Keynotes and speakers on Change < Back Explore transformative keynotes and renowned speakers centered around the pivotal theme of change. In today's rapidly evolving world, adaptability and embracing change are essential for organizations aiming to stay ahead and thrive. Booking a keynote speaker on this topic can catalyze positive transformations, drive organizational change initiatives, and empower teams to embrace new challenges with confidence. Discover our curated list of change-focused keynotes and speakers, and embark on a journey of growth, innovation, and success for your organization! Cyriel Kortleven The Change Mindset Survival kit for professionals in change: staying agile & resilient in change Read more Najima El Kasmi Leadership in Change Turning resistance into growth Read more Cedric Dumont Dare to jump! Empower success in times of disruption: dare, lead, grow and flow Read more Marnick Vandebroek The Winning Mindset for leaders How to deal with change and prime your team and yourself for success Read more Saskia Van Uffelen Dare to change How long can you manage your organisation, your team or your life without changing anything fundamental? Dare for the future! Read more Lieven Van Linden Reframe your routines Break the habit of being yourself Read more Olivier Van Duüren Understand how to transform as a person and business Read more Jo Caudron The Future Formula In search of the rules of tomorrow. Read more Tom Dijckmans Surfing the waves of changes Workshop for managers and leadership Read more Stefaan van Hooydonk Master Your Curiosity to Master Your Life For professionals Read more Olivier Van Duüren Transform while performing 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 Wim Smets The only way is up How to improve the agility and resilience of people in a changing world. Read more Cyriel Kortleven Making Change Simple Embrace the power of Simplification to boost the effectiveness of change initiatives. Make it Specific, Smooth & Small. Read more Florence Pérès Change Hacking Embrace change and challenges in the workplace Read more Elke Geraerts The New Now Building Resilience in a World Where Change is the Only Constant Read more Erwin Van den Brande From Art Thinking to Game Changing Many leaders want to change the game of the market in which they are operating and make an impact on society. These challenges require creativity and innovation. Read more Alain Thys Industry 4.0. as an answer for the customer’s expectations in 2025 ​ Read more Julie Heyvaert Leading in times of change Workshop Read more Tom Dijckmans Surfing the waves of change Workshop for coworkers Read more Request a quote Keynote of my preference (leave blank for personal advice) Submit

< back Mastering Voice-Over Techniques for Effective Communication More detailed information In this workshop, participants will learn how to effectively use their voice. The session will cover vocal techniques, tone, pacing, and articulation, as well as tips for maintaining vocal health. Practical exercises will help attendees develop their voice-over skills for various media applications. This workshop is valuable not only for those directly involved in voice-over work but also for anyone engaged in outward-facing communication roles. Effective voice usage can significantly impact how messages are received and understood by audiences across various platforms, making this workshop relevant and advantageous for a wide range of communicators. It is beneficial for aspiring and experienced voice-over artists, actors, broadcasters, podcasters, public speakers, and anyone interested in improving their vocal communication skills for professional or personal development. Request a quote Submit About Geraldine is a versatile professional with a rich background in acting, directing, voice coaching, and journalism. With over two decades of experience in France, she graduated from the prestigious European acting academy, 'Le Cours Florent,' and has captivated audiences at renowned events like the Festival of Avignon. Her expertise extends beyond the stage, as she has moderated debates for esteemed institutions such as ENISA, the European Commission, and WWF. Geraldine's voice has become a staple in commercials and advertisements for major brands like Apple, Dyson, and Louis Vuitton, resonating across television, radio, and online platforms in multiple languages. Her talents also shine through in various multimedia projects, music videos, audiobooks, and museum tours, enriching diverse storytelling mediums with her captivating narration. Since 2020, Geraldine has expanded her scope to international journalism, collaborating with media outlets worldwide as a producer, fixer, and journalistic collaborator, bringing compelling stories to life in France. Geraldine Vandercammen Driven by curiosity, fueled by originality, and rooted in journalistic excellence.

