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17h00-18h30
Reception
Start your gala evening with delicious appetizers. Get to know the partners of HRtech & LearnTech and make your connection.
18h30-19h00
Mainstage
We reveal the winner of the HRtech awards 2024. The award ceremony will present the best Belgian HRtech team, L&D project and HRtech start-up of the year.
19h00-19h45
Central square
Enjoy a tasty dinner starter.
19h45-21h45
Mainstage
Submerge your guests in a unique setting for an exclusive (private) dinner with a top cultural performance.
Soprano Astrid Stockman brings the full experience to the HRtech gala. Astrid first gained widespread recognition through her participation in “De Slimste Mens Ter Wereld” and her musical contributions to “Vive le vélo” and “Ik Vraag Het Aan” on VRT. She embraces challenges and easily crosses musical genre boundaries. Trained as a classical pianist and vocalist at the Lemmens Institute, she increasingly specializes in music theater with an interdisciplinary approach. In this context, she has graced stages and festivals such as BOZAR and La Monnaie/De Munt in Belgium, Grec Festival Barcelona in Spain, Prisma Festival in Panama, Osterfestival in Austria, Rotterdam Opera Days in the Netherlands, ILT Festival in Denmark, Temporada Alta in Spain, and more.
During this gala evening, Astrid will perform a mixed musical repertoire for you solo at her piano. From pop and old film music to light classical pieces and French chansons, there’s something for everyone. And the music often comes with a special story, which she is delighted to share with you. A night of music that promises something for every taste!
Submerge your guests in a unique setting for an exclusive (private) dinner with a top cultural performance. Soprano Astrid Stockman brings the full experience to the HRtech gala.
21h45-22h30
Central square
Enjoy an amazing walking dessert.
22h30-00h0
Sapphire
Late night bar in Sapphire House.
08h00-10h00
Central square
Start the day with an easy breakfast and good company. Get to know the partners of HRtech, share a cup of coffee and make your connection.
08h45-09h45
Mainstage
Start the day with a tech detox to be fully ready for lots of HRtech inspiration afterwards.
Embark on a journey of health and vitality with Sandra Bekkari in this awakening session, designed to set the stage for a new, enlightening day at HRtech Conference. Sandra will kick off the morning by introducing you to the core principles of her acclaimed Sana Method, offering invaluable insights into cultivating a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Following this enlightening introduction, Sandra will lead you through a dynamic Pilates session, focusing on core strengthening, flexibility enhancement, and posture improvement. Engage your body and mind as you learn practical techniques for integrating movement into your daily routine.
To conclude this transformative experience, Sandra will showcase the importance of a nourishing breakfast, providing you with practical tips and inspiring ideas for starting your day on a healthy note, even amidst busy schedules.
Prepare to kickstart your day at HRtech!
Photo: @KarlBruninx
Start the day with a tech detox to be fully ready for lots of HRtech inspiration afterwards.
Embark on a journey of health and vitality with Sandra Bekkari in this awakening session, designed to set the stage for a new, enlightening day at HRtech Conference.
10h00-10h10
Mainstage
Eline De Munck worked as a television personality for more than 15 years and founded the Belgian eyewear brand Odette Lunettes 7 years ago. Eline is still the managing director of the brand, which is now distributed in over 16 countries. Additionally, she has had her own clothing line and continues to participate in numerous TV shows, perform in theater productions and musicals, and gives keynotes and corporate presentations several times a week.
Eline De Munck worked as a television personality for more than 15 years and founded the Belgian eyewear brand Odette Lunettes 7 years ago. Eline is still the managing director of the brand, which is now distributed in over 16 countries.
10h10-10h50
Mainstage
Dr. Michelle Penelope King is a globally renowned expert on inequality and organizational culture, dedicated to transforming workplaces into inclusive environments that foster equity for all. As the Chief People Officer at ODI, a prestigious global affairs think tank, Michelle leads initiatives aimed at combating injustice and inequality, continuing a legacy that spans over six decades.
Before joining ODI, Michelle founded The Culture Practice, a global consultancy specializing in diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and organizational development. Her expertise attracted high-profile clients such as JP Morgan, Netflix, Dior, FIFA, and Amazon, where she spearheaded strategies to reshape workplace cultures. Through this, she created an expansive library of DEI training content, partnering with Udemy to democratize access to these resources globally. Michelle also serves as a Senior Advisor to the UN Foundation’s Girl Up Campaign, where she oversees the NextGen Leadership Development Program, equipping young women with the skills to lead in today’s evolving workplace.
Michelle’s career has included prominent roles such as Director of Inclusion at Netflix and Head of UN Women’s Global Innovation Coalition for Change. With two decades of international experience, she has consistently been at the forefront of advancing more inclusive organizational cultures.
Michelle is not only an award-winning academic but also a dynamic thought leader. She holds five degrees, including a PhD in Management, and is currently pursuing post-doctoral research at Cranfield University. Her published works include the bestselling and award-winning book The Fix: How to Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work and her latest release, How Work Works, published by HarperCollins in 2023.
In a rapidly changing world, HR professionals are at the heart of shaping the future of work. In her second book, Michelle draws from her deep expertise in human resources and research to provide a roadmap for navigating the evolving workplace. In this engaging and practical talk, Michelle explores four megatrends that are transforming the workforce, providing actionable insights for HR professionals to thrive in a landscape defined by technological disruption, hybrid work, and flatter organizational structures.
