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SUMMARY:CIO Speaker’s Café: Data architecture and AI/Cloud Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA \n16.00 Welcome & Registration CIO Speaker’s Café \n16.15 Introduction by Peter Vermeylen\, Chairman CIOforum \n16.30 Data quality as an enabler for smooth business operations at NMBS\, by Johan De Waele\, Head of Supply Chain at NMBS (supported by Amista) \nDigital transformation and AI ambitions can only succeed when built on reliable data foundations. At NMBS\, high data quality is seen as a business enabler. Johan shares insights on embedding master data governance within supply chain operations to unlock smarter decision-making\, automation\, and effective operations. \n17.15 Data\, Trust\, and Veterinarians: How PharmaPets Built a European Leader in Pet Pharmacy by Sven De Waele\, Chief Digital Officer at PharmaPets\,Vetostore and Tom&Co\, E-commerce & Omnichannel expert and founder of PharmaPets (supported by Gumption) \nSven tells the story of how data and veterinary expertise combine to create a new model for animal health. In just six years\, PharmaPets grew to become the largest online pet pharmacy in Belgium\, the Netherlands\, and France. In this case \, you’ll discover how data-driven insights help drive better decisions and how veterinarian trust is crucial for building credibility with pet parents. The story demonstrates how technology\, data\, AI and professional expertise reinforce each other in a rapidly growing digital healthcare environment. With one clear ambition: making animal health accessible to everyone. \n18.00 Closing keynote: The Sliding Window: Why AI Slides Move\, but Impact Doesn’t\, by Jan Meskens\, independent expert (supported by Juvo) \nJan helps organizations turn AI and data strategies into real\, executable change. With over a decade of experience across multiple industries as an independent data and AI expert\, he works at the intersection of data strategy\, AI\, architecture\, and execution\, focusing on what truly moves organizations from pilots and roadmaps to measurable impact. \nJan also teaches AI and data strategy in both academic programs (including UCLL\, PXL\, and UHasselt) and professional training programs. He is passionate about making complex ideas clear and actionable\, often using simple stick-figure drawings to explain complex concepts. \n18.45 Closing of the event by Peter Vermeylen\, Chairman CIOforum \n19.00 Networking opportunity accompanied by food and drinks \n21.00 End of Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE EVENT PARTNERS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmista is a growing IT services company and software provider. Our portfolio encompasses market-leading business solutions\, with a focus on SAP ERP platforms\, Technology & Integrations and Intelligent Document Processing. As a strategic IT expert\, we don’t just talk transformation – we make it happen. From optimizing operations to enabling innovation\, we drive businesses forward with cutting-edge SAP expertise and game-changing solutions. With a team of 250 specialists in consultancy and development\, we have a strong presence across Belgium\, the Netherlands\, and Luxembourg\, with additional hubs in the USA\, India and Hungary. https://www.amista.com\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDynapps is the largest Odoo implementation partner in the world. With 260+ experts across Belgium\, the Netherlands\, Switzerland\, Spain\, and France\, Dynapps digitalises business processes for companies ready to move beyond complexity. Through a hands-on\, partnership-driven approach\, Dynapps doesn’t just implement software – it helps businesses work smarter\, scale faster\, and stay ahead. www.dynapps.eu\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlexso has been co-innovating with its customers since 2004. As a leading SAP Gold partner\, we provide businesses with end-to-end solutions that help them maximize the value of their SAP investments. That’s how we support them on their road to digital transformation\, guaranteeing the ultimate peace of mind. By combining the best solutions with the best people\, Flexso has built a solid reputation in the market\, which is reflected by the many valuable long-term partnerships we cultivate with customers\, partners as well as employees. https://www.flexso.com/nl\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGumption supports driven entrepreneurs and starters who offer innovative solutions and services for digital transformation and process improvement. Through financial\, strategic and operational support\, Gumption gives them space to focus on essential matters: people\, customers\, services and business development. As a business group\, Gumption wants to be the sparring partner and source of inspiration for business and IT executives. https://www.gumption.eu/nl\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJUVO is your trusted partner in turning data into business value across Belgium and the Netherlands. From strategy to implementation\, we empower organizations to unlock the full potential of their data through cutting-edge Application Development\, Data & AI services\, and Intelligent Operations. With a strong focus on results\, governance\, and innovation\, JUVO helps you stay ahead in a fast changing digital world. We make data profitable! https://juvo.be/\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlainsight accelerates data and AI roadmaps by guiding organizations from strategy to implementation of high-value analytics and AI use cases. Backed by a multidisciplinary team of data strategists\, data engineers\, analytics engineers\, and AI engineers\, they combine strategic clarity with hands-on delivery to build scalable data platforms\, modern analytics capabilities\, and AI solutions that create measurable business impact. www.plainsight.pro
