Tech Events in Brussels
Brussels is unusually weighted toward tech-policy and open-source events because of the EU institutions concentrated in the city. FOSDEM each February is one of the largest open-source conferences in the world and draws tens of thousands. Around it, the calendar is full of AI-governance, data-protection, cybersecurity-policy, and platform-regulation events that reflect Brussels' role as the policy capital of European tech.
Beyond policy, there's a healthy community meetup scene across software engineering, DevOps, and data. Less dense than Paris or London, but with several very active monthly groups. English dominates the international events; local community events run across French, Dutch, and English.
Upcoming events in Brussels
ISTQB® Foundation Training Course Brussels (in English, 3 days)
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Learn fundamental software testing concepts in our comprehensive 3-day course.
Odoo Experience 2026
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Join us at Odoo Experience 2026 for an epic in-person meetup full of learning, networking, and fun!
Odoo Experience 2026, Europe's biggest Tech & Business event.
Odoo Experience is the perfect opportunity to get inspired by industry trends & tech innovation. Join us during these 3 incredible days and get ready for endless fun and unlimited networking opportunities with business leaders, experts and inspiring speakers.
Discover new features, innovations and improvements in the brand-new version of Odoo and meet our dynamic Odoo community. Our suite of open source business apps is covering all your company needs (CRM, eCommerce, accounting, inventory, point of sale, project management, HR etc.) & it's going to revolutionize your way to work. Don't miss this chance & reveal the potential of Odoo for your business!
Agenda :
- + 400 talks
- + 40 000 attendees for our 2025's edition
- + 400 exhibitors to guide you on your own business growth
- 2 fun evening parties with catered dinner by our chefs
Practical information
When? September 24th and 25th from 9am to 6pm & September 26th from 9am to 5pm
Where? Brussels Expo
You can register here: https://www.odoo.com/r/AiJi
AI-Native Meetup #2 @ BeCentral
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Welcome to the #2 edition of the AI-Native Meetup 👋
👇 Practical information 👇
📅 Meetup Agenda
- 17:30: Doors Open, welcome & drinks
- 18:15: Opening Remarks
- 18:20: Talks
- 19:30: Closing Remarks
- 19:35: Networking Drinks & Bites
- 22:00: Doors close
📍 Getting there
BeCentral — Cantersteen 12, 1000 Brussels (right above Brussels Central Station). Take the Cantersteen / Ravenstein exit from the station.
- Train: Bruxelles-Central / Brussel-Centraal, we're literally right above it.
- Metro: Lines 1 & 5, Gare Centrale / Centraal Station (±2 min walk)
- Bus: Lines 38, 48, 52, 63, 65, 66, 71, 89 — Gare Centrale stop (±1 min walk)
- Tram: Line 92 — Parc/Park stop (±5 min walk)
- Parking: Interparking Grand-Place, Rue de la Montagne (±4 min walk) or Interparking Albertine-Square, Place de l'Albertine (±5 min walk)
- Bike: Secure bike parking at Brussels Central Station, plus Villo! stations around Carrefour de l'Europe
The AI-Native Meetup is back for its #2 edition, in the heart of Brussels at BeCentral!
Belgium is having a moment in AI. Real companies, real products, real momentum. But it's moving too fast to keep up with on your own.
The room was full for the first edition and the energy was great. Honestly, the conversations were as good as the talks. You'll love this next one.
Three 18-minute talks. No fluff, straight to the point, from speakers who've been in the field and are building AI companies here.
Everything they share was earned the hard way.
If you're building with AI in Belgium and want plenty of time to meet like-minded people, this is your room.
🎤 Meet the three AI entrepreneurs of this edition:
🚀 Kristof Martens — Co-Founder of Expedait
🔥 Ismail Baran — Founder & CEO of HITAI
💪 Nathan Bijnens — CEO of Scrydon
It's important to us that everyone feels welcome. Feel free to reach out if you have any special requests.
Thanks to Collibra for sponsoring, and thanks to BeCentral for partnering with the AI-Native Meetup.
Open Coworking Day: Join and Cowork on Your Projects
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Join us for a full day of collaborative work at HSBXL! This event is open to everyone who enjoys working in a community environment, whether you're advancing on business ventures, freelance projects, or creative endeavors. Bring your laptops, your enthusiasm, and your projects to collaborate, learn, and share in the main room of our spacious hackerspace.
