Mais derrière chaque trajectoire professionnelle, il y a aussi des rencontres, des choix, des accompagnements et parfois des opportunités qui n'étaient pas prévues au départ.

Dans cet épisode de Digital Talks, nous recevons Sacha Meurice, aujourd'hui formateur et analyste en cybersécurité.

Ingénieur civil en informatique de formation, il revient sur un parcours qui l'a conduit de ses premières interrogations professionnelles à son rôle actuel au sein de Womenpreneur Initiative, où il accompagne aujourd'hui des femmes en reconversion vers les métiers du numérique.

Au fil de la conversation, nous abordons son passage chez Digitalcity.brussels, sa formation Scrum, sa spécialisation en cybersécurité, l'accompagnement emploi dont il a bénéficié, mais aussi le rôle que peuvent jouer les rencontres, la confiance et l'ouverture d'esprit dans la construction d'une carrière.

À travers les regards croisés de Cigdem Bogba, conseillère emploi chez Digitalcity.brussels – Actiris, et de Hana Belhaj Rhouma Roose, fondatrice d'IT Serenity, cet épisode interroge une question simple :

Comment naissent réellement les opportunités professionnelles ?

Une conversation sur le potentiel, la transmission, l'accompagnement, le recrutement et la place de l'humain dans les métiers du numérique.

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For years, the answer seemed obvious: capital,technology and scale. But according to Belgian entrepreneur and investor Jurgen Ingels, the real differentiators of tomorrow may lie elsewhere: creativity,adaptability and human potential.

In this new episode of Digital Talks, Jurgen Ingels⁠ —Founder of Clear2Pay, Founder & Managing Partner at SmartFin and one of Belgium’s leading tech investors — shares his perspective on entrepreneurship, AI, talent, innovation and the future of European competitiveness.

Together, we explore:• Why capital is no longer the main bottleneck for tech companies• The rise of highly agile and profitable “mushroom companies”• Why creativity may become one of the most strategic skills of the AI era• Europe’s opportunity to compete differently• The impact of AI on work, employability and future skills• Why curiosity, resilience and interdisciplinary thinking matter more than ever.

A sharp, strategic and deeply human conversation onwhat may define the next generation of innovation.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify.

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In this episode of Digital Talks, Stijn Christiaens — Founder and Chief Data Citizen at Collibra — shares why AI readiness is not only about models, but about building the right foundations across data, governance and organizational maturity.

From his journey into entrepreneurship to Collibra’s rise as a Belgian-founded leader in data intelligence and unified governance for data and AI, this conversation explores what it really takes to scale AI in a credible, enterprise-grade way.

We discuss:

• Stijn’s path from research to entrepreneurship
• how Collibra evolved into a global category leader
• why governance is becoming central to AI strategy
• Europe’s role in shaping trusted data and AI ecosystems
• the skills and mindsets needed for the next generation of talent.

A sharp conversation on leadership, scale, and the infrastructure behind trustworthy AI & Data.

🎧 Listen now.

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Dans cet épisode de Digital Talks, nous recevons Tatiana, passée des sciences sociales et du journalisme à la data analysis, après une formation de Bruxelles Formation chez Digitalcity.brussels.

Un échange qui met en lumière :

• la richesse des parcours non linéaires.
• l'acquisition de compétences par la formation.
• la mise en pratique en entreprise.
• l’évolution vers un emploi sur le marché.

Au-delà du parcours, cet épisode met en lumière un point clé :les profils issus d’autres disciplines apportent des capacités d’analyse, de structuration et de compréhension des usages particulièrement pertinentes en data.

🎯 Chez Digitalcity.brussels, nous accompagnons ces trajectoires vers des métiers concrets, en lien direct avec les besoins des entreprises.

Tatiana est actuellement en recherche d’opportunités en data analysis. 👉 Un profil à considérer pour enrichir vos équipes data : Profil LinkedIn

Ce sujet fait écho à notre Rapport de Veille 2025, qui souligne la valeur croissante des profils hybrides dans les environnements digitaux.

Data roles are evolving — and so are the profiles shaping them.

In this episode of Digital Talks, we speak with Tatiana, who transitioned from social sciences and journalism into data analysis, following a training at ⁠Digitalcity.brussels⁠.

A conversation that highlights:

• the value of non-linear career paths
• how skills are built through structured training
• the transition from learning to real-world application
• and what it takes to move into the job market today

Beyond the journey itself, this episode brings forward a key insight:profiles coming from other disciplines offer strong capabilities in analysis, structuring and understanding user behaviors — all highly relevant in data environments.

🎯 At ⁠Digitalcity.brussels⁠, we support these transitions into concrete digital roles, aligned with real business needs.

Tatiana is currently open to opportunities in data analysis. 👉 A profile worth considering to strengthen your data teams:
⁠LinkedIn profile⁠

This topic connects directly with our ⁠2025 Insights Report⁠, highlighting the growing strategic value of hybrid profiles in digital environments.

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In this episode of Digital Talks, ⁠Digitalcity.brussels⁠ (Noémie Valcauda) sits down with Eva Balemans, sustainable marketeer and founder of ⁠Better World Marketing⁠, to unpack how marketing and narratives are shaping the sustainability discourse in tech.

From greenwashing to genuine transformation, this conversation explores who defines what “responsible tech” actually means — and whether today’s messaging reflects real behavioural change… or simply polished growth models.

A sharp, thought-provoking discussion on power, perception, and responsibility in the digital ecosystem.

🎙 A must-listen for anyone working in tech, marketing, or digital transformation.

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👉 Explore ⁠Digitalcity's training & initiatives⁠

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🎧 Digital Talks — conversations at the intersection of technology, skills, and society.

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Pourtant, une question centrale reste largement sous-analysée : qui accède réellement aux métiers du digital — et à quelles conditions ?

Dans cet épisode, nous prenons le temps de déplacer le regard pour interroger les mécanismes profonds qui structurent — ou bloquent — l’accès aux carrières numériques.

Ce podcast s’appuie sur les enseignements du Rapport de veille 2025 de Digitalcity.brussels.

Il s’agit d’une lecture critique du marché, nourrie par la donnée, l’observation de terrain et l’expérience concrète des acteurs de la formation et de l’emploi.

🎙️ Au cœur de la discussion :

• pourquoi les parcours de formation peinent à suivre le rythme des compétences attendues ;

• comment les pratiques de recrutement fabriquent parfois leurs propres impasses ;

• pourquoi certains talents restent durablement hors radar ;

• et ce que signifie réellement « ouvrir l’accès » aux métiers du digital.

📘 Pour approfondir l’analyse, téléchargez le Rapport de veille 2025 :

👉 https://digitalcity.brussels/sites/default/files/2025-12/DigitalCity_RapportVeille-2025_210x297_FR_251028-EXE.pdf

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C’est la question que nous posons aujourd’hui à Thierry Geerts, CEO de la BECI – la Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Bruxelles – et ancien directeur de Google Belgique.

À l’occasion du Digital Day 2025, organisé par Digitalcity.brussels, Thierry Geerts viendra partager sa vision du futur du travail et de la formation autour d’un thème essentiel :

« Un monde numérique en construction : comment former l’Homo Digitalis ? »

Dans cet épisode, il revient sur la mutation profonde que vivent nos entreprises, nos écoles et nos institutions.

En croisant la mission économique de la BECI et l’approche formation-emploi de Digitalcity.brussels, cette conversation ouvre un dialogue nécessaire entre entreprises, institutions et talents.Un échange à la croisée des visions : celle du monde entrepreneurial et celle du pôle bruxellois dédié à la montée en compétences numériques.