< back Stalkerware - the spy inside all of us What about your privacy? More detailed information How would you feel if your ex-partner was constantly watching you digitally after the break-up? That he or she knows exactly what you say to whom, when you've been where and browses through your private photos and videos? Terrible right? Understandable: not only is your privacy seriously compromised, but you may no longer feel safe and at ease. The software used by perpetrators to do this is called stalkerware. During this lecture Eddy Willems will take you inside the dark world of some specific spyware: stalkerware. Why is stalkerware so special or isn’t it? Is this a new phenomenon? Eddy will guide you through the most common features of stalkerware. Is it easy to install? What are the differences between spyware and this kind of malware. How do the companies who create this software advertise themselves? Is it really legal? Eddy will show you a couple of examples. What are the technical challenges for the security industry? What can you do about it? What if your husband, wife, boyfriend, ex-lover or even father is using it against you? If you care about your privacy this lecture is a must. If you want to know more about spyware this lecture can open your eyes even more. Request a quote Submit About Eddy Willems is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert from Belgium. He serves as a board member for three prominent security industry organizations: EICAR, AVAR, and LSEC. Additionally, he holds the positions of Resident Security Evangelist and Global Security Officer at G DATA Cyberdefense. Eddy's involvement in the cybersecurity field dates back to 1991 when he became a founding member of EICAR, one of the world’s earliest security IT organizations. Throughout his career, he has held numerous additional roles within various security industry organizations. His expertise is regularly sought after by several CERTs, press agencies, print and online publications, as well as broadcasting media, including CNN. In October 2013, Eddy published his debut book, 'Cybergevaar,' in Belgium and the Netherlands under Lannoo. This was followed by a German translation and an updated English version titled 'Cyberdanger,' published by Springer in 2019. He is also a co-author of the Dutch science fiction cyberthriller ‘Het Virus,’ released in 2020. Eddy is renowned for his engaging speaking style and regularly delivers lectures and presentations worldwide, catering to audiences ranging from children to cybersecurity experts. He has spoken at prestigious events such as TEDx, captivating diverse audiences with his insights and expertise in cybersecurity. Eddy Willems Cyber Security Guru | Inspiring Speaker | Author #Cyberdanger | Security Researcher | Director | Security Evangelist at G DATA CyberDefense

Rudy de Waele Keynote speaker inspiring leaders with innovative and collaborative learning methods and tools to transform your leadership and teams. To be booked as/for Languages Tags Speaker, Moderator, Host, Workshops, Consultant Dutch, English, French, Spanish Leadership, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Regeneration, Health and well-being ▶️ Watch Rudy on stage. Biography Topics Testimonials Pictures Get a quote Biography Rudy’s mission is to create talks, workshops, learning programs and experiences, to facilitate innovation and transformation in the fields of leadership and company culture, ethical technology, and regenerative economics. His work puts the focus on responsible, compassionate, and courageous leadership to address today’s complex societal and business challenges, based on personal development, purposeful action, and the community / collective, in service to life, and for all generations to come. He uses art, technology, music, meditation, ancient cultural wisdom, and personal transformation techniques to raise consciousness and guide people to become the best version of themselves leaving centuries-old patriarchal and ego-centred thinking behind. Rudy graduated from Singularity University in 2011, the Socratic Design Academy in 2016, and the Bio-Leadership Project in 2023. Through these diverse learning programs and keeping an endless curiosity in human development, he has gathered rare and unique sentience to understand the future from the past and mould a unique essential vision to lead today. His unparalleled experience, knowledge, and insight propels you to stay ahead of the curve. His book “Shift 2020 – How Technology Will Impact Our Future”, released early in 2014, includes visionary and impactful predictions from some of the world’s leading technology experts and presents still today a rare prescience in a notoriously unpredictable landscape. He has helped diverse global brands such as ABN AMRO, Adobe, Baloise, Bayer, Boston Consulting Group, BMW, Cap Gemini, Coca-Cola, FedEx, Fujitsu, Google, IBM, Intel, Intesa Sanpaolo, Investcorp, KPMG, Louis Vuitton, Mastercard, Microsoft, NEC, Orange, PayPal, Pfizer, Royal Bank of Canada, Samsung, Telefonica, Vodafone and World Bank. Topics Artificial Intelligence How to Stay Human in the Age of AI Lees verder Where will be the value of humans in the workplace of the future? More Team Dynamics Elevate Collaboration with the Transformative Power of Socratic Dialogue! Lees verder Unlock the potential of collaborative thinking and co-creation to foster meaningful dialogue and enhance the art of active listening. More Resilience & Well-being Energetic Balance Workshop Lees verder 🌟 Discover Balance and Prosperity with this Energetic Balance Workshop! 