Clo Willaerts Clo is digital business expert, girl geek, tech optimist, avid keynote speaker, oldskool tech blogger, and published author. To be booked as/for Languages Tags Speaker, Trainer, Moderator, Host Dutch, English Digital Marketing, Metaverse ▶️ Watch Clo's TEDxKULSalon. Biography Topics Testimonials Pictures Get a quote Biography Clo is digital business expert, girl geek, tech optimist, avid keynote speaker, oldskool tech blogger, and published author. By day, she’s in charge of the postgraduate training “Digital Business” at KdG College in Antwerp. By night, she writes blog posts about robots making art, creates explainer videos on YouTube, and writes random chapters for what might some day become her 4th book. Lazy sins: listens to podcasts in bath and hopes one day AI will do her groceries. Topics Future Trends Future tech trends Lees verder NFTs, Web3, and the Metaverse More Web3, Metaverse, AR & VR Metaverse for marketing Lees verder What are the opportunities for marketing? More Artificial Intelligence The Impact of AI: Chaos or Amazement? Lees verder Navigating AI's Impact on Work More Marketing Marketing Post-Corona Lees verder from Profit to Purpose More If you ever have the chance to attend a #keynote by Clo Willaerts, you absolutely should. She's fantastic! I was hanging on her every word during an event by Fempreneurs. She offers an inspiring perspective on technology for busy female entrepreneurs. Providing an overview of the opportunities and challenges of AI, she shares her vision, experiences, and tips on how to leverage AI to unlock your digital potential and stand out in the market. Super interesting. She's also particularly funny and down to earth. So, definitely do it. Vinckx Grafische Vormgeving ​ 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 Can circular economy be an answer to more sustainability Everybody is talking about Circular Economy. But do you know what is it in details, on how it applies to your business? More detailed information A circular economy keeps materials, products, and services in circulation for as long possible. The waste of one industry becomes the raw materials of another one. In other words, it involves industrial processes and economic activities that are restorative or regenerative by design, enables resources being used in such processes and activities to maintain their highest value for as long as possible, and aims for the elimination of waste through the superior design of materials, products, and systems. It changes the way in which value is created and preserved, it changes production methods and business models. In this presentation you will learn: - The difference between the linear, the recycling, and the circular economy - How it applies to your business - How it fits in with the triple bottom line (People, Planet & Profit) - How can it make us design a safer and fairer world. 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.

< back 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.

