geopolitical risks. For example, after Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, some EU member states nevertheless increased their dependence on Russian natural gas. Meanwhile, energy markets were further liberalized and integrated so that any exogenous shock could have very significant implications for all European countries, including those that do not themselves purchase gas from Russia. In the short term, Europe is fully committed to drastically reducing gas consumption. In the longer term, Europe wants to become climate-neutral, using hardly any fossil fuels at all. A drastic acceleration of climate policy is therefore the answer to the gas crisis. However, the current European climate policy does not appear to be very performant. Between 2014 and 2018, energy-related CO2 emissions in Europe fell by only 1.1%, and in 2019 Europe announced with the Green Deal that it wants to reduce emissions by 95% by 2050. And this radical goal must be met by tightening climate policies that have so far failed to break the trend. How can we explain this paradox and are there alternatives that do contribute to climate solutions? Request a quote Submit About Prof. Dr. Johan Albrecht is an experienced economist with a broad interest in societal and technological changes. By combining different disciplines, he brings new insights that help you mastering our changing world. His key interests relate to sustainability challenges and the need to prepare the future we aspire. Since 2006, he is a senior fellow at the Itinera Institute, an independent think tank based in Brussels (www.itinerainstitute.org ). His research activities focus on energy systems, climate policy and the dynamics of housing markets. His recent books include ‘Corona Shock (2020), ‘Investeer in een gezonde levensstijl. Op weg naar een activerend preventiebeleid (2020), ‘Oikonomia (2018)’, ‘Energietrilemma (2017)’ en ‘Het gewicht van vlees (2016)’. He is the author of 40 publications in international journals and volumes and as a scientific advisor, he works for Belgian and international organisations. Johan Albrecht When economic analysis meets sustainability and societal challenges

back to overview Dynamic equilibrium, from (im)power to strength in work relationships How a dynamic balance in working relationships can ensure that everyone can use their full potential to achieve great results together. More detailed information In his first book 'Build your dream team', author Johan De Keyser firmly stated that a high-performance team consists of strengthful personalities who are willing to work together to realize a collective dream. And that you do this on the basis of trustworthiness, in all openness and with clear agreements that team members hold each other to account while monitoring their progress. But how do you do that in everyday reality? Because in practice these qualities prove to be more difficult to implement than hoped. What are the relational dynamics that play a role in this collaboration? How do you become a strengthful personality, so that you also practice self-care? How do you deal with this as a team leader or team member? How do you find dynamic equilibrium and move from powerlessness to strength? How do you ensure equivalent relationships within a collaboration? How can you ensure that employees feel really involved, so that they enjoy realizing the set goals and dreams? In a smooth, interactive way, Johan De Keyser makes clear how a dynamic balance in working relationships can ensure that everyone, both inside and outside the organization, can use their full potential to achieve great results together. 'Dynamic Equilibrium' gives you innovative and stimulating insights that make you think, make you consciously reflect and give you the desire to get started right away.' Request a quote Submit About Over the past 30 years, Johan De Keyser has had the privilege of coaching and training a tremendous number of people, teams and organizations. From alcohol and drug addicts to people with depression or burnout. Both in the social sector and in education. But also in companies and SMEs, from workers to CEOs. He was a ward coordinator in a psychiatric hospital for two years, a Team Development Coach at Lineas, the largest private rail freight operator in Europe, an individual coach and therapist at the therapeutic center Tripsyco and a sociotherapist at day center De Welving of AZ Sint Maarten / Emmaus. In October 2018, his first book "Build your dream team" was published. May 2023 his second book 'Dynamic balance' will be published (both by LannooCampus). Johan De Keyser Expert on how to tackle toxic cultures by building dreamteams with powerful people in equivalent relationships. Author of 2 books and the first Humorologist of the BeNeLux.

back to overview What you can learn from a plane crash? Safety at work More detailed information In a keynote of about an hour and a half, Rik tells how he ran into turbulence with his sports plane in July 2022. The eventual crash was inevitable but following checklists ensured that at no point was Rik panicked. This experience made him think afterwards about mistakes and risks. How they also occur and can be avoided at work. How do employees react in unexpected situations ? Is there a plan B? Are checklists used? How do you react as a manager when your team finds itself in an unforeseen situation? During his presentation, Rik compares a number of crucial moments during the crash with situations in business or on the shop floor. Afterwards, the participants can brainstorm further in small groups and thus improve their working methods. Some golden rules of preventive action checklists are indispensable and are ALWAYS and COMPLETELY carried out by EVERYONE communication misunderstandings are the most common predictor of accidents the 3 magic words are: teamwork, trust and a culture of openness ego is the biggest killer Some quotes covered in the keynote "having instructions repeated mandatorily is the only way to avoid misunderstandings" "hubris is the biggest killer, it's all about YOU" "a culture of 'laissez faire, laissez passer' kills people" "failing employees like to hide behind failing systems" Request a quote Submit About After a long career in the pharma industry, Rik decided to use his experience and knowledge to help others grow. With a captivating style and humor, he combines theoretical models and practical examples to provide new insights and learning points. In 2010 he started MoonsManagement to help others learn more about leadership, sales and communication. After writing 2 books on these topics, he decided to concentrate on keynotes. Both books are available in Dutch and French. Rik Moons Expert in communication, leadership and sales, author of 2 books

