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

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

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

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

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

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

back to overview The Energy trilemma Energy should be reliable, sustainable and affordable. How do you reconcile these objectives ? More detailed information Will the lights stay on if we shut down the nuclear power plants? What are the ecological and financial consequences of the nuclear exit? Are subsidies necessary to trigger investments in replacement capacity? Is a sharp increase in electricity imports the simplest solution? Or should we manage the demand side more intelligently? And what opportunities do electric vehicles offer? There is no single, unique energy future. Yet we want an energy system that is reliable, sustainable and affordable at the same time. Can we reconcile the three objectives of the energy trilemma? In this keynote, we explore the Belgian electricity landscape of 2030 from the perspective of the trilemma. We answer the questions above and point out the main trade-offs or 'trade-offs' according to the energy trilemma. This analysis shows how an ambitious policy can make use of technological evolutions to realise the energy trilemma. Request a quote Submit About Prof. Dr. Johan Albrecht is an experienced economist with a broad interest in societal and technological changes. By combining different disciplines, he brings new insights that help you mastering our changing world. His key interests relate to sustainability challenges and the need to prepare the future we aspire. Since 2006, he is a senior fellow at the Itinera Institute, an independent think tank based in Brussels (www.itinerainstitute.org ). His research activities focus on energy systems, climate policy and the dynamics of housing markets. His recent books include ‘Corona Shock (2020), ‘Investeer in een gezonde levensstijl. Op weg naar een activerend preventiebeleid (2020), ‘Oikonomia (2018)’, ‘Energietrilemma (2017)’ en ‘Het gewicht van vlees (2016)’. He is the author of 40 publications in international journals and volumes and as a scientific advisor, he works for Belgian and international organisations. Johan Albrecht When economic analysis meets sustainability and societal challenges

back to overview No healthy people on a sick planet Health & well-being as the biggest drivers of the sustainability trend More detailed information People are more occupied with sustainability than ever before. Together with health & happiness and inclusivity & diversity, sustainability is a powerful aspiration that defines consumer behaviour. This talk motivates how companies & brands can play into these aspirations. According to a 2021 global study by NielsenIQ, 61% of the respondents agreed that environmental issues are having an adverse effect on their current and future health. The talk contains three unique messages: Self-actualisation needs: People want to become the best version of themselves. Driven by these aspirations, people are looking at companies and brands to help them. Today, consumers will choose those brands that have similar values as they themselves have. Health & self-care trends: In their quest to be(come) healthy & happy, we see various trends arise that companies and brands can play into. The sustainability trend, called Ecotional or Planet Health, plays an important role in this. Nature nurtures and that’s exactly why we need need to nurture our planet. Customer Transformations: As a marketeer, you can play into these behavioural evolutions and contextual drivers by optimising your customer experience to the next level. This talk explains with an easily applicable model how customer experience could contribute to customers feeling better, healthier and even happier. Such a marketing strategy is not only meaningful also very sustainable. The expected outcome: The audience will feel motivated by the many relevant examples transforming their customers' world. It brings additional insight into why sustainability is that important for them. The talk also brings tangible tools that people can put into practice right away. Request a quote Submit About Christophe Jauquet is an internationally recognized author and keynote speaker. He provides a fresh and distinctive perspective on critical topics such as customer centricity, innovation, and emerging trends. His presentations steer businesses toward expanding their horizons by placing health and happiness at the heart of customer engagement, innovation endeavors, and future planning. Customized to align with the specific objectives of each event, industry dynamics, cultural nuances, and the requirements of the target audience, his keynotes are consistently finely tuned and pertinent. Christophe has spoken in over 25 countries and to industries that vary from healthcare to consumer business, from finance to the travel, car, retail and real estate industry. Christophe is the author of the Healthusiasm book, writes a popular 2-weekly newsletter on future scenarios and hosts a globally popular podcast on the US-based 'Shift Forward Health' Channel. He is a visionary who has been quoted by Deloitte in their 2022 Global Life Sciences Outlook and is often featured as guest writer on renown websites such as Healthcare Transformers by Roche. Before starting his own business, Christophe held various roles as an intrapreneur at Pfizer Inc., for which he has been recognised with several global innovation awards. Later, he further developed his expertise by working with pharmaceutical companies such as Roche, Takeda & GSK, and Consumer Brands like L'Oreal, Nestlé & Pepsi. Today, Christophe Jauquet inspires business leaders about the future of business in this health-conscious world. He has designed several innovation tools to implement his vision efficiently. This man is on a mission to make the world a healthier & happier place, one business strategy at a time. Christophe Jauquet Health marketeer on a mission to make the world healthy & happy.