Ce podcast est un teaser exclusif avant l’événement — une invitation à réfléchir, débattre et agir ensemble pour construire un avenir numérique plus inclusif et durable.

🎧 Un épisode signé Digitalcity.brussels, le Pôle Formation-Emploi des métiers du numérique à Bruxelles.

📅 Digital Day 2025 – 13 novembre | Digitalcity.brussels⁠

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In this special episode, we sit down with the Event Manager of Odoo Experience - Pauline Vanhoutte - to uncover what makes this edition truly unmissable:

• More than 400 talks packed with actionable insights,

• The official launch of the new Odoo version,
• A global community ready to #connect & collaborate.

🎟️ Attendance is 100% free. Don’t just watch thefuture of digital business — experience it.

👉 Secure your free seat now for OdooExperience 2025
👉 Learn more about digital skills, training, andopportunities at Digitalcity.brussels

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Dans cet épisode, Christina Galouzis, responsable de la veille chez Digitalcity.brussels, analyse ce décalage persistant entre l’offre de compétences et les besoins réels du marché.

Parmi les clés de lecture :

• Le maillon faible de la chaîne : l’orientation trop tardive vers les métiers numériques, qui limite le vivier de talents dès le départ.

• Les transformations structurelles des compétences : IA générative, cybersécurité, Data, Cloud computing, SEO, UX… autant de domaines où la technique seule ne suffit plus.

• La montée des soft skills comme facteur stratégique : communication, esprit critique, capacité d’apprentissage continu — des aptitudes désormais aussi déterminantes que les savoir-faire techniques.

• Le rôle pivot des profils hybrides : combiner expertise et compétences transférables pour s’adapter aux mutations technologiques.

• La formation co-construite avec l’entreprise : un modèle qui réduit l’écart entre salle de classe et poste de travail.

💡 Une discussion qui invite à repenser la formation non pas comme une fin en soi, mais comme une pièce d’un écosystème plus large : sensibilisation précoce, orientation, intégration, et adaptation continue.

🎧 Écoutez l’épisode complet et découvrez pourquoi combler la pénurie IT exige bien plus que “former plus”.
📥 Prolongez l’analyse avec le Chapitre 3 du rapport de veille.

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Dans cet épisode de DigiPulse, Christina Galouzis (Digitalcity.brussels) revient sur les enseignements du chapitre 2 du Rapport de Veille 2025.
Elle analyse trois leviers d’insertion concrets — réseautage, mentoring, hackathons — à travers les retours de terrain et les initiatives innovantes menées en Belgique.

« Ces dispositifs sont parfois les seuls qui permettent à certains profils d’être vus, reconnus, considérés. »

🎧 À écouter pour mieux comprendre comment ouvrir l’emploi digital à tous les talents — et pourquoi les pratiques doivent évoluer, autant que les compétences.

📥 Rapport à télécharger

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Avec Noémie Valcauda, Christina aborde :

• Les causes profondes de la pénurie #IT.

• La réalité des #formations professionnelles.

• Le rôle des #entreprises et de leurs critères.

• Et ce fameux “syndrome du profil introuvable”...

🎧 Un épisode pour voir la pénurie autrement — et entrevoir des solutions concrètes.

📘 ⁠Téléchargez le chapitre 1 du rapport ici. ⁠

📅 ⁠Et inscrivez-vous au webinaire du 20 mai sur ce thème !

Why Tech Hiring feels impossible?

In this second episode of DigiPulse, the podcast by Digitalcity.brussels, Christina Galouzis, joins Noémie Valcauda to explore the insights of Chapter 1 of the 2025 Insight Report.

The discussion looks beyond clichés and into the deeper causes of Belgium’s persistent digital talent shortage.

Are we really lacking #talent — or failing to recognize it?

From rigid hiring practices to invisible #career paths, overlooked soft #skills and the mismatch between juniors and #job market demands, this episode offers a refreshing look at a well-worn topic.

🎧 Listen in to shift your perspective — and discover new #solutions.

📘 Download Chapter 1 (in FR) here.

📅 And join our May 20 webinar to go deeper.

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💡 Recruteurs, experts, candidats, employés…

On décrypte ensemble :

✅ Les raisons du manque de profils qualifiés.

✅ Les solutions pour mieux former et attirer les talents.

✅ Les tendances à suivre en 2025.

🎧 Soyez les premiers à écouter notre premier épisode qui résume les thématiques que nous analyserons avec Christina Galouzis en 2025.

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In this special episode, produced in collaboration with Google’s Women Techmakers and Digitalcity.brussels, we explore these crucial questions with three leading voices:

- Federica Nocerino – Marketing & Comms at Linux Foundation Europe | WTM Ambassador
-Leyla Damoisaux-Delnoy – Data/ML Scientist | AI Coach | WTM Ambassador
- Lisa Becker – ML Engineer | O'Reilly Instructor | WTM Ambassador

🔍 What’s inside this episode?
The real impact of AI—beyond the buzzwords;
Why inclusivity in AI matters and how diversity (or the lack of it) shapes the technology we use;
Challenging AI misconceptions and addressing ethical concerns;
A vision for a future where AI is built for everyone—not just a select few.

💡 Whether you're in tech or just curious about the AI revolution, this conversation is for you. Because the future of AI isn’t just about algorithms—it’s about people, perspectives, and progress.

🎧 Listen now!Join the next WTM's event in Brussels HERE

Book your next training in Tech at Digitalcity.brussels HERE

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🔑Key Topics Covered:
•The Growth Circle: KinArmat's flagship program that’s revolutionizing how women advance in tech careers.
• The power of networking and why it’s a game-changer forcareer development in tech.
• Whysoft skills (such as leadership, communication, and resilience) are critical for career #success in #tech and in general, and how they contribute tojob success.
• Practical advice for women looking to break into tech or elevate their careers throughcommunity support and #collaboration.
• And much more!

Mariam's Insights:
🌟"85% of job success is related to soft skills and only 15% to technical skills."
🌟"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others."

💡 Don’t miss this #opportunity to hear from one of the most influential voices in women’s #empowerment in tech. Whether you're a tech newbie or an experienced #professional, this episode is packed with valuable insights ongrowth through community.

🎙️Tune in now on!

• Learn more aboutKinArmat Initiatives
• FollowMariam Harutyunyan⁠
• Subscribe to ourPodcast
• Boost your career and join our next training sessions.

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While AI-powered defenses are improving, threat actors are leveraging the same tools for automated attacks, deepfake fraud, and AI-powered social engineering. With regulations evolving, enterprises must act decisively to mitigate emerging risks.

To unpack the complexities of this shifting landscape, we bring together two highly renowned experts:🔹 ⁠Phédra Clouner ⁠– Deputy Director, Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium🔹 ⁠Louis de Diesbach ⁠– Technology ethicist

📌 Key insights from this episode:

• Why AI-powered attacks are outpacing traditional security models.
• How to build resilient, AI-secure systems that balance innovation and risk.
• How enterprises should rethink risk management.

• Is the regulatory framework enough to mitigate AI-driven risks and to counter evolving threats?
• How to build resilient, AI-secure systems that balance innovation and risk.

📊 Why this matters:

🔍 Emerging Threats: AI is being utilized to conduct more sophisticated cyberattacks, such as AI-enhanced social engineering, where attackers generate highly realistic phishing emails or deepfakes to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information.

💰 Market Dynamics: in response to the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, organizations invested approximately $200 billion in cybersecurity products and services in 2024, up from $140 billion in 2020 (McKinsey - The cybersecurity provider’s next opportunity: Making AI safer).

