The event is held in English

BECI et BeCode partner to offer practical training in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity for non-tech professionals.

In an ever-changing world, the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on productivity, operations and innovation is inevitable. This technological revolution requires companies not only to adapt, but also to understand and address the challenges and opportunities it brings. Training and mastery of these technologies are essential if businesses want to stay competitive.

At BECI, we are committed to supporting Brussels companies in their journey toward innovation, productivity, and digital transformation. Our new ​ partnership with BeCode addresses the growing demand for AI and cybersecurity skills among non-technical profiles.

The partnership’s mission is to bridge the skills gap and provide hands-on training that enables companies and entrepreneurs to adapt to technological advancements, increase their productivity and stay competitive and safe.

To achieve this, BECI and BeCode will organise practical training days on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity for non-technical profiles in Brussels companies – available in one-day and five-day formats. These courses are designed to be applicable the very next day in your business. Concrete examples, case studies and practical tools will be provided to maximise your effectiveness.

The first training sessions will be held in December, with details available on the BECI's and BeCode's websites later. 

Join us on 12 November for the launch event to discover how our AI and cybersecurity training can transform your business. We’ll walk you through the key components of the curriculum and show you how investing just one day in training can lead to immediate benefits for your operations and efficiency.

Who should attend the event?

• Decision-makers and leaders from companies looking to drive innovation and digital transformation.. 
• SMEs and startups aiming to build resilience and competitiveness in their market. 
• Non-technical professionals seeking to understand AI and cybersecurity trends to boost their business operations. 
• HR and talent development managers interested in upskilling their teams in emerging technologies.. 
• Business consultants and strategists focused on leveraging AI and cybersecurity solutions.

AGENDA

17:30 – 17:35: Welcome and Opening Remarks

17:35 – 17:50: Reinvent Brussels Companies in an AI Era. 

• Thierry Geerts, CEO of BECI

17:50 – 18:00: BeCode as your partner for recruitment and upskilling in Brussels 

• Béatrice de Mahieu, CEO of BeCode

18:00 – 18:10: Why Invest in Training for AI and Cybersecurity

• Louis De Viron, Head of Tech & Pedagogy, BeCode

18:10 – 18:30: Interactive Session: Your Needs, Your Training

• Gathering participants' input on their specific needs for AI and cybersecurity training, exploring how to tailor the content.

18:30 – 19:00:  Networking

Language

The event is held in English

Participation

Free of charge; registration is mandatory

Speakers

Béatrice de Mahieu

Béatrice de Mahieu  is the CEO of BeCode, a social impact school teaching tech and digital skills in Belgium. She previously led Co.Station Belgium, an innovation hub for tech startups. Since 1999, she has worked with major companies on growth strategies and digital transformation. As a mentor and investor for tech startups, she supports them in securing investments and scaling their businesses. Béatrice serves on the boards of several organizations, including Proximus and Chapter Zero Brussels, and is actively engaged in social inclusion initiatives in the digital space.

Louis de Viron

Louis de Viron is the Head of Tech & Pedagogy at BeCode, with a strong focus on AI and digital education. He brings extensive expertise in data science and natural language processing, and is passionate about incorporating AI into educational programs. His experience spans both academic and freelance roles, where he has specialized in AI-driven projects 

Thierry Geerts

Since June 2024, Thierry Geerts Thierry Geerts has been the CEO of Beci, representing 35,000 small, medium and large businesses in Brussels. He graduated from the VUB as a Solvay Business Engineer and held various management positions, including at VUM (now Mediahuis), publisher of newspapers such as De Standaard and Het Nieuwsblad, and from 2011 to 2024, he headed Google in Belgium and Luxembourg

Thierry Geerts has also been a Business Angel for 20 years and has guided about 25 companies in various sectors and development phases, including as co-founder of BeCentral, WinterCircus and Medi-Market. He advised the Belgian government as a member of Digital Minds for Belgium, the Walloon government in Le Conseil du Digital and recently the Flemish government as ambassador of Flanders Technology and Innovation. He is a member of the Advisory Board of Easyfairs and Sofindev. He became Media Personality of the year in 2019 (AMMA).

He is a business developer and expert in digital transformation and AI, with a special focus on sustainability and diversity. He’s the author of “Digitalis, how to reinvent our world” (NL/FR/EN/CHIN) and “Homo Digitalis, how digitalisation makes us more human” (NL/FR/EN).

About de BeCode

BeCode is a social impact school teaching tech and digital skills in Belgium. Located in BeCentral, at the Brussels Central railway station, BeCode offers a range of training courses for adults covering the digital fields required for jobs in data and artificial intelligence, as well as coding, cybersecurity and other high-demand technologies.