🌟 More Rudy gave a fantastic keynote speech at the beginning of our symposium on the future of work in the context of the growing power of artificial intelligence and robotics. The talk was very inspiring and gave an excellent perspective on the current transition in the manufacturing and service industries and on the likely future role of machines. The feedback we got from the audience on his talk was very enthusiastic. Geneva School of Business Administration Head of Research Rudy delivered a superb keynote stimulus presentation on ‘The 10 most disruptive IoT innovations everyone should know about’ at BearingPoint’s European customer event for 250 delegates. His knowledge, insights and creative delivery style and content was, as ever, very impressive. BearingPoint Simon Torrance, Senior Advisor Rudy de Waele was the opening keynote speaker for our first IT Masters CON Monterrey, which gathered a crowd of 250+ attendees from the most important companies in the north of Mexico. He spoke about conscious business, future technology, and the importance of ethics and personal change looking forward. It was superb! He is a very experienced speaker, with a clear narrative and a kind and warm personality. We were thrilled to have him and is welcome again anytime. Netmedia Monica Mistretta, CEO Everybody can talk about the future but not everybody can make sense out of it. Rudy is brilliant at that: he presents the different aspects of disruptive technologies and explains how those will affect business, society and our personal lives. He made a fantastic kick-off to the Leaders’ Congress in Slovenia. Just mesmerizing. Managers’ Association of Slovenia Sonja Smuk, Executive Director Rudy delivered an excellent session on future trends and also participated in a fascinating on-stage interview on future innovation and conscious leadership at the AIS ‘Academy for Thais’. This event attracted over 3,000 senior executives and business owners to explore digital transformation. Rudy’s contribution was insightful and inspiring as it opened the audience’s eyes to the speed and scope of disruption. Rudy has a very strong grasp of where the world is now and where it might be heading depending upon the decisions and actions we take as leaders today. Southeast Asia Center (SEAC) Arinya Talerngsri, Managing Director Rudy did the opening keynote of the 4th edition of our flagship event – La Digital Tech Conference – which this year also featured speakers from Google, Amazon, and Mozilla. Our participant survey showed that Rudy’s section came out on the top of the most favourite moments of the event. Congratulation Rudy! In addition to delivering a great speech with many audiovisual illustrations, Rudy is very professional and easy to work with, both in the preparation phase, during and after the event. Warmly recommended. Le Poool Stanislas Hintzy, Managing Director 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

Keynotes and speakers on People Skills < Back Explore engaging keynotes and expert speakers dedicated to enhancing people skills. In today's interconnected and collaborative work environments, strong interpersonal skills are essential for building effective teams, fostering positive relationships, and driving organizational success. Booking a keynote speaker on people skills can provide valuable insights, techniques, and best practices to improve communication, conflict resolution, teamwork, and leadership abilities across your organization. Discover our curated list of people skills-focused keynotes and speakers, and empower your teams to excel in interpersonal interactions, leading to increased productivity, morale, and overall success! Charlotte De Metsenaere Feedback in practice How to give feedback? Learning by doing. Read more Veerle Dobbelaere Communiceren met impact Of je nu een organisatie leidt, een team of voornamelijk jezelf, je kan niet niét communiceren! Read more Stefaan van Hooydonk The Power of Curiosity For HR Professionals Read more Stefaan van Hooydonk Master Your Curiosity to Master Your Life For professionals Read more Véronique Bockstal How to overcome self-limiting beliefs? We impose unnecessary and unjustified restrictions on ourselves which have no other proof than what we make ourselves believe. Self-limiting beliefs prevent us from growing as a person, as a professional, as a business founder or owner. Read more Sofie Fransen Precision in Practice Embracing surgical principles for business success Read more Fiona Passantino Engage, Connect, Inspire your teams a Roadmap for Leaders Read more Veerle Dobbelaere Omgaan met emoties Emoties zorgen voor een goede werksfeer, minder stress en zijn sterk wapen tegen burn out. Read more Anja Cappelle Help, I'm new in charge. What now? How to grow in a manager role Read more Johan De Keyser The power of healthy humor Learn how to use humor as a form of communication in which everyone can feel good in order to perform and achieve goals in a healthy and wise way. Read more Tom Dijckmans Influence others, start with yourself Behavior evokes behavior. But maybe not always the desired one. Read more Jozefien De Feyter Sell like a woman Discover the power of feminine energy in sales Read more Hermina Van Coillie How do you increase psychological safety in your team? A critical success factor for innovation, retention and