Discover the day's program!

When? April 28, 2026

Where: Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel (Zaventem/Brussels)

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Your break/networking times :

Welcoming visitors to the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel.

It's time to chat over coffee, meet sponsors and other visitors. Then it's time for the 2nd part of the afternoon conferences.

Walking dinner at the end of the event: drinks as you leave the conference rooms, followed by an Italian-style sit-down or standing meal (high tables) to round off the day.

Presentations on security, cybersecurity and their industry

Why bring together security and industrial cybersecurity experts to discuss the challenges of resilience and sovereignty?

In a context marked by the intensification of cyberthreats and the growing dependence of organizations on digital systems, security is an essential pillar of infrastructure and service resilience. European regulatory developments, notably the NIS2 directive, are also strengthening requirements in terms of risk management, governance and protection of critical systems. Bringing together experts in security and cybersecurity provides an opportunity to analyze the evolution of threats, exchange information on practices for protecting information systems and infrastructures, and identify approaches for sustainably reinforcing resilience and technological autonomy.

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Cybersecurity has become a major strategic issue for modern organizations. Yet many companies still perceive it as a mere technical problem or compliance obligation.

During this conference, Philippe Cornette will share his experience in the field of security with an international industrial group present in the defense, energy and heavy industry sectors, and operating in over thirty countries.

Drawing on over thirty years' experience, he will explain why the real challenge of cybersecurity lies not in technology, but in leadership, governance and the ability to turn risk into strategic decisions.

From protecting industrial know-how from espionage to managing the deluge of regulations such as NIS2, this conference will offer a clear, pragmatic view of the steps organizations need to take today to remain resilient in an increasingly hostile digital world.

At this conference, Ignacio Berrozpe will address the growing challenge of data protection in the cloud, explaining how organizations can secure sensitive information while relying on external infrastructures.

He will also present the concept of Root of Trust, This ensures that systems are based on trusted components, guaranteeing security and integrity right from the start of the infrastructure.

In addition, the presentation will explore how organizations can protect their sensitive data, regardless of location: on local systems, in the cloud or within hybrid environments. To illustrate these issues, he will present a concrete case of implementing encryption in the cloud, highlighting the importance of encryption and effective key management.

Finally, the conference will examine the notion of sovereign control, explaining why many organizations choose the «Hold Your Own Keys (HYOK) to retain control of their encryption keys and strengthen their digital sovereignty.

 

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Ron Mukherjee is a cybersecurity consultant at ESET Belgium & Luxembourg, with 28 years' experience in international development and management, including a specialization in cybersecurity and blockchain since 2016. He specializes in digital trust, threat intelligence, European compliance as well as cloud and IoT/OT security, supporting organizations in Benelux and the DACH region.

At this conference, he will address Europe's desire to strengthen its digital sovereignty in a context of constantly evolving threats. He will present ESET's threat intelligence analyses for the protection of critical sectors, and revisit key EU regulations such as NIS2 and DORA, from the angle of resilience and compliance via XDR and MDR solutions.

Come and hear Julien Winkin, CEO of LUXGAP, recognized expert in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, elected DPO of the Year 2023. With over ten years' experience working with public and private organizations, he will explain how compliance, too often perceived as a mere documentary constraint, can become a real lever for cyber resilience. Through a concrete approach combining threat intelligence, digital footprint analysis and anticipation of weak signals, discover how to prevent cyber-attacks and effectively reinforce business continuity.

During this intervention, Toon Van den Bergh, Sr. Account Manager at Opentext, will talk about how to secure data in the public or sovereign cloud with data-centric encryption, while preserving sovereignty and compliance.

Gwénaëlle Hervé is heading up a Benelux-wide project to define a sovereign cloud approach for the Group. Proximus NXT. She manages a cross-regional team and guides strategic choices, investments and market positioning to reinforce the company's leadership in digital sovereignty.

At her conference, she will focus on the main challenges and opportunities linked to digital sovereignty in a rapidly changing international context.

As global dynamics intensify, the need for control, trust and technological independence becomes crucial. Governments, companies and technology providers are all positioning themselves in this field, raising a central question: how can we effectively appropriate sovereignty today?

The market is evolving at high speed, with many players offering an ever-expanding range of solutions, tailored to a variety of needs. Thanks to its forward-looking, agnostic approach, Proximus NXT combines high-performance technologies, sovereign AI capabilities and secure infrastructure services. This enables organizations to turn sovereignty into a real lever for innovation, resilience and customer trust.

This session explores how organizations can apply the «minimum viable company» concept to maintain mission effectiveness under prolonged pressure. We'll look at concrete approaches to building resilience in core functions, and analyze what changes when a temporary emergency becomes the sustainable operational norm.

Participants will discover practical frameworks and concrete examples for strengthening organizational performance in contexts of prolonged crisis.

Hosted by Christian de Boeck, This round table will focus on the challenges of safety and business continuity in an increasingly uncertain digital environment.

Discussions will focus on how organizations can strengthen their resilience in the face of cyber threats, p

rotect their critical data and guarantee business continuity in the event of a crisis, attack or technological failure.

Lastly, the discussion will examine the digital sovereignty as a strategic lever for anticipating risks, securing essential infrastructures and ensuring the continuity of activities: is it today a real bulwark, or an illusion in the face of the vulnerabilities of an increasingly dystopian world?

