< back Sharp as a knife Cultivating personal leadership for success More detailed information Discover the secrets of personal leadership with Sofie Fransen in this compelling keynote. Drawing inspiration from her experience as a surgeon, Sofie emphasizes the importance of being "sharp as a knife" in both professional and personal endeavors. Through vivid storytelling and relatable examples, Sofie demonstrates how to hone your leadership skills and navigate challenges with precision and clarity. Get ready to sharpen your edge and lead with confidence in every aspect of your life. Request a quote Submit About Sofie Fransen is an abdominal surgeon with years of experience at the medical boardroom. She translates the principles of surgical precision with high-performance teamwork into business language. During her keynote, she invites you into the operating theatre. As a surgeon, she is accustomed to dealing with life-threatening emergencies. Her skills to make decisions at split seconds, combined with precise timing and focus, are necessary to work at this high level of performance. This way of working might be applied in every business. She encourages you to look through her surgical glasses. Observing your company's processes of timing, focus, and logistics from this surgical perspective may lead to the positive health of your company and its employees. Sofie Fransen As a surgeon and boardmember, Sofie emphasizes that surgical precision and teamwork are the key factors for the positive health of your business.

< back The Impact of AI: Chaos or Amazement? Navigating AI's Impact on Work More detailed information Join Clo Willaerts as she breaks down the real-world impact of AI on our work lives. This keynote explores the mix of challenges and opportunities AI brings, asking: Can it create chaos or amazement in our day-to-day professional experiences? Get ready for a down-to-earth exploration of AI's influence on how we work. In this captivating keynote, tech blogger Clo Willaerts, renowned for her critical insights, offers professionals a deep dive into the practical implications of AI in their daily work. Gain valuable perspectives on navigating the challenges and discovering the opportunities that AI brings to the table. Clo brings her unique blend of expertise and real-world examples to shed light on how your industry can thrive amidst the changing technological landscape. Book her now for an engaging and enlightening session that equips your team with the knowledge to embrace the future. Request a quote Submit About 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. Clo Willaerts Clo is digital business expert, girl geek, tech optimist, avid keynote speaker, oldskool tech blogger, and published author.

< 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 Storytelling Stories build brands and organisations More detailed information Why do we need, use and love stories? Why are they so important in the digital arena and how can organizations benefit from them? What is needed to make good stories, how can you become a better storyteller? Storytelling gives depth and credibility to modern-day brands and organisations. Organisational storytelling is dead if it is not endorsed by CEO or owner. Storytelling can be used in HR, in corporate and leadership communication, in marketing communication and for presentation purposes. Even Jeff Bezos agreed on the last one, his staff was at one point forbidden to present powerpoint; they had to bring a story.... What is needed for a good story (or a pitch presentation) and how shall we make and tell them? It’s about crafting the story and building the structure, and it’s about bringing the narrative to life. You will get an overview, examples, techniques, insights and tips & tricks to help you make the perfect pitch for your project. Content of the talk/workshop: Why storytelling Storytelling in the digital era The function of a story Crafting the story: Content – Audience – Structure – telling Delivering the story Techniques and scenario’s Tips & tricks, Focus points Who benefits from this talk or workshop? That's an easy one: communicators! And not only the communication department but everybody who needs to communicate and wants to strengthen their message. Request a quote Submit About Storytelling, talking about storytelling, and telling stories. It's what Guido does and what he likes to do. Guido has built a living out of speaking and teaching. Both internationally and locally, on the importance of telling good stories that stick. It's about emotion, ratio and structure. It's above all about adding value, to your business, to your event, to your people. Guido Everaert Storyteller, marketeer, writer. Likes to see things differently and comment on it.

< back The Imperative of Explainable AI Demystifying the black box More detailed information Without understanding the reasoning behind AI decisions, broad acceptance and trust in these technologies is not possible. Explainable AI (XAI) should clarify the inner workings of AI systems, so the user can understand why the machine makes a particular decision. The core learnings of this session are based on 10 years of experience at Solvice in working with AI and complex decision intelligence issues with customers worldwide. Also read Bert's blogpost on this topic . Request a quote Submit About Bert Van Wassenhove is not a book publisher, but a "venture publisher", with significant experience in marketing and digital media – and by leveraging his network – Bert helps people and organizations take an innovative or transformative concept and turn it into a sustainable company. Today he is CEO of Solvice, an AI company focussing on solving complex decision intelligence problems. Authenticity is always a key value in his undertakings. Bert Van Wassenhove Venture publisher guiding innovative and transformative concepts to become sustainable companies.