🔎 Beyond firewalls, beyond compliance—this is about securing AI itself. The future of cybersecurity depends on our ability to anticipate, adapt, and act.

The cybersecurity sector is experiencing rapid evolution, with AI at the forefront of both defensive and offensive strategies. Understanding these dynamics is essential for organizations aiming to protect their assets and maintain trust in an increasingly digital world.🎧 Tune in now on Spotify .

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In this interview, Digitalcity.brussels welcomes Rein Meirte, co-founder of Clusity, Belgium’s pioneering platform that advocates for more inclusivity in tech. Driven by a vision to empower women and dismantle systemic barriers, Rein shares her journey, insights into Belgium’s DEI landscape, and the actionable steps needed to close the gender gap.

With programs designed to connect, train, and elevate women in tech, Clusity tackles challenges head-on:

• Mentorship programs to foster career growth.
• Workshops on inclusive hiring practices for companies.
• Networking events to amplify women’s voices and achievements in a historically male-dominated field.

In Belgium, Clusity’s initiatives are not just solutions—they are a movement.

Despite global advancements, gender equity in tech remains elusive, with women accounting for just 23% of STEM graduates in the EU* and facing 40% higher attrition rates than men in tech roles*. In Belgium, stereotypes, lack of representation, and work-life balance constraints perpetuate these gaps. Clusity’s work dismantles these barriers, advocating for structural change within organizations and society.

Diversity isn’t a buzzword; it’s a driver of innovation.

Rein also emphasizes the critical role companies play in creating equitable workplaces and the tangible business benefits of diversity—better decision-making, stronger teams, and accelerated innovation.

At Digitalcity.brussels, we stand alongside entrepreneurs like Rein, supporting initiatives that uplift women and amplify their impact. Through interviews, partnerships, and programs, we’re committed to reducing the tech gap and fostering a future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify to discover the inspiring work of Clusity and Rein Meirte.🔗 Learn more about Clusity: ⁠https://www.clusity.be⁠.🌟 Take action: follow Rein Meirte on LinkedIn ⁠https://be.linkedin.com/in/reinmeirte⁠ and explore how you can contribute to a more inclusive tech ecosystem.

The tech world needs more women at the table—not just as participants but as leaders. “Be bold. Be heard. Be part of the change” .

The next chapter of tech belongs to those who dare to rewrite the story. Will you join them? Contact our Communication Manager : ⁠noémie.valcauda@digitalcity.brussels⁠

* Eurostat, Deloitte

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Here’s what you’ll learn:

• AI's impact on creativity: does AI enhance or limit the creative process?
• Top AI tools in production and how they are integrated into tasks like scriptwriting, video editing, and content personalization.
• AI & cybersecurity crossover: learn about the vital role AI plays in protecting video content from piracy and ensuring copyright security.
• Future trends: how AI is driving the future of personalized content creation and whether we risk falling into content uniformity.

This episode is part of Digitalcity's CyberWeek, happening from October 14th to 18th, 2024, focusing on AI & Cybersecurity.

👉 Tune in now to explore how technology is reshaping the future of video.

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🎧 Listen now for actionable insights!

Want to know more on the subject? Digitalcity.brussels has published a report on this entire topic here! Download the french version here!

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Nancy's path towards the tech world is nothing short of inspiring. With a background rooted in entrepreneurship, she has successfully navigated the #IT ecosystems. Her #career unfolds a testament to her adaptability and foresight.

As an entrepreneur, Nancy has not only weathered #challenges but has thrived on them. From co-founding projects to developing hardware accessories, her ventures enabled her to provide insights on the essential #skills for success the tech industry.

In the #interview, Nancy sheds light on her role as a #Product Manager, demystifying the complexities that come with it. She draws a clear distinction between a Product Manager and a Product Owner - #PO, offering a nuanced understanding of the responsibilities, projects, and actions that define her role in today's tech-driven landscape.

Besides, in a world marked by accelerated #tech advancements, she explores how #employers can effectively respond to these changes. Her perspectives align with the #strategies employed by industry giants, making this interview a must-listen for professionals navigating the tech terrain.

Whether aspiring to become a Product Manager or seeking to play a pivotal role in the digital transition, we invite you to explore Digitacity.brussels' training sessions.

www.digitalcity.brussels.com

You can follow Nancy de Fays on her Linkedin profile

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With Nina Olesen, Head of Sector at the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), we delve into the pivotal role of #women in cybersecurity. Nina spearheads #initiatives like Women4Cyber andYouth4Cyber, focusing on nurturing #talent and addressing the #gender gap in cybersecurity.  Her #strategic vision andindustry #insights shed light on actionable steps businesses can take to foster an environment where women thrive in cybersecurity roles.

In the cybersecurity game by understanding why #empowering women is not just a matter of #inclusivity but a strategic imperative for businesses aiming for long-term #resilience and #growth.

🎧 Tune In Now

Stream the podcast interview with Nina Olesen today to embark on a journey toward a more secure, innovative, and profitable future.

You can follow Nina Olesen on her LinkedIn profile.

Want to develop your digital skills? Discover and join our next training sessions here.

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AI's Transformative Impact on Cybersecurity

Martin Fockedey pointed out that the integration of AI in cybersecurity has marked a paradigm shift. "AI has provided defenders with a powerful tool to enhance their ability to detect, respond to, and prevent cyber threats," he noted. AI algorithms can analyze vast amounts of data at lightning speed, identifying patterns that humans might overlook. This ability has not only streamlined security operations but has also enabled predictive analysis, allowing organizations to thwart potential attacks before they manifest.

Emerging Trends and the Role of Advanced Technologies

As technology marches forward, new avenues for both cyber attacks and defenses have emerged. "Advancements like OpenAI and Generative AI are both a blessing and a challenge," Fockedey explained. While these technologies can bolster the capabilities of cybersecurity tools, they can also potentially be harnessed by malicious actors to create sophisticated attacks. The rapid evolution of AI tools necessitates constant adaptation and innovation in the field of cybersecurity.

AI as a Guardian Against Cyber Threats

Fockedey emphasized that AI's value goes beyond just launching attacks or counterattacks. "AI can act as a guardian, providing a multi-layered defense by monitoring network behavior, detecting anomalies, and autonomously responding to threats," he said. This proactive approach can significantly mitigate the risks of cyberattacks, offering organizations an intelligent shield against evolving threats.

Navigating the Legal Landscape

With great power comes great responsibility, and the use of AI in cybersecurity is no exception. Fockedey discussed the critical role of legislation, legal frameworks, and regulations in ensuring that AI-powered cybersecurity measures are deployed ethically and responsibly. Striking a balance between innovation and compliance is essential to harness AI's potential without compromising privacy and security.

Addressing the Skill Gap through Education

As the conversation shifted towards the workforce, Fockedey acknowledged the widening skill gap in the cybersecurity and AI sectors. "To confront this challenge, comprehensive training is essential," he emphasized. With the rapid evolution of technology, ongoing education and upskilling are crucial to prepare professionals for the complex landscape of AI and cybersecurity.

Looking Ahead with Digitalcity.brussels

Fockedey's insights resonate strongly with the upcoming webinar hosted by Digitalcity.brussels, scheduled for September 19th. The webinar will delve deeper into the synergy between AI and cybersecurity, exploring its intricacies, challenges, and promises. As we navigate this complex terrain, it's imperative to stay informed and engaged.

