< back Disconnect to reconnect For Better (Working) Relationships in a Hyper-connected World and a better Work/Life Balance More detailed information The benefits of effective communication, empathy, and connection are well-known not only in private spheres but also in building trust within professional relationships and teams. However, our digital addiction has become so severe that we often find ourselves staring at screens rather than engaging with those around us physically. While this may seem harmless, it carries more significant implications than we realize. We have become "the disconnected connected": detached from our immediate experiences and connections but constantly tethered to the outside world. How can we leverage technology to our advantage and foster meaningful relationships where genuine connections thrive? In this presentation, Florence delves into the impact of constant connectivity on our brains and its consequences for interpersonal relationships. Through insightful observations, practical advice, and actionable tips, attendees will be inspired to be more present and forge valuable connections with both themselves and their colleagues. Moreover, Florence also addresses the crucial aspect of work-life balance, highlighting the importance of reconnecting with one's personal life to reduce stress and achieve greater overall well-being. This holistic approach not only benefits individual mental health but also enhances productivity and satisfaction in both personal and professional realms. This presentation is relevant to a wide audience, particularly those interested in cultivating stronger connections within teams or among colleagues in today's interconnected environment while also prioritizing a healthy work-life balance. 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 What kind of leader do you want to be? Become the best version of yourself More detailed information During this highly interactive session, Frans guides you towards the discovery of your natural and preferred leadership styles. Applying “authentic adaptability”, you learn how to adapt your leadership style to the situation at hand and the desired outcomes. Together with Frans you explore the ingredients of “positive connection” that drive yourself and others toward better results and better-being. An inspiring, hands-on session that explores your full leadership potential and leads you to the best version of yourself. Request a quote Submit About Frans specializes in guiding executive teams and collaborating with HR partners in the realms of leadership, talent management, and organizational change. Drawing from his extensive professional background at renowned companies such as IBM, Siemens, PwC, and Johnson & Johnson, he now serves as an independent executive coach and talent strategy advisor for Randstad RiseSmart. Frans also contributes his expertise as an executive coach at Vlerick Business School, where he helps current and emerging leaders unlock their full potential. In addition to his coaching roles, Frans is a sought-after guest speaker at institutions like Antwerp Management School and Artevelde Hogeschool, where he shares his enthusiasm for personal leadership and strives to inspire individuals to achieve their best selves. Through these engagements, Frans collaborates with a diverse range of national and international clients across both private and public sectors. His multifaceted experiences allow him to offer valuable insights and practical strategies tailored to the unique needs of each organization and individual leader, fostering growth, resilience, and success in today's dynamic business environment. Frans van de Ven Passionate personal leadership promoter, empowering executive - team - coach, trusted talent strategy adviser

Martine Reyners Internationally acclaimed soprano and passionate liberator of the profound energy of the human voice To be booked as/for Languages Tags Speaker, Workshops, Coach Dutch, German, English, French authentic voice, true vocal nature, harmony Biography Topics Testimonials Pictures Get a quote Biography Martine Reyners has devoted more than 20 years to singing onstage and as a path to deepening awareness. In addition to her career as a professional soprano and opera singer, she runs a successful singing and coaching practice. Based on approaching the voice in a holistic manner, Martine has achieved breakthrough results with her clients using this original method, both in individual sessions and “Harmony Through Singing” workshops. Speaking with inspiration, projecting confidence in your abilities, feeling connected with yourself, to your job and your team, transforming stress into creativity and inspiration, finding your place and your space; these are the themes central to the workshops and key-notes. Martine’s intent is always to bring joy and healing through the transformative power of music. She is the ideal artist for musical interludes with piano or string quartet during your conferences. Topics Specials Discover your voice Lees verder Experience a harmonious team More Specials Harmony through singing Lees verder A personal testimonial that gives evidence of major resilience 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

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< back AI for managers Unlocking the power of artificial intelligence in organizations More detailed information AI, or artificial intelligence, is the latest buzz. But what does it actually entail, and how can your organization leverage these promising developments? Join Richard for an insightful masterclass where we take you on a journey through the realm of artificial intelligence, exploring its implications and opportunities for managers. Request a quote Submit About As a futurist, keynote speaker, and trendwatcher, Richard van Hooijdonk is an authority on new technology. He has several chip implants because he wants to physically experience the future. His inspiration sessions have been attended by over 550,000 people. He has given more than 2,000 lectures across 35 countries. With his international research team, he researches many trends in the field of robotics, drones, self-driving systems, 3D & 4D printing, sensors, blockchain, quantum computing, neurotech, biotech, platforms and augmented & virtual reality. Combined with artificial intelligence, these technologies offer groundbreaking opportunities, but also lead to challenges and threats for people, organisations and governments. Richard is driven by a desire to inject innovation and imagination into the mindsets of the people and organisations who are going to shape the world of tomorrow. With the right forward-looking mindset, he believes that we can better effect change for the improvement of our health, happiness, and prosperity. Richard van Hooijdonk Renowned trendwatcher and futurist and the man with several chip implants in his body.

