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An exclusive gathering of 50+ leaders united to explore the future of digital, share and challenge bold perspectives and forge powerful connections
in a premium setting.

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This workshop will provide you with value if:

→ You are wondering if you need a data & AI strategy, or if you can just start with use-cases.

→ You want to know which skills or roles you need to valorise your data & AI investments.

→ ​You are struggeling with how you can get ROI out of data & AI.

→ You are unsure data & AI can mean for your type of business.

→ You are interested in creating a data & AI roadmap.
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This workshop is not the right fit if:

→ You already have a well-equipped Data & AI department.​

→ You already manage to align business with data & AI strategies.​

→ You already have a data & AI driven organization.

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Tomorrow's leaders achieve Digital Excellence

Digital excellence is the ability to translate digital ambition into lasting business impact. It means harnessing AI as a driver of progress, aligning technology, people and processes, and embracing change as a continuous journey. Organisations that achieve digital excellence remain relevant, adapt with agility and unlock greater value from both people and data.

To guide organisations on this journey, AE launched its first Digital Excellence Report, highlighting five evolutions that will define digital success in the years ahead. The Digital Excellence Summit builds directly on that foundation, offering an exclusive opportunity to dive deeper into these evolutions with industry experts and C-level peers and to turn insights into concrete strategies and impactful decisions.

 

 

Why our Summit belongs on your agenda

Navigate the CxO agenda for the next era


Five evolutions are reshaping business and IT. Accelerated by AI, they will define digital excellence in the years ahead and demand action today from organisations determined to lead.

Expand your circle
of influence


With 50+ leaders and innovators from from various industries, the Summit brings together the people shaping tomorrow’s digital agenda and opens the door to connections that last well beyond the event.

Shape the dialogue
at the table


In four exclusive, expert-led roundtables, conversations move beyond theory. Perspectives are shared, challenged, and refined into practical strategies and actionable insights with real impact for your business.

Enjoy a Summit
in style


Hosted at Brightspace, the Summit takes place in a premium setting where conversations flow more freely over drinks, bites and music . A reminder that sparring about the future works best when focus and enjoyment go hand in hand.

This workshop will provide you with value if:

 

→ You are wondering if you need a data & AI strategy, or if you can just start with use-cases.

→ You want to know which skills or roles you need to valorise your data & AI investments.

→ ​You are struggeling with how you can get ROI out of data & AI.

→ You are unsure data & AI can mean for your type of business.

→ You are interested in creating a data & AI roadmap.

 

When this workshop is not the right fit:

→ You already have a well-equipped Data & AI department.​

→ You already manage to align business with data & AI strategies.​

→ You already have a data & AI driven organization.

Discover our other resources →

What you can expect from our afternoon?

13h15 - 14h00

About becoming Data & AI driven and pragmatically creating value.

An inspiration session on what works and what doesn’t. An approach which allows you to focus on business value.

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14h15 – 15h15

Interactive data capability assessment

Heavy assessments have their time and place. But our goal here is to map your current initiatives so you have a bird's-eye view of everything that is going on. In a fun and interactive way using a card game we developed in-house.

 

Outcome

Screenshot 2025-07-09 165356You'll receive the card game and all the insights that we collected during the session.

 

 

15h30 – 16h45

Choose your data adventure

Together with our experts, we will take some time to deep-dive into one of these topics: 

  • Data & AI Strategy
    How do I align my business objectives with my data & AI investments?
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  • Data & AI Portfolio / cases
    How do I identify and prioritize data & AI use cases to support my business?
  • Data & AI Product working
    How do I focus on business value creation without large investments?
  • Data & AI Capabilities
    How do I solve specific data & AI related challenges, such as data quality, data management, data literacy, …

 

Outcome

An executive summary of improvement steps for your challenges ahead by AE experts.

The Summit at a glance

03:00 PM

Welcome: meet our experts and your peers

Take your seat at one of our four exclusive roundtable sessions
— invite-only, in Dutch.

03:30 PM

Round table:​ digital savviness in leadership

The rapid rise of AI and other technological breakthroughs is accelerating the pace of change significantly. For organisations not  yet fully on the digital track, the urgency has never been greater. AI literacy is now a direct lever of competitive strength.

Yet, many executive teams continue to struggle with the basics: (1) understanding what AI truly is, (2) what it can and can’t do, (3) how to manage it effectively and how to ensure meaningful adoption across the organisation. Without this foundational knowledge, the potential of AI remains untapped and the competitive gap widens.

Kristel Paulissen RTJo de bruyne RT

03:30 PM

Round table:​ the impact of AI on software development

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how software is designed, built, and delivered. In this round table, our experts will provide a concise, real-world demonstration of how Generative AI can accelerate and transform your software delivery process.

Following the demo, you’ll engage in an interactive discussion with your peers to explore the strategic opportunities, risks, and governance considerations of AI adoption in software development.

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03:30 PM

Round table: the rise of data as a product

Data is everywhere, but without design it delivers nothing but frustration. Treating data as a product turns that frustration into impact — purposeful, trustworthy and built for real business value. This round table shows why product thinking is the only way to unlock data’s full potential.

Emma

03:30 PM

Round table: legacy modernisation with AI & platform engineering

Outdated systems are holding businesses hostage, draining budgets and blocking innovation. With AI-driven code analysis and platform engineering, the cost and risk of modernisation drop dramatically. Let's explore how to break free from technical debt and move faster than ever.

WouterKoen

05:30 PM

Networking reception: where networking meets great food, drinks and music

Everything we need for success

Brightspace

A perfect off-site venue with all the equipment to guide you through an inspiring and fruitful afternoon workshop with AE.

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Real life use cases

Different organizations, different approaches. There is no one-size fits all. However, they can inspire you to find your size.

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Five experts at your disposal.

Experts from different expertise domains within data & AI will be there to guide you. 

Vincent Verstraete AE TAELK

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Enterprise architect

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Jeroen Ruytings
Data Platform Architect

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Gertjan Vanlook
AI strategist & Architect

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Emma Houben
Product owner 


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Product owner 


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Get your Digital Excellence Report today.


Set aside ±45 minutes for this strategic compass packed with:

  • Five interconnected evolutions that will shape digital success over the next two to three years, each with clear implications for leadership.
  • Expert insights from 10 AE thought leaders in AI, data and digital transformation.
  • Cross-industry findings from a survey with digital leaders, revealing how peers are tackling today’s biggest challenges.
  • Actionable case examples that turn strategy into business impact.
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