In conclusion, Digitalcity.brussels stands as a pivotal resource in addressing the knowledge gap in AI and cybersecurity. Offering specialized training and educational initiatives, Digitalcity.brussels empowers individuals and organizations to stay ahead in the ever-changing technological landscape. To learn more and take part in our upcoming events, visit our website and discover how you can be a part of shaping a secure digital future.

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For Talent #Coaches &/or HR, they have to act as true #strategic partners and learn how to create a more dynamic talent model for the #future. Moreover, as #businesses have refined their #DE&I approach and #strategies, we have to revamp the traditional #people model to create more #value in the #workplace.

Christine Goffart, Talent Coach at the Orange Digital Talent Unit shares to Digitalcity.brussels her impressive #career as well as her #vision on:

• How employees and #companies can navigate in a fast-changing landscape;
• How #digitization has impacted the #HR Talent strategies;
• What does "agility" mean in practice;
• How #Human Ressources can help in building the organization of the future by focusing on culture, inclusion, agility and scalability?
• How we can prepare the #future of work by making talent a #competitive advantage;
• How the corporate #DE&I - diversity, equity and inclusion - is stronger than ever and can lead to real #progress & #success;
• How to reduce the #talentgap in the digital world.

Listen to Christine Goffart insights and follow her LinkedIn profile!

Want to be part of the digital race? Join Digitalcity.brussels next training sessions here(c) Digitalcity.brussels

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For most #organisations providing an #engaging and #user-centric digital #experience isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s fundamental. And #understanding how to make that a #successful experience that is aligned to #business goals is what a Digital Product Owner - or #DPO - is for.

A Digital Product Owner (DPO) is the person who #oversees any company’s #digital experience. They work to streamline #internal processes, manage the #tools required to complete these #processes, and ensure that #users have a #consistent and seamless #experience.

Digital Product Owners ease processes across #teams and act as the conduit for #information between each team member. #Interacting with the people (internally and externally) means that DPOs are comfortable speaking to #engineers, #marketers or product teams.

To create a clear sense of the #work required they usually follow the #Scrum / #Agile Method which helps in following what #actions are completed, and the #work that still needs to be done; each of which is tied to a specific #objective defined for the #project and a #team.

The #missions of the Product Owner are both #operational and #strategic. Operationally, the DPO works on the #design and #testing of new #features to improve the product. This monitoring involves drawing up a #schedule, using a #backlog (an ordered list of tasks to be carried out in the development of a product) and meeting #deadlines for #deliverables.

To have a deeper understanding of this role, ⁠Digitalcity.brussels⁠ interviewed ⁠Ornella Maureemootoo⁠ - DPO in the #banking industry. Listen to our #Podcast #episode where wetackle the following points:

• Her path towards a digital #career;
• The role and #missions of a DPO;
• The necessary# skills - hard & soft - to be successful;
• The difference bw. a DPO and a #DPM (Product #Manager);
• The #challenges a DPO can face and how Scrum helps in easing processes.

Interested in improving your digital skills? Join our next ⁠training sessions⁠

Subscribe to our ⁠Podcast Plateform⁠ and get more #insights from #experts on the⁠ latest digital trends⁠

Follow ⁠Ornella Maureemootoo⁠ on her ⁠Linkedin⁠

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The Imperative of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:Embracing DEI in the tech industry is not just a moral obligation; it is also a strategic #imperative. Research has consistently shown that diverse teams are more innovative, creative, and better equipped to solve complex problems. By fostering an inclusive culture, companies can tap into a broader range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. This diversity of thought fuels #innovation, drives customer-centric solutions, and ultimately enhances business #performance.But for this to happen, #businesses need to go beyond mere diversity quotas or tokenistic efforts. A genuine commitment requires a well-defined and comprehensive strategy through #leadership initiatives, #talent development and by cultivating a culture where everyone feels empowered to contribute their #unique #perspectives.

Our #Podcast guest, Sara Mathijs, shares her #insights on how the tech industry has the power to shape the future. To her, embracing #DEI isn't just the right thing to do; it's a competitive advantage that enables organizations to create a #prosperous #future for all. She also shares her #career path in #business and #consulting. As an #entrepreneur and #CEO of Upeo Consulting she helps any #businesses to deliver a better #experience to #customers. How? By maximising the #value of techological #investments & by #designing & building tailor-made #solutions.

Listen to her #inspiring thoughts!

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• Sara is reachable on LinkedIn and you can also attend to one of her precious training at Girlleek

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The ability to store and analyze #data with the help of #AI has created new #possibilities for the academic community, #scientific researchers and the #biotech industry. Various applications of #AI are used in #biology. Moreover, in #biological science, AI plays a critical role in promoting innovation not only in laboratories but also throughout the #lifecycle of a #medication or #chemical product.

Furthermore, the extensive use of #bigdata is becoming increasingly important in #biotechnology and #bioinformatics as it continues to evolve and becomes available to academicians and #scientists.

Besides, a new generation of diverse #scientists must be trained at the intersection of biology and computer science (such as #Datascientists) and #training must be addressed in a more cross-disciplinary manner.

Liesbeth Ceelen holds a #PhD in #veterinary #medicine. She has been working in #start-up / scale-up companies in the #biotech and #healthcare fields where she took on numerous roles. Liesbeth is now #CEO of BioLizard, an #agile #bioinformatics and #datamanagement #consulting company providing tailored solutions to the life #sciences industry. She has both the scientific background and the management skills to lead #biotech businesses with vision and strategy. She aims in inspriring #people.

www.digitalcity.brussels You can follow Liesbeth on LinkedIn or discover one of her project & success story

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• The #percentage of #women in tech was actually higher in the 1980s than it is today;
• 50% of the tech #startups have no women on their #leadership teams;
• #Technology is the only #STEM #career in which the number of women has #decreased over the past 20 years;
• Women have only 21% of the tech #jobs at #Google and make up only 31% of the company’s #workforce.

These numbers and statistics are striking!Thus, how to power progress and gender equity in the Tech industry?

To answer this question, Digitalcity.brussels interviewed in April 2023, Anneleen Demasure - CEO of Belgium-based digital experience agency ⁠Dropsolid - whose mission is to connect #human & digital / business & technology. How? By offering the best #digital experiences for #businesses and their #stakeholders in all freedom (#opensource technology). Open source is their #DNA and as a digital experience #agency they share their knowledge, code, and expertise by using key #opentechnology, such as #Drupal or #Mautic.With +10yrs of experience, at Skinn, Wijs and Idee Fiks, Anneleen Demasure has achieved strong results in #customer #relations and #strategic #growth. She aims in bringing the best open digital #experiences to businesses and to #tailor it to each user's specific #needs.

"Too often, we see technology as wireframes or code or design where, in the end, they are (vital) solutions for people to be helped, to be heard, to find their way, to be unburdened..."

LISTEN to Anneleen’s thoughts on being a woman in technology, what was her path towards the digital world, what keeps her motivated and her #advice for anyone who wants to make a career in IT. Very insipring!

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It was the perfect timing to interview Guillaume Bouckaert on his projects!

A growing marketThe #gaming industry has become an important industry for #Belgium. Its #economic value was estimated at 582 million euros in #2022 according to figures released by #BelgianGames. The sector is mainly structured around small businesses. The Belgian #gaming industry is also an important #international player.  The prospects for growth, which are particularly significant for Brussels, are also linked to the #employment market and, in the long term, for #training. This is why Brussels has decided to respond to the needs of the sector by providing #financial support and a #workingspace to bring the key #players of the sector together.