ianka fleerackers Storytelling Architect and Curious Creature with a long-standing career in media and arts. To be booked as/for Languages Tags Speaker, Trainer, Moderator, Host, Workshops Dutch, English Presentation Skills, Creativity, Storytelling Biography Topics Testimonials Pictures Get a quote Biography Ianka is a storytelling architect and curious creature with a long-standing career in media and the arts, as well as being a published author. After a successful career as an actress, she has spent the last decade applying her expertise as a speaker, moderator, and mentor for thought leaders. She delves into the intersection of curiosity, transformation, and technology. Topics Art & Creativity Boost your creativity, unlock your curiosity Lees verder Boost the engine that keeps you motivated, creative, innovative and resilient! More We invited Ianka to be the moderator of our Women of the Year Award. She responded very professionally to our request and prepared the event in a serious way, thoroughly reading the material we submitted and asking for further elicitation if needed. The day of the event she got caught in a terrible traffic jam and only arrived at the very last minute. But she jumped directly to the stage and got started. The audience was never aware of the stress she must have felt. Ianka did an excellent job in our marvelous event. ​ Marij Elias, Chair of BE Lioness, the Women's Network of ING Belgium I recommend Ianka to anyone in need of a storytelling concept. Being a writer herself, an actress and a very good listener, she is capable of creating, recognizing, shaping, producing and performing strong stories. Therefore she uses her brilliant imagination, true empathy and wonderful presenting skills.Furthermore, she is an interesting conversation partner always ready with constructive advise and open to share her knowledge and expertise. ​ Charlotte De Mey Too often I speak at events where the CEO has a great message that is unfortunately lost in a superficial presentation. Being good in management also means being good in public speaking. You can learn how to manage. You can learn how to be a good speaker.. I have seen what Ianka can do with our Nexxworks Bootcampers in just a few hours. Take your time. Not a few hours. The time you need to find your own voice, your own key, your own attitude, your own format, and story. Speaking Mentor Ianka Fleerackers is a must for all business leaders who want to better share their drive and passion. ​ Rik Vera I invited Ianka to speak at the first kickoff event of CreativeMornings Ghent, where she gave a talk about our theme 'Muse'. I and everyone in the audience found Ianka's talk very inspiring. She took us unto her compelling journey to find her muse. Being a muse herself she brought a fresh and honest perspective on how people find inspiration. Ianka stands in front of an audience full of confidence and brings in the necessary amount of humor and interaction to keep you engaged throughout the talk. Ianka is pure, passionate and personal! ​ Daphne Fecheyr Lippens, Innovation Consultant Ianka gave a very inspiring speech at our Failing Forward conference - sharing heartfelt experiences and lessons learned to help our audience prevent making the same mistakes and understanding that they are not alone in encountering a bumpy road on their way to success! ​ Karen Boers 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 See what’s happening on the Outside ​ More detailed information Get insights on the key global trends: Digital drivers (from network, IOT, AR, AI, Data, … to global networks), changing demographics-changing demand (5 living generations – the connected generation), the battle of the ecosystems/platforms/business models, the low touch economy, the planet revolution, a new global geopolitical order, the skills shift in the future of work Disruption: from industrial revolution 1.0 to 4.0. Or are we in 5.0? The future of kids born today Request a quote Submit About In September 2016 Olivier Van Duüren launched The Dualarity (www.thedualarity.com ), a business and a book, on how to take the pain out of your personal and business transformation, leaving you with a regained sense of spark. After 22 years working in the senior international executive ranks at one of the world's most successful technology companies called Microsoft, he has a unique perspective on the intersection of innovation, transformation, human behavior and societal changes. Olivier has held several senior level global and regional positions at Microsoft spanning sales, operations, marketing, business development, change management, innovation and strategy across consumer, online, retail, advertising, publishing and enterprise crossing all industries (B2C-B2B). He started at Microsoft in 1994 working out of the Benelux to global travelling out of Paris, London, Seattle and New York. He is an active founding investor in 9.5 Ventures (https://ninepointfive.vc/) building tailor-made startups for Corporates. He is a board member or strategic advisor in multiple startups and corporateas. He publishes in Newsweek. Olivier is a professor at the Zigurat Business School (linked to the university of Barcelona) for Technology and Innovation, guest lecturer at different Business Schools, a member of the Professional Speaker Association and Key Person of Influence UK (KPI). As part of The Dualarity Jixso partnership the ‘Visual Senseformers’ he helps organisations to envision and visualise a future proof strategy and culture, ready for the transformational age. Olivier Van Duüren An international public speaker, trend sensemaker, executive whisperer, startup builder, transformer, innovator, active investor and author. Olivier is a thought leader on personal and business transformation advising companies to find balance between performing and transforming. Olivier works with global, regional and local organisations from startups, scaleups, medium to large organisations.