growth. Read more Fiona Passantino Listening and Creating a Culture of Collaboration As we enter the post-Covid period in our history and battle the demons of the Great Resignation, listening to what we need is more important than ever. Keeping employees happy and not quitting is now a matter of business survival. Read more Cedric Dumont Dare to jump! Empower success in times of disruption: dare, lead, grow and flow Read more Johan De Keyser Build your Dreamteam What are the four fundamental qualities to build a high performing dream team? Read more Hermina Van Coillie Workshop: Managing Anger and Aggression in the Workplace Strategies for Leaders, HR Professionals, and Coaches to Foster a Positive Work Environment Read more Najima El Kasmi Psychological Safety Unlocking Innovation through Trust and Openness Read more Marnick Vandebroek Stand Up to Stand Out How to build trust in the workplace and inspire people to take action? Read more Dado Van Peteghem Unleash the power of trust in your relations Trust is a crucial concept to radiate towards your employees, partners, and clients. Read more Elke Geraerts Authentic Intelligence How to future-proof yourself and your team Read more Hermina Van Coillie How to conduct a motivating and non-irritating (performance) conversation? Make it meaningful! Read more Minke Tromp Blind Spots What don't you see (about yourself) that still influences your relationship with others? Read more Rik Moons Stupid questions do exist and active listening is super easy Read more Ann De Bisschop Lead with Passion The Power of Inspirational, Motivational, and Empathetic Leadership Read more Jozefien De Feyter Less contact, more impact Why the human touch in sales is crucial in an increasingly digital world Read more Suyin Aerts Questioning the why, the importance of asking the right questions Unlocking Success Through Being Inquisitive Read more Hermina Van Coillie How do you communicate deeply and with impact? Speak the ABC language, and connect deeply with your employees. Read more Hermina Van Coillie The fascinating dynamic between trust, control, and supervision in the workplace And why trust is the solution Read more Stefaan van Hooydonk Curiosity: The Key Element for Creating a Winning Culture For Senior Executives Read more Henri Cnops The 6 dimensions to measure and build TRUST Because trust makes or breaks teams Read more Suyin Aerts The importance of networking ​ Read more Veerle Dobbelaere Omgaan met grenzen Voorkom burn out en leer je grenzen aan te geven Read more Suyin Aerts Time for the creative generalist Discover the entrepreneurial jack-of-all-trades in you Read more Request a quote Keynote of my preference (leave blank for personal advice) Submit

< back Start to meditate Taster session for active professionals More detailed information One of the most effective ways of learning about the potential benefits of training your mind is through the taster session “Start to meditate for active professionals”. During this taster session, which is ca. 1,5 hours in length, you will be introduced to the idea of meditation and to some of the scientific research that supports its effectiveness. You will also gain some insights into dealing with stressful situations. You will be introduced to a few practical exercises that give an experiential flavor of meditation and we like to leave participants with some valuable tips and tools that they can use with great effect in the course of the working day to : manage their stress for more well-being and overall work and life satisfaction, raise their resilience for better mental clarity and physical immunity, develop mental agility to better cope with change, stay focused and balanced and on task to be more productive, regulate their emotions and gain better emotional stability The presentation is interspersed with short guided exercises and ‘on-the-go’ meditations. This session can be delivered to small groups in a ‘workshop setting’ or to a large audience in-company. Request a quote Submit About “Fascinating and inspiring, instructive and full of enthusiasm. Florence understands the art of captivating an audience. Amazingly well brought, she anticipated the topics that matters to us ” according to a happy customer. Florence’s talks are based on 25 years of combined experience in the world of the Internet and digital media and mental well-being in the workplace. She held various roles in Sales & Marketing within the internet sector and worked for The Reference, ONE Agency, Dear Media and Duval Union Consulting (now Scopernia). Simultaneously, she delved into health sciences and was a certified mindfulness trainer for years. She was one of the core members of Better Minds at Work during several years. Today, she is Managing Partner of the speakers' bureau Speakersbase, which she co-founded amidst the COVID pandemic. Florence Pérès is the author of the reference work 'Digital Detox’ (Lannoo) and published 'Survivalgids voor tijden van verandering' (Lannoo Campus, 31/10/2023) and 'Survivalguide for times of change' (Lannoo Campus, available as of 15/12/2023). Expect passion, inspiration, interaction, evidence-based insights, practical tips & tools and a certain entertainment level during her presentations. Her keynotes are seamlessly delivered in Dutch, French, and English. Visit https://www.florenceperes.com Florence Pérès Author, enthusiastic speaker and expert in coping with change, adaptive resilience, digital balance and focus.

