Digital Workplace Conference Brussels · Modern Work in the Age of AI · Internal Communications · Intranet

September 22, 2026 · Brussels · Belgium

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Digital Workplace Conference Brussels

Modern Work in the Age of AI-Agents, Internal Communications, Intranets, Employee Experience and Hybrid Work Culture in Practice

Join us on September 22, 2026, for the 9th edition of our one-day Digital Workplace and Internal Communications Conference in Brussels, Belgium.

Expect a day packed with sharp keynotes, hands-on sessions, and real-world conversations on responsible and practical AI, modern work, internal communications, digital workplace strategy, employee experience, corporate culture, and digital leadership. 

The Brussels Digital Workplace Conference brings together Communication, IT, and HR leaders to explore how modern intranets, collaboration platforms together with generative AI are reshaping the way we work: securely, human-centered, and at scale. We can’t wait to welcome you in Brussels!

Digital Workplace Brussels · SPEAKERS 2026

Speakers

Dominik Schneider, Advatera
Dominik Schneider
Advatera (Germany)

Business Event Organizer & Moderator

Guy Van Leemput,
Guy Van Leemput
(Belgium)

Guy Van Leemput is an expert in digital workplaces and intranet solutions, leading the ValueIntranet Community of Practice in Belgium and advising organizations on effective communication and technology strategies.

Jacqueline Vo, LGT Private Banking
Jacqueline Vo
LGT Private Banking (Switzerland)

GenAI Digital Workplace Engineer

Marie Gonzalez, Advatera
Marie Gonzalez
Advatera (Austria)

Moderator

From the organisation to the speaker inputs and get together times, the conference is a very rich learning space. The following quote catches her attention: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” - Mahatma Gandhi

Sonia Belhadj, SSP France Belgique et Luxembourg
Sonia Belhadj
SSP France Belgique et Luxembourg (France)

Head of Internal Communication & Engagement

Volker Grünauer, Advatera
Volker Grünauer
Advatera (Austria)

Moderator

Volker is passionate about driving innovation and collaboration in the fields of digital leadership, communication, and marketing. With over 15 years of experience, he is deeply motivated by helping organizations navigate digital transformation and seize new opportunities. His particular focus lies in unlocking the potential of AI to enhance communication, marketing, and HR.

Agenda Digital Workplace Brussels 2026

Track A
Main Room: Shaping the Future of Work
Track B
AI for Internal Comms & Digital Workplaces
Track C
Digital Workplace Case Studies
Networking
Tuesday, Sep 22
8:30 am – 9:00 am CEST

Good Morning & Check-In

Participants are welcome in the central area of the conference venue for coffee or tea.

Marie Gonzalez, Advatera
Dominik Schneider, Advatera
Foyer
Tuesday, Sep 22
8:45 am – 9:30 am CEST

Roundtable Discussions

Start the day with interactive, expert-moderated roundtable discussions designed to kick off DW Brussels with practical exchange and shared perspectives on the biggest opportunities and challenges in internal communication, digital workplaces and AI-enabled work. These small-group roundtables are a chance to dive into real-world experiences, benchmark with peers, and shape the conversations that matter most.

Adoption Is the Strategy, why launches alone don’t matter and what actually drives long-term digital workplace usage and behavioural change
Digital Workplace ROI: Proving Business Impact
Governance & Trust for AI Agents
AI Agents in Internal Communications
Search, Findability & Knowledge Chaos in the AI Age
Internal Comms in a Multi-Channel Reality
Employee Listening Beyond Surveys

IC & HR & IT: Who Owns What in the Digital Workplace?

Volker Grünauer, Advatera
Jacqueline Vo, LGT Private Banking
Guy Van Leemput
Sonia Belhadj, SSP France Belgique Luxembourg
Room Theater
Tuesday, Sep 22
9:30 am – 10:00 am CEST

KEYNOTE: From Tools to Teammates? Reality vs. Hype - AI Agents in the Digital Workplace

Room Theater
Tuesday, Sep 22
10:00 am – 10:30 am CEST

AI in the Digital Workplace, LGT Private Banking Case Study

Jacqueline Vo, LGT Private Banking
Foyer
Tuesday, Sep 22
10:30 am – 11:00 am CEST

Coffee, Tea & Networking

Grab a coffee and Belgian treats — and spark new ideas with fellow attendees, experts and partners.

