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Programme
The event creators are working on an exciting line-up for 2025. More info will follow soon!
Wednesday October 8, 2025
17h30-19h00
Reception
Doors open and opening reception
Start your gala evening with delicious appetizers. Get to know the partners of HRtech & LearnTech and make your connection.
19h00-19h30
Mainstage
Awards
We reveal the winner of the HRtech/LearnTech awards 2025. The award ceremony will present the best Belgian HRtech team, L&D project and HRtech start-up of the year.
19h30-20h15
Central square
Enjoy a tasty dinner starter.
20h15-21h00
Mainstage
Keynote Ann Caluwaerts
AI Won’t Fail — But Leadership Might
Ann Caluwaerts
AI Won’t Fail – But Leadership Might
Ann Caluwaerts brings over 35 years of leadership experience across Business & Innovation, HR, Strategy, Communications, Corporate Affairs, and Transformation. She has held executive roles at Telenet and BT, serving as a member of their executive teams. Ann currently holds board mandates at Imec, Cofinimmo and Bpost, and serves on the advisory board of the Flemish government for Innovation as well as the STEM Platform. Renowned for her combination of technological expertise and human-centric leadership, she is widely recognized as a purpose-driven leader.
Ann holds a Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering from KU Leuven and has completed executive education programs at institutions such as INSEAD, Columbia University, and London Business School. She is also a guest lecturer at VUB and Vlerick Business School and mentors several emerging leaders.
AI Won’t Fail – But Leadership Might
AI is a big opportunity for businesses, yet 75% of all AI projects are failing according to the latest research. It is not the tech which is failing however, it is a leadership challenge.
Ann Caluwaerts takes the audience on a journey allowing them to discover first hand the opportunities & challenges business leaders face in this new AI world.
She makes a strong case for authentic, trustworthy and empathic leaders with a growth mindset who create a safe environment for their teams ensuring AI workers and employees can work effectively side by side.
She illustrates this with insights into her own leadership journey and shares tips for leaders as to increase their leadership impact into this new AI world.
Ann Caluwaerts
Ann Caluwaerts brings over 35 years of leadership experience across Business & Innovation, HR, Strategy, Communications, Corporate Affairs, and Transformation. She has held executive roles at Telenet and BT, serving as a member of their executive teams. Ann currently holds board mandates at Imec, Cofinimmo and Bpost, and serves on the advisory board of the Flemish government for Innovation as well as the STEM Platform. Renowned for her combination of technological expertise and human-centric leadership, she is widely recognized as a purpose-driven leader.
20h15-22h00
Mainstage
Gala dinner
Submerge your guests in a unique setting for an exclusive (private) dinner.
22h00-22h30
Central square
Enjoy an amazing walking dessert.
22h30-00h00
Sapphire
Late night bar in Sapphire House.
Thursday October 9, 2025
HRtech Conference
At this event HRtech solutions, innovations and insights come together with the aim to take a leap forward to HRtech integration.
More info about the programme here.
Friday October 10, 2025
08h30-10h00
Central square
Doors open and registration
Start the day with an easy breakfast and good company. Get to know the partners of LearnTech, share a cup of coffee and make your connection.
09h50-10h00
Mainstage
Welcome by host Dorien Leyers
Dorien Leyers
Growing up surrounded by music and live entertainment, Dorien Leyers has always felt at ease both on stage and behind the scenes. Despite this creative environment, she pursued a strong academic path, studying culture and languages, which led her to the city archives of Valladolid, Spain, where she completed a degree in History in 2004.
The combination of these diverse worlds has shaped her into the professional she is today. Since 2006, she has worked as an event manager, organizing events for brands such as Nespresso, Club Med, Google, Pfizer, and NN Insurance Belgium. Over the past fifteen years, she has remained closely connected to life on stage, regularly hosting and moderating (inter)national events for clients including Volvo, Nike, EY, Orange, BNP Paribas Fortis, the European Commission, and many others—in Dutch, French, English, and Spanish.
Dorien Leyers
Growing up surrounded by music and live entertainment, Dorien Leyers has always felt at ease both on stage and behind the scenes. Despite this creative environment, she pursued a strong academic path, studying culture and languages, which led her to the city archives of Valladolid, Spain, where she completed a degree in History in 2004.
10h00-10h45
Mainstage
Keynote Katja Schipperheijn
A Learning Mindset to Thrive in the Infinite Learning Ecosystem
Katja Schipperheijn
A Learning Mindset to Thrive in the Infinite Learning Ecosystem
As emerging technologies redefine work and life, cultivating a learning mindset is the most urgent and universal necessity of our time. This keynote reframes learning not as a task but as a powerful mindset that empowers individuals and teams to thrive in uncertainty. It begins with a bold vision of the future, challenging audiences to stop waiting and start actively shaping what comes next.