< back 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 in mastering our changing world. His key interests relate to sustainability challenges and the need to prepare for the future we aspire to. Since 2006, he has been 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), and "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 organizations. Johan Albrecht When economic analysis meets sustainability and societal challenges

< back Time for the creative generalist Discover the entrepreneurial jack-of-all-trades in you More detailed information Do others sometimes make you feel like an unguided projectile unable to focus on an idea or project long enough to turn it into something successful? Those around you call you an ambitious jack-of-all-trades, but doubt your perseverance. Too often you are asked to choose, and that's just where you get stuck. You want so badly to do your own thing, but how? What if we told you that you don't have to choose? Our world increasingly needs you, creative generalist. From her own experience as creative generalist and passionate entrepreneur, Suyin Aerts believes that creativity, an uncensored view of the world, an insatiable thirst for knowledge and constantly gaining new experiences are indispensable components for successful entrepreneurship. By sharing with you her atypical story, she also wants to convince you of your power as a creative generalist! Authentic leaders inspire above all by who they are! (The time of specialists only is over) In this keynote Suyin shares five steps that give you the drive, insight and tools you need to finally jump into a bath of challenges as an entrepreneur. Also available to participate in panel and interviews around this theme Request a quote Submit About As a former top athlete, Suyin recognizes a significant correlation between the mindset of an entrepreneur and that of an Olympic athlete. This is why she proudly identifies herself as an "Olympic Entrepreneur." With extensive experience as an entrepreneur and business leader, Suyin understands the importance of motivating and inspiring teams, creating value, and maintaining agility while fostering creativity. Her entrepreneurial perspective provides her with a valuable helicopter view, enabling her to ask the right questions and approach challenges strategically. This breadth of vision makes her a versatile moderator and interviewer, adept at hosting events, moderating debates, and preparing and presenting TV & video shows. Suyin leverages her fluency in multiple languages - including Dutch, French, and English at a native level, and German, Spanish, and Italian at a proficient level - to serve as a valuable bridge, elevating her clients and their businesses to new heights of professionalism and success. Furthermore, as an inspiring keynote speaker, Suyin aims to shift the mindset of her audience, persuading them to consider perspectives they may not have previously encountered or believed. With her compelling presentations, she seeks to ignite change and drive progress within groups of people. Suyin Aerts To get the right answers you must ask the right questions.