Michelle will examine the rising demand for both digital and technical skills, coupled with the increasing importance of advanced emotional and social capabilities. As workplaces diversify and shift to more self-managed teams, HR professionals must adapt, fostering cultures that promote collaboration, inclusivity, and meaning. From building informal networks to cultivating a culture of learning, Michelle will provide practical strategies to meet the career needs of the modern employee and equip HR leaders with the tools to facilitate connection and fulfillment at work.
Dr. Michelle Penelope King is a globally renowned expert on inequality and organizational culture, dedicated to transforming workplaces into inclusive environments that foster equity for all. As the Chief People Officer at ODI, a prestigious global affairs think tank, Michelle leads initiatives aimed at combating injustice and inequality, continuing a legacy that spans over six decades. Michelle’s career has included prominent roles such as Director of Inclusion at Netflix and Head of UN Women’s Global Innovation Coalition for Change.
10h50-11h20
Mainstage
Jacob is CEO & co-founder at Holly, building your AI recruiter. Prior to Holly, he built a recruiter marketplace and worked as a venture capitalist at the French fund, Partech. He is based in London and is part of the Forbes 30 under 30 community.
In his keynote Jacob Claerhout will discuss the transformative impact of artificially intelligent autonomous agents on talent acquisition, predicting the end of traditional job applications.
Jacob will guide us through the imminent future, where both companies and candidates employ agents to act on their behalf. Candidates will use career agents to navigate their professional journeys, while companies will leverage talent acquisition agents to build their teams. Together, we’ll explore how these agents will interact at scale, enhance efficiency & matching, and eliminate biases. We’ll also anticipate the challenges this technology presents and its impact on today’s talent teams.
Join us in this keynote to discover how AI will revolutionize the recruitment industry.
Jacob is CEO & co-founder at Holly, building your AI recruiter. Prior to Holly, he built a recruiter marketplace and worked as a venture capitalist at the French fund, Partech. He is based in London and is part of the Forbes 30 under 30 community.
11h20-12h00
Mainstage
Host Eline De Munck talks to HRtech experts Marlies Eyckmans, Maarten Verschuere and Jeroen Naudts.
Eline De Munck worked as a television personality for more than 15 years and founded the Belgian eyewear brand Odette Lunettes 7 years ago. Eline is still the managing director of the brand, which is now distributed in over 16 countries. Additionally, she has had her own clothing line and continues to participate in numerous TV shows, perform in theater productions and musicals, and gives keynotes and corporate presentations several times a week.
Maarten Verschuere is an experienced tech entrepreneur, consultant and author, specialized in identifying opportunities offered by emerging technologies, with a particular focus on how business leaders can integrate these changes harmoniously with their organizational structure, culture, and vision.
With nearly 20 years of experience in data and AI, Maarten provides insights into how AI can transform companies and empower employees. Maarten began his career as a data science consultant, advising retailers and global consumer brands in the UK, France, and the US. Maarten was founder & CEO of Clever, a conversational AI technology company, that was sold to Zoovu Ltd. In 2019. As a keynote speaker, he has extensive experience in explaining the opportunities that technology offers in an understandable way.
Marlies Eyckmans is the Employee Experience Manager at Luminus with a passion for leading organizational change by challenging the status quo and with a strong focus on the people side of transformation.
Within the current Luminus AI program she is taking up the role of People stream lead with the objective for all Luminus employees to recognize AI as a positive force.
Jeroen Naudts is founder of Starfish Consultancy. Starfish Consultancy provides crystal-clear analyses of HR data that give organizations an edge over their competitors. Jeroen is also the author of the books ‘Reinventing HR Data’ (2022) and ‘Impactful HR Analytics’ (2024). Additionally, Jeroen is a researcher at Artevelde University College (Ghent).
12h00-13h30
Sapphire
Enjoy a private lunch and connect about a hot topic.
12h00-14h00
Central square
Walking lunch
13h30-16h30
Breakout rooms
Discover exciting tech talks in our breakout rooms and startup pitching room.
13h30-16h30
Central Square
Xavier Taveirne is a journalist with 20 years of experience under his belt. He was a news anchor for public broadcaster VRT, both on radio and television. Now he’s the face of the leading Belgian consumer platform WinWin, with outlets on radio, tv and online.
Host Xavier Taveirne interviews our partners on the latest HRtech trends and innovations. Step up to our glass studio and catch the conversation in real time through the windows, feeling the energy firsthand.
Host Xavier Taveirne interviews our partners on the latest HRtech trends and innovations. Step up to our glass studio and catch the conversation in real time through the windows, feeling the energy firsthand.
16h35-17h05
Mainstage
After a day filled with inspiration and insights, it’s time to unwind and let loose. Put on your dancing shoes and let the rhythm take over. Get ready for this surprise act in which we dance and celebrate the energy we’ve gathered!
17h05-18h30
Central square
Closing reception & Afterwork drink
At LearnTech innovative learning methods and cutting-edge technologies will be featured to prepare employees for the future workplace and boost the professional growth of everyone in the organisation.
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Startup breakout room
Start | Start-up |
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13:30 | Welliba |
13:45 | Optiniti |
14:00 | Bevoy |
14:15 | Blulinc |
14:30 | CheckHub |
14:45 | Easyvest |
15:00 | Gighouse |
15:15 | Pioneer Town |
15:30 | Paybix |
15:45 | Neurohiring |