< back Continuous improvement through innovation and learning Keynote and workshop based on the book Learning Ecosystems, finalist best international business books More detailed information In these times of ever-faster innovation, the impact on us as people, as employees, and in our organisations is often overwhelming. A positive mindset towards learning is therefore the best way not to be left behind, and more so, to help shape the uncertain future itself. In this often provocative keynote, we look at a future that has already caught up with us and draw inspiration from innovations that support learning and growth. For this, we look at the concept of learning ecosystems where learning is supported by all stakeholders to support growth as individuals and as organisations and, by extension, society. A roadmap for continuous improvement through learning is the result there. Based on the book Leaning Ecosystems, this talk is ideally suited for executives who want to commit to continuous improvement through innovation and a learning culture with engaged employees. An adapted form is also very interesting as an inspirational talk for employees to help shape an agile strategy in which their competences help shape the learning organisation. This keynote can also be extended with a workshop for CEO/COO/CXOs or Senior Executives/Leaders in Innovation, HR and L&D. The aim of this workshop is to come up with implementable innovations (processes and technology) that support the future of work and put the organisation on a path of continuous improvement Request a quote Submit About Katja Schipperheijn is an internationally recognised author, strategist, futurist, lecturer and keynote speaker. Her expertise focuses on AI and pioneering innovations that create a human-machine symbiosis to enable learning ecosystems to flourish. In doing so, she advocates adopting a learning mindset at the personal, team and corporate levels not to become overwhelmed, but to thrive and sustainably shape the future itself. Her provocative ideas challenge traditional dogmas and offer fresh perspectives. Sheinspires everyone to adapt and embrace learning before they suffer irreversible damage because AI and other innovations are already pervasive. They are affecting organisations and their employees with unprecedented speed. To incite change, she does not shy away from hypes and discusses the impact of what now seem futuristic, such as Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) or hyper-realistic avatars that make deepfaking a child's play. Katja explores the intersection of technology and humanity and its impact on our society. For example, she looks at how competences such as imagination, curiosity and consilience play a role. She explores the similarities between neuroscience and computer science to optimise the learning of both human and artificial intelligence. Human connection is paramount in shaping the future of work, which is why she often draws her inspiration from the future as seen through the eyes of children. Katja's keynote speeches are therefore engaging and inspiring for a very diverse audience. Often, her keynotes are the starting point for a future readiness workshop and a continuous improvement project. Besides advising governments, multinationals, educational institutions and start-ups, Katja is also a philanthropist as founder of sCooledu and author of Little Digital Citizens (Dutch 2018). More than 15,000 children have already participated in her workshops on the future and the increasingly virtual world. This shows her commitment to social responsibility and the importance of promoting digital literacy among young people. By booking Katja for an event, you not only get valuable insights but also support a good cause. As an author, Katja achieved international recognition with her book Learning Ecosystems (2023) finalist best international business books in London and included in the Top 100 best international business books by the eLearning Journal in Germany. This book will therefore be available in several languages including Arabic during 2024. 2024 will also see the release of her latest book. The Learning Mindset: Combining human competencies with technology to thrive. Katja Schipperheijn Author, learning strategist and keynote speaker with a passion for continuous improvement through human-centred innovations that support learning

< back Time Management How to become insanely productive, sanely More detailed information ‘Busy busy ...' - This is the most common answer when we ask people how they’re doing. The pace of life has increased by trends like globalization and digitalization. Distractions are everywhere and time always seems short. But how can we stay on top of a never-ending stream of requests and tasks? How to keep focus when email and social media fight for our attention? How to handle the related pressure and stress? Time is our most precious resource. We cannot buy it, and it always runs out. Michael will introduce you to the fundamentals of managing your time wisely. How to translate these fundamentals into your weekly plan. How to be highly productive with respect of your human limits. So you regain control of your time. So you work on what matters most. So you become immune to distractions. To move and KEEP moving mountains. To be there for those who matter. To become insanely productive, sanely. Request a quote Submit About In short, he is a passionately curious and globally experienced Change Agent. His mission is to assist organizations in thriving alongside their people. He employs innovative and practical frameworks for Team Development and Knowledge Management, and he delivers talks and training sessions on Leadership, Management, and Personal Productivity. Prior to embarking on his journey as a solopreneur, he gained valuable experience in well-respected international companies. At Punch Powertrain, he established the R&D Department in China, and at ZF Group, he led the transformation of the global Product Validation Department within the Windpower Division. On a personal note, he is happily married and a proud father of two children. He enjoys sports, traveling, and personal development pursuits. Michael Houben Helping you grow a Benchmark Team with inspiring talks and trainings on Knowledge Management, Time Management and Intercultural Cooperation.