A new creative hub in Brussels

The launch of Games.Brussels space aims to bring together the community of developers in Brussels, providing a platform to share knowledge, collaborate, and support each other. Located in the Dansaert district, it enables to small teams to work together, share expertise, and resources.
The initiative has the backing of the Brussels city and is supported by Fabien Maingain. While the industry in Brussels has significant economic importance, the region still lags behind the Flanders region.

Open since early 2021, the Games.brussels space aims in recruiting new team members to be 30 co-workers by the end of 2023 to create a positive & creative emulation.

Upcoming events for Games.brussels

Games.brussels is the regional video game association of Brussels-Capital Region. It has a long history, starting with the Brotaru in 2014; a monthly meet-up for game #devs, organized every month in Brussels. It's a place where professionals, students meet up and exchange feedback on their work. And the BIG event (BIG Brotaru) is yet to come! The once-a-year edition - in May 25th - is a one-time opportunity to make a hit if you're an inspiring indie studio, or if you want to show your gaming demos. Interested? Join the event

What's new in Gaming?

Listen to our #Podcast episode to get all the #insights of Guillaume Bouckaert on the #impact of advancing technologies such as #OpenAi on the gaming industry and its #careers.

Dive deeper with insights on the topics that matter, including:

• The Gaming Industry Report (2022)
• The Generative AI Revolution in the Gaming Industry - Podcast Interview with Fabrice Daniel
• How to empoyer women in the Gaming sector? - Podcast Interview with Federica Nocerino
• The e-sport market - Podcast Interview with Gilles Tinant
• Upcoming training sessions for employees, companies and jobseekers

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A smart city leverages numerous innovation & technologies #(I&T) to #improve the #quality of life of #citizens by enhancing #citymanagement and the use of its #resources.

This is the case of #Brussels who presented in March 17th its strategy for its "smart city" concept deployment, which is also in the sights of many #European cities. Broken down into 48 projects targeting 7 main areas, the Smart City strategy of Brussels is based on the objective to use resources and #services for citizens in an optimal way, keeping in mind the #social, #economic and #environmental challenges.

To deep dive into the "Smart City Plan", we have interviewed Aude Robert - Smart City Coordinator for Brussels City. In this #podcast episode, we go through several points:

• Her #career, #training and the necessary #skills;What is the #impact of the #digitaltransition on her missions;
• What is a Smart City;
• What are the #advantages and #challenges of a Smart City?;
• How can Brussels be a Smart City and how the new "Plan" is an #evolution?

Listen to her #insights and follow our Podcast channel!

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To have a better understanding of this specific role, Digitalcity.brussels interviewed Maude L'Hoir, Game Art Designer in Belgium.

In this Podcast interview, we go through the following points:

• Her path towards game design
• The training available in Belgium
• Do Game Artists need technical skills such as coding?
• What skills are necessary to be successful as an Game Art Designer?
• What trends are shaping the gaming industry in terms of aesthetics?
• How female/women are represented in the gaming industry?

You want to unlock your creative power? Explore our catalog and join our next training session!

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• Studio Flip It
• Rolling Hamster

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From #developers to characters to #players, men are at the forefront of gaming from every angle. But the reality is much more #diverse than that. Indeed, #women have played key roles and have been #influencial in the industry - such as Jade Raymond, who helped in the creation of Assassin's Creed.

Women influence trends and create countless #opportunities for #businesses.  

Digitalcity.brussels wanted to shine the spotlight on women's role in the gaming industry. In this #Podcast episode, we explore with Federica Nocerino - Consultant for Gaming companies - the following points:

• How is the gaming industry changing and where do we stand in terms of #DEI?
• How are women represented in the industry?
• What opportunities women present to the gaming industry?;
• How can we build a more #holistic field?
• How do we encourage more women into the gaming world?
• What is the #future of woman in Gaming?

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This is where generative AI opens up transformative possibilities, according to Fabrice Daniel - Game Designer & CEO of Maracas Studios. To him, it can help in tailoring game #experiences to the #user’s abilities, facilitate the creation of prototypes, reduce testing time, eliminate predictability in games and so much more — all enhancing #gameplay. It’s a win-win not only for #players but for #studios.

However, #GenAI is still in its infancy and will surely be an #influential force in the #future of gaming (and a variety of other #creative industries) but its advances could also jeopardize some #careers to a concerning extent. Besides, it could expose new #legal issues, mainly regarding #copyrights. Given that gaming industry advocates must establish best practices to prove its value.

This is just the tip of the iceberg and the next months will show us on how generative AI can be used in games and all the other industries. Stay tuned!

You can reach out Fabrice Daniel on its Ln

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She has an extensive #career in the #tech industry and supported several major #IT and #media companies through their #digital #transformation. She has held senior integrated #marketing positions at Microsoft and ELLE Belgium Magazine. Béatrice has helped #clients manage end-to-end #customer experience #initiatives, developed cross-collaboration between off and online and created #innovative #digital platforms. She also has a deep-rooted #entrepreneurial mindset and created her own #business to #coach and advise #start-ups. Beatrice de Mahieu is also active in associations such as We Tech Care and the DigitAll ecosystem, illustrating her interest for digital #inclusion #strategies. On top of this, she has a special interest in the field of nutrition, #health and wine.

By joining the BeCode team, she aims in participating in the #acceleration of the digital #transition of Belgium through training. To her, #skills are fundamental to build our future.

In this episode, Beatrice talks about her #career and her mission at BeCode. You will learn:

• What was her path towards the digital sector and her passion for #change & #technologies;
• What types of projects she is invested in;
• What skills are necessary to build a career in tech;
• How we can connect today's #citizens to the future of digital and #IT careers;
• How #employees / #companies can be more #responsive to the digital transition;

And a lot more !

You can follow Beatrice de Mahieu on her Linkedin profile

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*BeCode was founded in 2016 with the aim of giving jobseekers in difficult professional situations the chance to retrain as digital workers in Belgium.

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Why? Because #Google is constantly updating its #ranking #algorithm and evaluating #signals to provide high-performing #web pages and make #search a better #experience for #users. This means that organizations must understand these shifts, reevaluate their #SEO tactics, #content relevancy and user experience so as to respond quickly to them and edge ahead in terms of #precision & #growth.

For this reason, staying ahead of the curve is critical in SEO as it is an ever-changing area and a zero-sum #game. Digitalcity.brussels interviewed David Licope - a SEO #consultant and #expert - to take a closer look at the state of SEO. In this #Podcast #episode, you'll learn and understand:

• What are the fundamental SEO #strategies and core #practices;
• How to make a #career in SEO and what #skills are necessary;
• How to earn more #revenues via SEO tactics;
• What are the upcoming #trends and most impactful changes in the field;

Want to make a career or strengthen your skills in SEO? Join our next #training session at Digitalcity.brussels:

• For jobseekers
• For employees

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D&I, and now #DEI, is increasingly recognized as a strategic pillar within businesses, governments, institutions and is considered a lever for #success and #innovation. 

In this episode, Digitalcity.brussels interviewed Mariam Harutyunyan, #diversity & #inclusion advocate, an inspiring #entrepreneur, and a lot more. She talks about her brand KinArmat, through which she empowered women. As an executive director at A Seat At The Table, she fosters dialogue & highlights the initiatives that are created to build a more diverse and inclusive pipeline of #talent. 

In this #podcast episode we go through several points:

• What is the state of #DEI in the digital #talent #transformation? 
• How to find the right opportunities in business?
• How to help companies to put diversity and inclusion higher on their #talent agenda?
• How we can close the gap between talents and business?

Listen to our podcast to know a lot more on Mariam's inspirational insights. 

