BE-CYBER Experience Sharing Day:
Secure Belgium's Digital Future
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exhibitors
Agoria
Agoria wants to have a noticeable and sustainable impact on economic and societal challenges with and for its more than 2,100 member companies from the Belgian technology industry. Therefore, as a Belgian technology federation, it defends the social and economic interests of the technology industry in Belgium. With more than 330,000 employees, it is one of the largest sectors in Belgium and Agoria is the largest federation within the Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (FEB). Some 70 per cent of Agoria’s member companies are SMEs. More information on www.agoria.be. Contact: Eric Van Cangh, Senior Business Group Leader Digital, at [email protected].
Bibliothèques sans Frontières
Bibliothèques Sans Frontières works to promote access to education, information and culture for underserved or vulnerable communities. In Belgium, we direct our efforts towards education, a crucial lever for empowering the most vulnerable populations. Our goal is to reduce social inequalities by creating and disseminating innovative pedagogical tools and content. We also empower local actors through training and various supports. We focus our efforts on strengthening the education system, digital inclusion and mastering our country’s languages. More information on www.bibliosansfrontieres.be and www.bibzondergrenzen.be. Contact: Philippe Courtois, Responsable Communications at [email protected]
Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium
The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB) is the national authority for cybersecurity in Belgium. The CCB aims to oversee, coordinate, and ensure the implementation of the Belgian cybersecurity strategy. By optimizing information exchange, the CCB enables the public, businesses, government, and critical sectors to protect themselves appropriately. More information on www.ccb.belgium.be. Contacts: Miguel De Bruycker, Managing Director General, and Phédra Clouner, Deputy Managing Director at [email protected].
DigitALL
DigitAll is a coalition of companies, social organisations and governmental bodies working together for more digital inclusion in Belgium. The ecosystem was set up in 2020 at the initiative of BNP Paribas Fortis. Proximus joined them in June 2021. Together, they are building up a network of companies, governmental bodies, social organisations and experts. More information on www.DigitAll.be. Contacts: Linde Verheyden, Chair of the Board of Directors, at [email protected] and Ali Chari, Community Lead, at [email protected].
Passwerk TRplus
Passwerk stands out in the IT service industry by merging economic success with social impact. For nearly 20 years, we’ve excelled in integrating neurodivergent talents with autism into the regular job market. Our unique approach combines our expertise in neurodiversity and IT, and since 2022, we’ve developed Cyber Security services with specialised SOC analysts. At Passwerk, people are our priority. Our job coaching model sets us apart and is the beating heart of our success. Discover how we’re making a difference in both business and society. More information on www.passwerk.be. Contacts: Roeland Briers, Sales & Marketing Director at [email protected] and Guillaume Dewyn, Customer Relationship Manager at [email protected]
SANS Institute
SANS’ ongoing mission to empower cyber security professionals with the practical skills and knowledge they need to make our world a safer place. We fuel this effort with high quality training, certifications, scholarship academies, degree programs, cyber ranges, and resources to meet the needs of every cyber professional. Our data, research, and the top minds in cybersecurity collectively ensure that individuals and organizations have the actionable education and support they need. www.sans.org Contact: Simona Irina Hoanca, Business Development Manager, Belgium, [email protected]
Women4Cyber Belgium Chapter
The mission of Women4Cyber Belgium is to promote, encourage, and support women’s participation in cybersecurity field. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive cybersecurity community by empowering women with skills, networking opportunities, and self-confidence through training, mentorship programs, and advocacy for inclusive policies. Contacts: Iva Tasheva: [email protected]; Rosanna T. Kurrer: [email protected]; Soultana Ellinidou: [email protected].
Hénallux
The Haute École de Namur-Liège-Luxembourg (Hénallux) serves nearly 6,000 students across ten campuses in the provinces of Namur, Liège, and Luxembourg. The institution offers a comprehensive range of short-term higher education programmes (“bachelor’s”), as well as master’s degrees, specialized training, and numerous continuing education courses. In the field of engineering sciences and technologies alone, Hénallux provides 10 programmes, including the first bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity within the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, which was launched in 2017. Contact: Stéphane Wallraf, Directeur du Département technique de Namur, at [email protected]
PXL Hogeschool
The cyber security focus within PXL Smart ICT emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity in today’s digital society, addressing the challenges businesses and individuals face in protecting their systems from cyberattacks. It promotes a proactive approach to security through the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDL) and examines the impact of European regulations such as the NIS2 Directive and Cyber Resilience Act. Smart ICT, supported by over 20 experts, bridges research and education, with a focus on fields like AI and cybersecurity. It works closely with industries, co-creating projects and providing insights on emerging technologies to sectors like construction, education, retail, and healthcare. More information on PXL: www.pxl.be. Contacts: Dr. Ing. Koen Gilissen, Sam Van Rijn, Savannah Eggers at pxl@pxl.be.
Antwerp Management School
At Antwerp Management School, our Executive Master programmes and Master Classes are designed to equip future business and technology leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the digital age. Our extensive range of digital transformation programmes ensures a comprehensive development trajectory, where we not only deepen your knowledge but also broaden your network, your skills and expertise to effectively lead in today’s rapidly evolving digital environment. Participants – including information security professionals – will be triggered to confront practice with science and will be provided with a diverse array of perspectives, frameworks, and practical tools that are essential for enhancing your business acumen and successfully managing digital innovation processes.
Programme comittee
Bart Asnot (Microsoft), Georges Ataya (SBS), Jonas Buyle (Cronos Security), Fabrice Clément (Proximus), Phedra Clouner (CCB), Chris De Bondt (KBC), Philippe Dhainaut (SWIFT), Jérémy Grandclaudon (Digital Wallonia), Patrick Hauspie (Vlaio), Guy Hofmans (CSC), Liliana Musetan (European Council), Egide Nzabonimana (Isaca Belgium), Alexandre Pluvinage (ING Belgium), Bart Preneel (KU Leuven), Thibaut Roisin/Valina Panteli (Accenture), Cathy Suykens (CSC), Marc Vael (SAI), Eric Van Cangh (Agoria), Eric Van Zuuren (SBS), Ian West, Fabrice Wynants/ Bart Van den Branden (Cegeka)
