BOOST25 | 23 – 25 September | Play Zuid – Antwerp

Rik Vera, Nexxworks

Rik is an author, futurologist, business philosopher, coach and above all a very inspiring keynote speaker. He looks at companies and organisations from his unique and surprisingly broad perspective and makes it clear to them how they can continue to be relevant in the ever digitising society of the future.

Nathalie Claes, Dadir

Nathalie Claes is an author and the Managing Director of Dadir, a company specializing in quality management and information security. With over a decade of international experience, she is recognized as a highly accomplished security governance expert and management consultant.

Mar Jorba, Ferranti

Mar Jorba is the Product Manager at Ferranti, responsible for overseeing the product roadmap and ensuring it aligns with customer needs. Her main focus is MECOMS 365, our cloud platform designed for energy and utility businesses utilizing Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Iain O’Neill, Corona Energy

As the Head of IT and Projects at Corona Energy, Iain is focussed on delivering transformational change to Corona and its customers through technology and innovation to ensure the business has the systems and processes built for agility, efficiency and growth while customers have a seamless and effortless experience

Gaia Gallotti, IDC

Gaia Gallotti is a Research Director, and Head of IDC Energy Insights in Europe. Gaia leads the IDC Energy Insights: Worldwide Utilities Customer Experience Strategies advisory service, designed to help utilities and energy retailers servicing customers in competitive and regulated markets at the worldwide level (including electricity, gas, and water).

Jan Vanalphen, Faktion

Jan Vanalphen is the Head of AI Strategy at Faktion, a boutique AI firm that assists organizations in identifying, prioritizing, and implementing impactful AI applications. In his role, he leads the team in strategy and implementation for AI transformation.

Andrej Šajn, GEN-I

Andrej Šajn is MSc and Chief Innovation Officer at GEN-I, Slovenia. He joined the company in 2004, becoming a board member in 2011, where he was responsible for operations and IT. He led the 2017 merger with a competitor and has since focused on advancing energy management, storage, renewables, and customer cost optimization. As Chief Innovation Officer since 2022, he is dedicated to developing new products and services in these areas.

Benoit Craenenbrouck, POM

Benoît Craenenbrouck is Chief Commercial Officer at POM – Peace of Mind, where he helps organizations simplify and optimize their invoicing and payment processes. With a strong background in business development and credit management, Benoît is passionate about driving financial health through innovative digital solutions.

Johan Vandekerckhove, Ferranti

Johan Vandekerckhove is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business marketing, technology, and innovative solutions. Currently, he serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at Ferranti, where he leads strategic initiatives to drive business growth through customer-focused approach.

Wai Lau, Cloud Energy

Wai Lau is a seasoned digital products and services specialist based in Manchester, UK, with a strong focus on user experience (UX) design and digital transformation. He serves as the Founder and CEO of Cloud Energy Software, where he leads initiatives to develop innovative digital solutions for the energy sector.

Tim Janum, Tabellae

Tim Janum is an experienced Account Manager at Tabellae, a company specializing in document management solutions for ERP systems. Based in Copenhagen, he focuses on helping ERP projects succeed by integrating best practice document management solutions.

Filip Golab, Ferranti

Filip Golab is a Solution Manager at Ferranti Computer Systems, based in Skopje, North Macedonia. In this role, he specializes in implementing and optimizing MECOMS 365, Ferranti’s flagship platform tailored for the energy and utilities sector. His expertise lies in delivering scalable, cloud-based solutions that enhance customer engagement, streamline operations, and support dynamic pricing models.

Jens Meijen, UMANIQ

Jens Meijen is a leading voice in AI governance and compliance, currently managing partner at UMANIQ and co-founder of Ulysses AI. With a strong academic background, having been a Fulbright Fellow at Stanford, Europaeum Scholar at Oxford, and a doctoral researcher at KU Leuven, he brings deep insight into the ethical and strategic challenges of emerging technologies.

Peter Loyen, Ferranti

Peter Loyen is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in implementing and managing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. As a Senior Consultant at Ferranti, he specializes in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and MECOMS 365 platforms, focusing on delivering compliant and efficient solutions for the energy and utilities sector.

Sander Drissen, Scholt Energy

Sander Drissen is Innovation Director at Scholt Energy, a leading energy supplier for the business market in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Austria. He focuses on accelerating the energy transition by helping companies implement smart, cost-effective energy solutions.

Sören Feyens, Ferranti

Sören Feyens is a Solution Manager at Ferranti, where he specializes in delivering advanced MECOMS 365 solutions for the energy and utilities sector. With deep expertise in Meter Data Management, Pricing & Quoting, and system integration, he helps clients streamline operations and enhance customer value.

Pieter-Jan Verlinde, Fluvius

Pieter-Jan Verlinde is a seasoned professional at Fluvius, bringing extensive experience in the energy and utilities sector. With a strong background in engineering and a deep understanding of utility operations, he plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and efficiency within the organization. His expertise lies in optimizing energy distribution networks and integrating sustainable solutions to meet the evolving demands of the industry.

Jeroen Scheer, Nijenrode Business University

Jeroen Scheer is passionate about digitization and the value this will have on companies’ bottom lines. Translating the future into actionable solutions and architectures with real and sustainable impact and results. Worldwide recognized as one of the core digital leaders and architects managing the transition of smart cities and communities.

Alex Bongers, Ferranti

Alex Bongers is a seasoned Solutions Director at Ferranti, where he plays a pivotal role in delivering advanced MECOMS 365 solutions tailored for the energy and utilities sector. With a strong background in system integration and a focus on enhancing customer value, Alex leads initiatives that streamline operations and drive innovation within the industry.

Anton Dela Ruelle, Ferranti

Anton Dela Ruelle is a product expert at Ferranti, specializing in digital solutions for the energy and utilities sector. At the heart of his work is the MECOMS 365 Customer Information System, where he helps utilities transform their product and billing operations to meet the demands of an increasingly complex market. With a deep understanding of dynamic pricing, customer contract automation, and integrated billing processes.

Faisal Mulla, Ferranti

Faisal Mulla is a Solution Manager at Ferranti, specializing in customer-centric billing and debt solutions for the energy and utilities sector. With his expertise in MECOMS 365 and Microsoft Digital Contact Centre, Faisal helps utilities design and implement proactive debt strategies that balance commercial objectives with social responsibility.

Tommy Skaue, Microsoft

Tommy Skaue is a Senior FastTrack Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in Dynamics 365, Azure Data Lake, and Microsoft Fabric. With over 20 years of experience in enterprise solutions and architecture, he helps organizations implement data-driven strategies that scale.

Jeroen Luyckx, Ferranti

Jeroen Luyckx is Service Delivery Manager for MECOMS at Ferranti, where he ensures customer success through optimized deployments and ongoing system performance. With a background in managing complex utility IT landscapes, Jeroen specializes in fine-tuning Dynamics 365 environments, particularly around storage, scalability, and data lifecycle management.

Martin Petrovski, Ferranti

Martin Petrovski is a Solution Consultant at Ferranti’s MECOMS team, where he specializes in applying Microsoft PowerApps to the utilities sector. He helps clients enhance operational efficiency by designing and delivering low-code applications tailored to their needs. At recent industry events like Future of Utilities in Amsterdam, Martin engaged with leaders to explore how data-driven and AI-enhanced tools are reshaping customer interaction and service delivery.