Robin Wauters Founding editor of European tech news and research platform Tech.eu; journalist, analyst, speaker, moderator and event curator. Co-founder of Startup Europe Lens and BeCentral. To be booked as/for Languages Tags Moderator, Speaker, Host Dutch, English Technology, Big Tech Biography Topics Testimonials Pictures Get a quote Biography Robin is a European technology journalist and media entrepreneur currently running the region's premier information portal and market intelligence platform, Tech.eu. He is a frequently asked expert for international events to present data on the European tech scene, moderates panels and/or interviews executives, investors and policymakers. He is also the co-founder of Startup Europe Lens, a non-profit that aims to facilitate direct, regular and constructive dialogue between European policymakers and startup founders and founding member of BeCentral, the digital campus located in Brussels Central Station that has helped thousands of people learn technologies, grow a startup and have a positive impact on society. Topics Digital Transformation Can Europe compete when it comes to tech? Lees verder ​ 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

Trainings Never underestimate the power of a training. They enhance employee performance, boost employee productivity, reduce employee turnover, and improve company culture. Feedback in practice Your collaborators and managers will be able to bring in real-life cases to train their feedback skills. This training is unique because participants really practice their feedback skills. Big data We teach the principles of big data and machine learning in an engaging way. We offer a framework to understand how to use data in an organization and stimulate conversation between different roles. Tailored to your needs The expertise of 75 thought leaders don't fit on a single web page. Tell us what training subject you are looking for and we put together the ideal training. The (hybrid) sales process & social selling The practical thread that runs through this training is empathy, the key differentiating strategic competence in this digital age! Social selling is also on the agenda. Presentation skills We give you insight in how to build your story, how to develop a powerpoint and how to give a presentation. Covers all aspects of presenting, including pitching. Request more information What service do you want more information about? Choose the topic of your interest Submit Services form

Climate, energy & sustainability CSR is growing in importance. Be ready for tomorrow's future, as there's no plan B when it comes to our planet. < Back to all topics Climate-neutral in 2050 Johan Albrecht How organisations can make a difference Read more No healthy people on a sick planet Christophe Jauquet Health & well-being as the biggest drivers of the sustainability trend Read more Decolonising sustainability Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik Sustainability sciences are full of hidden biases Read more From Sustainability to Regeneration Tom De Ruyck 8 transformation codes to help you drive positive change Read more AI for Good Renout van Hove Transforming Humanity and Saving the Planet Read more Ignoring the climate crisis is (soon to be considered) bad for business. Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik Why ignoring climate change is becoming a risky business Read more Greening the Office Tom Ryckaert Navigating ESG in the future workplace Read more The Return of Investment on social sustainability Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik And why should social sustainability be part of your business? Read more Care for the Planet Isabel Verstraete Care for the Planet as a strategic pillar in your brand positioning Read more Stop Convincing Wannes Van Giel How you help customers and consumers to adopt sustainable choices Read more Climate change polarization Niels Vankrunkelsven The power of collaboration to overcome polarization and build a greener future Read more Sustainable food, are we there yet? Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik ​ Read more Energy transition, how to get a competitive edge? Niels Vankrunkelsven Take the leap and position your organization and yourself to strengthen your resilience and success. Read more The Energy trilemma Johan Albrecht Energy should be reliable, sustainable and affordable. How do you reconcile these objectives ? Read more Climate change from 1856 to 2050 and beyond Niels Vankrunkelsven Unveiling the past, present, and future of climate change: a journey to climate neutrality. Read more Rethinking leadership for a sustainable future Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik How to become a sustainable leader Read more How to make a difference? Merijn Tinga Plastic pollution is a worldwide epidemic. By now we are aware of this but how does real change come about? Read more Corporate Social Responsibility is here to stay Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik ​ Read more Can circular economy be an answer to more sustainability Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik Everybody is talking about Circular Economy. But do you know what is it in details, on how it applies to your business? Read more The link between CSR, ESG and SDG Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik Why the "S" in CSR, the "S" in ESG and the "S" in SDG must go hand in hand for successful business practices! Read more How to enhance a more sustainable cosmetic industry? Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik ​ Read more My positive impact? Near to zero! Niels Vankrunkelsven The surprising power of individual actions in climate mitigation Read more From energy crisis to climate neutrality Johan Albrecht The energy paradox and alternatives that contribute to climate solutions Read more Climate friendly eating Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik Can fruits and vegetables save the world? Read more

