


This 50+ page report is not another trend overview.
It’s a strategic compass to help executives lead with clarity and confidence in the age of AI.
For over 25 years, AE has been a trusted partner in Digital Excellence for more than 100 leading organisations in Belgium. With nearly 500 experts, we work alongside ambitious clients across industries, guided by a clear conviction: technology creates lasting value only when it is aligned with business goals and embraced by people.
“The future belongs to organisations that embrace digital excellence today, and this report — built on insights from 10 thought leaders and the Re:connect 2025 survey — helps them reimagine strategies and drive impactful transformations.”

Why Digital Excellence?
Organisations face unprecedented challenges: the speed of AI innovation, rising complexity, and the urgent need for agility. Simply going digital is no longer enough. The winners will be those who intentionally embed digital excellence into their strategy, governance and culture.
digital development
The democratisation of digital development
Software creation is breaking out of IT’s walls. Anyone can now build, automate and innovate. AI and low-code tools are unleashing unprecedented speed and creativity, but also new risks. Discover how to seize this revolution without falling into Shadow IT chaos.
as a product
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 chapter shows why product thinking is the only way to unlock data’s full potential.
with AI
Legacy modernisation
Outdated systems are holding businesses hostage, draining budgets and blocking innovation.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. This chapter shows how to break free from technical debt and move faster than ever.
relearn mindset
Learn, unlearn & relearn
Tools don’t make organisations agile. Mindset does. The ability to learn fast, unlearn outdated habits, and relearn new approaches is now the defining factor between leaders who thrive and those who fall behind. This chapter reveals why continuous reinvention is the ultimate skill for the digital age.
in leadership
Unlock the insights and take the lead in digital excellence.

About AE
For over 25 years, AE has been a trusted partner in Digital Excellence for more than 100 leading organisations in Belgium.Our nearly 500 experts work alongside ambitious clients across industries, uniting strategy and technology with a clear focus on people and culture. We believe technology only creates lasting value when it is aligned with business goals and embraced by people.
This conviction drives us to deliver impact in key domains such as Data & AI, applications, and cloud platforms, reinforced by expertise in enterprise architecture, portfolio management, change management, and reskilling. Together, we help organisations achieve measurable results today while building the foundations for tomorrow