Room The Balcony
Tuesday, Sep 22
11:00 am – 11:40 am CEST

Copilot and AI Adoption: Strategy, Rollout and Lessons Learned

From strategic decision to daily use: this session shares real-world insights from implementing Copilot in the digital workplace. Learn how governance, adoption and change management were addressed — and what lessons emerged from the rollout.

Room The Launchpad
Tuesday, Sep 22
11:00 am – 11:40 am CEST

Case Study: How do you create an intranet that truly works for your people, and keeps evolving to meet their needs?

Room The Balcony
Tuesday, Sep 22
11:45 am – 12:25 pm CEST

Fireside-Talk: The State of AI Agents in Internal Communication and the Digital Workplace

AI agents are moving fast, from experiments to early deployment in digital workplaces. This discussion takes stock of where organisations actually are today, what is already delivering value, and where expectations still outweigh reality. A reality check for internal comms and digital workplace teams planning the next steps.

Room The Launchpad
Tuesday, Sep 22
11:45 am – 12:25 pm CEST

Case Study: Digital Workplace Demo Session

Foyer Networking
Tuesday, Sep 22
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm CEST

Lunch & Learn: Ideas You Can Use Tomorrow

Take a break, grab lunch and explore practical approaches to digital workplace and internal communication challenges. Expect concrete examples, honest lessons learned and space for exchange.

Room Theater
Tuesday, Sep 22
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm CEST

Afternoon Opening Thoughts: Leadership in the AI Age

Volker Grünauer, Advatera
Guy Van Leemput
Room Theater
Tuesday, Sep 22
1:45 pm – 2:25 pm CEST

Panel Discussion: Responsibility, Impact, and the Road Ahead

This panel explores how responsibility and impact are being reshaped in the age of AI. As intelligent systems increasingly influence decisions, narratives, and trust, we discuss what accountable leadership looks like today — and what the road ahead demands from organizations.

Room The Balcony
Tuesday, Sep 22
2:30 pm – 3:15 pm CEST

Measuring the Impact of AI in Internal Comms

Room The Launchpad
Tuesday, Sep 22
2:30 pm – 3:15 pm CEST

Proving the Value of the Digital Workplace

Foyer Networking
Tuesday, Sep 22
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm CEST

Coffee, Tea & Networking

Grab a coffee and Belgian treats — and spark new ideas with fellow attendees, experts and partners.

Room The Balcony
Tuesday, Sep 22
3:45 pm – 4:25 pm CEST

AI Governance

Room The Launchpad
Tuesday, Sep 22
3:45 pm – 4:25 pm CEST

Improving Findability and Knowledge Sharing

Room Theater Townhall
Tuesday, Sep 22
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm CEST

Townhall – Conference Wrap-Up

Join Erik Hartman for our famous townhall session — a dynamic and entertaining recap of Digital Workplace Brussels Conference. With sharp insights, humour and audience interaction, Erik brings together the key themes, surprises and standout moments of the conference in one engaging closing session.

Erik Hartman, Advatera
Foyer Networking
Tuesday, Sep 22
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm CEST

Networking Aperitif

Wrap up the day with relaxed networking and drinks. Continue the conversations from the conference, connect with peers, speakers and partners, and exchange ideas in an informal setting.

Agenda and locations subject to changes

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Register below for the Brussels Digital Workplace Conference, September 22, 2026. The conference is held at SPARKS, right in the heart of Brussels.

Included in the ticket is a full day of workshops and sessions as well as catering and the get-together after the conference.

Address of conference venue

SPARKS
Rue Ravenstein 60
1000 Brussels
Belgium

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