< back Timeliness is different from urgency Timeliness is about making the right decisions at the right moment More detailed information How challenging is it to stay connected with your environment and gather insights about what is about to happen or what is currently unfolding? And based on that, how do you make decisions and determinations for the future? How do you understand the context in which you, as a leader and organization, operate? How do you find the connection with what is happening? This keynote by Minke Tromp makes you put things in a whole new perspective. Request a quote Submit About Minke's extensive experience as a boardroom consultant/coach and as a speaker/guest lecturer makes her the ideal conversation partner for navigating choices, decisions, and determinations. She enhances your capacity for critical thinking and provides alternative solution perspectives, enabling you to forge not only better but also stronger connections with yourself and your environment. Minke Tromp Applied Philosopher, entrepreneur, author and speaker with a passion for connecting wisdom and impact from a philosophical/anthropological perspective to provide added value

< back Digital well-being: why deconnecting is crucial Managing your digital information flows has become critical in ensuring a healthy wellbeing More detailed information The rippling stream of information has become a churning, relentless whitewater river. 24/7, both at and away from work, we are bombarded on all sides with messages and news. This constant abundance of information can have devastating effects on our mental, emotional and physical well-being. Investing in "digital well-being" is not a luxury but a necessity. Digital wellness can be learned and ensures that you yourself, as well as your organization, thrive. In this highly interactive session we explore together why deconnecting is key and critical. Frans provides you with hands-on hints and tips to manage your digital information flows. These easy-to-implement actions will lead you to a well managed digital environment, healthy habits and a focus on the things that really matter to you. It's time to take control! Also available in workshop format. 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

< back Transforming to a data powered organization and enabling Artificial Intelligence How to generate relevant data and set it to good use through Artificial Intelligence (AI) More detailed information The future is data-driven and artificial intelligence relies on data. How do you transform your organization to make data an integral part of your modus operandi. In this talk Bert Van Wassenhove starts from a clear focus on the customer and how he or she thinks in the different stages of the customer journey. With this in mind, you learn how to tackle a transformation program to grow your data capabilities. To fully leverage the generated data, he also delivers a four-stage approach to make AI work for your organization. After this session, the participants will have a clear view and practical framework to start mapping out the data-transformation for their organization. With the “LEARNING" format (please contact us for more details) they get the opportunity to have their work challenged and fine-tuned with the speaker. Request a quote Submit About Bert Van Wassenhove is not a book publisher, but a "venture publisher", with significant experience in marketing and digital media – and by leveraging his network – Bert helps people and organizations take an innovative or transformative concept and turn it into a sustainable company. Today he is CEO of Solvice, an AI company focussing on solving complex decision intelligence problems. Authenticity is always a key value in his undertakings. Bert Van Wassenhove Venture publisher guiding innovative and transformative concepts to become sustainable companies.

< back Metaverse for marketing What are the opportunities for marketing? More detailed information There are a lot of contenders to become the main platform for online activities in the Metaverse: Fortnite, Roblox, Playstation, Alibaba,… Facebook even changed its name into Meta to illustrate their new focus on virtual environments. Clo Willaerts illustrates with a few cases what the state of the art is for the Metaverse, and what the opportunities are for hybrid marketing events. Request a quote Submit About 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. Clo Willaerts Clo is digital business expert, girl geek, tech optimist, avid keynote speaker, oldskool tech blogger, and published author.

< back Develop your go-to-market approach with the Marketing Strategy Canvas A step by step guide to developing your marketing strategy for a digital world More detailed information Digital channels have turned the way companies and brands go to the market upside down. This true paradigm shift requires a different strategy development process. With the Marketing Strategy Canvas as a guide, Bert Van Wassenhove shows the participants the in's and out’s of how to define the core message and how to translate it into an actionable strategy. After this session, the participants will be able to bring clarity and vision to their marketing approach in the digital world. With the “LEARNING" format they get the opportunity to have their work challenged and fine-tuned with the speaker. Request a quote Submit About Bert Van Wassenhove is not a book publisher, but a "venture publisher", with significant experience in marketing and digital media – and by leveraging his network – Bert helps people and organizations take an innovative or transformative concept and turn it into a sustainable company. Today he is CEO of Solvice, an AI company focussing on solving complex decision intelligence problems. Authenticity is always a key value in his undertakings. Bert Van Wassenhove Venture publisher guiding innovative and transformative concepts to become sustainable companies.