URL:https://www.cioforum.be/event/cio-speakers-cafe-data-architecture-and-ai-cloud-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Het Predikheren\, Goswin de Stassartstraat 88\, Mechelen\, 2800\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T160000
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SUMMARY:Masterclass: Data architecture and AI/Cloud Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA \n12.00 Welcome & Registration with Sandwich Lunch \n12.45 Introduction by Peter Vermeylen\, Chairman CIOforum \n13.00 Opening Keynote: From Logistics to Platform: How Walden Monetised Its Digital Ecosystem with Data & AI by Dennis Willemyns – Chief Digital & Innovation Officer Walden Group and Bo Van de Sompele – CEO Plainsight (supported by Plainsight) \nWalden transformed its pharma logistics operations into a monetizable digital platform. By turning operational and industry data into value-added services. Real-time shipment visibility\, end-to-end order-to-cash insights\, AI-powered agents and ML insights\, and market opportunity discovery. Walden created new revenue streams beyond logistics. This session highlights how data and AI enabled Walden to scale digital services while deepening customer value. \n14.00 Two Parallel Masterclasses\, coordinated by Philippe Verlinde\, CDIO Barco\, and Reginald Warlop\, CIO Imec \n14:00 – 16:00 From startup to market leader: how Cyclis is leading the bicycle leasing market with data\, AI and Odoo by Bart Criel\, co-founder of Cyclis Bike Lease (supported by Dynapps) \nCyclis Bike Lease started in 2014 as a Belgian pioneer in bicycle leasing and has since grown into a market leader\, serving 45.000+ active cyclists through 1\,700+ distribution points and generating €70+M in revenue. From day one\, Cyclis chose Odoo as the single platform to run the business end-to-end: contract management\, invoicing\, and self-service portals for employers\, employees\, and dealers. In this interactive masterclass\, Bart Criel shares what it takes to build a digital-first business that scales\, and why “having data” is not the goal. The real shift happens when data becomes a strategic asset that helps leaders make better decisions\, move faster\, and align teams around what matters most.\nWith a rich operational dataset\, Cyclis is now asking a new question: not “How do we digitize?”\, but “How do we use data and AI to work smarter?” Expect practical insights on connecting data to business strategy\, and how AI can amplify impact across processes\, customer experience\, and operational efficiency. \n14:00 – 16:00 The AI journey: from business case to impact: a strategic approach for CIO’s – a work session by Daan Decat\, strategic advisor and AI specialist at Cronos\, in cooperation with CxO customers of various sectors\, private and public\, medium or large (supported by Flexso) \nAI offers endless possibilities\, but success comes from making conscious choices that truly strengthen your business. How do you\, as a CIO\, build a profitable business case for AI? This session focuses not on technology\, but on value creation. You’ll gain a practical framework for strategically embedding AI based on five pillars that determine success: strong CEO support\, a centralized platform with an annual budget\, a value-based approach with measurable ROI\, clear business accountability\, and starting small to scale in a controlled manner.\nThis work session will share insights and practical experiences from various use cases \, providing you with immediate inspiration and concrete tools to structurally and profitably implement AI in your organization. \n16.00 Welcome & Registration CIO Speaker’s Café \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE EVENT PARTNERS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmista is a growing IT services company and software provider. Our portfolio encompasses market-leading business solutions\, with a focus on SAP ERP platforms\, Technology & Integrations and Intelligent Document Processing. As a strategic IT expert\, we don’t just talk transformation – we make it happen. From optimizing operations to enabling innovation\, we drive businesses forward with cutting-edge SAP expertise and game-changing solutions. With a team of 250 specialists in consultancy and development\, we have a strong presence across Belgium\, the Netherlands\, and Luxembourg\, with