The Profound Shift '26: Lead in a future shaped by AI

Leadership in the AI era requires conscious choices. During this event, you will gain practical tools to refine your strategy, prepare your staff for the future and keep your organisation agile. Inspiring real-world examples will show you how to turn your vision into tangible action. The various breakout sessions and networking opportunities will also allow you to exchange ideas with peers from a wide range of sectors.

Informations pratiques

: 11 juin 2026 | 09:00 - 18:30
: Living Tomorrow - Indringingsweg 1, 1800 Vilvoorde
: €175

AI is not a technological trend sweeping over us, but a new reality that we are shaping ourselves. At The Profound Shift ’26, we’re shifting the focus from AI as a technology to its strategic impact on your organisation. We will explore the synergy between three areas: how to inspire and guide your teams in their new roles, how to redesign business processes for greater effectiveness, and how to enhance the customer experience with the right balance between technology and human empathy.

Leadership in the AI era demands conscious choices. During this event, you’ll gain concrete tools to refine your strategy, prepare your employees for the future, and keep your organisation agile. Inspiring real-world examples demonstrate how to turn your vision into tangible action.

This event is aimed at decision-makers, directors and managers from various fields: from HR and Operations to Services and IT. We deliberately break down silos and encourage you to participate alongside colleagues from different departments. After all, a successful AI approach does not stop at the boundaries of a single area of expertise.

Breakout tracks

Track 1: the People Shift

Focus on the human side: How to manage these AI changes as leaders and how do we prepare the talent within our organisation for the next 5 years.

More info on the speakers to follow.

Track 2: the Process Shift

Focus on the internal engine: how to use operations and data smartly to increase organisational clout and efficiency.

More info on speakers to follow.

Track 3: the Customer Shift

Focus on the interaction with the customer or citizen: how to best utilise technology in our service delivery without losing the human factor.

More info on speakers to follow.

Op het programma

09:00 - 10:00: Reception with coffee

10:00 - 10:15: Welcome by Möbius

10:15 - 11:00: Keynote Jo Caudron 'Mastering the AI-Shock'

11:00 - 11:30: Keynote Béatrice de Mahieu, Deputy-CEO at Finance & Invest Brussels

11:30 - 12:15: Breakout Tracks 1 (choice of 3 tracks)

12:15 - 13:30: Networking lunch

13:30 - 14:15: Breakout Tracks 2 (choice of 3 tracks)

14:15 - 15:00: Coffee Break

15:00 - 16:00: Keynote Dirk Gaudeus 'The world of tomorrow'

16:00 - 17:00: Tour of the Living Tomorrow Experience Center

17:00 - 18:30: Networking drink

Partners

Keynote Jo Caudron 'Mastering the AI-Shock

Jo Caudron offers a strategic, broad view of AI through the lens of personal, industry and societal contexts. He illustrates how AI is already changing what we make and how we work today, the opportunities and risks it presents, and the critical questions leaders must answer to remain competitive.

Inschrijven

A location that captures the imagination

Living Tomorrow in Vilvoorde is an international symbol of innovation and technological progress. It is a unique place where you can experience the future up close. In the experience center, technology, design and innovation come together to show how we will soon be living, working and living.

During the exclusive tour and keynote by Dirk Gaudeus, you will get an inspiring look at new developments such as AI, smart systems and digital applications. The demonstrations will make the themes of the day tangible and provide ideas you can take to the "Profound Shift" in your own organization.

Keynote speakers

Jo Caudron - Strategist and author

Jo Caudron is a renowned strategist, author and entrepreneur who has been guiding organizations through digital transformations for more than 25 years. He is known for his ability to translate complex technological shifts into an understandable business and social context, looking beyond the tools and focusing on the fundamental impact on how we work and live.

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Béatrice de Mahieu - Finance & Invest Brussels

Béatrice de Mahieu is an expert in innovation, entrepreneurship and digital transformation and currently Deputy-CEO at Finance & Invest Brussels. She previously worked at companies such as Telenet and Microsoft, where she contributed to growth strategies and digital innovation. Afterwards, she was successively CEO of Co.Station Belgium and CEO of BeCode, a social-impact organization for coding and training, focusing on upskilling and reskilling job seekers and employees.

Dirk Gaudeus - Innovation Coach at Living Tomorrow

Dirk Gaudeus is innovation coach and organizing head of the Digital Experience Center at Living Tomorrow. In his keynotes, he takes the audience into the future of technology, artificial intelligence and innovation, and shows what these evolutions mean for organizations and their people. With lots of concrete examples and a hefty dose of inspiration, he shows how new technologies are already changing our work and entrepreneurship today - and how you can respond smartly as an organization.

Join us at the Profound Shift

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FAQ

Here you will find practical information and hopefully the answers to your questions.

Who exactly is this event for?

This event is designed for decision makers, directors and managers from all domains: from HR and Operations to Services and IT. We focus not purely on the technological aspects, but also on the strategic impact of AI on your organisation, teams and customers.

Can I participate with more than one colleague?

Absolutely. In fact, we encourage this to break down silos within your organisation. That's why we also offer a 2+1 team promotion: when two colleagues register, a third can participate for free.

How do I get to the venue and is there parking?

The Profound Shift '26 takes place at Living Tomorrow in Vilvoorde. Car: Free parking is provided on site. Public transportation: The location is easily accessible by bus (stop 'Militair Hospitaal' is within walking distance).

What are the cancellation terms?

Plans may change. You can cancel up to 1 week before the event with the right to a full refund. For cancellations after this deadline a refund is unfortunately not possible, but you can of course transfer the ticket to a colleague. Please notify us of this change.

Is catering included in the price?

Yes, the price of €175 includes the full day's experience. This includes the reception with coffee, a catered networking lunch, the coffee break and the closing networking drink.

Do I need to provide my choice of breakout tracks in advance?

You do not have to make a final choice when you register. During the day itself you can join the session that is most relevant to you at that time.

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