Re:connect is now
Digital Excellence Connect
Friday, 5 June 2026 - Leuven, BE
digital leaders & decision-makers
leading organisations
real-world digital transformation stories
of proven digital expertise
Digital Excellence Connect, formerly know as Re:connect, is AE’s annual flagship client and partner event, bringing together business and technology leaders to explore what Digital Excellence truly means in practice.
Through inspiring keynotes, real-world customer cases and curated networking, we go beyond vision to show how a well-thought-out digital & AI strategy, cloud platforms, intelligent apps and hyperautomation create measurable impact in practice.
Discover the 2026 programme
Why leaders choose Digital Excellence Connect
Be inspired by leading voices
A carefully curated programme featuring respected industry leaders from diverse sectors and areas of expertise. Expect honest perspectives, practical experience and insights grounded in real transformation.
Deepen your expertise
Go beyond trends and explore how AI and Hyperautomation are applied in practice. Concrete insights that help you move from ambition to implementation.
Continue the conversation at Scrumrock
After a day of sharp dialogue and fresh insights, join us at AE’s festival Scrumrock. An informal setting where conversations continue and connections strengthen.
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Connect with peers
Engage with decision-makers in meaningful conversations about shared challenges and priorities. Build relationships that extend beyond the event and support long-term impact.
Explore the programme
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Explore the programme
9:00 - 12:00
Exclusive morning workshops
9:00 - 12:00
Exclusive morning workshops
Limited availability
Start the day with focused, small-scale sessions designed for deeper exchange and practical exploration. Participation is by invitation only, ensuring an intimate setting and high-quality dialogue. If you would like to attend one of the workshops, we invite you to express your interest on the event registration form. When places are available, you will receive an invite for the workshop.
Eberhard Wolff
Head of Architecture and Co-owner, SWAGLab
Vincent Verstraete
AE Enterprise Transformation & Strategist Architect
Workshop 1
Finding bounded contexts: hands-on domain architecture
Announced soon
Aikido
Jeroen Haegebaert
AE Enterprise Technology Architect
Workshop 2
Software security in times of Agentic AI
Announced soon
Microsoft
Jeroen Ruytings
AE Data Platform Lead
Workshop 3
Building data products with Microsoft Fabric
Jonathan Lessard
President & Co-founder Axify
Maxime Verbiest
AE Strategic Solution Architect
Workshop 4
AI-augmented SDLC: from localised gains to system-level impact
Starting at 12:00
Main afternoon event
After the focused morning workshops, the full Digital Excellence Connect community gathers for a well-filled afternoon programme designed to inspire, challenge and connect.
Welcome & Lunch
We open the afternoon in a relaxed setting over lunch, giving participants the opportunity to connect with peers and ease into the programme ahead.
Keynotes
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AI agents: ambient, embedded & face-to-AI proactive experiences
Peter van Hees
Innovation Manager & Keynote speaker
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AI Agents have joined your engineering team. Now what?
Valerie Taerwe
AI Thought Leader & AE Business Unit Manager Applications
Jo Van Eyck
AI Influencer & AE Software Engineer
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The impact of AI on the digital strategy of Imec
Reginald Warlop
CIO, Imec
Client sessions
The afternoon continues with breakout sessions where AE clients share their own transformation journeys. No theory, but practical experience from organisations that have implemented Digital and AI solutions, modernised platforms and embraced Hyperautomation.
Partner sessions
Alongside the client cases, technology partners share their perspective on the platforms and capabilities enabling digital transformation. Discover how innovations in AI, cloud and platform engineering are shaping the next generation of digital solutions.
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AI frontier apps that matter
Lillie Harris
Azure Business Lead, Western Europe, Microsoft
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The evolution of Platform Engineering
Jeremy Eder
Chief AI/ML Platform Strategist, Red Hat
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AI in Software Architecture: help or hype?
Eberhard Wolff
Head of Architecture and Co-owner, SWAGLab
Check the full programme timetable
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Welcome & Breakfast |
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| 10:00 - 12:00 | Finding bounded contexts: hands-on domain architecture Eberhard Wolff Head of Architecture and Co-owner, SWAGLab Vincent Verstraete AE Enterprise Transformation & Strategist Architect |
Software security in times of Agentic AI Aikido Jeroen Haegebaert AE Enterprise Technology Architect |
Building data products with Microsoft Fabric Microsoft Jeroen Ruytings AE Data Platform lead |
From SDLC Visibility to AI-Driven Performance Jonathan Lessard President & Cofounder Axify Maxime Verbiest AE Strategic Solution Architect |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Welcome & Lunch |
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| 13:00 - 13:45 | AI agents: ambient, embedded & face-to-AI proactive experiences Peter van Hees Innovation Manager & Keynote speaker |
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| 13:45 - 14:15 | AI Agents Have Joined Your Engineering Team. Now What? Valerie Taerwe & Jo Van Eyck AI Thought Leaders, AE |
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| 14:15 - 14:45 | Break |
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| 14:45 - 15:25 | Hg Capital Customer story |
BOMA Customer story |
The evolution of Platform Engineering Jeremy Eder Chief AI/ML Platform Strategist, Red Hat |
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| 15:25 - 15:55 | Break |
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| 15:55 - 16:35 | Vinçotte Customer story |
Mediagenix Customer story |
AI frontier apps that matter Lillie Harris Azure Business Lead, Western Europe, Microsoft |
AI in Software Architecture: help or hype? Eberhard Wolff Head of Architecture and Co-owner, SWAGLab |
| 16:35 - 17:00 | Break |
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| 17:00 - 17:45 | The impact of AI on the digital strategy of Imec Reginald Warlop CIO, Imec |
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| 17:45 - 18:00 | Closing speech Christoph Neut CEO, AE |
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| 18:00 - 2:00 | Scrumrock |
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Practical details
Date and time
Friday, 5 June 2026
Invite only
Start morning workshops: 09:00
Main afternoon event
Start lunch & keynotes: 12:00
Start Scrumrock: 18:00
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Location
AE Leuven
Interleuvenlaan 76
3001 Heverlee, Belgium
Route
Parking
Free parking is available at the venue