During this 8-hour co-working event, you'll have the opportunity to work on your project, ask for feedback, offer help to others, and if you wish, share your achievements at the end of the day.
Please Note: While HSBXL has multiple rooms for various purposes, this coworking event is taking place in the main room. It's important to note that online meetings should be avoided during this event to prevent noise disturbance and to maintain a conducive work environment for everyone.
### What the day will look like:
1. Introduction and setting up: Find a comfortable spot in the main room, set up your workspace and grab a Club Mate, soft drink, or a coffee to get your day started.
2. Work Session: Dive into your project, seek assistance, and collaborate with others.
3. Sharing Session: Optional, but encouraged! Share what you've worked on, your challenges, and triumphs.
### How to get to HSBXL:
HSBXL is located in Brussels. For detailed instructions on how to get to the hackerspace, please visit here. If you encounter any issues while trying to get in, you can contact us at +32 28804004. Please note that the phone is inside the space. Alternatively, you can also reach out to us in our Matrix chatroom.
### Requirements
Please bring your laptop, and if you have, an extension cord. The space has WiFi, but having your own internet backup solution can also be useful.
Join us at this 8-hour co-working day in the main room of HSBXL, and we hope you'll have made progress on your projects, learned something new, and most importantly, enjoyed the power of community collaboration. Whether you're a freelancer, entrepreneur, or creative, we welcome you to this day of productivity, sharing, and collaboration.
AI Weekend for business
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
You come with a laptop and a real problem. You leave with a working machine: content that ships or an assistant that saves you hours.
AI Weekend at Betacowork Brussels
Most AI events send you home with notes. This one sends you home with something that runs.
You come on Saturday morning with a laptop and one real problem from your business. You spend the weekend building an answer to it, in a room with other entrepreneurs and with coaches in the room the whole time. On Sunday afternoon you show what you made.
Three build tracksPick one when you register. You can switch on the day.
1. Your content machine Produce and publish content with AI that sounds like you, not like everyone else. From an idea to something actually posted. No technical background needed.
2. Your own working assistant Build an assistant that takes over a task you keep doing by hand, on your own data and your own machine.
3. DIY, build with peers No session and no one walking you through it. You start building on Saturday morning with the other people in the room, and there is help when you get stuck.
How the weekend runsSaturday 26 September, 09:00 to 17:30 Breakfast, then a session with Toon Vanagt where you put your whole business on one page in twenty questions. The canvas pushes back on every assumption you make. After that, Betacowork founders talk about what paid off and what burned time and money. From 13:30 you pick your track and start building, and the rest of the afternoon is yours. Drinks and open conversation at 17:30.
Sunday 27 September, 09:00 to 17:30 Build time continues in all three tracks, with the coaches moving between the rooms. The afternoon is for finishing touches and getting your thing to actually run. At 15:30 everyone shows what they built and pitches the ideas they want to put in front of the room.
What you leave withYour business on one page, and the questions you cannot answer yet. Something you built yourself, running by the end of the weekend. The unfiltered version from founders in this building. And people who work on the same problems, one floor away.
Practical
Who it is for: entrepreneurs, startups, business owners, and anyone with an idea they want to build with AI.
Bring: a laptop and one real problem from your business.
Included: breakfast, lunch and coffee on both days, and drinks on Saturday evening.
Where: Betacowork, in the ICAB incubator building, 4 Rue des Pères Blancs, 1040 Etterbeek, Brussels.
After the weekend: for a week after, you can come back to us with questions about the thing you built, when it breaks or when you want to finish it.
Three free days in the space: every participant gets three days at Betacowork, usable until the end of the year.
Recording: we record the sessions and send you the video.
Price: €99. Early bird €69 until 18 September. Betacowork and ICAB members €49. All prices excluding VAT.
Questions: host@betacowork.com, +32 2 737 67 69
Software Freedom Day 2026: Organizing with FOSS
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Every year, somewhere around the third Saturday of September, hackers, free software users and open source adepts celebrate Software Freedom Day. HSBXL is marking it on Saturday 26 September with a full day of talks, followed by a communal dinner.
This year's theme is Organizing with FOSS: how people actually use free and open source software to run events, manage their work and personal lives, and keep control of their own data. Talks on other FOSS topics are welcome too, so expect a spread across privacy, open data and security.
