I'm Alexandria, co-founder & CEO of Prodi, a tech startup revolutionizing internal communications. With Prodi, we enable companies to expand their internal communication reach in an innovative way with AI-created, company-branded podcasts.

Bart Geraets has always been entrepreneurial, but he’s a late bloomer when it comes to founding his own business. He’s worked in social enterprises, including overseeing the recycling of electronics and helping establish a healthcare technology center at the University of Antwerp. In 2012, a technology experiment gone awry – a perfect example of serendipity – led him to co-found IPEE, a company that develops water-saving technology for sanitary systems. Today, IPEE’s products are used across Europe, the UK, and parts of Asia, with Singapore as its home base. IPEE has become a leader in monitoring and conserving water in sanitary applications. Through IPEE, Bart experienced the ups and downs of turning a passion into a global business. Now, after stepping away from IPEE, he’s on a sabbatical, reflecting and exploring new ideas.

I’m Ben Bauwens, co-founder of Aristotl, an AI-powered tutor that adapts to each student’s learning style using an AI-Memory. We’re solving the global teacher shortage and the high cost of tutoring by providing 24/7, personalized learning at scale.

At MoQi, we revolutionize startup investment and market data by harnessing the Wisdom of the Crowd. Our platform empowers startups, investors, and companies with democratized access to capital, insights, and corporate entrepreneurship opportunities.

Traditional groundwater monitoring methods often leave you with scattered data and assumptions. iFLUX transforms your understanding and management of groundwater challenges. Whether safeguarding drinking water resources, managing nature reserves, or leading remediation projects. Our passive iFLUX Samplers track how pollutants move through groundwater over time, enabling faster and more cost-effective cleanup strategies. With iFLUX Sensing Solutions, we deliver advanced real-time site monitoring, including our patented flux sensor, revealing immediate trends or threats, allowing timely reaction. Christian Montag is a sustainability-minded change accelerator. With a background in management consulting, he has facilitated significant organizational, process, and cultural transformations for numerous companies and teams worldwide, with measurable results. As the managing director of iFLUX, he applies his expertise to positively impact society's journey toward a sustainable future, recognizing the crucial role groundwater dynamics will play in this transition.

Evert Bulcke is the co-founder of BikeTrust, a spinoff from KdG that automates e-bike maintenance. The BikeTrust test bench automates the reading and testing of bike systems, leading to significant cost savings for lease and bikeshare companies. Additionally, Evert serves as the CEO of Tresco and is a board member at several technology companies. In a previous life, Evert was the CEO of Rombit and the project manager of Antwerp’s award-winning startup policy. He played a key role in the creation of Startit@KBC in the Boerentoren, StartupVillage, The Beacon, and Antwerp’s buy-from-startups program.

After a university education (master's degree in nutrition and dietetics, K.U.L.), some experiences abroad and a 10-year career in pharma, I started my own practice. I have been guiding people here towards a healthy lifestyle for 15 years. I have also authored some healthy lifestyle books. I am also on the Board of Directors of the professional association of Flemish Dietitians and I co-founded the National Prevention Platform. I work closely with Pascale Naessens, among others. Out of an incredible necessity (1 in 2 people is overweight, 20% is obese, a tsunami of type 2 diabetes is coming), I have used an App based on practical experience that allows us to deal more consciously with every eating moment in a very accessible way.

Jan Hameeuw is an executive VR, animation, and VFX producer based in Belgium and co-founder of ThePack, a leader in post-production and immersive technology. He produced 'Journey to Yourland', the groundbreaking first animated feature film rendered entirely in a game engine. With expertise spanning traditional visual effects and real-time rendering, Jan drives innovation through emerging technologies. His leadership has positioned ThePack at the forefront of immersive experiences, delivering cutting-edge visual solutions for international partners.

Jeroen De Bock is a security industry expert with over 20 years of experience in global security management. Before founding Pronect, he was Chief Commercial Officer Europe and President of the European Global Clients division at Securitas. As CEO of Pronect, he helps security teams optimise operations through AI-driven digitalisation. Pronect’s platform automates workflows, streamlines risk management, and aligns security with business objectives. He holds a Master’s in Business Economics, an MBA, and certifications in security and risk management. Passionate about innovation, he focuses on making security management more efficient, data-driven, and strategically aligned.

Jonathan Put is a researcher at Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences (KdG) and co-founder of BikeTrust, a startup that emerged as a spinoff from KdG and focuses on the automation of e-bike maintenance. Additionally, he works on projects in automotive technology, with a focus on smart vehicle systems and sustainable mobility. He is also active at Creman, a research group at KdG, where he develops innovative technologies for the mobility sector, including electric vehicles and driver assistance systems.

"Infrabel invests €1 billion annually to manage, renovate, and develop our railway infrastructure. As a key player in enabling the Modal Shift, we are committed to a more sustainable transport future. As an IT Manager specializing in Value IT, I see innovation as my strongest ally.".

The independent trainingschool for new freight railway talent.

I am Matthias, founder of Robotkamp, a startup that emerged from my student enterprise. During my studies as an industrial engineer, I discovered that my passion for robotics and my experience as a scout leader formed the perfect foundation for my new venture. The mission of these robotics camps? To inspire the next generation of IT professionals, engineers, and inventors in a future full of STEM. With a playful and hands-on approach, we make STEM not just educational but also a fun hobby, while helping children develop essential skills for the future!

Michiel Valee founded Dockflow after his studies – a platform that tracks containers transported by sea.

“Enabling innovative safety in the maritime sector by providing real-time accurate metrics, even in exposed harbor environments. “ Our goal is to provide harbor environments with tough, capable and user-friendly hardware to monitor vessels when needed. Our system will let you trigger the necessary warnings so accidents can be avoided, keeping your people and infrastructure safe. The user-friendly nature will allow anyone to set up the system, keeping your logistic efficiency as high as it should be.

Sander is a bio-engineer who traded his academic career for entrepreneurship in 2021. Together with several professors, he founded ImmuneWatch, a spin-off of the University of Antwerp and Antwerp University Hospital. ImmuneWatch develops machine learning algorithms that help pharmaceutical and biotech companies map the effectiveness of their cancer therapies and vaccines.

Stijn Haemhouts is a driven senior IT executive and a key player in the digital transformation of the Antwerp Police Zone. Thanks in part to his efforts, PZA has become the leading police force in Belgium. Under his leadership, numerous innovative projects have been implemented, significantly improving societal efficiency and safety.

Hi, I’m Storm, the creator of Cofamly. Growing up with separated parents, I experienced the challenges of co-parenting firsthand. I built Cofamly to help parents communicate better, manage schedules, and focus on what truly matters—their children.

Tom De Wispelaere is a technology leader with a passion for media innovation. As founder of an internet startup during his studies, he honed his expertise in IT technology and strategy. Today, he combines his love for filmmaking, TV, game technology and computer graphics with his IT and operations background at VRT, Belgium's public broadcaster. At VRT, Tom has led software development, operations, and now the technology teams division, driving innovation in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Together with his teams, he loves to explore cloud-native workflows, generative AI and virtual production technologies.

Professor Tom Vanden Berghe is a leading Belgian scientist specializing in cell death research. He leads the Cell Death Signaling Lab at the University of Antwerp, where his work advances the understanding of cell death mechanisms and their therapeutic applications. His research focuses on ferroptosis and its implications in transplantation and critical care medicine. As a co-founder of Ironix Therapeutics, he is actively translating cell death inhibitors targeting ferroptosis into clinical practice, aiming to improve treatments in transplantation and intensive care. His contributions continue to shape the field of cell death research and its medical applications.