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title: BE-CEC-2026 Q4 by Pointury, November 25, 2026
description: BE-CEC-2026 Q4, Belgium’s Cybersecurity Executives Conference, organised by Pointury
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# BE-CEC 2026 Q4

# Belgium’s Cybersecurity Executives Conference

# The afternoon where Belgium's IT and security leaders meet their peers.

 

Wednesday, 25 November 2026: 13:30 - 20:00

Faculty Club, Leuven

 

# AI is changing cybersecurity.

# But what are CISOs doing about it?

 

 

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The fifth edition of BE-CEC will focus on one central question:

AI is changing cybersecurity.

But what are CISOs doing about it?

- Throughout the afternoon, cybersecurity experts will share diffferent perspectives on the impact of AI.
- At the end of the afternoon a panel of CISOs will share their experiences with AI.
- After that you will have the opprtunity to meet peers during an excellent walking dinner.
- It is not required to stay the entire afternoon. If you prefer to join us at the end of the afternoon, that is OK too.

What can you expect?

Expert perspectives

- How AI is transforming cybersecurity?
- What should organisations be preparing for?
- No sales pitches, just relevant information.

The CISO perspective

- What are they already doing with AI?
- Where do they see the biggest risks?
- Where can AI genuinely make a difference?

An evening of networking

- An excelent walking dinner in a historic setting
- Peer-to-peer exchange to learn from peers facing similar challenges.

Why BE-CEC?

- No exhibition stands and no product presentations.
- Only relevant content, open discussions and meaningful conversations between cybersecurity leaders.
- Well organised, perfect for networking and interesting presentations

Practical information

- Wednesday, 25 November 2026: 13:30 – 20:00
- Faculty Club, Groot Begijnhof 14, 3000 Leuven
- Free of charge for CISOs, CIOs and other IT/cybersecurity leaders
- Plenty of free parking on site

AGENDA

13:30 - 14:00 Registrations & Welcome Reception

14:00 - 14:25 When AI Agents Go Rogue: Securing the Autonomous Enterprise

## [Bart Salaets](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-salaets-0371762/), EMEA Field CTO & RVP Solution Architects at [F5](https://www.f5.com/), will tackle this year's hottest topic in cybersecurity. AI agents promise to transform the way organisations work, but their growing autonomy introduces an entirely new dimension to cybersecurity. From compromised agents and privilege escalate to data leakage and malicious manipulation, the risks are significant. How should organisations prepare? And how can they turn the same technology into an advantage for cyber defence?

14:25 - 14:50 Shining a Light on Shadow AI 

## [Robert Elferink](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertelferink/), Sales Engineering Director at [Varonis](https://www.varonis.com/) will focus on the growing layer of “Shadow AI” operating outside of established governance frameworks. In this session, Robert Elferink will explore the risks associated with uncontrolled AI adoption, including data exposure, compliance concerns, and access governance challenges. He will also share practical approaches to gaining visibility into AI usage, reducing risk, and enabling secure innovation at scale.

14:50 - 15:15 AI before the Click: How Threats Reach Your Network

## [Joris van der Linde](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorisvanderlinde/), Leading Cyber Security Expert at [Infoblox](https://www.infoblox.com/), will explore how earlier intervention closes the gap between where attacks begin and where traditional controls see them. A cyber-attack can begin with a fake ad, phishing page, or impersonated brand, often long before a connection reaches your network. This session follows that chain of events from external setup to the first DNS request, showing how defenders can spot and validate threats outside the perimeter, remove malicious infrastructure before victims arrive, block the destination when a user or device tries to connect and contain activity that progresses further.

15:15 - 15:40 Break

15:40 - 16:05 AI versus AI:  I Building Offensive Security for the AI Threat Era

## [Diğdem Ciftçi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/di%C4%9Fdem-%C3%A7ift%C3%A7i-40485543/), Solutions Architect at [Horizon3.ai](https://horizon3.ai/), will address: How attackers already use AI to automate reconnaissance and accelerate exploitation. Why traditional, human-led penetration testing cannot keep pace with AI. How AI can continuously validate attack paths and security controls. The emerging AI-versus-AI cybersecurity landscape.

16:05 - 16:30 Fragmented Security Is an Adversary Advantage

## [Matisse Ghesquiere](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matisse-ghesquiere/), Regional Sales Engineer at [CrowdStrike](https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/), will examine how threat actors are targeting identities, cloud environments, SaaS applications, developer ecosystems and unmanaged systems to evade detection. He will explore how AI is accelerating attacks and what security leaders need to know to close visibility gaps and stay ahead of evolving threats.

16:30 - 17:00 Break

17:00 - 18:00 The CISO Perspective

In this candid panel discussion, Pascal D’Eer will interview experienced CISOs about their real-world experiences with AI:

- How are cybersecurity leaders moving from AI experimentation to real-world use?
- Where are they already using AI and what is delivering value?
- What are the biggest cybersecurity risks and concerns?
- How is AI changing the role of the security team?
- How are they balancing innovation, governance and control?
- Where does AI genuinely make a difference, and where is there more hype than substance?
- What do CISOs believe cybersecurity leaders should prepare for next?

The panel:

- [Pascal D'Eer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascaldeer/), Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at the Belgian Federal Police
- [**Kiran Van Ursel**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiranvanursel/), Head of IT Security at **Crelan**
- [**Dirk Beynaerts**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkbeynaerts/), CISO at **Colruyt Group**
- [**Karolien Dewit**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolien-dewit-0a216766/), Cybersecurity manager **Brussels Airport Company**
- **[Jan Hermans](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahermans/), CISO at MPET (MSC PSA European Terminal)**

18:00 - 20:00 Walking dinner

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Faculty Club, Leuven

Located in the breathtaking surroundings of Leuven’s historic Groot Begijnhof, the Faculty Club is the perfect venue for BE-CEC. Its beautifully restored heritage buildings offer a unique blend of prestige, exclusivity, and inspiration—ideal for a C-level event.

The modern Lemaire room provides an excellent setting for presentations and strategic discussions, while the historic Infirmerie creates the perfect atmosphere for an elegant walking dinner. Combined with outstanding cuisine, impeccable hospitality, and free parking, the Faculty Club ensures a truly memorable event experience.

[Groot Begijnhof 14, 3000 Leuven](https://www.facultyclub.be/)

Sponsors

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