Schedule
11:30 - doors open, coffee, hang out
13:00 - talks begin
Evening - communal dinner, with drinks and snacks throughout the day
The full talk schedule will be announced closer to the date.
Practical
Free as in freedom. No ticket needed, just show up.
HSBXL, Rue Osseghem 53, 1080 Molenbeek, Brussels.
Can't make it in person? There will be a live stream, link posted nearer the time.
Questions: contact@hsbxl.be or Matrix at #hsbxl:matrix.org
Want to give a talk? Slots are 25 or 45 minutes. Send a title, a short summary, any prerequisites, your preferred duration and availability to contact@hsbxl.be before 20 August.
Odoo eCommerce Day 2026
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Join us during the eCommerce Day
Whether you're launching your first online store or scaling a business across multiple channels and countries, this day is built for you !
Join us for a full day dedicated to everything related to eCommerce: practical sessions, success stories, and a first look at the latest features of Odoo 20. Discover how a fully integrated platform removes the friction from running an online business and lets you focus on growth.
From product pages, automated marketing, and logistics, you'll leave with practical ideas you can apply into your own project.
You'll learn a lot of thing!
You'll discover
- Why Odoo is a great fit for your e-commerce business
- Steps, design tips, and best practices for building a converting storefront.
- A look at Odoo's SEO tools and how to get your store found on search engines.
- How to turn your website into a lead machine with marketing automation, email campaigns, and promotions.
- Digital marketing strategies to go beyond retail by selling events and appointments.
12:30 - Welcome & Walking lunch
From 13:30 -Inspiring Talks
13:30 - Auditorium 2000 A
Let's set-up your online store !
14:00 - Auditorium 2000 A
From cart to doorstep: Master payments and deliveries in Odoo
14:30 - Auditorium 2000 A
Good website design: The hidden keys to turn visitors into customers
15:00 - Auditorium 2000 A
Is Odoo really good for SEO?
15:30 - Auditorium 2000 A
Turn your website into a leads machine!
16:00 - Auditorium 2000 A
Boost your website with marketing automation: emails & promotions
16:30 - Auditorium 2000 A
Beyond e-commerce: Sell experiences with Odoo Events & Appointments
Registration is free but mandatory here: https://www.odoo.com/r/Qj1o
She Loves to Code: Python launch Brussels
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
She Loves To Code is a club for women+ who want to explore tech, learn by doing and meet others along the way
On 29 September, we’re hosting the first event in our new club format in Brussels, and we’re kicking things off with the Python language 🐍
N********o need to have a prior experience: just come along, try things out, ask questions and keep learning as you want! You can choose what you’d like to learn and progress at your own pace, picking up where you left off at each session.
After the workshop, we host tech talks from women working in the field, with networking, drinks and time to meet other people from the community✨
Be curious, learn at your own pace and meet a community of women+ exploring tech together!
Event agenda:
5:30 PM - Welcome & intro
6:00 PM - Python workshop
7:30 PM - Tech talks
8:00 PM - Networking & drinks
See you soon! 💜
The SLTC team
European Digital Sustainability Skills Conference
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Gain a deeper understanding of how digital sustainability skills can drive innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable growth across Europe
About the EventEurope is accelerating its digital and green transitions. Making sure people have the right skills is more important than ever.
Join us in Brussels or online for the European Digital Sustainability Skills Conference.
The conference will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, educators, researchers, and skills experts to explore how Europe can build a workforce ready for a sustainable digital future.
The event will:
- Showcase key achievements and lessons learned from the first two years of the Digital4Sustainability project
- Create space to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead
- Share expert insights, interactive discussions, and real-world examples
- Explore how digital sustainability skills can support innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable growth across Europe
The programme will combine insights from the project with wider discussions on the future of skills for the twin transition.
Topics include:
- Skills needs and workforce challenges in a rapidly changing economy
- Digital sustainability and AI, including the impact of emerging technologies
- Education and training approaches that prepare learners for future careers
- Upskilling and reskilling strategies for professionals and organisations
- The role of SMEs in driving sustainable digital innovation
- Future workforce trends and youth engagement
- European policy developments shaping the skills agenda
- Practical tools, frameworks, and resources developed through the Digital4Sustainability project
The event is relevant to people working in policy, education, industry, and research.