< back Inclusive marketing and communication The value of inclusive communication More detailed information Step into the realm of inclusive communication with Fatima Llhouh as she unravels the complexities of navigating a super-diverse society. Our cultural tapestry is expanding, and societal shifts are evident in evolving family structures, increased focus on individuals with disabilities, and the rightful inclusion of LGBTQ voices. However, are our communication practices evolving with the times? In this enlightening keynote, Fatima explores the honest truth about our communication strategies. She challenges the status quo of creating personas that mirror our own experiences and relying on outdated briefing templates. Are we content with playing diversity bingo, merely checking boxes without fostering genuine connections? Most importantly, Fatima delves into the core question: Why are we struggling to establish that authentic connection? Why do we find it challenging to address individuals as complete consumers throughout our communication journey, from strategic planning to implementation? Join Fatima as she navigates through these queries, exploring the hybrid and ever-changing composition of our society. Beyond our borders, she draws valuable insights from neighboring experiences, offering practical learnings that can be seamlessly integrated into your business, brand, and communication strategies. This keynote is not just an exploration—it's a call to action for a more connected and inclusive future. Request a quote Submit About Fatima is not the most famous Flemish personality, or a big name you see everywhere. Yet, it's worth having your audience listen to her story. In her keynotes Fatima shares insights from her book, "Unapologetically Ourselves," written in collaboration with over 20 inspiring women. She interviewed them about intergenerational traumas and strengths, the challenges of migration, and the untapped potential of women. These stories form the foundation of her mission: engaging in a societal dialogue about how we perceive women, our daughters, women with migration backgrounds. It's a conversation about how we shape, break, mold, and guide women. A societal conversation about what's in our backpacks and what we do with it. Do we pass on what we know as the millennial generation, or do we challenge ourselves and our history? The story she tells is relevant to society as a whole, all layers of the population, all professional sectors. Because women are everywhere. And fortunately so! Embark on a genuine exploration journey together with her and your audience. Fatima lets you peek into the backpacks of the women she has spoken to, tells about the imprint migration has left on them, about the invisible pains and equally invisible strength of women. Why book her? She brings an authentic story: As a 36-year-old woman with a multidimensional identity, she understands the journey through generations like no other. Her story is infused with personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs that come straight from the heart. Inspiring testimonies: Her book is filled with stories from women from all walks of society. These are not fairy tales but real, raw, and inspiring stories of women who have embraced their uniqueness and found their strength. Interaction with your audience: Her keynote is not a one-way street. Using interactive tools, she engages with your audience, shares anonymous experiences, and builds a sense of community during her session. And if it's not to talk about the book, then perhaps for one of her two other areas of expertise: Interview skills and emcee: Thanks to her training at WHY5 Research, she possesses the right interview skills. Additionally, she enjoys being a host! Looking for a moderator or host for your event? She has experience and is eager to expand it. Communication strategy at LDV United: As a communication strategist at the advertising agency LDV United, her expertise lies in Diversity and Inclusion. It's a theme she often speaks about. Looking for an inspiring session for your business event on inclusive communication and marketing? She's a delightful choice! Fatima Llouh Octopus with various tentacles: millennial, single mom, daughter of migration, Moroccan roots, from midwife to communication strategist DE&I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), storyteller

< 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.