Work on data centers

Why bring data center experts together to discuss the challenges of resilience and sovereignty?

Against a backdrop of increasing cyberthreats, business continuity requirements and growing digital sovereignty issues, data infrastructures are becoming a strategic pillar for organizations and governments alike. Data centers are no longer just technical infrastructures: they are now a key element in guaranteeing operational resilience, data control and European technological autonomy, particularly in the context of new regulatory requirements such as the NIS2 directive.

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Olivier Labbé, a former executive in the technology sector, now manages the development of datacenters in Europe and Africa via Via DC and BlueSun DC, combining strategic vision with operational expertise.

With the rise of the cloud and artificial intelligence, demand for data centers is exploding. These infrastructures, from generative AI to edge computing, are becoming key growth drivers, and are profoundly transforming regions.

During his keynote, he will present the new opportunities linked to the development of datacenters, explain how the various players are structuring this market, and share concrete keys to taking advantage of this booming sector at the service of economic and regional development.

This conference will focus on edge datacenters in mid-sized cities (Tier 2/3), which are now at a turning point. Demand for low-latency services is growing, but constraints such as cost effectiveness, access to energy and network density are lagging behind those of large metropolises.

The challenge is therefore to demonstrate a viable, scalable business model that goes beyond fads, by adapting real uses to the right territories, building efficient operating models and taking into account local and regulatory constraints.

This conference will address the essential role of the physical layer in data and communication infrastructures, often neglected but nonetheless decisive. It will explain why the protection of equipment, cables and installations is essential to avoid service interruptions. Through concrete examples, she will show how to ensure the reliability of networks, whether in an office, a datacenter or on a global scale, in order to guarantee continuous and secure communications.

This session explores the practical integration of DCIM within critical infrastructures, focusing on the need to bridge the gap between facilities and IT teams. It presents a proven roadmap for successful deployment, while taking into account operational constraints in the field.

Participants will discover how to implement real-time management covering all key dimensions: equipment, connectivity, power, environment, changes, visualization, analysis, capacity planning, energy and security.

Hosted by Olivier Labbé, This round table will analyze the strategic role of Hauts-de-France and Belgium in the development of AI data centers in Europe.

Through a comparison of the French and Belgian approaches, speakers will discuss the strengths, challenges and opportunities for positioning these territories as major hubs for digital infrastructure.

 

Business continuity interventions

Why bring together business continuity experts to discuss the challenges of resilience and sovereignty?

Against a backdrop of increasing cyber-attacks, major disruption risks and changes to the European regulatory framework, business continuity is becoming a central element in the resilience of organizations. In particular, the NIS2 directive expands the obligations of critical entities in terms of risk management, governance and incident response. Bringing together business continuity enables us to analyze these developments, share feedback and identify strategies that will enable organizations to maintain their operations, recover quickly and strengthen their ability to adapt to crises.

To give you an idea of the themes explored at the conferences :

  1. Sovereignty, Geopolitics and Continuity Strategy
  2. Meeting Legal and Regulatory resilience requirements
  3. Integrating ESG in continuity management
  4. Infrastructure Resilience
  5. Applications and Data Continuity: Backup and Disaster Recovery (DRP) for Cyber Resilience
  6. Supply chain, Logistics and Third-Party Resilience
  7. Crisis Management and Communication
  8. Effective Testing, Reporting and Continuous Improvement

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In a world where regulations, threats and geopolitical realities are evolving faster than organizations can adapt, continuity is no longer a static discipline. This keynote explores how sovereignty, emerging technologies (quantum computing, artificial intelligence, etc.) as well as (cyber)security regulations (CER, NIS2, CRA, DORA, ...) are contributing to an increasingly fragmented threat landscape, redefining business continuity and operational resilience. It will also address how to make sense of ongoing disruption, prioritize what really matters, and identify the priorities on which executives need to focus their attention to remain resilient and in control.

Many organizations claim to be «resilient», but their culture often crumbles under real pressure. This session highlights the often invisible problems of mindset that silently undermine preparation and decision-making.

Through three clear and sometimes surprising lessons, we explain how to develop a mindset capable of reacting more intelligently, adapting more quickly and avoiding the false confidence that puts organizations at risk.

Expect some uncomfortable truths, but also concrete, directly applicable solutions.

In an age of multiple crises - between geopolitical upheavals, climatic instability and social tensions - traditional strategies and recovery plans are no longer enough.

This session explores how ESG (environmental, social and governance) criteria offer a solid framework for strengthening the resilience and sovereignty of organizations. We'll see how integrating sustainability and social objectives at the heart of their identity enables organizations to develop the agility needed to overcome challenges and ensure their long-term survival.

Hosted by Christian de Boeck, This round table will focus on the challenges of safety and business continuity in an increasingly uncertain digital environment.

Discussions will focus on how organizations can strengthen their resilience in the face of cyber threats, protect their critical data and ensure business continuity in the event of a crisis, attack or technological failure.

Lastly, the discussion will examine the digital sovereignty as a strategic lever for anticipating risks, securing essential infrastructures and ensuring the continuity of activities: is it today a real bulwark, or an illusion in the face of the vulnerabilities of an increasingly dystopian world?

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