It offers an opportunity to:
- Exchange ideas
- Discover practical solutions
- Connect with stakeholders working to strengthen digital sustainability skills across Europe
Startup World Cup Belgium 2026 | Brussels
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
For the very first time, Belgium joins the Startup World Cup. One pitch. One spot at the Grand Finale in San Francisco.
🚀 Startup World Cup Belgium 2026 | Brussels Edition
The Startup World Cup is the world's largest startup pitch competition, present in 150+ countries and backed by Pegasus Tech Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC firm with $2B+ AUM, 300+ investments and 27 IPOs. Every year, regional winners from around the world compete at the Grand Finale in San Francisco for a $1,000,000 investment prize.
On September 30, 2026, Brussels hosts its very first edition — co-hosted by Startup&Angels, Le Village by CA Brussels (powered by Degroof Petercam), and BeCentral — bringing together founders, investors, partners and ecosystem builders for an evening at the crossroads of innovation, capital and ambition.
🏆 The Competition
10 selected startups will pitch live in front of an investor-led jury for a chance to represent Belgium at the Grand Finale in San Francisco (Nov 4-6, 2026), competing for a $1,000,000 investment prize.
📋 Program
🕠 5:30 PM — Doors open & networking
🎤 6:00 PM — Welcome speech by Leo DENES, Co-Founder Startup&Angels / INAUTALENT
🚀 6:15 PM — Startup pitches (10 startups, 4 min pitch + 2 min Q&A)
🏆 8:10 PM — Award ceremony, winner announcement & networking
🎉 9:00 PM — End of event
👥 The Jury
A panel of leading investors and ecosystem experts including:
[Judges to be announced soon]
🤝 Who is this evening for?
Whether you're a founder, an investor, a corporate, or simply curious about what's being built next - this evening is for you. Expect meaningful conversations with the people shaping the future of innovation in Belgium and beyond. The kind of room where the right introduction leads somewhere real.
🌟 Our Partners
INAUTALENT | Le Village by CA Brussels | BeCentral | Women @ ARTEFACT | Women in Tech | Maddyness | France Angels | ...
🎟 Seats are limited, grab yours now before they're gone.
This is not an event you want to watch from the sidelines!
📩 Questions? Contact us at alyssa@australiance.com
🌍 About Startup&Angels
Startup&Angels is a global network connecting founders, investors and ecosystem builders across 20+ countries and 5 continents. Founded in 2016, the network has organised 200+ events, supported 2,500+ startups and brought together 15,000+ participants worldwide.
🔗 www.startupandangels.com
Generative AI for Society and Workplace | Brussels
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Explore how Generative AI is reshaping society and workplaces, enhancing productivity and innovation.
Welcome to Generative AI for Society and Workplace!Dive into the transformative world of Generative AI with this workshop, designed to empower professionals to harness the latest AI technologies for both societal and workplace innovation. Through a series of engaging modules, participants will explore foundational concepts, and advanced applications, with real-world use cases.
This workshop will provide the tools and knowledge needed to effectively integrate Generative AI into various business processes, navigate ethical considerations, and lead AI-driven initiatives. Join us to become a pivotal force in shaping the future of your industry with Generative AI.
Why Learn About Generative AIClaim a 5% Discount on this workshop, click here to access!
Generative AI stands at the forefront of technological innovation, reshaping industries by enabling new ways to create content, automate processes, and analyze data.
This knowledge empowers professionals to lead in the adoption of cutting-edge tools that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency, prepare for future challenges, and drive sustainable growth in an increasingly AI-integrated world.
01) Innovation and CreativityGenerative AI opens new avenues for creativity and innovation, allowing for the generation of novel ideas, designs, and solutions that can transform industries.
02) Efficiency and AutomationIt significantly enhances efficiency, automating routine tasks and analyzing complex data sets quickly, freeing up human resources for more strategic activities.
03) Competitive AdvantageUnderstanding and implementing Generative AI technologies provides a significant competitive edge, helping organizations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
What You'll Gain from this Workshop 01) Comprehensive Skill DevelopmentDevelop a deep understanding of Generative AI, mastering foundational concepts, and advanced applications to implement AI solutions effectively in their organizations.
02) Practical Application and Automation StrategiesGain practical insights and experience through real-world use cases and exercises, learning to integrate Generative AI into business processes to boost efficiency and drive innovation.