Through inspiring stories and examples, from children’s curiosity to the realities of AI, it reveals the essential human competencies we need to succeed: imagination,openness, resilience, and consilience. The session culminates in a call to action, inviting participants to become Learning Leaders who lead with empathy, embrace growth, and spark positive change in their organisations and beyond.
In today’s world, it’s not about keeping up; it’s about leading forward.
As an internationally award-winning author, futurist, executive advisor, and learning influencer, Katja Schipperheijn has significantly impacted how we deal with change and learning. Her work focuses on AI and groundbreaking innovations that promote learning ecosystems based on symbiosis between humans and machines.
Katja Schipperheijn
As an internationally award-winning author, futurist, executive advisor, and learning influencer, Katja Schipperheijn has significantly impacted how we deal with change and learning. Her work focuses on AI and groundbreaking innovations that promote learning ecosystems based on symbiosis between humans and machines.
10h45-11h15
Mainstage
Use case – P&V Group Academy
P&V Group Academy, an insurance internship for youngsters who can use a helping hand
A paid internship, intensive guidance, and above all, a chance for young people to rebuild confidence, rediscover their strengths, and step into a sustainable professional future. Discover how the program not only enriches the youngsters but also our organization and our partners.
Ann Bayart
P&V Group Academy, an insurance internship for youngsters who can use a helping hand
A paid internship, intensive guidance, and above all, a chance for young people to rebuild confidence, rediscover their strengths, and step into a sustainable professional future. Discover how the program not only enriches the youngsters but also our organization and our partners.
Ann Bayart
HR Director P&V Group Academy Project Sponsor
Jens Smids
P&V Group Academy, an insurance internship for youngsters who can use a helping hand
A paid internship, intensive guidance, and above all, a chance for young people to rebuild confidence, rediscover their strengths, and step into a sustainable professional future. Discover how the program not only enriches the youngsters but also our organization and our partners.
Jens Smids
Advisor to the CEO, P&V Group Academy Project Lead
Lucas Bogaerts
P&V Group Academy, an insurance internship for youngsters who can use a helping hand
A paid internship, intensive guidance, and above all, a chance for young people to rebuild confidence, rediscover their strengths, and step into a sustainable professional future. Discover how the program not only enriches the youngsters but also our organization and our partners.
Lucas Bogaerts
Analyst Developer, graduated P&V Group Academy Trainee
11h15-11h50
Mainstage
Keynote Kevin M. Yates
It Takes a Village to Impact Workplace Performance
Kevin M. Yates
Kevin M. Yates is known in the global training, learning, and talent development community as the L&D Detective®. He solves measurement mysteries and investigates how training and development as an experience and L&D as a function contribute to the workplace performance ecosystem. Kevin uses facts, clues, and evidence to uncover the truth about impact, focusing on collective contributions that influence business and human performance. He has used his measurement expertise in roles with world-renowned brands including Grant Thornton, Kantar, McDonald’s, and Meta (Facebook). He is also president and founder of Meals in the Meantime, a nonprofit providing free, fresh, healthy, and high-quality food for people in need through pop-up pantries in the Chicagoland south suburbs.
It Takes a Village to Impact Workplace Performance
How do we know if collective contributions across the workplace performance ecosystem, including but not limited to, HR solutions, learning solutions, and talent strategies, are measurably impacting performance? Join Kevin M. Yates, the L&D Detective®, as he illustrates how to investigate performance impact through the lens of collective contributions and their influence on business and human performance.
In this immersive keynote, you’ll uncover how to connect the dots between collaborative efforts across people and teams and their effect on business goals. Using facts, clues, and evidence, you’ll discover how to measure performance impact with actionable tools and frameworks that provide insight into measurable outcomes. Get ready to think like an impact investigator and explore how to examine the combined effect of elements that shape and impact the workplace performance ecosystem.
Kevin M. Yates
Kevin M. Yates is known in the global training, learning, and talent development community as the L&D Detective®. He solves measurement mysteries and investigates how training and development as an experience and L&D as a function contribute to the workplace performance ecosystem. Kevin uses facts, clues, and evidence to uncover the truth about impact, focusing on collective contributions that influence business and human performance.
11h50-12h20
Mainstage
Use case – Rituals
How do you scale leadership and culture in a fast-growing, international organization?