Our Keynote Speakers Choose gender Choose topic Ann De Bisschop Speaker, Consultant The first Wellbeing Director in Belgium :-), Author of 3 books, Keynote speaker & Wellbeing consultant Dutch, French, English HR, company culture & leadership; Resilience & wellbeing Read More Orianne Aymard Speaker Dr. Orianne Aymard, a brain hemorrhage survivor, defied odds by climbing Everest and Lhotse, embodying resilience and determination in her keynotes Spanish, French, English Resilience & wellbeing Read More Tamara Makoni Speaker, Trainer, Workshops, Consultant Inclusion & culture expert who helps leaders use diversity to catalyse innovation and growth English HR, company culture & leadership; Business and strategy, Technology, transformation & innovation Read More Stefaan van Hooydonk Speaker, Trainer, Workshops, Coach I am the 'curiosity guy'. I make leaders curious about the power of curiosity at work and all its wonderful benefits. 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Olivier works with global, regional and local organisations from startups, scaleups, medium to large organisations. Dutch, French, English Business and Strategy; Technology, transformation & innovation; Sales, marketing & customer experience Read More Wannes Van Giel Speaker, Consultant Climate activist with marketing as a weapon of change Dutch, French, English Climate, energy & sustainability; Sales, marketing & customer experience Read More Maarten Vanhoof Speaker, Workshops, Consultant Expert in (big data) analytics. Lived in the blackscreen before, now helps people understand. Dutch, English Technology, transformation & innovation; Business and strategy Read More Goedele Leyssen Speaker, Trainer, Workshops, Consultant, Coach 4 x author, speaker, yoga and meditation trainer, holistic nutritionist and self-care expert Dutch, English Resilience & wellbeing Read More Clo Willaerts Speaker, Trainer, Moderator, Host Clo is digital business expert, girl geek, tech optimist, avid keynote speaker, oldskool tech blogger, and published author. Dutch, English Sales, marketing & customer experience Read More Fatima Llouh Speaker, Moderator, Workshops, Host, Consultant Octopus with various tentacles: millennial, single mom, daughter of migration, Moroccan roots, from midwife to communication strategist DE&I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), storyteller Dutch, English, French Resilience & wellbeing; Business and Strategy Read More Jan Puype Speaker Entrepreneur and not a typical keynote speaker. He takes you on a walk and tells inspiring stories about people and nature. Dutch, French, English HR, company culture & leadership Read More Yoav Nir Speaker, Trainer, Workshops Co-inventor of ClickShare®, Virtual and Augmented Reality pioneer and author of the book Game-changing Innovation Dutch, English, French, Hebrew Technology, transformation & innovation Read More Lenny Benaïcha Speaker, Workshops, Host, Moderator, Consultant Growth officer and lecturer with a background in classical arts, web technology, strategic innovation, and entrepreneurship. Currently on a mission to eliminate mismatches between people and jobs. 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Dutch, French, English mental resilience & wellbeing Read More Pieter Baert Speaker, Moderator, Host, Workshops, Consultant I'm always curious to ask the right questions Dutch, French, English Technology, transformation & innovation; Business and strategy; The Post-Corona Future; Sales, marketing & customer experience Read More Geert Martens Speaker, Consultant Consultant & hybrid experience creator. Soccer dad & petrol head. Dutch, French, English The Post-Corona Future; Sales, marketing & customer experience Read More Patrick De Pauw Speaker, Consultant CEO of Social Seeder. Employee advocacy expert. Dutch, French, English Sales, marketing & customer experience Read More Rik Vera Speaker, Consultant, Workshops International keynote speaker, coach, author and advisor on the impact of all things digital on society and business. Dutch, English HR, company culture & leadership; The Post-Corona Future; Business and strategy Read More Richard van Hooijdonk Speaker Renowned trendwatcher and futurist and the man with several chip implants in his body. Dutch, English HR, company culture & leadership; The Post-Corona Future; Technology, transformation & innovation Read More Jo Caudron Speaker, Workshops, Host, Moderator, Consultant Digital pioneer with a passion for transformation and strategy. Author, advisor and speaker. Dutch, English The Post-Corona Future Read More Inge van Belle Speaker, Trainer, Consultant Restless entrepreneur with corporate background in communication & sales. Dubai based Employee Engagement aficionada. Dutch, French, English Sales, marketing & customer experience; HR, company culture & leadership Read More Hermina Van Coillie Speaker, Workshops, Trainer, Coach, Consultant Hermina Van Coillie, Dr. in psychology, is a motivation expert, keynote speaker, lecturer in several HRM postgraduate courses, author, senior consultant and business manager at Flourish English, Dutch HR, company culture & leadership; Resilience & wellbeing Read More Johan Terryn Speaker, Moderator, Coach, Workshops, Host