03) Ethical Understanding and Risk ManagementExplore AI's ethical implications, understand potential risks, and learn strategies for responsible deployment to meet industry standards.
04) Leadership and Innovation PreparationLearn how to lead AI-driven projects and foster innovation within their teams, positioning themselves as forward-thinking leaders in their respective fields.
Who Should Attend 01) Business Leaders & ExecutivesSenior professionals exploring strategic AI integrations for operational and competitive advancements.
02) HR Professionals and Policy MakersIdeal for those keen to navigate the ethical, regulatory, and workforce challenges presented by AI technologies.
03) Innovators and TechnologistsEntrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts seeking to leverage AI for new business solutions and societal impact.
UX Beers Brussels @ CBTW
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Welcome to our October UX Beers in Brussels!
This time, we will host our event on Tuesday the 13th of October at CBTW in Brussels.
Ariad and Creative Skills sponsor our events.
📺 Follow the event online? We stream live via Youtube
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### UX TALKS
Talks: to be announced
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### SCHEDULE
18:00 - Doors open. Drinks & snacks
19.00 - 19.15 - Introduction to UX Belgium Meetup, announcements
19.15 - 19:50 - Talk #1
19:50 -20:10 - BREAK
20:10 - 21:00 - Talk #2
20:45 - 21:30 - Socialize
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### SLACK CHANNEL
We have our own UX Belgium slack channel.
Come join us and say hi!
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### YOUTUBE CHANNEL
All our livestreams and talks are recorded and available on our UX Belgium youtube channel.
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### ABOUT UX BELGIUM
UX Belgium is a growing community of User Experience (UX) professionals in and around Belgium.
Look for these types of events:
UX Beers
Periodically, we gather at a different company, agency or venue to drink beers, network and listen to speakers on various themes in the world of UX and digital design.
UX Antwerp: Each last Tuesday of the month
UX Brussels: Each second Tuesday of the month, 4x per year
UX Workshops
Now and then we organize events to dive deeper into specific skills and techniques in UX. These are smaller, hands-on workshops designed to boost your UX toolbox.
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The UX Belgium Meetup Team
Tech Hiring Day
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Hiring in the AI Era: what's allowed, what works, what puts you at risk. 1hr Workshop + live interviews with job-ready tech talent.
- Lunch Pass : Hiring in the AI Era session + networking lunch, from 12h00 to 14h30.
- One Day Pass: tHiring in the AI Era session + networking lunch + Recruitment Speed Dating with BeCode learners (.NET, Cybersecurity, AI & Data Science), from 12h00 to 17h30.
- Free for BeCode Partners
AMTSO Cyber Research Conference
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
CIO Benelux 2026
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
First class presentations and panel discussions from the leading CIOs, CISOs and IT directors in the Benelux Region.
Join us on the 21st of October at Sofitel Brussels Europe.
PLEASE NOTE:
Complimentary passes are only available to Enterprise CIOs, CISOs, CDOs, CTOs
and other Senior IT, data and security professionals.
If you are a technology or solution provider or you represent an IT consultancy that
seeks commercial discussions, please contact rebecca.symonds@citrusevents.net
to discuss sponsorship for the 21st October 2026.
Upon registering your interest to attend the event as a delegate you are agreeing to
be contacted by Citrus Events who will approve your pass before issuing it to you.
Your approved information will also be shared with partners of CIO Benelux post
event for marketing purposes including email and contact number.
This is a business to business event (B2B), registration should include your business
email address. Personal email addresses (gmail, Hotmail, yahoo etc) will not be
approved.
Through peer to peer learning and networking from some of the finest IT leaders in
the Benelux Region, we will explore industry specific digital challenges and topics
across various industries, including retail, financial services, oil & utilities,
manufacturing, construction, government and education.
Join us on the 21st October 2026 at The Sofitel, Brussels.
Tech topics include:
Generative AI, The Digital transformation Journey, retaining top IT talent,
sustainability, Cybersecurity , Cloud Migration, Digital healthcare and much more.
There are also many opportunities to network in a more relaxed environment with
our networking coffee breaks, networking lunch and post event networking drinks
and canapés.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Limited tickets are available so register your interest now!
Formation à l'animation Fresque de la tech
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Un atelier pour comprendre l'impact du numérique sur nos vies et imaginer une tech plus juste, humaine et au service du vivant.
