Speakers

Anne-Sophie Lotgering joined Proximus in 2020 as Chief Enterprise Market Officer. Over the years, she has built an international career in sales & marketing in the ICT world.  In her current position as CEO of Proximus NXT IT and Corporate Segment Lead, she is responsible for the further development and growth of Proximus as a B2B trusted partner and leader in ICT. By exploring and developing new ecosystems and partnerships, she ensures the future growth and development of Proximus NXT IT's business in an extremely fast changing market.

Ben Roelants is a Belgian television presenter, journalist, and radio host. With a background in communication sciences, he began his career at TV Brussel before joining the Vlaamse Media Maatschappij and becoming a presenter on the youth channel JIM. Known for his work on shows like "Vlaanderen Vakantieland" and "Junior Eurosong," Roelants has also been a radio host on stations like Radio Donna and MNM. His versatile career spans travel journalism, documentary maker and even being a DJ.

Jeroen Baert graduated as a Civil Engineer in Computer Science in 2010 and did research in the Computer Graphics lab at KU Leuven. He is a regular guest in interpretation and panel programs on radio & TV and is currently touring the country with keynotes on topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Metaverses and more. Jeroen likes to tackle these new technologies with a healthy dose of skepticism and humor, aiming to entertain and inform.

Guillaume Boutin has been Chief Executive Officer since 1st December 2019 and presides over the Executive Committee of Proximus. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BICS and Telesign, as well as member of the Proximus Art Board. Since 23 February 2024, he is also CEO of BICS ad interim.  Previously, Guillaume Boutin joined the Proximus Executive Committee as Chief Consumer Market Officer in August 2017. Guillaume Boutin started his career joining a web start-up. He then joined SFR where he successively held various positions in strategy, finance and marketing until he joined Canal+ Group in 2015 as Chief Marketing Officer.

Marijke Schroos, the General Manager of Microsoft Belgium and Luxembourg, is a seasoned leader with a demonstrated history of working in the computer industry. She has a broad experience spanning from marketing, sales and partner management to communication, organizational agility and change management. She has a strong track record in business development and growth strategies, both in Commercial as in Public Sector environments, including EUi and NATO.

Pieter Marnef is a strategic leader in the realm of AI and digital entertainment, best known for creating Marcy Cortega, Belgium's first virtual pop artist. Initially developed as part of a youth series, Marcy has expanded beyond the screen, becoming a fully realized AI-driven personality. Not only does she perform as a musical artist, but Marcy also serves as a unique tool for customer engagement, interacting with audiences in new and immersive ways.

Christophe Crous is the Corporate Segment & Marketing Lead at Proximus NXT, where he focuses on driving digital transformation and innovation for enterprise clients. With expertise in marketing strategy and technology solutions, he plays a key role in aligning services with customer needs, particularly in areas like cloud, security, and networking.

Arnaud Lieutenant, an expert in IT and Digital Transformation, brings extensive experience to the evolving landscape of the football industry, focusing on its digital maturation. He specializes in helping teams leverage cutting-edge technologies like AI, advanced analytics, UI/UX design, mobile applications, and cloud solutions to transform their products and services. Arnaud’s visionary thinking and commitment to both technological innovation and environmental sustainability make him a key figure in digital transformation across multiple sectors.

Milind Pathak is Executive Vice President, Product & Marketing at Route Mobile. He has 25 years of experience in domestic and international markets with OnlineSales.ai, where he was the Chief Revenue Officer, Milind has also worked with blue-chip organizations like Paytm / Madhouse Mobile (GroupM), Comviva, Buongiorno etc.

Régis Pitolet is a recognized leader in digital transformation and IT management, recently awarded the title of CDO of the Year 2023 for his work as Head of IT Digital Transformation for the City of Brussels. His leadership in driving organizational and digital change has significantly enhanced the relationship between citizens and administration, improving overall organizational performance. With over 20 years of experience in ICT, Régis has held senior roles, including as CTO/CxO in complex international environments.

As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Fednot, Bjorn Van Reet leads the digital transformation of Belgium's notarial sector. The organization is dedicated to modernizing notarial services through cutting-edge technological innovations and smart digital solutions. By prioritizing security, efficiency, and user-friendliness, Fednot aims to future-proof notarial processes and ensure they meet the evolving needs of their clients