additional hubs in the USA\, India and Hungary. https://www.amista.com\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDynapps is the largest Odoo implementation partner in the world. With 260+ experts across Belgium\, the Netherlands\, Switzerland\, Spain\, and France\, Dynapps digitalises business processes for companies ready to move beyond complexity. Through a hands-on\, partnership-driven approach\, Dynapps doesn’t just implement software – it helps businesses work smarter\, scale faster\, and stay ahead. www.dynapps.eu\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlexso has been co-innovating with its customers since 2004. As a leading SAP Gold partner\, we provide businesses with end-to-end solutions that help them maximize the value of their SAP investments. That’s how we support them on their road to digital transformation\, guaranteeing the ultimate peace of mind. By combining the best solutions with the best people\, Flexso has built a solid reputation in the market\, which is reflected by the many valuable long-term partnerships we cultivate with customers\, partners as well as employees. https://www.flexso.com/nl\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGumption supports driven entrepreneurs and starters who offer innovative solutions and services for digital transformation and process improvement. Through financial\, strategic and operational support\, Gumption gives them space to focus on essential matters: people\, customers\, services and business development. As a business group\, Gumption wants to be the sparring partner and source of inspiration for business and IT executives. https://www.gumption.eu/nl\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJUVO is your trusted partner in turning data into business value across Belgium and the Netherlands. From strategy to implementation\, we empower organizations to unlock the full potential of their data through cutting-edge Application Development\, Data & AI services\, and Intelligent Operations. With a strong focus on results\, governance\, and innovation\, JUVO helps you stay ahead in a fast changing digital world. We make data profitable! https://juvo.be/\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlainsight accelerates data and AI roadmaps by guiding organizations from strategy to implementation of high-value analytics and AI use cases. Backed by a multidisciplinary team of data strategists\, data engineers\, analytics engineers\, and AI engineers\, they combine strategic clarity with hands-on delivery to build scalable data platforms\, modern analytics capabilities\, and AI solutions that create measurable business impact. www.plainsight.pro
URL:https://www.cioforum.be/event/masterclass-data-architecture-and-ai-cloud-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Het Predikheren\, Goswin de Stassartstraat 88\, Mechelen\, 2800\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:State of the Union with Business Speaker’s Corner
DESCRIPTION:The CIOforum Belgian Business network is pleased to invite you for the first 2026 event\, the “Business Speaker’s Corner” with keynotes of: \n\n\n\nInge Opreel\, CIO of the Year 2025\, CIO Farys \,\nTamara Lievens\, CIO MPET\, winner of the DataNews “ICT Project of the Year 2025”\,\nErwin Verstraelen\, VP Innovation\, Port of Antwerp-Bruges\,\nPeter Vermeylen\, Chairman CIOforum \n\n\n\n  \nThese digital and business leaders will provide insights how their companies could accelerate their business and transformation journey and will elaborate on their game changers and innovative drive resulting into smart solutions. Peter welcomes the new member CxO’s as well as the new partners and will take us through the “State of the Union”. After the keynote sessions we will have time to meet\, exchange experiences and for sure inspire each other! \nLet us have a great kick-off! We thank our co-partner of this event Gumption for their contribution! \n  \nAGENDA\n17.00 Welcome & Registration Business Speaker’s Corner \n17.30 State of the Union by Peter Vermeylen\, Chairman CIOforum \n17.45 MPET Private 5G: Scaling & Securing Business Value by Tamara Lievens\, CIO MPET\, winner of the “ICT Project of the Year” (DataNews) \nCovering 247 hectares and supporting the daily movement of 30\,000 – 35\,000 containers\, our private 5G network has become a secure\, site-wide communication backbone.