In this session Pascale de Vries (Director HR international Rituals) and Thijs Westerink (CEO of FranklinCovey Benelux) will share the inside story of how Rituals — one of the fastest-growing wellbeing brands in the world — is deliberately and effectively scaling its unique culture across more than 1.000 stores in 33 countries. Participants will gain insights into:
- The drivers of succes of Rituals
- How Rituals connects its cultural values to concrete leadership and learning programs
- How retail leaders across 15+ countries are trained in a consistent, values-driven way
- Why culture, not just strategy or products, is Rituals’ most important differentiator
This is a real-world case of how People & Culture can act as a strategic growth driver. Especially in a world of constant change, culture is no longer a ‘soft’ side-topic — it’s the core of sustainable success.
A must-hear for HR/ Learning & Development leaders looking to build strong, values-based leadership at scale.
Thijs Westerink
How do you scale leadership and culture in a fast-growing, international organization?
In this session Pascale de Vries (Director HR international Rituals) and Thijs Westerink (CEO of FranklinCovey Benelux) will share the inside story of how Rituals — one of the fastest-growing wellbeing brands in the world — is deliberately and effectively scaling its unique culture across more than 1.000 stores in 33 countries.
Participants will gain insights into:
- The drivers of succes of Rituals
- How Rituals connects its cultural values to concrete leadership and learning programs
- How retail leaders across 15+ countries are trained in a consistent, values-driven way
- Why culture, not just strategy or products, is Rituals’ most important differentiator
This is a real-world case of how People & Culture can act as a strategic growth driver. Especially in a world of constant change, culture is no longer a ‘soft’ side-topic — it’s the core of sustainable success.
A must-hear for HR/ Learning & Development leaders looking to build strong, values-based leadership at scale.
Thijs Westerink
FranklinCovey Benelux
Pascale de Vries
How do you scale leadership and culture in a fast-growing, international organization?
In this session Pascale de Vries (Director HR international Rituals) and Thijs Westerink (CEO of FranklinCovey Benelux) will share the inside story of how Rituals — one of the fastest-growing wellbeing brands in the world — is deliberately and effectively scaling its unique culture across more than 1.000 stores in 33 countries.
Participants will gain insights into:
- The drivers of succes of Rituals
- How Rituals connects its cultural values to concrete leadership and learning programs
- How retail leaders across 15+ countries are trained in a consistent, values-driven way
- Why culture, not just strategy or products, is Rituals’ most important differentiator
This is a real-world case of how People & Culture can act as a strategic growth driver. Especially in a world of constant change, culture is no longer a ‘soft’ side-topic — it’s the core of sustainable success.
A must-hear for HR/ Learning & Development leaders looking to build strong, values-based leadership at scale.
Pascale de Vries
Rituals
12h20-13h30
Sapphire
Lunch & Learn
Enjoy a private lunch and connect about a hot topic.
12h20-14h00
Central Square
Walking lunch
Walking lunch
13h30-16h00
Breakout Rooms
Breakout sessions & startup pitches
Discover exciting learning talks in our breakout rooms and startup pitching room.
13h30-15h30
Central Square
Podcast recordings with Xavier Taveirne
Xavier Taveirne
Podcast recordings with Xavier Taveirne
Xavier Taveirne is a journalist with 20 years of experience under his belt. He was a news anchor for public broadcaster VRT, both on radio and television. Now he’s the face of the leading Belgian consumer platform WinWin, with outlets on radio, tv and online.
Host Xavier Taveirne interviews our partners on the latest LearnTech trends and innovations. Step up to our glass studio and catch the conversation in real time through the windows, feeling the energy firsthand.
Xavier Taveirne
Host Xavier Taveirne interviews our partners on the latest HRtech trends and innovations. Step up to our glass studio and catch the conversation in real time through the windows, feeling the energy firsthand.
16h15-17h15
Mainstage
Closing act: Saxit
Saxit
Closing act
As we close this incredible day of LearnTech, it’s time to shift gears: from sharp minds to smooth sounds.
We’ve shared ideas, explored innovations, and challenged perspectives.
Now, let’s round it all off with something that speaks a different language: music.
Bringing us a live performance full of energy, elegance, and atmosphere: Saxit.
From smooth grooves to upbeat rhythms, he’ll take us into the evening with style.
Saxit
As we close this incredible day of LearnTech, it’s time to shift gears: from sharp minds to smooth sounds. We’ve shared ideas, explored innovations, and challenged perspectives.
Now, let’s round it all off with something that speaks a different language: music. Bringing us a live performance full of energy, elegance, and atmosphere: Saxit.
From smooth grooves to upbeat rhythms, he’ll take us into the evening with style.
16h30-18h00
Central Square
Closing reception
Breakout rooms
Breakout room
Lifelong Learning
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Performance based learning
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Scaling Digital Training Without Overload
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