BEST
Innovation
SPEAKERS

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Dado Van Peteghem is a leading authority on digital transformation and the impact of AI on organizations and society. He has been named one of Belgium’s top 30 thought leaders in technology.With over 15 years of experience advising startups and global corporates, he blends strategic insight with human-centric innovation. ‍He has authored five acclaimed business books and is a guest professor and keynote speaker across the globe. ‍Dado is passionate about how AI reshapes our people, processes, and platforms. As a father of three Gen Alpha kids, he stays ahead of tech trends that shape the next generation.

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Maarten Verschuere is The AI Navigator - an international keynote speaker, AI entrepreneur, and researcher who helps organisations adopt AI without losing people, trust, or control.

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Mark Gallagher has held senior roles in the high performance environment of Formula 1 motor racing for over 30 years, and today is an author, broadcaster and industry analyst

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Pascal is a sinologist, entrepreneur, author, speaker & partner at nexxworks. He lived in China and San Francisco for 20 years where he first worked for MNCs and later on founded and ran multiple software companies in both Silicon Valley and Shanghai. In 2017 he returned to his hometown of Ghent where he lives and works today.

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International keynote speaker, bestselling author and entrepreneur specializing in customer experience. Author of six books including A Diamond in the Rough (Forbes #1 must-read business book 2024). Delivered 1,000+ keynotes in 40+ countries. Co-founder of nexxworks and Snackbytes. Part-time marketing professor at Vlerick Business School and guest lecturer at London Business School.

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Global keynote speaker, bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, startup investor and trusted board member. Author of six books including The Uncertainty Principle (2025) and The Day After Tomorrow. Lectures at London Business School and MIT Sloan. Has delivered 1,500+ keynotes worldwide for Fortune 1000 companies. Co-founder of nexxworks, helping organizations thrive in the Never Normal era.

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Global Advisor, Keynote Speaker and author of The Net Curiosity Score, Managers in the Day After Tomorrow and The Guide to the Ecosystem Economy. 20+ years of C-level experience leading international companies. Delivered 1,600+ keynotes in 40+ countries. Lecturer at London Business School. Known for his sharp, provocative style, blending deep insights with humor to challenge organizations to embrace change. Co-founder of nexxworks.