Program

Stijn brings a uniquely grounded perspective on innovation, connecting the realities of space engineering with the concept of a "moonshot mindset", showing how ambitious, seemingly impossible goals can be turned into concrete results through the right combination of vision, discipline and collaboration.

For decades, networks have carried data. Now they are learning to think. As AI shifts from training to inference, compute power is moving out of distant data centres and into the network itself. Stijn Bijnens, CEO of Proximus Group, shares an update on Proximus' Moonshot and shows how 6G will create a network that computes and senses. That paves the way for physical AI: robots that become cheaper, smarter and more widespread, and that must remain safe and under control.

Technology has become a defining force in global power and statecraft. Tom explores how it is reshaping global power: from semiconductor chokepoints and cloud compute to data governance, standards wars, and the weaponization of information. He unpacks the growing rivalry between the US and China, Europe’s regulatory approach, and what it all means for businesses today.

Europe's future competitiveness will not be secured through technology consumption, but through technology creation. Guillaume demonstrates that global leadership in frontier innovation remains within reach. He explores how ambitious vision, strategic collaboration and technological sovereignty can create measurable competitive advantages, while retaining control over data, models and strategic direction.

Explore why AI and personalisation initiatives often fail to create business value when data is fragmented, systems are disconnected and shared customer context is missing. 

Discover what it takes to move from batch-driven communications to real-time conversations on a shared data foundation, and identify practical lessons to create contextual, personalised customer interactions at scale. 

Max Goudsmet, SaaS Account Executive, CM.com

Explore how Security for AI shields AI models from data poisoning, prompt injection and intellectual property theft, while Fortinet secures AI infrastructure by protecting data privacy and preventing unauthorised model access.

Discover how AI for Security uses machine learning to detect threats, analyse malware and automate responses at scale and learn how Fortinet integrates AI across its Security Fabric to predict and block zero-day attacks in real time, or how FortiAI accelerates incident investigation and simplifies complex policy management.

Filippo Cassini, Global Technical Officer, Senior Vice President of Engineering, Fortinet

AI adoption is moving from experimentation to production, but customers are quickly discovering that the economics of AI are shaped by more than the model itself. Every interaction consumes tokens, compute, memory, energy and network capacity. At the same time, organizations are looking for faster response times, stronger data control and more predictable operating costs.

Explore how token economics can help making better decisions about where and how AI workloads should run, and how local AI on Dell client devices can complement cloud-based services. Look into practical considerations such as workload placement, model selection, inference frequency, privacy, latency, endpoint capabilities and total cost of ownership.

The session connects business priorities with technical realities, showing how to identify the right balance between cloud AI and AI running locally on the device. Leave with a practical framework for evaluating AI use cases, estimating their operational impact and moving from AI pilots to scalable, responsible adoption.

Dirk Van Deuren, Senior Systems Engineer, Dell Technologies

As AI transforms the way organizations operate, leaders are rethinking the skills, roles and team structures needed to succeed. The rise of AI is reshaping IT departments, automating routine tasks, augmenting human capabilities and creating demand for entirely new expertise.

Discover how organizations are navigating the workforce challenges that come with AI adoption, from closing skills gaps and managing change to fostering a culture of continuous learning. Learn how to equip your teams with the capabilities needed to embrace AI, drive innovation and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape, through practical insights and real-world experiences. Explore strategies for building an agile, future-ready workforce where people and technology work together to create lasting business value.

Anne-Marie Covemaecker, Managed & Customized Servicing Lead, Proximus NXT
Femke Vandoninck, HR Business Partner Lead, Proximus NXT

As artificial intelligence transitions from assistive copilots to autonomous agentic systems embedded in critical workflows, the traditional cybersecurity playbook has reached its breaking point. For modern enterprises and critical infrastructure operators, standard perimeter defences can no longer guarantee continuity in a landscape shaped by machine-speed cyber threats, European regulations (EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA), and increasing geopolitical scrutiny. Survival in the AI era requires an architectural shift: moving from reactive security to digital resilience and AI sovereignty.

Discover what it takes to build a secure, resilient, and sovereign AI-ready organisation. Drawing on real-world European architectural blueprints and Cisco’s latest AI security innovations.

Jan Heijdra, CTO Cisco Netherlands, Cisco

In this panel discussion, experts from manufacturing and the public sector share how OT security is shaping their day-to-day reality. They will discuss their biggest risks, key lessons learned, and how they are addressing challenges such as legacy OT environments, NIS2 compliance, and the growing scale and sophistication of cyber threats. Join us for a cross-sector perspective on what OT security really means today.

