Software.brussels

Big changes are happening at the Software Cluster! 💫 We’re thrilled to welcome six new Advisory Board members—a group of tech leaders and engaged cluster members dedicated to strengthening the Brussels tech ecosystem. 💡 They join the Advisory Board established in 2023 alongside Edouard Beauvois (AiVidens), Lionel Anciaux (IOT Factory), Margot Wuillaume (eBloom), Matthieu Egloff (OUAT!), and Vincent Defrenne (NVISO Security). 👉 Together, they act as ambassadors for the cluster, shaping its development and driving its evolution. Let’s welcome: ✅ Alexandra Macsimov, Founder at Ditar – Helping eyewear brands innovate their customer experience. ✅ Benoît Decoene, Director at dFakto – Turns data into business benefits, fast. ✅ Dilnoza Shaumarova, Co-founder of The Disruptives – Innovative Digital Solutions in Blockchain & A.I. ✅ Gabriel Levie, Co-Founder at Wequity – Enabling efficient B2B questionnaire filling for ESG, compliance, and security. ✅ Jeremie Stilmant, Managing Partner at Alpaflow – A human-sized, self-funded, company providing AI & data engineering products. ✅ Valerie Zapico, CEO & Founder at VALKUREN – Unlock The Power Of Data, is a company specilaizing in AI & Big Data solutions with a focus on manufacturing, mobility, and marketing. A huge thank you to our new board members for their dedication. Together, the Advisory Board and its members contribute to the growth and success of the Software Cluster. We can't wait to get started! 🔥 #SmartSolutionsConnectedBusinesses

✨ Throwback on the Cluster Annual Event ! Last week, we had the pleasure of gathering at FEB/VBO for our Annual Event. We want to extend a big thank you to everyone who joined us! Your energy and engagement made this edition truly valuable. A special thanks to our speakers, including Vincent Defrenne & Sophie Berruel, Iva Tasheva, Philippe Kaivers, Robin Verschuren, Jordi Lesaffer & Olivier Delmarcelle, Margot Wuillaume & Jasper Vandekerckhove, Xavier LOMBARD for sharing their insights during the roundtables whether in #Cybersecurity, #IA or #ESG. Their contributions sparked meaningful discussions and new perspectives. We’d also like to highlight Quentin Colmant from Qover, who captivated the audience with his introduction talk. Hearing firsthand experiences of growth and resilience was a real source of inspiration. At the core of this event is our community and we’re proud of the connections and conversations that took place. It’s always great to see professionals exchanging ideas and learning from each other. What’s next? Our Afterwork at Harmon House is just around the corner! This will be a great opportunity to continue the discussions in a more relaxed setting while expanding your network. If you're interested, don’t forget to sign up to secure your spot.🔗 https://lnkd.in/eyEgkKGz Looking forward to seeing you all again soon! #AnnualEvent #Networking #Software #Afterwork

🚀 What an incredible 4 days at #MWC & #4YFN! Brussels tech was well represented at one of the world’s most influential tech events. With 100,000+ visitors and 3,000 exhibitors, participating companies gained unparalleled exposure📸, seizing opportunities to meet potential clients, investors, and partners🤝, while keeping an eye on the latest industry trends. Thanks to the coordination between hub.brussels | Europe, Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), and Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX), Belgian companies enjoyed prime visibility on the Belgian stand at MWC, where networking and pitch sessions played a key role in fostering new connections. Key moments & highlights: ✅ 6 companies from our cluster took the stage at 4YFN to pitch in front of an international audience. 🏆 D-Carbonized was among the startups selected to present to the official MWC jury and won the Pitch2Pitch Award. Bravo! 🍻 A lively Beer Time networking event on the Belgian stand brought together exhibitors and their potential clients. 🤝 Side events at Gaudí’s Casa and the Brussels House—organized by Carmen COCA from the Barcelona office—created high-value networking opportunities in an exclusive setting. This dual-event format remains unmatched, offering an ecosystem where startups and scale-ups alike can showcase their expertise, find new business opportunities, and take their ventures to the next level. A massive thank you to all the partners and companies who made this experience a success. Gabriel Levie (Wequity), Caspar van Rijn & Manuel Hellendorff (Novable), Christophe Debauve & Dilnoza Shaumarova (The Disruptives), Gauthier Henroz & Marine Poincot (Chift API), Jawad MAALOUM (MLnetworks), Merlin Gérard & Pierre van de Werve (D-Carbonize), Xavier LOMBARD & María Valle Álvarez De Linera (Leexi), Geremino Leto & Guillaume Braux (myIKKI), Lionel Anciaux (IOT Factory), Gil Shoshan & Udi Shoshan XPertBilling®, Luc Francis Jacobs (Nixxis) & AppTweak. And to the hub.brussels team Lorenzo Van Elsen, Julia Poncin, Mohamed Akram Hajjam, Delphine Sellami, Delphine GODFRIAUX #MWC24 #4YFN #BrusselsTech #OurBusinessIsToHelpYours #SmartSolutionsConnectedBusinesses

