Inspirational Scale-up night

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Inspirational Scale-up night

Is your business growing well and you want to continue expanding?
Do you aspire to take your business to the next level and add innovation?  

Other companies have already been there, so why not talk to them?! Join us for our next scale-up night and listen to our 4 inspiring entrepreneurs. Each has succeeded in his or her own field, but all have different backgrounds and stories. These companies that have managed to scale up will share with you their journeys, the challenges they have faced in their professional careers and in their private lives. 

Scale-up night 28/04/2026

(6 pm - 9 pm)

THE GUESTS:

💥  Pierre Marcolini

Pierre Marcolini is one of Belgium's most iconic and internationally renowned chocolatiers.

Crowned World Pastry Champion in 1995, he quickly established himself as a leading figure in high-end chocolate.

Based in Brussels, his brand is now present in several major cities around the world..

Pierre Marcolini embodies an artisanal, demanding, and innovative approach to chocolate. His creations combine technical precision, creativity, and respect for the product. He has helped modernize the image of Belgian chocolate internationally.

An entrepreneur as much as a craftsman, he has built a true luxury brand around cocoa..

An essential figure for understanding Belgian chocolate excellence and expertise.


💥  Grégoire de Hemptinne


Grégoire de Hemptinne is the co-founder of Shayp, an innovative startup specializing in smart water management for buildings.

Shayp develops technological solutions to detect leaks and optimize water consumption in real time.
The company uses connected sensors and data to reduce waste, enabling businesses and institutions to lower their costs and environmental footprint.

The solution is currently deployed in numerous buildings across Europe..

Grégoire has a strong commitment to sustainability and impact. His approach is resolutely focused on concrete innovation and ROI for users..


💥  Haagère Harrak

Haagère Harrak-Semati is a Belgian entrepreneur and co-founder of CareForce One, a human resources company specializing in the Life Sciences and healthcare sectors.

With her partners, she supports talent and companies in a sector with a significant societal impact.

CareForce One provides recruitment, interim management, consulting, and coaching services. The company positions itself as a "career co-pilot" for healthcare and life sciences professionals.

Haagère champions a human and committed approach to HR, centered on the vocation of healthcare professionals. Her career reflects a transition from intrapreneur to entrepreneur in a sector she has known intimately for over 25 years.
She actively contributes to connecting talent and organizations around impactful projects.

MODERATOR:

💥 Alain Heureux  Business and Training Expert in Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship.

Beci and Virtuology Academy



Registration required

☑️ Free for Beci members

☑️ € 25 excluding VAT for Access members

☑️ € 50 excluding VAT for non-members. Discount code - 100% for the first 10 registrants with the reference "Beciscaleup2026"

Please note that places are limited! 

Debates can be held in English, Dutch and French.  

The talk show will be followed by networking. 


Upcoming dates (last Tuesday of the month, 18.00 - 21.00)
  • 26/05/2026
  • 30/06/2026

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Date & Time
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:00 PM 9:00 PM (Europe/Brussels) Add to Calendar
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Beci

Avenue Louise 500
1050 Bruxelles
Belgium
+32 2 648 50 02
02/648.50.02
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+32 2 648 50 02
02/648.50.02
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