• THE SPEAKERS:

💥 ​ Aurélie Couvreur is the CEO of the Microsoft Innovation Center (MIC) in Belgium, where she leads initiatives focused on AI and digital transformation. She launched ‘Adoptez l'IAttitude’, a programme to train 300,000 people in AI within Wallonia, helping businesses, especially SMEs, to adopt AI responsibly. Aurélie is a key figure in promoting human-centred innovation and AI, arguing for a balance between technological progress and ethical use. She emphasises the importance of curiosity and critical thinking in the AI revolution.

💥 Thomas Angerer is the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of BeInfluence Europe, a Belgian agency specialising in influencer marketing. Founded in 2017 alongside Boris Kaisin, BeInfluence has quickly become a key player in the European market, focusing on nano and micro-influencers (with 500 to 80,000 followers). Angerer, known for his creativity and strategic thinking, leads the creation of creative campaigns for the agency's clients. Under his leadership, BeInfluence has developed a network of over 7,000 content creators in seven countries and has successfully executed over 120 campaigns for prestigious clients such as the European Commission and UNICEF.

💥 Leen Schelfhout is passionate about creating ‘brave spaces’ that encourage connection, sharing and co-creation, harnessing collective intelligence through inclusive methods. With over 20 years' experience in education, including 10 years at Artesis Plantijn University College, she has developed an interactive and inclusive teaching model, inspired by John Hattie's Universal Design for Learning and Visible Learning. Leen specialises in interactive teaching, policy consultancy and process coaching. She has been working independently since January 2022. She has degrees in literature, theatre and education management. She has extensive expertise in deep democracy and process facilitation.

Leen, together with Xavier Damman, recently opened the Commons Hub Brussels, a space designed to encourage community initiatives and collaboration.

💥 Alain Heureux  as the moderator, co-founder of the MeDoFly programme and director of the Virtuology Academy