< back Master Your Curiosity to Master Your Life For professionals More detailed information Every person is born with a healthy dose of curiosity. Some people can maintain this level through adulthood, many however see their original strength diminish over time. Those individuals who maintain high levels of productive curiosity are called A-players. They are intentional about how they show up curiously to the world and to the people around them. They are not afraid to question themselves or challenge the status quo with humility. They learn more than others and are better equipped to face changes around them. In many organisations, these A-players are the minority. Why is this? In this interactive session, we explore what we know about curiosity, why it is important in our professional life, what its barriers are, and reflect on strategies to get better at it. Request a quote Submit About Stefaan van Hooydonk is the founder of the Global Curiosity Institute and the author of the bestselling book "The Workplace Curiosity Manifesto." He initially worked in investment consulting and established executive education at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in China. Van Hooydonk has held executive roles as Chief Learning Officer in Fortune 200 companies such as Nokia, Royal Philips, Cognizant, Saudi Aramco, Agfa, and Flipkart. He has lived and worked in Belgium, France, Hong Kong, China, Finland, the Netherlands, India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. His most recent position was as Chief Learning Officer for Cognizant, where he oversaw learning and development for over 300,000 associates worldwide. Stefaan van Hooydonk focuses his research on workplace curiosity within companies. He asserts that curious individuals require stimulating environments to thrive, especially during times of uncertainty when intentional curiosity becomes crucial. Utilizing diagnostics he has developed, he generates insights into what drives and impedes individuals and organizations from embracing curiosity. He provides consultation to global corporations and leadership teams to enhance their curiosity quotient, advocating for the cultivation of a robust curiosity mindset. Van Hooydonk is a sought-after speaker globally, discussing the transformative power of curiosity for professionals, leaders, teams, and organizations. Stefaan van Hooydonk I am the 'curiosity guy'. I make leaders curious about the power of curiosity at work and all its wonderful benefits.

< back The AI-Human Co-Creation Workflow Understanding AI and augmenting the Human for non-technical professional teams More detailed information AI is set to transform our working lives, challenging us to re-think how we perform as professionals and connect with our stakeholders. It will fundamentally change our most creative processes and how we interact with our teams, our employees and stakeholders. Becoming a future-ready AI professional will require two major focus areas: attaining a greater understanding of the tools and what tasks will be separated out to the bot and what will remain in the Human domain. The next step is setting the stage for a successful and sustainable model of AI-Human Co-Creation. PART I: AI Bootcamp What’s a Mixture of Experts? A Parameter, a Weight, a DAWN, or Running Inference? We begin by explaining Machine Learning using simple, understandable language. What AI is and how it works, what tools do what, what are the risks and opportunities, how it fits into your workflow, and where all this might be heading. PART II: Human Skills Upgrade What kinds of skills will we need in the years ahead to be the best kind of AI-Human co-creator? Simple; the kinds that the AI can’t replicate. Learn to lean into your Human skills of empathy, listening, humor, improvisation and creativity, whether you are re-building your team, upskilling for a new role or becoming more effective in your field. Request a quote Submit About Speaker, author, trainer and coach, Fiona is a specialist of the Human at Work, leadership and the integration of AI into our working lives. She focuses on positive culture and engagement for large multinationals. Fiona is the author of the Comic Books for Executive Series and produces a regular podcast and video series called “Working Humans”. Her latest book, “The Handbook for Post-Covid Engagement” won at the UK Business Book Awards and received a Goody Award for thought leadership. Her new book is entitled “AI Powered”, due for release this year. Fiona spent many years in the corporate space in HR, in the area of internal communications and employee engagement. She has been Creative Lead, Senior Visual Communicator, Innovation Advisor, Explainer and Storyteller for some of the largest multinationals in Europe, in Vienna, London, Budapest, Brussels and Amsterdam. In 2020 she achieved a master’s in business management and AI concentration. Today, Fiona is a highly effective visual storytelling and stand-up comedian in training. She weaves solid, serious, research-driven advice with laughter and fun, guides for improving our working lives at any organization. Fiona Passantino Speaker, author, podcaster, thought leader. Expert on the Human-AI connection: engagement, communication, culture and AI integration.