Media content creator & Soulpreneur, Speaker & Author on matters of the soul, creativity and positive thinking English, Dutch Resilience & wellbeing Read More Katja Schipperheijn Speaker, Workshops, Consultant Author, learning strategist and keynote speaker with a passion for continuous improvement through human-centred innovations that support learning Dutch, English Technology, transformation & innovation Read More Isabel De Clercq Speaker, Workshops, Host, Moderator, Consultant Author and speaker passionate about the pursuit of good and sustainable work practices French, English, Dutch Resilience & wellbeing; HR, company culture & leadership Read More Johan De Keyser Speaker, Moderator, Trainer, Coach, Workshops 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. English, Dutch HR, company culture & leadership Read More Isabelle Gonnissen Speaker Sales Director and the driving force behind the successful campaigns '30 days without complaining' and 'Complaint-free coffee' Dutch, French, English HR, company culture & leadership; Resilience & wellbeing Read More Tom De Ruyck Speaker, Trainer, Workshops, Consultant Tom’s talks will challenge your thinking and spark your view on the future of business & customer experience in this dynamic and high-tech world. Dutch, English Sales, marketing & customer experience; HR, company culture & leadership; Read More Veerle Dobbelaere Speaker, Trainer, Workshops, Coach Human behaviour and emotions have no secrets for Veerle, since she masters them being an actress. As a professional certified coach she uses this experience to improve collaborators' well-being. Dutch Resilience & wellbeing Read More Isabel Verstraete Speaker, Workshops, Consultant Speaker, workshops, brand strategy expert, and author Dutch, French, English Business and Strategy; Sales, marketing & customer experience; HR, company culture & Leadership, The Post-Corona Future Read More Tom Dijckmans Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Workshops Labour Psychologist - 25yrs experience - passionated about human interactions on the workfloor Dutch HR, company culture & leadership; Resilience & wellbeing Read More Minke Tromp Speaker, Workshops Applied Philosopher, entrepreneur, author and speaker with a passion for connecting wisdom and impact from a philosophical/anthropological perspective to provide added value English, Dutch HR, company culture & leadership; Resilience & wellbeing; The Post-Corona Future; Read More Erwin Van den Brande Speaker, Workshops, Consultant, Moderator, Coach Advocate of paradoxes and oxymorons because they provide new insights Dutch, English Business and Strategy Read More Véronique De Prycker Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Workshops, Moderator, Consultant Helping B2B companies to close the gap between men & women and enhance the performance and impact of women through better leadership, communication, and networking Dutch, English Sales, marketing & customer experience; Resilience & wellbeing; HR, company culture & leadership Read More Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik Speaker, Trainer, Consultant, Workshops TEDx speaker, named “most inspiring women in sustainability”, Audrey-Flore uses science to positively influence businesses to take actions to solve climate change challenges. 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< back Burning out, and “Burning in” The key to wellbeing is less rather than more; building in space for silence and creativity. More detailed information We do more, take on more, work more hours, deliver more. So often, leaders see low engagement numbers and turn to their Engagement Managers to offer more: more yoga, more mindfulness, more meditation, more coaching. But at the end of the day, this is counter-productive, leading to more stress, higher workloads, longer hours. The key to wellbeing is less rather than more; building in space for silence and creativity. An invisible, little-known phenomenon that affects high-functioning teams and is just as dangerous as burnout; it's called "Burn In". It's when we do it to ourselves, perpetuating an unsustainable state of perpetual over-delivery. When we return to the office, we’re back in traffic again, chatting with colleagues, subject to unplanned interruptions and new impromptu mini-projects. Our office days stretch well into the evening as we catch up on missed mails. Our workloads spiral upwards as we catch up in the evenings, and find we are not the only ones. One element to reduce this risk is conscious workload reduction. This does not mean less productivity, but eliminating admin, rituals, political and “busy work” to create space for quality results, more creativity and joy that only time can allow. “Flow” contributes to increased job satisfaction and improvise our mental, physical and emotional well-being which naturally translates to higher levels of engagement and lower churn rates. The average workday, chock with meetings, incoming fire of communication, expectations and deliverables, needs to be carefully choreographed to create that all-important, critical ingredient for achieving “flow”: silence. 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.