Un atelier pour comprendre l'impact du numérique sur nos vies et imaginer une tech plus juste, humaine et au service du vivant.
A l’issue de la formation, vous serez animateur·ice pro de la Fresque de la Tech et pourrez sensibiliser vos collègues, clients et autres parties prenantes dans un cadre professionnel aux enjeux de la tech.
La Fresque de la Tech est un atelier collaboratif et 100% low-tech pour questionner notre rapport aux technologies numériques.
Face à l'accélération effrénée du monde technologique — ChatGPT, reconnaissance faciale, deepfakes, surveillance de masse, précarisation du travail... — une question s’impose : peut-on encore parler de « progrès » lorsque l’innovation creuse les inégalités, menace nos libertés et redéfinit la démocratie ?
Après avoir sensibilisé plus de 5000 participants via divers ateliers, Bleen a créé La Fresque de la Tech en 2025, avec un objectif clair : capitaliser sur des années de retours d’expérience en sustainable IT pour proposer un atelier systémique. Un atelier qui ne se contente pas de parler de numérique, mais qui ouvre le débat sur ses impacts sociaux, démocratiques, sanitaires et environnementaux.
Conscient du risque d’amnésie générationnelle, Bleen a voulu recontextualiser les grandes étapes de l’évolution des technologies de l’information et de la communication pour mieux comprendre les enjeux d’aujourd’hui — et ceux de demain.
Ce nouvel atelier, à la fois interactif et réflexif, invite à mettre en pause le discours techno-solutionniste dominant, à démêler le vrai du buzz, et à imaginer ensemble des futurs technologiques plus justes et durables.
Après la formation vous recevrez l'accès à un espace Notion qui contient les cartes d'animation, le lien vers la fresque en ligne, un guide d'animation, et des ressources complémentaires pour améliorer vos connaissances sur le sujet de la Tech.
Le prix de la formation inclut 2 jeux de cartes imprimés dans votre langue souhaitée (FR, NL ou EN) et une licence à vie. Ceci vous donne donc le droit d'animer en grand public et professionnel à vie, sans devoir nous verser une partie après chaque animation.
Conditions :
- Avoir suivi la fresque
- Cette formation est destiné à un public international (en dehors de la Belgique)
Pour le règlement, il est aussi possible de payer par virement bancaire après réception d'une facture. Si cette option vous intéresse, contactez hello@bleen.be.
TECHNICAL WORKSHOP AND EXPLORATION OF HIBA+ OPPORTUNITIES
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Compartir los resultados de HIBA+ y explorar el futuro de la digitalización del sector agroalimentario desde una perspectiva europea
Este evento expondrá los resultados del proyecto de Interreg HIBA+ (2024-2026), --centrado en la digitalización del sector agroalimentario en las áreas transfronterizas de España y Portugal-- y explorará las posibilidades de continuidad tanto del mismo como de otros de este ámbito. Para ello distintas entidades europeas del sector agrícola y tecnológico expondrán las prioridades y objetivos de la UE en estos aspectos, qué oportunidades hay actualmente y en expondrán hacia dónde va el futuro tecnológico del sector agroalimentario desde una perspectiva europea.
Pitch To Punchline: Masterclass in Professional Public Speaking BRUSSELS
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
How knowledge from 20 years in the world's best advertising agencies and stand-up stages will transform how you command a room.
About This MasterclassLet's face it: the "EU Bubble" runs on complex information. Whether you are advocating for policy changes, delivering quarterly tech updates, or pitching to stakeholders, you are constantly tasked with turning dry, dense material into engaging presentations.
But if you are still relying on slide-heavy, jargon-filled monologues, you are losing your audience, not being listened to as much as you should, and missing out on career advancment you sorely deserve.
There is a better way
In this intensive 3-hour masterclass, you will learn to communicate with the strategic precision of a New York adman and the stage presence of a professional stand-up comic.
After spending 20 years building campaigns for the world's top brands at a premier New York advertising agency—and performing as a professional stand-up comedian—I have reverse-engineered what it takes to capture an audience's attention, hold it, and persuade them to act.
Important: This is NOT a comedy class.
You are not here to learn how to tell jokes or be a comedian. You are here to learn the mechanics of stand-up (pacing, reading a room, projecting confidence) and the strategy of advertising (concise messaging, emotional hooks) to become a powerful, persuasive professional speaker.