< back The Winning Mindset for leaders How to deal with change and prime your team and yourself for success More detailed information The only constant in the world is change. Companies grow, adapt, innovate, move,… As humans we want that change, but are programmed to keep the status quo. So how do you deal as a leader or professional with that in your organization? How do you take away the uncertainty for yourself? How do you know what part to play in this new context? Well, by learning to inspire yourself every day to take action, to being able to see the opportunity that it brings and to create positive experiences for yourself. In this high energy, interactive talk, Marnick will show you and your team the 3 insights that will get you pumped and help you take on any new challenge that comes your way. Request a quote Submit About Marnick Vandebroek is a frequently asked and highly rated Belgian keynote speaker and trainer on the topics of storytelling, leadership communication and mindset linked to driving innovation, digital transformation and change within organizations. He helps, trains and coaches over one hundred business owners, managers and professionals all across Europe to express themselves in the most powerful way. He works with people from multinational brands to promising start-ups and scale-ups that want to inspire both themselves and others to transform their ideas into action. He runs his business, www.standupcompany.com together with his lovely wife and business partner, Natalie Vandergraesen. Marnick has a background in digital marketing, HR, stand-up comedy, is a certified NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) practitioner and just a stand-up guy. On a personal level, he is happily married and has two amazing cats. In addition, he loves writing, drawing, comedy, obstacle runs and pumping iron in the gym like Arnold Schwarzenegger. www.youtube.com/marnickvandebroek Marnick is the author of the book Stand Up to Stand Out: Expressing yourself in the most powerful way. A 5 step guide to stronger and more impactful communication and storytelling. Check www.standupcompany.com/book Marnick Vandebroek Helping you build trust in the workplace by turning your messages into engaging stories. #standuptostandout

Keynotes and speakers on Future Trends < Back Delve into insightful keynotes and expert speakers focused on future trends. In a rapidly changing world, staying ahead of emerging trends is essential for organizations to remain competitive and relevant. Booking a keynote speaker on future trends can provide valuable foresight, strategic guidance, and actionable insights to navigate upcoming shifts in technology, markets, and consumer behavior. Discover our curated list of future trends-focused keynotes and speakers, and position your organization at the forefront of innovation and success in the years to come! Tom De Ruyck What matters to consumers: trends for today and tomorrow! 12 consumers trends that highlight what matters to people Read more Tom Palmaerts Consumers in 2030 Imagine future possibilities Read more Clo Willaerts Future tech trends NFTs, Web3, and the Metaverse Read more Brecht Van Craen & Quinten François The rise of crypto assets Our monetary system, bitcoin as a solution, the investment case for crypto, altcoins, blockchain tech and a look into the future. Read more Olivier Van Duüren See what’s happening on the Outside ​ Read more Tom Ryckaert Disruptive Workplaces How to create your sustainable and future proof work environment Read more Tom Palmaerts Future Mindset Are you ready for the future? Read more Richard van Hooijdonk Trends 2030, are you ready? Afraid of the future? What lies ahead? Read more Rik Vera How to still be relevant for people and society in 2035? How businesses can create short and long term value for their customers while also achieving their own sustainable business objectives. Practical advice for businesses looking to create sustainable competitive advantage in the economy of the future. Read more Gerrie Smits The Customer of The Now-Future In this talk, Gerrie shows you how to understand consumer-centric trends to use them in your own context. Don’t pre-dict, but start pre-pare for the now-future. Read more Geert Martens It's the end of the world as we know it but I feel fine! Read more Alain Thys Industry 4.0. as an answer for the customer’s expectations in 2025 ​ Read more Minke Tromp Timeliness is different from urgency Timeliness is about making the right decisions at the right moment Read more Jo Caudron The Future Formula In search of the rules of tomorrow. Read more Christophe Jauquet Future Trends The Transformational Economy Read more Renout van Hove Your business and you AI: going above and beyond the hype Read more Katja Schipperheijn Has the future caught up with us Imagine and create your own future with innovative technologies such as generative AI, XR and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) Read more Johan Albrecht The World we make After The Corona Shock How the corona crisis can strengthen the resilience of our economy and society Read more Richard van Hooijdonk Welcome to the future; a new reality! Managing uncertainty is becoming an increasingly important skill, but how do you do this? Read more Request a quote Keynote of my preference (leave blank for personal advice) Submit