Jurgen Geeraerts, IT Director Infrastructure, Unilin
Bojan Spasic, Program Manager Digital Security, Sirris
Dimitri Brems, Program Manager ICT, Het facilitair Bedrijf
Samir El Makrini, Sales Director Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Proximus NXT

In manufacturing, the golden rule is simple: never change what works. Downtime is one of the biggest fears on the factory floor, making every technology change a carefully considered decision. So how do you introduce smart connectivity, automation and AI without putting existing operations nor investments at risk? Discover how Umicore, together with Proximus NXT, took the step towards a private 5G while building on the network infrastructure already in place. A real-world story about innovation without disruption, showing how the right technology can unlock greater flexibility, efficiency and new possibilities for the factory of the future. Because when an industry that lives by “never change what works” decides to change, it has to be worth it.

Joris Van Herzele , Senior Director IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity, Umicore
Jurgen De Clerck, 5G Business Development Manager, Proximus NXT

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A new era of computing is on the horizon, one that will redefine digital trust and cybersecurity. In this inspiring cross-industry panel discussion, leaders from different sectors explore how they are preparing for the quantum age through crypto-agility. Gain fresh perspectives, practical insights, and a shared vision for building secure, future-ready organizations in a rapidly changing world.

Jérémy Lambot, Technology Innovation Lead, Ageas Group
Colonel Karl Samyn, Defence Officer & Director CIS, Belgian Defense
Tom Engels, Portfolio Lead Secure Networking & Automation, Proximus NXT Nederland
Kristof Spriet, Smart Network Portfolio Lead, Proximus NXT

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As data sovereignty, compliance and resilience become business priorities, organisations need to balance control with innovation. Discover how sovereign cloud and AI solutions help you retain control over data, workloads, identities and encryption keys while accelerating innovation across cloud, hybrid and edge environments. Learn how to turn sovereignty from a compliance requirement into a strategic advantage and build a trusted, future-ready digital foundation with Microsoft and Proximus NXT.

Frank Callewaert, CTO Microsoft BeLux, Microsoft
Gwénaëlle Hervé, Sovereignty Lead, Proximus NXT

AI is redefining how organizations engage, serve and inspire their customers. In this cross-industry panel, leaders from retail, finance and telecommunications will share how AI is creating more personalized experiences, accelerating service delivery, and opening the door to entirely new ways of connecting with customers. Discover how organizations are turning AI innovation into tangible business value and customer impact.

Stefaan De Backer, Head of Customer Experience & Contact Center, Argenta
Katia Battheu, Division Lead Customer Service Center, Proximus NXT
Sofien Ben Sassi, Practice Lead Workplace & Customer Engagement, Proximus NXT

In this panel discussion, John Gesquiere, Managing Director of Nipro Digital, and Jannes Labaere, CIO of Plopsa Group, share how their organisations are turning data into better decisions, more efficient operations, stronger customer experiences and new opportunities for growth.

Hear real-world stories about the challenges they faced and their journey they made until now. From healthcare innovation to visitor experience, they will discuss how data became a strategic enabler for their business and the lessons they learned along the way.

John Gesquiere, Nipro Digital Technologie
Jannes Labaere, Plopsa Group

Most organizations don't need more security tools. They need a security model that delivers outcomes. Discover how the Federal Public Service Finance is strengthening cyber resilience through Sovereign Shield, a sovereign, service-based approach to security.

Learn from practical lessons, real-world experience and discover how the same principles can help your organization, whatever its size, improve resilience, simplify compliance and stay in control as complexity grows.

Veerle Delerue, CIO, FPS Finance
Raf Peeters, Cybersecurity Practice Lead, Proximus NXT

Join Delhaize and Proximus NXT to discover how AI is transforming retail operations end-to-end. From accelerating new store onboarding to enabling intelligent support and AI-driven root cause analysis, AI is becoming a key driver of operational excellence.

Learn how end-to-end monitoring of critical services such as self-scan and payment platforms helps identify and resolve issues before they impact customers. Discover how autonomous operations, predictive insights and AI-powered decision-making enable faster incident resolution and continuous innovation at scale.

Hervé van Wayenberge, CIO/CTO, Delhaize Belgium & Luxemburg
Els Haentjens, Intelligent Networking Services Lead, Proximus NXT