Want to sharpen your digital skills? Join our next courses on www.digitalcity.brussels 

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Diversity, #equity, and inclusion (#DEI) are knowingly #challenging topics that require #consideration as they are also key sources of #competitive advantages for #businesses. But how can we shift the mindset for a broader DEI perspective?

To answer this, we have interviewed Leïla Maidane, a social #entrepreneur focused on #diversity and equal #opportunities. She started her #career in #IT consulting before deciding to fully commit to her entrepreneurial journey. She co-founded Femmes Fières in 2017 and founded #BeGreator in 2020, a tech #startup that develops and uses #AI driven #technologies to reduce & close the #education-to-employment #gap and secure #inclusive, #skill-driven talent management practices. 

• What pushed her to pursue a #career in the #tech sector as an entrepreneur?
• How to promote #equality in the #digital / #IT industry,
• How to attract and build a diverse #workforce?
• How to #empower citizens to make a career in digital and hence, close the #talent shortage

Find Leïla on :  Instagram (@leilamaidane)/Linkedin

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In 2021, only 18.2%* of all people working in #IT are #women in #Belgium. How can we see beyond the #gender gap and #sensitize women about the digital #opportunities in the #Tech industry? 

This mission isn’t so simple. Women remain #underrepresented at every level in the #corporate #talent pipeline and there is still so much room for #growth. But part of the #challenge is also to #change the #perception of what a #career in technology offers. 

This is why, at Digitalcity.brussels we try to give the voice to women #leaders that are inspirational so their #stories can resonate among others. 

In this episode, we have interviewed Katrien Herdewyn - founder and #CEO of Elegnano®. She started her own company Elegnano® to bring her two passions in life together – technology and #footwear. Besides, she helps other #companies to connect #design with nanotechnology. Katrien has received several #awards and #recognitions for her work - including #Startup of the Year, Belgium’s 40 under 40. She is also an honorary #professor in the faculty of engineering at #KULeuven.

In this #Podcast episode, Katrien shares her #expertise and goes through several points: 

• What was her career path in the tech and #entrepreneurial world?
• How to encourage women startups #creation and growth?
• How to #empower women entrepreneurs to share their experience?
• How to raise #awareness among girls to #STEM #studies?

Listen to our Podcast!

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You can reach out Katrien on her Linkedin / Website 

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Just as they are in many sectors, #women are underrepresented in tech #leadership. According to BCG*, women made up almost 28% of the leadership #positions in the #IT industry. After the #pandemic, this rate went - sadly - down the road. Why? Because women still have to overcome #challenges that most #men don't have to face. 

So, how can tech #companies expand their #rank of #female leaders? 

The #story of Dewi Van de Vyven , co-founder and former #CEO of Flow Pilots, underscores the #dynamic. As she was still was up for an #ambitious #career, she had to go through the implications of her #pregnancy and her #role on her #family. But she made the leap, co-created Flow Pilots and became one of the most #inspiring women in the Tech industry in #Belgium. Her story and #insights are fascinating and we hope, they will resonate to you. 

Her story yield #powerful insights and offer #lessons, observations and #visions that might help women's #growth. #Listen to our #interview and #learn: 

• What inspired her to make a #career in IT and develop your own #business? 
• What are the #skills to #climb the ladder in Tech?
• How we can better #understand the #barriers that impede women in technical roles?
• What #initiatives have helped to #repair the broken rung?
• How did the #pandemic impacted women? 

If you want to know more, join our next #webinar on Women in Tech in March 8th HERE

www.digitalcity.brussels 

Webinar "Learning from Women in Tech"- March 8th

#internationalwomenday #metier #formation #carriere #opleiding #manager #parity #gender #equality #womenintech 

*Boston Consulting Group Report - June 28th, 2022

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The #career involves working with #clients to understand their #data needs, implementing #data-driven #actions, and providing ongoing #support and #guidance to ensure the #success of these solutions.

The #opportunities in this field are vast, as #businesses across all #industries are looking to #leverage data and #analytics to gain a #competitive advantage. Data #consultants can work in a variety of settings, including #consulting firms, #IT departments, and in-house roles within businesses.

The #challenges of this #career include staying up-to-date with the latest #technologies and data-related #advancements, as well as #communicating #technical concepts to stakeholders. Additionally, ensuring that #solutions are aligned with business #goals can be a challenging aspect of the role.

In today's rapidly #digitalizing world, the importance of data consultants has only #increased. As organizations seek to stay ahead of the #competition, data consultants play a #crucial role in helping them to make informed decisions & #optimize their processes with the ultimate aim of driving #growth. 

Listen to our #Podcast #interview with Gaylord Foureau - a consultant that helps organisations in their #datatransformation. His insights are valuable to deep dive into this exciting and #rapidly growing field with a bright #future:

• What was his path toward the digital world?
• What are the skills necessary?
• What are the main opportunities & challenges?
• How companies are shaping their data transformation?
• What trends can we highlight for a sustainable data (r)evolution?

And so much more to be listened to!

An interview made by www.digitalcity.brussels - Noémie Valcauda

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In this Episode, Sarah Tillous shares her #professional background and the missions / #actions she undertakes as a #coordinator for WePulse* and the "Regional #IT Governance" (gouvernance régionale IT). She explains the scope of these #initiatives that aim at:

- Improving the #quality of the working environment & the relationship between citizens & local authorities

- Modernising and harmonising IT #tools 

- Limiting #costs by creating scale economies

- Facilitating access to #information & #services

- Reducing the compexity of IT systems 

...

Want to understand her role and the skills necessary to succeed in her role? Listen to our Podcast!

#digital #tech #it #strategy #opportunity #growth #business #interview #insights #career #metier #numerique #training #vision

*WePulse is a programme for local authorities launched at the initiative of the Brussels-Capital Region and orchestrated by the CIRB in partnership with Brussels Local Authorities. 

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Today, big data has become capital and is everywhere, streaming across our #world through a growing array of sensors, #applications, and #business models. Much less common, though, are #companies that actually use data and #analytics to transform what they do and how they do it. If you take the exemple of the main tech companies, most of the #value they offer comes from their data that they are constantly analyzing to produce better #efficiency and develop new #actions or #strategies. But becoming a #data-driven organization isn’t easy. It requires not only a #vision but a foundation of the right data assets, data governance, #talent, and #culture. It means getting data out of silos, adopting new ways of working, and developing new skills. It takes focus on #business outcomes. 

Finding value in big data is an entire process that requires insightful analysts, business users, and executives who ask the right questions. To understand how data and analytics can drive #growth, we have interviewed Valerie Zapico, founder of Valkuren. She helps companies on their big data journey. How? 

Listen to our Podcast to get her insights!

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www.valkuren.com

#bigdata #datagovernance #digital #tech #it #analytics #ai #artificialintelligence #ml #machinelearning #strategy #opportunity #growth #business #interview #podcast #insights 

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Customer experience – or #CX - is the customers’ holistic vision of their experience with a #business. Delivering a great CX is, therefore, hugely important for any #company. This is why corporate investments in CX has heavily increased. However, more often than not, CEOs end up making only incremental #solutions & improvements to the status quo. How to power real progress to make meaningful impact? 

Besides, thanks to #technologies businesses can create great CX & #growth #opportunities. Artificial intelligence also helps to generate better data and deliver analysis that companies can use to drive their CX strategies. And with the accelerated digital transition a new era of CX was created: the digitally-savvy #customer. 

Thus, companies must reimagine CX and customer #engagement constantly and #businesses must embed #skills to truly perform the customer vision. How?