We’re excited to announce that the cluster will be present at 4FYN and MWC Barcelona on the belgian booth together with hub.brussels (hub.brussels | Europe), Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) and Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT)! Join us to discover the most innovative compagnies including some of our members : Leexi, Wequity, The disruptives, Chift API, D-Carbonize, Novable, MLnetworks, Famoco, XPertBilling®, IOT Factory, Nixxis. 📍 Visit Our Stands! you’ll have the chance to meet the Brussels-based startups and scale-ups active in AI, fintech, cybersecurity, and more, 🔹 4YFN: Stand 8C62 🔹 MWC: Stand 7E51 🤝 Looking for new collaborations, investment opportunities, or insights into Brussels' thriving tech scene? Our stand is the perfect place to connect and explore synergies. Find all the details about our members just above! 📅 Save the date: March 3-6 and let’s meet in Barcelona! https://lnkd.in/eeUxaCR7 Contact : Lorenzo Van Elsen and Julia Poncin #4YFN #MWC2025 #HubBrussels #SoftwareCluster #Innovation #Startups #Networking #BrusselsTech #Barcelona

Today, for the first edition of the Share, Network & Lunch, the software cluster had the pleasure of welcoming Lara Garit from AppTweak for an insightful discussion on how to expand into the U.S. market. 🌎 She shared her valuable experiences and practical advice, before having a personalized and engaging Q&A session, where participants could dive deeper into specific topics and exchange expertise. 🔍 The companies present gained key insights into cultural differences, business etiquette, and the best ways to approach and engage with local stakeholders. From strategic tips to essential do’s and don’ts, this session provided a wealth of knowledge for those looking to take their business overseas. 👏 A big thank you to Lara Garit for her time and expertise! Stay tuned for our next sessions—more great discussions and networking opportunities ahead. #Business #Smartsolutionsconnectbusinesses #Exporttotheus #Sharing

Wrapping up an inspiring mission at the World AI Cannes Festival ➡️ Another successful mission for the cluster and its members! 🚀 Over the past few days, our delegation of companies had the incredible opportunity to explore the #WorldAICannesFestival, connecting with key players in the AI ecosystem. 💡Two intense days of matchmaking and high-value networking, organized in collaboration with EEN Brussels, hub.brussels | Europe, risingSUD, CCI Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Our companies engaged with local startups, La French Tech Côte d'Azur, Groupe SNCF, and major industry players, fostering new business opportunities. Beyond the meetings, we discovered a vibrant ecosystem committed to AI innovation and real-world integration. From Sophia Antipolis to 3AI and La Maison de l’IA, France is actively shaping the future of AI. 🎤 The event launched by Clara Chappaz and Gilles Roth was also packed with conferences on key AI topics, including sustainability and Green ai, AI for productivity and process simplifying large language models, and future AI applications, etc. And of course, in between walking the iconic Palais des Festivals red steps, we made time for informal networking moments, strengthening connections within our delegation. 📸 One for the memory book—because standing on those famous steps is an experience you don’t forget! A huge thank you to everyone who made this mission a success! Benjamin Carnec, Silvia Bozzuto, Nathalie Stefanovic, Olivier Costa, Delphine GODFRIAUX and the members Benoît Decoene (beVault), Iva Tasheva and @Nevada Vukasinovic (Cyen), Kevin Lottin (Ingedata), Luc Francis Jacobs (Nixxis), Xavier LOMBARD (Leexi) Estelle Fontinoy and Matylda Delbar (Fiabilis Consulting Group Belgium), Ivaylo Penev. #WorldAICannesFestival #AI #Networking #BusinessOpportunities #SmartSolutionsConnectedBusinesses

