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Cluster Annual Event – Building Resilience : AI, Cybersecurity and ESG as drivers of competitive advantage

13/03/25

The Software Cluster is pleased to invite you to its annual event on March 13th, starting at 6:00 PM at the Federation of Belgian Enterprises.

About

The Software Cluster invites you to its annual gathering, an evening dedicated to members and partners. Together, we’ll delve into the pivotal topics of AI, Cybersecurity, and ESG—key drivers of competitiveness and sustainable growth in today’s fast-changing business landscape.

The event begins with an introduction by Quentin Colmant CEO of Qover. During his presentation ‘From €0 to €10M ARR: challenges, failures and success’, Quentin Colmant, CEO of Qover, spoke about the company’s strategy. Following this, you’ll have the chance to engage in roundtable discussions led by cluster experts, exchanging ideas and gaining practical insights on the future of the software industry.

We’ll wrap up the evening with a networking walking dinner—a perfect opportunity to connect, celebrate, and share a festive moment with fellow attendees.

Program

Schedule

  • 6:00 PM – Welcome 
    Join us on time at FEB for a warm welcome by our team.
  • 6:30 PM – Keynote Address
    During his presentation ‘From €0 to €10M ARR: challenges, failures and success’, Quentin Colmant, CEO of Qover, spoke about the company’s strategy..
  • 7:00 PM – Roundtable Discussions (2x 25 min)
    Engage in focused discussions on the transformative pillars shaping the software industry’s future. Led by cluster experts, these sessions offer a platform to exchange ideas and gain practical insights.
  • 8:00 PM – Networking Walking Dinner
    End the evening by connecting with peers, celebrating the event, and sharing a festive moment together.
  • 10:00 PM – End of the Evening

Confirmed roundtable topics

Roundtables on Cybersecurity
– Cyber Security? Yes, but to build trust that helps grow your business. By Vincent Defrenne and Sophie Berruel, NVISO.
– Business sustainability: Can we achieve the Environmental Sustainability Goals without taking care of Cybersecurity? By Iva Tasheva, Cyen.

Roundtables on AI
– LLM: Open source or commercial? Accelerate your growth with the right license. By Philippe Kaivers, ImagePlus.
– Competitive advantage with AI: Start simple, scale smart. By Robin Verschuren, Artefact.
– How to achieve hyper growth for a SaaS in less than 2 years? By Xavier Lombard, Leexi.

Roundtables on ESG
– Social & Governance: How to build an engaging culture conducive to a better quality of life at work? By Jasper Vandekerckhove & Margot Wuillaume, eBloom.
– Effectively Communicating ESG Performance to Build a Strong Reputation. By Olivier Delmarcelle and Jordi Lesaffer, Sentometrics.
-Leveraging AI and Technology for ESG Performance: Measuring and Driving Environmental Impact in the Digital Age. By François Bordes, WeSmart.

PS : Additional themes will be announced later. Each participant will join two roundtables, offering the opportunity to explore a wide range of perspectives.

Practical info

When? March 13th, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Where? Federation of Enterprises of Belgium – Rue Ravensteinstraat 4, 1000 Brussels

For whom? Members and partners of the Software Cluster – key players in the Brussels tech ecosystem

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