Tom De Ruyck Tom’s talks will challenge your thinking and spark your view on the future of business & customer experience in this dynamic and high-tech world. To be booked as/for Languages Tags Speaker, Trainer, Workshops, Consultant Dutch, English Customer intimacy, Customer Experience, Future of Business, Customer centricity, User Insights, Consumer Centricity, Sustainability, Art, Artificial Intelligence ▶️ Watch Tom on stage. Biography Topics Testimonials Pictures Get a quote Biography With 100 talks every year, Tom De Ruyck’s keynotes have inspired professionals across the globe to future-proof their business and ways of working. He has spoken in more than 50 countries and on 6 continents at major marketing, technology, customer experience and consumer insights events. Next to being Chief Growth Officer and Partner at global consultancy Human8, Tom is a teaching Professor at IESEG School of Management in Paris. He is co-author of 'The Consumer Consulting Board' and published over 80 papers and articles in academic journals and business magazines. Tom was awarded for his work many times, amongst others by the American Marketing Association, the CMO Council Asia and ESOMAR. Topics Future Trends What matters to consumers: trends for today and tomorrow! Lees verder 12 consumers trends that highlight what matters to people More Sustainability & CSR From Sustainability to Regeneration Lees verder 8 transformation codes to help you drive positive change More Customer Experience The Age of Relevance Lees verder Creating experiences that are hyper relevant, Instagram-able and memorable More Art & Creativity Find your ‘Ikigai’ through art Lees verder Acting on your values and realizing your purpose through art More Innovation Building an Innovation Culture Lees verder 4 Characteristics of a Future Proof Organization More It is my distinct pleasure to recommend Tom de Ruyck as a speaker. He spoke at our Unleashing Innovation and Unleashing Data summits. His style of presenting is very inspirational and unique. As an organiser of the event, I have received many positive comments about Tom's presentations. He is very cooperative, helpful and a real PRO! Global Executives Events Victoria Twint, Event Manager Tom’s talk was a nice mix of trends and practical, everyday examples to illustrate the continuous change and urgency to adapt. Tom’s presentation really stood out, both in content and how it was presented. Air France KLM Arjan van de Bovenkamp 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 Company Culture < Back Discover insightful keynotes and expert speakers focused on enhancing company culture. A positive and inclusive company culture is the backbone of successful organizations, fostering employee engagement, productivity, and retention. Booking a keynote speaker on this topic can inspire teams, align organizational values, and cultivate a thriving work environment. Explore our curated list of company culture-focused keynotes and speakers, and elevate your organization's culture to new heights of success and fulfillment! Hermina Van Coillie How do you increase psychological safety in your team? A critical success factor for innovation, retention and growth. Read more Brecht Buysschaert 5 Stepstones to a Whealthy Workplace Investing in Workplace Well-being, a Win-Win-Win Read more Isabel Verstraete Introduction to the CARE Principles How can you grow your business while enhancing a positive impact on people & planet? Read more Inge van Belle The (engaged) digital workplace Master this new context of work from anywhere, anytime from any device and an even fiercer war on talent 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 Tom De Wachter Boost your employer branding How to turn your company into an employer of choice? Read more Frans van de Ven Personal Leadership as organizational culture The advantages of investing in personal leadership as organiszational culture 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 Katrijn Steenbeke Corporate Positivity, a fresh breeze in organizational culture Culture is essential to realizing the strategy of all organizations. Behaviours determine culture and contribute to success. Read more Saskia Van Uffelen The war for talent; be prepared How to attract the right people and how to determine which talents you need for your business Read more Ann De Bisschop Thriving in the Workplace by Fostering Professional and Personal Well-being Read more Katrijn Steenbeke Positive leadership Positive leadership makes great leaders great Read more Kaat Peeters Leaving a Legacy Re-invent your strategies to boost your impact Read more Inge van Belle Employee Engagement, what else? The 12 drivers of engagement and as a unique asset in the war for talent Read more Ann De Bisschop Building a Strong Organization with the 7 Pillars of Wellbeing Read more Stefaan van Hooydonk The Power of Curiosity For HR Professionals Read more Dado Van Peteghem The Meaningful Organisation Moving beyond profit Read more Najima El Kasmi Psychological Safety Unlocking Innovation through Trust and Openness Read more Julie Heyvaert How to win the war for talent? while boosting retention Read more Isabel Verstraete Care for your People A prerequisite to attract and retain talent Read more Patrick De Pauw Why Employe Advocacy is the future of your organisation The incredible impact of your co-workers' voices can create a tremendous effect on your sales, marketing, brand image and recruitment. Therefore it should be seen as a strategic important asset for your future growth. Read more Request a quote Keynote of my preference (leave blank for personal advice) Submit

< 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