WAICF - World AI Cannes Festival 🤖 In the wake of the Paris AI Summit, hub.brussels is attending WAICF - World AI Cannes Festival with Brussels-based companies: Leexi dFakto Nixxis Group Ingedata Cyen Fiabilis Consulting Group Belgium MobileGeneration After a fruitful EEN Europe mission in cooperation with risingSUD and CCI Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur co-organized by Enterprise Europe Brussels, WAICF - World AI Cannes Festival provides the opportunity for conferences, individual meetings and exchange of views on AI. The day started with an inspiring speech by Clara Chappaz, French Minister Delegate for AI and Digital Economy on the acceleration of AI in France and Europe. 🚀 👥Benjamin Carnec Delphine Godfriaux Nathalie Stefanovic Olivier Costa #EENCanhelp #Sotwarebrussels #hubbrussels #WAICF

🚀 Our delegation’s journey in the South of France has begun! 🇫🇷 Yesterday, the day started early with a visit to the Marseille Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the CCI Aix Marseille Provence headquarters. As part of AI Week, our group had the opportunity to explore a Reality Lab organized by La French Tech Aix-Marseille Région Sud. Did you know that Marseille is home to a high concentration of high-impact startups? 🚀 The journey continued with visits to ZEBOX and Accélérateur M, two key incubators supporting entrepreneurs driving positive transformations. A truly inspiring experience for our members Ingedata and beVault ! 📍 This morning, we’re heading to Cannes for another round of key meetings. First stop: Sophia Antipolis tech park, where we’ll connect with @3AI Institute, the AI cluster, and Inria — a deep dive into one of Europe’s leading tech hubs! 🙏 A huge thank you to Benjamin Carnec, Silvia Bozzuto and Olivier Costa , risingSUD, EEN Brussels, @EEN Enterprise Europe Network France Méditerranée, hub.brussels | Europe and all our incredible partners for making these valuable exchanges possible and fostering new synergies and business opportunities! CCI Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, INIZIÀ - Incubateur Territorial des Entreprises Innovantes de Corse, etc. #AIWeek #Networking #Innovation #TechEcosystem #BusinessOpportunities #softwarebrussels #RisingSud

🚀 Countdown to WAICF – 14 Days to Go! 🚀 From February 12 to 15, we, as software.brussels, along with some of our members, will be at the World AI Cannes Festival (#WAICF), showcasing Belgian startups innovating in AI at booth F05! 🇧🇪✨ Meet us there and discover our startups presenting their solutions. We will be gathering with the following companies and representatives: beVault (dFakto) – Benoît Decoene Ingedata – Kevin Lottin Leexi – Xavier LOMBARD Nixxis – Luc Francis Jacobs Cyen – Iva Tasheva MobileGeneration – Ivaylo Penev and Fiabilis Consulting Group Belgium – Estelle Fontinoy and Matylda Delbar ✨ Check out what they have to offer in the animation here 👇 ! But that’s not all! The delegation will also explore the vibrant tech ecosystem of the Sud region, thanks to an incredible program organized and hosted by Région Sud, CCI Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Enterprise Europe Brussels and Enterprise Europe Network France Méditerranée . 🤝 Startups will have the chance to visit local innovation hubs in Marseille and Sophia Antipolis, offering a deep dive into one of Europe's top tech clusters! A huge thank you to our dedicated organizers and collaborators: Benjamin Carnec (Enterprise Europe Brussels), Silvia Bozzuto, Nathalie Stevanovic (hub.brussels and hub.brussels | Europe), Olivier Costa (Ambassade de Belgique à Paris), Delphine GODFRIAUX (Software.brussels), Pascal Malosse & Pierre Caligiuri (Team France Export Sud), Nela Selimovic , @Sebastien Roche, Marjorie BILLAUD & Ilhame Ameqrane (CCI Nice Côte d'Azur). 🔥 See you in Cannes! Come visit us at Stand F05 and discover the AI innovations shaping the future. #WAICF2024 #AI #Innovation #BelgianTech #Networking #TechEcosystem #softwarebrussels