back to overview AI-Integration Strategy for Communication Professionals An introduction to multimodal integration for non-technical working teams More detailed information Generative AI – text, voice, image, video, music - is a set of powerful multi-modal tools that are set to superpower our content development strategies. This is your “stack”. We look at ChatGPT, MidJourney, Dall-E, 11Labs and HeyGen and see how they combine to augment your internal-external communication, visual storytelling, audio podcasting and social messaging. Whether you’re improving presentations, onboarding or training materials, produce powerful thought leadership content or engaging better with your customer, knowing how AI works and how to use it will give your work an edge. PART I: Understanding AI What AI is and how does it work? What tools do what, what are the risks and opportunities? What’s a Mixture of Experts? A Parameter, a Weight, a DAWN, or Running Inference? Understanding terminology and language of right now. Multimodality: text, image, music, voice, video. PART II: Integrating AI Co-Creating in your team: pulling apart your tasks. The Human skills to augment: empathy, listening, humor, improvisation and creativity. Data safety Externals: auditing your freelancer lineup. Request a quote Submit About Speaker, author, trainer and coach, Fiona is a specialist of the Human at Work, leadership and the integration of AI into our working lives. She focuses on positive culture and engagement for large multinationals. Fiona is the author of the Comic Books for Executive Series and produces a regular podcast and video series called “Working Humans”. Her latest book, “The Handbook for Post-Covid Engagement” won at the UK Business Book Awards and received a Goody Award for thought leadership. Her new book is entitled “AI Powered”, due for release this year. Fiona spent many years in the corporate space in HR, in the area of internal communications and employee engagement. She has been Creative Lead, Senior Visual Communicator, Innovation Advisor, Explainer and Storyteller for some of the largest multinationals in Europe, in Vienna, London, Budapest, Brussels and Amsterdam. In 2020 she achieved a master’s in business management and AI concentration. Today, Fiona is a highly effective visual storytelling and stand-up comedian in training. She weaves solid, serious, research-driven advice with laughter and fun, guides for improving our working lives at any organization. Fiona Passantino Speaker, author, podcaster, thought leader. Expert on the Human-AI connection: engagement, communication, culture and AI integration.

back to overview Strategic Storytelling Integrating Strategic Storytelling into Your Business Can Make a Difference More detailed information Telling a strong story about your company, product, service or problem the client has, can make a difference in how you are perceived in the market. In this entertaining and informative keynote or workshop, executive communication coach Barbara Rogoski will discuss what a good business story contains, why they should be part of your business strategy and how to develop the "hero" story for the greatest impact. Request a quote Submit About Barbara Rogoski is a passionate professional speaker and executive communication coach who specializes in how you present yourself, your story and the value you add - through executive presence, strategic storytelling and how to pitch yourself. Her focus, through her company Successful Speaker Now, is to help business professionals to tell their stories with confidence, clarity and impact. She is an executive communication coach and senior TEDx coach and has coached more than 150 TEDx related speakers worldwide. Barbara is also a published author of Boring to Brilliant, A Reference Guide for Speakers, with 160 colorful communication tips to help every speaker improve his/her skills. Her wide range of knowledge about effective communication, combined with her entertaining and inspiring style of empowerment, makes her a popular speaker, trainer and coach. You can hire Barbara as inspirational keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, trainer or coach. Barbara Rogoski Barbara Rogoski is an American professional speaker and executive communication coach with expertise in executive presence, strategic storytelling and how to pitch yourself confidently.

back to overview Can you floor me? Learn how to connect in a completely different way! More detailed information A self-defense & judo initiative as team-building in which the basic principles of judo are taught: how to fall without hurting oneself the balancing game how to interact with the other Colleagues can try to throw each other to the ground in a safe way or get the chance to floor the CEO! Hilarious! This is (body) communication without any form of hierarchy. Gella makes the link between judo and collaboration on the work floor. What can we learn from it? Practicalities : The intensity of the session is adapted to the level of the group. Length of the initiation: 1h to max. 1,5h. Equipment: a judo room or mats in a meeting room. We can provide this! No special clothes are needed. Just take off your shoes! ;) Optional: biography as a souvenir for the participants or photoshoot with the Olympic gold medal. Request a quote Submit About Gella Vandecaveye starts judo at the age of 8 at Judoclub Zwevegem. Her breakthrough came in '93 with a first world title in Hamilton, Canada and she successfully combines top sport and higher studies in communication management/journalism. In '96 she won a brilliant silver medal after a very difficult course. Breaking her neck in '98 and barely escaping the wheelchair, she became European Champion again 5 months later. Two months before the Olympic Games in Sydney 2000 she tore her cruciate ligaments in her right knee. In spite of this, she achieved a second Olympic bronze medal with a broken knee. 8 years after winning her first world title, she becomes world champion for the second time in 2001 and does not lose a single match that year. The reconversion after top sport is going smoothly and there is no question of the black hole. With the same determination, enthusiasm and commitment as in judo, she throws herself into her second life. A jack-of-all-trades, Vandecaveye is reorienting herself to become an independent entrepreneur in "PR & Sport Consulting" and is looking for exciting projects, new horizons and exciting challenges. Her professional activities are mainly focused on companies, the non-profit sector and sport for all. Her life's mission is to inspire people and promote a fit lifestyle through healthy eating, recreational events and sporting initiatives. On the other hand, promotional campaigns, judo initiations and demonstrations, travel shows, PR activities, team building, lectures and incentives also fill her agenda. As a cosmopolitan, she travels the world with her travel project Gella Goes Global. After her biography "Gella & Eddy, a neck-breaking duo", she will publish a second book. Thanks to, despite or partly due to the Corona crisis, Gella was stimulated to reorientate herself, and to reinvent and redirect herself for a second time. In addition to her "PR, Sport Consulting, Event" department, she added another "Real Estate, Renovation, Coordination" section to her professional activities! She takes care of people's renovations, in full transparency and in mutual consultation. Gella Vandecaveye Gella Vandecaveye, ex-judoka. Successfully combines top-level sport and higher studies in communication management/journalism, a paragon of willpower, perseverance and boundless ambition.

back to overview 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.