What You Will Learn in 3 HoursThis is a highly interactive, practical workshop broken down into three core modules:
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Hour 1: The Hook (Ad Agency Storytelling)
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How to distill complex, technical information into a clear, compelling core message.
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A repeatable, practical framework for constructing compelling presentations.
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Building a narrative structure that naturally drives toward your goal.
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Hour 2: The Delivery (Stand-Up Mechanics)
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How to physically own the room before you speak a single word.
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Mastering pacing, pausing, and tone to build authority.
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Handling the unexpected: What stand-up teaches you about dealing with tough crowds, interruptions, and blank stares.
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Hour 3: The Stage (Live Practice & Feedback)
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On-your-feet exercises in a supportive, low-stakes environment.
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Individual, constructive feedback on your specific speaking style.
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Actionable takeaways you can apply to your very next meeting.
This workshop is designed for individuals who need to communicate with impact, including:
- Public Affairs & PR Professionals
- NGO Advocates and Lobbyists
- Tech & Management Consultants
- Founders, Diplomats, and Corporate Leaders
To ensure every participant receives personalized feedback and coaching, this masterclass is strictly capped at 16 people.
- Standard Admission: €149
- Early Bird Admission: €99 (Only 4 spots available!)
Whether you are looking to conquer your public speaking anxiety or refine your executive presence, this workshop will give you a completely new toolkit for owning the room.
ABOUT YOUR TEACHER:
Thomas Henry has spent 20 years solving complex problems for top-tier ad agencies across New York, London, and Paris. His strategic work has earned the industry’s highest honors—including Cannes Lions, Webbys, and Effies—by cutting through corporate jargon to deliver simple, thought-provoking messaging. (If you’re looking for buzzwords and trendy charts that say a lot of nothing, he is not your guy).
But Thomas doesn’t just build the pitch; he knows how to deliver it. As a former adman turned professional stand-up comic, he brings razor-sharp wit and irresistible energy to the stage. He regularly performs at iconic venues like The Comedy Cellar in New York and The Comedy Store in London, and his sell-out European tours have been featured in The Guardian, on the BBC.
You can see Thomas' advertising work here https://artsunknown.co.uk/
And his comedy work here https://www.thomashenrycomedy.com/
TheGreenTech Innovation Forum 2026
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Dive into TheGreenTech Innovation Forum 2026 for fresh ideas and cool eco-friendly tech, all in one place!
Welcome to TheGreenTech Innovation Forum 2026!Get ready to dive into the latest green technologies and connect with innovators shaping the future. This in-person event is your chance to explore cool ideas, meet passionate experts, and spark collaborations in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Don't miss out on the buzz at TheGreenTech Innovation Forum 2026—where the future gets greener and brighter!
Womenpreneur Awards 2026
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Womenpreneur Awards : la cérémonie qui récompense les entrepreneuses
Womenpreneur et la Ville de Bruxelles sont ravis de vous présenter l'édition 2025 des Womenpreneur Awards qui célèbre l’innovation, la créativité et le leadership des entrepreneuses bruxelloises.
Cette année, quatre entrepreneuses seront récompensées lors de la soirée pour leur réalisations sociale, tech & innovation et durable. Mais ne manquez pas également l’opportunité de nominer votre entrepreneuse préférée et de lui décerner le prix du public ! !
Les Womenpreneur Awards, en plus de récompenser les entrepreneuses locales, accueillera un panel. Vous découvrirez également en exclusivité l’after-movie du Womenpreneur Market.
Cet évènement est organisé en collaboration avec la Ville de Bruxelles.
CIOXBelgium by EDS
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Join CIOXBelgium, the premier event for CIOs and senior IT leaders to explore insights and tech challenges.
Welcome to CIOXBelgium, the premier event exclusively designed for accomplished CIOs across the Ireland. Step into the forefront of strategic technology leadership as we navigate the evolving post-pandemic landscape and unlock unparalleled opportunities for enterprise success. Join us at CIOXBelgium, where visionary CIOs converge to engage in transformative discussions, gain strategic insights, and address the pressing challenges shaping the world of enterprise technology.