back to overview Meet your colleague Parc Solvay and Sonian Forest in La Hulpe More detailed information The ideal team outing. Quietly enjoy together and catch up while hearing wonderful stories that inspire you in between. We walk through the beautiful Solvay family estate and the Sonian Forest. The tour includes: the Solvay family, a very strange neighbor, the biggest real estate operation ever, the baby skin of beech trees, how a Freemason moves a cave, artists of all kinds, Steve Jobs' Apple doesn't fall far from the tree, etc. Practical: distance 8 km, duration 2h45 (possibility to adapt duration and distance) Request a quote Submit About To book Jan as a speaker is offering your team a cheerful moment in nature, incredible stories and time for each other. On his beautiful walks through the Sonian Forest, castle domains and Brussels, he gives his audience a relaxing and enjoyable moment while inspiring with his compelling stories. Jan is a master storyteller who takes you to different worlds, alternating stories about nature (from the baby skin of the beech to the crazy ant) with life stories (from entrepreneurs to painters and horse jockeys) and striking facts about the places we pass. Jan invites you to stand back in the world with wonder and to look at it. His strength is to connect people and tailor his stories to the participants – whether they are managers, HR or construction workers. Jan’s track record is rich. He started his career as the right-hand man of a party chairman, he then was a journalist for many years for newspapers such as De Tijd, De Standaard and television (Panorama - VRT), where he won the Dexia Press Prize for the best journalistic work. In 2011, he became an entrepreneur and founded the speaker agency Read My Lips. In 2019, he sold Read My Lips and after a sabbatical he started offering his walking keynotes in 2021. Jan Puype Entrepreneur and not a typical keynote speaker. He takes you on a walk and tells inspiring stories about people and nature.

back to overview Climate-neutral in 2050 How organisations can make a difference More detailed information By 2050, Europe wants to become climate-neutral. But as time goes by, the question arises: how can we ever realise these radical ambitions? Europe's complex climate policy has barely made an impact on CO2 emissions in the past decade. Yet we do not question the current policy, which focuses on correcting market forces through price instruments, incentives, subsidies and soft regulation. Such an approach assumes that our economic decisions are primarily driven by market forces. However, according to Nobel Prize winner Herbert Simon (1916-2001), we do not live in a market economy, but in an organisational economy, dominated by private and public organisations that grow by shielding themselves from the unpredictable game of supply and demand. In this keynote, Johan Albrecht applies Herbert Simon's insights to the climate challenge. He shows that a policy that focuses on market forces can never provoke a systemic change, but also points out the key role that flexible organisations can play in the climate policy of tomorrow. After all, companies with a Net Zero agenda are today much more ambitious than our governments. This talk makes clear how we can better mobilise flexible and strong organisations to secure our climate future. Welcome to the organisational economy! Request a quote Submit About Prof. Dr. Johan Albrecht is an experienced economist with a broad interest in societal and technological changes. By combining different disciplines, he brings new insights that help you mastering our changing world. His key interests relate to sustainability challenges and the need to prepare the future we aspire. Since 2006, he is a senior fellow at the Itinera Institute, an independent think tank based in Brussels (www.itinerainstitute.org ). His research activities focus on energy systems, climate policy and the dynamics of housing markets. His recent books include ‘Corona Shock (2020), ‘Investeer in een gezonde levensstijl. Op weg naar een activerend preventiebeleid (2020), ‘Oikonomia (2018)’, ‘Energietrilemma (2017)’ en ‘Het gewicht van vlees (2016)’. He is the author of 40 publications in international journals and volumes and as a scientific advisor, he works for Belgian and international organisations. Johan Albrecht When economic analysis meets sustainability and societal challenges

back to overview Ignoring the climate crisis is (soon to be considered) bad for business. Why ignoring climate change is becoming a risky business More detailed information We are all aware that exceptional businesses and true value can only be developed over time. A CEO's biggest issue is juggling the need to achieve long-term objectives with the necessity to maintain the organization's strength in the present. Companies and industries that are not moving towards zero-carbon emissions will be punished by investors and go bankrupt. Ignoring climate change is becoming a risky business. It is acknowledged that climate change will have an enormous impact on society and affect a number of different industries. As a result, it will become a growing challenge to business continuity and resilience. Physical climate disruption, resource depletion, direct harm from extreme weather, and increasing sea levels are some of these hazards. Commodity price volatility, increased capital expenses, financial losses, and significant reputational harm are some of the knock-on impacts that ensue. It should come as no surprise that these concerns are forcing corporate executives to reconsider their business strategies. Request a quote Submit About PhD in physical & analytical chemistry, Dr. Ngomsik is a climate change & corporate social responsibility strategist. Dr. Ngomsik is the CEO & co-founder of Trianon Scientific Communication; a management consulting firm that helps businesses with the highest CO2 emissions to reconcile sustainability & profitability. For the last 20 years, she has been working with board members and executives to raise awareness, ingrain CSR in their business strategy, green their operations, train decision makers and explore green innovations. Dr. Ngomsik believes that people, planet, and profit should be tackled concomitantly to answer today’s sustainable challenges. As a matter of fact, diverse leadership and inclusive environments foster innovation, problem-solving skills, produce increased revenue, and decrease CO2 emissions of their organisation faster. This is what she infuses in her practice. In short term, Dr. Ngomsik uses corporate environmental and social sustainability as a medicine for more profitability. Therefore, Dr Ngomsik does not only strategize the way to decrease CO2 emissions of a business, but also increasing inherent & acquired diversity among decision makers of any organisation. Dr. Ngomsik is often sought as a keynote speaker because she excels in communicating complex ideas into easily understandable anecdotes, the way of interacting with the public is always seen as very inclusive and fun, and she is one of the rare speaker able to make the link between the 3P (People, Planet, Profit). 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.