Digitalcity.brussels tried to answer this question with Frederic de Vrieze - Member of the Board / Cofounder at CX Brussels. He defined a #paradigm that has 8 key elements: vision & #strategy, #leadership, employee experience, #community management, #KPIs, technology & insight, #innovation, testing & #learning. 

Listen to our Podcast to understand what customer experience (CX) is, why it's important for your business, and how you can improve it for your customers!

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What is alarming is the figures regarding the impact of tech advances on the environment. For exemple, 3% of the world's electricity supply is generated by the impact of Big Data and Cloud Computing alone. Training a single AI model injects more CO2 into the atmosphere than five cars would emit in their entire life cycle*. Yet these figures are still under-reported... What is the current situation and how can we make a change? 

At Digitalcity.brussels, we wanted to go further in our discussions over Green IT that was already discussed in previous episodes (Thierry Chappe & Olivier Vergeynst). In this Podcast, we have interviewed Stéphan Peccini that works at Info Green Factory and is passionnate about his mission and the initiatives he undertakes  to help companies in their transition for a more sustainable digital environment. 

Listen to our interview!

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*BCG report - "The Next “Digital: Unlocking $50 Billion Green Tech Opportunity"

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Indeed, with the sustainability #commitments, continued #urban growth and the accelerated improvements of new #technologies - such as #AI, #Cloud Computing or #5G - cities get smarter and have the potential to shape more livable and #responsive spaces. Public and #businesses need to #collaborate together to re-think how we can develop cities by improving residents' experiences and systems; for example by optimising digital-first services, changing #mobility habits and moving to more #resilient infrastructures. 

To discuss over the digital transition of Brussels as a smart city, Digitalcity.brussels had a conversation with Tanguy de Lestré - Smart City #Advisor and Nicolas Luiset - Digital Transformation #Strategist; both working at CIRB / CIBG. 

Listen to our Podcast episode to learn:

• How the digital transition is implemented in Brussels;
• The key elements for a successful #transformation and how to create a tool to be in a constant #improvement process;
• What is a Smart City and what are the main #challenges/opportunities;
• Who are the major #actors that help in a "Smart City" #strategy;
• Successful / innovative transformation projects... 

www.digitalcity.brussels

#smartcity #smartcities #citizen #DX #artificialintelligence #data #digital #digitaltransition #digitaltransformation #experience #digitalexperience #opportunities #resilience #jobs #job #career #training #skills #experts #podcats #audio #interview #brussels #belgium #innovation #success #changeisnow #change

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With sustainability now a business imperative, we decided to interview some experts to have a discussion over Green IT. In this episode, we had the pleasure to exchange with Olivier Vergeynst - Director of the Belgian Institute for Sustainable IT, Certified Green IT consultant - on the following points:

• What Green IT encompasses? 
• The impact of technological advances on the environment
• How can we support companies to develop "winning" actions in green technologies? What strategies should they implement? 
• The business opportunity for sustainability-driven models across all sectors
• The paradox between new digital trends (BitCoin, Meta...) and the urgent sustainable actions from the IT sector
• The situation in Belgium
• The training and careers available in Green IT

...

Listen to this episode and get a deeper understanding! 

*BCG Report - 2021

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Whether it is to book a doctor's appointment, to transfer money, to enroll children at school..., the #digital way is often the most convenient one. In this context, "being digital" is increasingly becoming a requirement for full social inclusion. It is, thus, essential to increase the accessibility and basic digital #skills of #citizens in a comprehensive and continuous manner. However, this #digitalisation also leads to inequalities within the population (access to IT tools, #knowledge, content...). In order to reduce the digital #gap, the #Brussels' Region has adopted a Digital Appropriation Plan - le Plan d'Appropriation Numérique (Digitalcity.brussels is part of this initiative). Through this plan, the Region recognises the #urgency of taking concrete measures to improve the digital skills of the people.

In this Podcast episode, Tania Maamary - the first Digital Inclusion Coordinator for Brussels-Capital Region, goes through the following points: 

• Her professional background and her current role at the CIRB/CIBG
• What is exactly a "digital inclusion" and why it is not only a local issue but a European / Global one?
• Who are the actors of e-inclusion in Brussels and what initiatives are carried out?
• Can technological progress and equitable/inclusive development be antagonistic?
• How brands / companies can implement digital accessibility optimisations?  
• What are the key imperatives for developing a successful inclusion strategy? 

...

Listen to our #Podcast!

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- What is the #Digital Transformation?

- How can this #transition be implemented by #governments / businesses?

- Have #leaders made significant #progress in their strategies to reinvent themselves? Or is it still elusive? 

- What are the keys for a 'successful' transformation? 

- What levers should be activated to reduce the current digital #divide? 

Listen to our interview to gain some insights on this specific theme!

www.digitalcity.brussels

#digitaltransformation #opportunities #challenges #change #clevel #management #agility #agile #flexibility #strategy #public #private #bruxelles #brussels #belgique #transformationdigitale #metiers #career #job #formation #trainig #opleiding #cirb #cibg 

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Listen to our new #Podcast episode to understand the next #evolution of today’s #internet. For this, Digitalcity.brussels was thrilled to have a conversation with Diego Borgo; a Metaverse #strategist, #Web3 advisor and #NFT collector.

In this #episode you’ll learn:

• What is the Metaverse and how it is interlinked with NFTs, Web3...
• What are the 1st steps brands should consider to enter the metaverse;
• What can we learn from the early inroads / #innovative applications;
• How we’re shifting the framework in terms of #marketing and #branding;
• How can brands measure their projects ? Is there any new #engagement metrics;
• What are the major #issues / threats for brands;
• How the metaverse will affect the #employment market and how employees can prepare themselves &/or evolve in this next digital era?

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Contact me directly if you want to share your digital insights: noemie.valcauda@digitalcity.brussels

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*Metaverse-related companies raised upward of $10 billion in 2021

**McKensie estimates $5 trillion

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#Green-Tech growth is driven by the adoption of sustainability-driven business model #transformation across sectors. It is is expected to grow at 25-30% yearly over the next years.*

Regarding this, Digitalcity.brussels thought it was more than necessary to see how companies can seize the green #tech opportunity and implement sustainable-driven actions. For this, we have interviewed Thierry Chappé - Sustainable IT Manager at the CIRB / CIBG. 

Discover, with him, why Green IT is critical for the future of your company, what is it and how to act and build capabilities in the Green-Tech industry. 

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This interview is part of our Podcast serie on the Digital Transition of Brussels. 

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* BCG Global Digital Transformation Survey 2021

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Furthermore, according to McKensie – June 2022 - while many of the standard issues to digital transformation remain, three factors have emerged:

• the use of digital tech to achieve strategic differentiation on customer engagement and innovation
• the development of proprietary assets, such as AI, data, and software
• a focus on attracting tech-savvy executives and on better integration of tech talent into the organization

Like most countries, Belgium saw a surge in digital adoption during the pandemic and its accelerating pace presented many opportunities but also many challenges – forcing most companies to be more innovative, agile and creative.

At Digitalcity.brussels we wanted to assess how this digitalization has impacted the Belgian society and focus on how businesses could prepare themselves and create a vision for the future?

For this, we have interviewed Nicolas Locoge – Director of the CIRB / CIBG to get his insights on the digital transition in Brussels and Belgium. 

This episode of a whole serie of interviews regarding the digital transition in Brussels that will follow with the interviews of Yves Mathonet, Tania Maamaury and Thierry Chappe. 

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Need more information? Contact us > noemie.valcauda@digitalcity.brussels 

*BCG Report

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Underpinned by an #agile infrastructure and passionate users, the market clearly offers perks opportunities and is an attractive game field for #entrepreneurs and professionals.