\nIt enables seamless and secure connectivity for people\, devices\, and systems\, driving safety\, efficiency\, and innovation in our critical 24/7 supply chain operations. The project was delivered through a proven tandem of business and IT project managers\, with cross-functional teams from both internal partners and external partners working together. \n18.00 “CIO of the Year” keynote with Inge Opreel\, CIO Farys \nFarys’ continuous transformation journey shows that the public sector can be a pioneer in digital transformation and innovation. Repositioning the IT department as a value driver\, very close to the business\, made Farys a leader and trustworthy partner in the utilities sector. The clear IT vision and strategy in combination with a holistic approach enabled Farys to grow and create extra successful activities and collaborations. It not only leaves us with a future ready platform\, but more important\, with an organisation open for adoption and passionate about innovation. \n18.45 Break \n19.00 Port of the future: innovation in action by Erwin Verstraelen\, VP Innovation\, Port of Antwerp-Bruges \nThe Port of Antwerp-Bruges\, the result of a merger between the Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge in 2022\, is transforming itself into a smart port. This evolution provides answers to numerous societal challenges related to mobility\, sustainability\, the energy transition\, and the security of critical infrastructure. The role of digitalization and artificial intelligence is crucial in this regard. The port\, positioning itself as an open innovation platform\, is a catalyst towards market-ready solutions such as autonomous drones and remote piloted shipping. Erwin takes us on a fascinating journey of discovery and innovation. The perception of what a port is and what it does will never be the same again. \n20.00 Closing of the event by Peter Vermeylen\, Chairman CIOforum \n20.10 Networking opportunity accompanied by food and drinks \n21.30 End of Event \n  \nABOUT THE EVENT PARTNER\n\n\n\n\nGumption supports driven entrepreneurs and starters who offer innovative solutions and services for digital transformation and process improvement. Through financial\, strategic and operational support\, Gumption gives them space to focus on essential matters: people\, customers\, services and business development. As a business group\, Gumption wants to be the sparring partner and source of inspiration for business and IT executives. https://www.gumption.eu/nl
URL:https://www.cioforum.be/event/state-of-the-union-with-business-speakers-corner/
LOCATION:Havenhuis\, Zaha Hadidplein 1\, Antwerpen\, Antwerp\, 2030\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:Partner Meeting
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URL:https://www.cioforum.be/event/partner-meeting/
LOCATION:Kasteel Sint-Michiels\, Groenstraat 11\, Sint-Katelijne-Waver\, 2860\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:Year end Event
DESCRIPTION:16.00   Welcome & Registration CIO Speaker’s Café \n16.15   Introduction by Peter Vermeylen\, Chairman CIOforum \n16.30   Accelerating Growth through Buy & Build\, The Moore Belgium story by Luc De Muynck\, member of the board at Moore Belgium and managing partner of the Advisory service line        \nLuc will present the Moore Belgium’s acquisition-led growth strategy and how the collaboration with the Waterland investment fund helped accelerate the vision and address various operational challenges and issues. Luc graduated from the University of Ghent as a Civil Engineer in 1996 and earned a Master of Business Administration from KU Leuven\, followed by successfully completing the Harvard Executive Leadership Program in 2018. Driven by a passion for entrepreneurship\, he is committed to actively supporting his customers and people towards growth. \n17.30   Break \n18.00   We are Kiwa. Creating trust\, driving progress by Luc Leroy\, CEO Kiwa \nLuc will highlight the trends and developments in the TIC (Testing\, Inspection\, Certification) sector\, where Kiwa has a strong buy & build strategy. “How do we manage the fast growth and make sure we support our organization on culture\, innovation and IT and become a top 3 TIC player worldwide?” Luc began his career in banking at ING and investment banking at GIMV. He then transitioned to the TIC sector\, taking on a corporate development role at SGS Belgium. Luc managed the SGS Lifesciences Group for the Benelux and France\, the largest in the group\, before moving to the UK to oversee the restructuring of SGS UK\, the fifth largest country in the SGS group. After 12 years at SGS\, he joined Eurofins as a board member\, responsible for all life sciences and pharma activities worldwide\, a role he held for nearly six years. Following his tenure at Eurofins\, Luc served as CEO of a smaller family office in Belgium for one year. Since 2024\, he has been the CEO of Kiwa. \n19.00   Closing of the event by Peter Vermeylen\, Chairman CIOforum \n19.15   Networking opportunity accompanied by food and drinks \n21.15   End of Event
URL:https://www.cioforum.be/event/year-end-event/
LOCATION:Royal Yacht Club Belgium\, Thonetlaan 133\, Antwerp\, 2050
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T170000
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SUMMARY:Partner meeting (partners only)
DESCRIPTION:14.30 Welcome & Registration \n15.00 Welcome by Peter Vermeylen and introduction of partner representatives / new partners \n15.15 Actions as proposed by CIOforum on the partners feedback \n15.45 Discussion on the 2026 draft agenda based on the input of our members and the use cases from the partners \n17.00 Closing of the Partner Meeting by Peter Vermeylen
URL:https://www.cioforum.be/event/partner-meeting-partners-only/
LOCATION:Kasteel Sint-Michiels\, Groenstraat 11\, Sint-Katelijne-Waver\, 2860\, Belgium
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