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BE-CEC 2026 Q4

Belgium’s Cybersecurity Executives Conference

Wednesday November 25, 2026: 14:00 - 20:00 h
in Faculty Club Leuven (Groot Begijnhof 14, 3000 Leuven)

 

Exclusively for CIOs, CISOs and other top IT Executives in Belgium
Interesting Presentations
Networking reception, walking dinner & entertainment

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BE-CEC 2026 Q4, Belgium’s Cybersecurity Executives Conference

BE-CEC brings together Belgium's top IT and cybersecurity executives for an exclusive, invitation-only conference. With a focus on executive-level concerns, this community event aims to inspire and connect.

Practical information

  • Wednesday November 25, 2026,
  • From 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Faculty Club, Groot Begijnhof 14, 3000 Leuven

Agenda Highlights

  • Inspiring presentations
  • Networking with top IT and cybersecurity executives.
  • A lively reception and walking dinner

Who Should Attend?

  • This event is exclusively for Belgium’s senior cybersecurity and IT leaders: CIOs, CISOs, Infrastructure Managers, Cyber Program Managers, Lead Architects and Senior Cyber Experts.
  • This event is not for consultants, freelancers, advisors, board members, coaches, representatives (except for selected sponsors)

AGENDA


13:00 - 14:00 Registrations & Welcome Reception

14:00 - 14:30 Shining a Light on Shadow AI 

As AI tools rapidly enter the workplace, many organizations are discovering a 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.

Robert Elferink

Robert Elferink
Sales Engineering Director, Varonis

Robert brings more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure. He has held senior roles at Check Point, CrowdStrike, and Nutanix, helping organizations secure data and drive digital transformation.

14:30 - 15:00 Keynote 2

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15:00 - 15:30 Break

15:30 - 16:10 CISO Panel

Interview of experienced CISOs by Pascal D'Eer, focusing on their daily responsibilities and key lessons learned in the field of cybersecurity. If you want to be inspired by how others do it and challenge the way of working in your own organisation, don't miss this opportunity. 

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Pascal D'Eer
Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at the Belgian Federal Police


Dirk Beynaerts, Colruyt (2)

Dirk Beynaerts
CISO at Colruyt Group

Karolien Dewit

Karolien Dewit
Cybersecurity manager Brussels Airport Company

Jan Hermans MPET

Jan Hermans
CISO at MPET (MSC PSA European Terminal)

16:10 - 16:30 Partner Spotlight

Our sponsors will briefly share who they are and how they support organisations in strengthening their cybersecurity posture. 

16:30 - 17:00 Break

17:00 - 17:30 Keynote 3

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17:30 - 18:00 Keynote 4

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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

Sponsors

F5 Logo
Infoblox
Cato Networks logo
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Horizon3.ai-1

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