To understand the #ecosystem of the e-Sport market globally and nationally (Belgium), Digitalcity.brussels interviewed Gilles Tinant - Coordinator of the e-Sport association at the ULB. In this discussion you will learn:

• Why eSport differs from traditional sports and how it is part of the gaming market;
• Who are the key players of the market;
• What does the core audience look like;
• The trends that have emerged in a post-pandemic era;
• The promotional potential for brands;
• What are the latest notable technological innovations;
• Why does the entrepreneurial sector lacks visibility and funding in Belgium?
• What are the job and training opportunities?

...

Listen to our Podcast episode to get a better understanding of this #growing industry!

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#expert #interview #podcast #tech #IT #digital #AI #VR #gaming #videogames #bruxelles #belgium #belgique #association #challenges #innovation #career #emploi #werk #formation #training #opleiding

*PWC report - 2020

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Digitalcity.brussels interviewed Guillaume Bouckaert - Game Designer - to dive deeper with insights on the topics that matter, including:

• the ecosystems powering the gaming industry
• how studios and brands can build credibility to attract and retain talents in Belgium
• what careers and training courses are available
• other business subsets such as Esports (competition involving video games)

Listen to our episode!

Want to know more? Read and/or download our full report on the Gaming Industry in Belgium here: https://digitalcity.brussels/fr/a-propos/publications

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Official structure for video games in Wallonia, WALGA represents the creation & development of video games, esport, serious gaming (educational games), gamification... Coordinator of the association, Jean is in charge of the development of the Walloon video game ecosystem. Active in this market since the 1980s, Jean had the opportunity to observe the growth and digital innovations of the sector. Our conversation tackles the Belgian ecosystem and highlights the constant trends and innovations of this market: AI, Virtual Reality, metaverse, e-sport. We also talk about the main professions and the possible training courses in Belgium to enter this fascinating industry. 

Want to know more? Download our dedicated industry watch report on our website: 

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#gaming #gamification #e-sport #seriousgame #ia #ai #vr #meta #training #emploi #job #belgium

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Besides, a common mistake is to believe that cybersecurity is a matter of #technology and #security. Regarding a study by BCG, 77% of #breaches are the result of an organizational / process or human #failure and only 23% by insufficient security technology. Viewing that the threat is increasing, no company or #government is immune. Today’s most elaborated & effective #cybercontrols will soon be obsolete. This is why companies need to ensure the #resilience of their technology and reinforce their #defenses to be proactive to emerging threats.

In this context, Digitalcity.brussels interviewed Phédra Clouner - Deputy Director of the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium - to get her thoughtful #insights on the following points:

• How should companies prepare themselves for the growing threat of cyber security breaches? Have you seen a change in the way companies are addressing the issue?
• What factors are driving the increase in cyber-attacks?
• Are there any cybersecurity investments that you think are being misused by businesses?
• If I am in a C-Level / leadership position concerned about cybersecurity, how do I know if my business is enough  prepared to stay ahead of cyber attackers?
• What will be the major cybersecurity threats in the coming years?
• Do you think there is a gap between the pace of change in cyber threats and regulations, which means we should have a more proactive response to this issue?
• Many organizations do not have enough cybersecurity talent, knowledge and/or expertise, and this shortage is increasing. How can we reduce this gap?

Listen to our episode where we examine the expanding cybersecurity threat and how we can mitigate and manage the digital risk by implementing forward-thinking defensive solutions.

You want more information? Feel free to contact noemie.valcauda@digitalcity.brussels

#digital #skills #job #career #formation #opleiding #ai #ml #automation #cyber #attacks #hacking #phishing #cloud #war #databreach #disruptive #intelligence #riskmanagement #crisismanagement #crisis

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To understand the evolution of this promising industry that has accelerated due to the Covid-19, we have interviewed Azèle Mathieu and Eva Leclercq, both working at MSD (Merck & Co.). In this #Podcast episode they share their #vision on the market and tackle the coming #trends in terms of #technologies, health but also #careers and #training sessions available.

To be heard!

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#health #tech #healtech #digitalisation #it #ai #nextgen #opportunities #challenges #pharma #covid #trend #skills #career 

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#UX #UI #DesignThinking #Consultant #Microsoft #Career #Training #Skills #DX #Revenues #Digital #Transformation #Opportunities #Challenges #DigitalTrends

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The Design Strategy Podcast

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Saskia has become over years a role model: not only as a digital ambassador, but also as an entrepreneur. Saskia consistently advocates a new way of working and is forging the path to digital transformation every day.

During our interview, Saskia explores the digital transformation, diversity, the skills’ gap, and the urgent need to adapt and be more resilient.

We are on the threshold of a completely new digital society, and this revolution also has consequences for companies and organizations. In the 100% connected world, not only the supply of jobs will change radically, but also their content. 

Our society is calling for a new model and citizens are in the driver's seat. Are we ready to fashion this new norms?

#digitaltransformation #skills #training #employment #corporate #organisation #business #digitalchallenge #opportunities #citizens 

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Listen to our new episode with our special guest Charles-Henri Marraud des Grottes - founder of XR One. 

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All this and more is answered in this episode from Digitalcity.brussels podcast. We had a conversation with accomplished metaverse expert Alexis Vervelle - founder of VR Academie where he explains the benefits and limits of this ever-evolving technology and how businesses can start experimenting and investing in it. 

#meta #metaverse #nft #digital #digitaltransformation #technology #challenges #opportunities #business #avatar #gaming #brand #vr #ai #ml

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https://www.vr-academie.fr

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Belgium, Brussels Capital and many local services are actively working on developing smart technological solutions with a common objective: to reinvent our daily behavior, as citizens, in order to provide a sustainable response to the major societal, demographic, environmental challenges of our times. We interviewed Natalie Crutzen who gave us her perspective, actions and definition on this theme.

Natalie Crutzen biography : 

Doctor in economics and management since 2009, Nathalie Crutzen is Professor of Strategy, Performance Management and Sustainability at HEC Liège. In 2015, she founded the Smart City Institute in partnership with several private companies and the Wallonia Region.  
Nathalie Crutzen has developed her expertise in the following areas: strategic management, management control, innovation, sustainability and “Smart Cities”. She is responsible for various academic activities and is involved in numerous projects for developing "sustainable and intelligent territories".

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Listen to Fien Colson, Social Business Manager @ BECI to learn more about this job and how digital can help in building any business. 

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Digital Talk is a podcast by Digitalcity.brussels, the innovative hub promoting digital skills and training sessions in Brussels - www.digitalcity.brussels

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Our experts have shared their insights on the digital transformation. In this episode, Olivier Lambert discusses the importance of training to face the digitization of businesses. 

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Our experts have shared their insights on the digital transformation. In this episode, Benoit Caufriez discusses on home-working and how organization can innovate their way into the postpandemic era.

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Our experts have shared their insights on the digital transformation. In this episode, Ludwig De Locht discusses the unprecedented speed of change within businesses linked to the sanitary crises

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Digitalcity.brussels organized on 12 October a Digital Day with key actors of the ICT sector to tackle questions regarding employment & training in a fast-changing world. 

Our 3 experts have shared their insights on the digital transformation : 

- Episode 1 : Ludwig De Locht discusses the unprecedented speed of change within businesses linked to the sanitary crises

- Episode 2 : Olivier Lambert discusses the importance of training 

- Episode 3 : Benoit Caufriez discusses on home-working and how organization can innovate their way into the postpandemic era 

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