< back The power of healthy humor Learn how to use humor as a form of communication in which everyone can feel good in order to perform and achieve goals in a healthy and wise way. More detailed information Humor seems like a light-hearted subject. But the way humor is used often says something about how someone feels and looks at life. Humor is therefore not about having to be funny 'always and everywhere'. It is about the dosed use of a form of communication in which everyone can feel good. So that everyone can achieve the goals he or she has set for themselves in a healthy and wise way. During the fascinating and interactive lecture by humorologist Johan De Keyser you will learn that not all humor is healthy. Mental health has more to do with the presence of healthy humor and the absence of unhealthy humor. By healthy humor we mean the positive look with which you look at life and the way in which you can work together with others in a pleasant and relaxed way. Unhealthy humor is at the expense of yourself and your relationships. You will also find out how high your personal H.Q. is. You will receive a number of tips to increase that humor quotient by a few percentages and you will learn how to use humor adequately within the context of your organization. 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 Big Data and Customer Experience Tap into the potential of your data More detailed information Despite the ubiquity of data, many companies are still failing to harness the full potential of their data. The reasons for this are manifold, from technical limitations to a lack of strategy. Even more striking is how few people understand what (big) data really is and how they can use it creatively to their organization's advantage. In this keynote, Dr. Maarten Vanhoof explores different ways of using (big) data to improve the customer experience. He draws on his own rich experiences in using big data analysis for large organizations such as Orange, Uber, South-African Airlines and Eurostat but also on his broad view of our technological landscape. Starting from the question "what exactly is (big) data and how do we link it to customer experience?" you will gradually discover how Maarten's vision on data translates into our world. From new types of services and the rise of data art to political decisions and new opportunities. In short, in his own style Maarten shows how a top researcher, data designer and actually just a creative jack-of-all-trades looks at what we all call data, but which is actually so much more. Request a quote Submit About Dr. Maarten Vanhoof is an expert in (big) data analytics. As a renowned researcher, he's been working with the some of the world's top universities (such as University College London, MIT and NYU) and companies (such as Orange, Foursquare) on their big data challenges. As an adviser, he's been assisting decision makers across the globe (such as UN commissioners, official statisticians, and ministries across the globe). As an entrepreneur, Maarten is building data products (like Local League and data visualizations), running workshops that teach companies how to leverage their data, and he is currently founding his own data consultancy agency. But none of this really matters to you, does it? What matters is that as a speaker, Maarten is that one guy that manages to break down the difficult stuff into its basic principles. Add some refreshing insights on the latest technological trends, mix in some real-life stories, add a dash of creativity and you get the engaging, eye-opening talks only Maarten can deliver. At least, that's what he thinks. He probably is wrong. Biased data you know. Maarten Vanhoof Expert in (big data) analytics. Lived in the blackscreen before, now helps people understand.

< back Crossing Borders What can your organisation learn from other industries & other surprising sources? More detailed information Our society faces many major challenges. Many of them are complex, also called 'wicked problems'. To solve them, cross-over cooperation between silos and sectors is crucial. Designing these collaborations and finding new solutions needs a new discipline: cross-industry innovation . During this entertaining and inspiring presentation, you will explore a simple process & concrete tools to 'translate' solutions from different industries & other surprising resources to your own business . Cyriel will boost your skills to broaden your perspective and give you tips and tools to use out-of-the-ordinary resources to discover new ideas. 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 How to scale your business to your first million euro in revenues 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'). More detailed information In order to get out of the deadzone, the phase in which your business and revenues solely or mainly depend on you as a founder and in which you risk getting stuck if you don't start working on instead of in your company, you need a 3M- roadmap. The right (growth) Mindset, the right and enough Manpower and the necessary financial Means will help you to aim higher, promote yourself from founder to business leader and to grow faster. Based on her book 'The one million euro woman', Véronique explains which barriers to growth withhold (female) entrepreneurs from scaling their business and firing themselves as Jill of all trades. More importantly, she digs into how you can overcome these barriers by planning your growth, (re)focus what you offer and gain control over your most precious asset as an entrepreneur, your time. Request a quote Submit About Started her first real business at the age of 50 after having traded marketing expertise time for money during 14 years during which she started up, managed and reorganized marketing departments and teams, ranging from 4 tot 40 people, for a wide variety of local and international businesses and sectors. She ventured into the unknown by starting up a wholesale food business. She made – all – the first time entrepreneur mistakes one can imagine, irregardless their age. After three years she sold her start-up, wondering why and how too many female entrepreneurs sabotage the growth of their business. Her research led to the launch of a female-only accelerator programme and a first book ‘The one million euro woman’, in close collaboration with UCLL (KULeuven) where Véronique is a marketing, entrepreneurship and leadership skills lecturer. She talks about scaling your business, self-limiting beliefs and leadership skills. Véronique Bockstal Serial entrepreneur, scaling & fundraising coach, author 'De vrouw van 1 miljoen', lecturer marketing & entrepreneurship and researcher female entrepreneurship