The event is held in English

Ambition drives success – and at BECI and sustAIn.brussels, we are here to help you transform your aspirations into achievements.

Join us for an exclusive event tailored to ambitious companies ready to embrace digital and sustainable innovation, seize opportunities, and thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Why attend?

• Strategic Technological Roadmaps: Discover the technological roadmaps your company needs to stay competitive. Our experts will break down the latest trends and strategies, helping you position your business for long-term success. 
• Subsidized Service Opportunities: Explore unique opportunities to partner with top-tier players and access subsidized services that can drive significant value for your organisation. 
• Prepare Your Business to Attract Investors and Secure Funding: From crafting a compelling pitch to understanding financial readiness, this event will equip you with the confidence to engage with potential investors and drive your business forward.
• Inspiring Testimonials: Two companies will share their growth journeys, illustrating the tangible impact of innovative thinking and collaboration.
• Networking: We’ll conclude the day with a networking session featuring industry leaders and potential collaborators in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. It's an opportunity to exchange ideas, form new partnerships, and expand your network over refreshments.
  

AGENDA

19:00 – 20:00 :  Networking

17:30–17:40: Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Thierry Geerts, CEO of BECI
• Ludwig De Locht, coordinator of sustAIn.brussels
  

17:40–18:20: Discuss test before invest, support to finding investments, skills and trainings, events, networking and communications.

• Laurence de Kerchove, project officer at Agoria 
• Stephan Salberter, CEO of Campus 19 and Kersel 
• Marie-Mo Vaeyens,  TechSci lead
  

18:20–18:45: Testimonies from Vucable and BookBetter

• Helen Tueni, founder of Vucable
• Louis Lammertyn, co-founder of BookBetter
  

18:45–19:00: Closing remarks
19:00–20:00: Networking

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Language

The event is held in English

Participation

Free of charge; registration is mandatory

Speakers

• Ludwig De Locht, Digital Transformation Ambassador, Coordinator of sustAIn.brussels, helping businesses in the Brussels region integrate sustainable and innovative digital practices. He emphasizes the importance of balancing economic, social and environmental impacts to ensure responsible use of technology.  
• Laurence de Kerchove is a Project Officer specializing in European initiatives at Agoria, Belgium's technology industry federation. Laurence’s role emphasizes fostering connections between stakeholders, managing projects effectively, and contributing to the advancement of technology-driven solutions. 
• Stephan Salberter is the CEO of Campus 19 and Kersel, where he focuses on helping brands grow while creating a positive societal impact. He leads efforts to secure investment opportunities in initiatives like sustAIn.brussels, fostering innovation and sustainability. Stephan is committed to supporting businesses that align with transformative societal goals and leveraging strategic resources to amplify their success.

• Marie-Mo Vaeyens leads the Techsi initiative, a dedicated center for training in science and technology. She is instrumental in designing the Training Tracks for sustAIn.brussels, fostering skill development in sustainability and innovation. Her work empowers individuals and organizations to navigate and contribute to the evolving landscape of technology-driven solutions.
• Helen Tueni, founder of Vucable, has as mission to leverage digital transformation to create positive societal impact. Created an open-access app called mAIté to provide essential information to individuals, helping navigate the public service sector in Belgium. 
• Louis Lammertyn is a co-founder of BookBetter, a platform for booking flights in a more sustainable way. With over a decade of international experience, he has worked in clean technologies like hydrogen mobility, night train operations, and sustainable aviation.
  

About sustAIn.brussels

SustAIn.brussels serves as a single point of access to sustainable and digital innovation in Brussels with a focus on AI and other emerging technologies. It is a European Digital Innovation Hub in Brussels set up with the support of the European Commission, Innoviris and hub.brussels. Coordination is done by Sirris, Agoria, BeCentral, VUB, and ULB.