🎤Speakers:
•Laurie-Anne Bourdain - CISO, UMC Sint-Pieter/ CHU Saint-Pierre
•Sam Rédelé - Head of Data & AI, UZ Leuven
•Christopher Franskin - CIO, DKV Belgium
•Johan Stronkhorst - CISO, Departement Omgeving
•Walter Coenraets - CISO, Belgische Federale Politie - Federal Police Belgium
•Joris Verdickt - VP, Secure Power & Data Centers, Belgium & Netherlands, Schneider Electric
•Christophe Vanneste - CIO, MELEXIS
•Amit Potnis - CIO, Lutosa Foods
•Stijn Eyckmans - Group CTO, Fracht Group
•Axel Royer-Bertrand - VP, Global IT Strategy & Transformation, Aliaxis
•Benjamin Budts - CISO, Global IT Security & Risk Director, Lhoist
•Ivan Branco - Head of Information Management, AI and Analytics, Volvo Group Trucks Operations
•Filip Maertens - Head of Crisis Management Office and Operational Resilience Awareness, Euroclear
•Wannes Rosiers - Head of IT & Development, Tomorrowland
•Philippe Cornette - Group CISO, John Cockerill
•Cedric Plettinx - Regional IT Director Benelux, Germany & Nordics, Yusen Logistics
🤝Sponsors:
•Horizon3AI
•Ping Identity
•OneTrust
•Rubrik
•Island
Learn More:
View full agenda here - https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0mX7qK0
Register here for free - https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0mX7KP0
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Submit your interest here: EDS
Or contact: sponsorship@edsxevents.com
All delegates must meet specific criteria to qualify for attendance, including holding a senior position within their organisation and being affiliated with an enterprise.Please note, EDS reserves the right to decline any registration to ensure the integrity and quality of the event; thank you for your understanding.
Open Day 42 Belgium - 26 November 2026
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Copy of Open Day 42 Belgium - 26 November 2026
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Discover 42 Belgium in Brussels on November 26! Get to know our program & community. Free, registration required.
Come to the Open Day of 42 Belgium in Brussels and discover the most innovative tech & AI programs!
📅 Date: Thursday, 26 November 2027
⏰ 18h start info session
📍 Location: 42 Belgium, Cantersteen 12, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
At 42 Belgium, you don’t attend classes and you won’t find traditional teachers. So what do you get?
Discover Belgium’s most innovative tech campus, open 24/7.
Prepare yourself in a unique way for a career in software, AI, cybersecurity, and more -entirely at your own pace. Completely free. Get to know the tech education of the future.
What can you expect during our Open Day?
✅ Discover how our innovative peer-to-peer learning method works
✅ Learn everything about our approach
✅ Ask your questions directly to the enthusiastic 42 Belgium team and our students
The event is free, but spots are limited -registration in advance is required!
🎯 Sign up now and start your journey into the world of coding. Discover the tech education of the future.
See you soon 👋
– The 42 Belgium team
#42belgium #42antwerp #OpenDeurDag #Programmeren #TechInnovatie #PeerToPeer #Antwerpen #GratisOpleiding #StudentLife #DigitalSkills
UnitedXR Europe
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
AR / VR / XR conference in Brussels, Belgium
Open Day 42 Belgium - 14 January 2027
Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Discover 42 Belgium in Brussels on January 14! Get to know our program & community. Free, registration required.
Come to the Open Day of 42 Belgium in Brussels and discover the most innovative tech & AI programs!
📅 Date: Friday, 5 June, 2026
⏰ 18h start info session
📍 Location: 42 Belgium, Cantersteen 12, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
At 42 Belgium, you don’t attend classes and you won’t find traditional teachers. So what do you get?
Discover Belgium’s most innovative tech campus, open 24/7.
Prepare yourself in a unique way for a career in software, AI, cybersecurity, and more -entirely at your own pace. Completely free. Get to know the tech education of the future.
What can you expect during our Open Day?
✅ Discover how our innovative peer-to-peer learning method works
✅ Learn everything about our approach
✅ Ask your questions directly to the enthusiastic 42 Belgium team and our students
The event is free, but spots are limited -registration in advance is required!
🎯 Sign up now and start your journey into the world of coding. Discover the tech education of the future.
See you soon 👋
– The 42 Belgium team
#42belgium #42antwerp #OpenDeurDag #Programmeren #TechInnovatie #PeerToPeer #Antwerpen #GratisOpleiding #StudentLife #DigitalSkills