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Book Launch: Make Talent Work

Exclusive Book Launch & Expert Panel

Date19 October 2026
Time7 PM - 9 PM
LocationBrussels
FeeFree
Date19 October 2026
Time7 PM - 9 PM
LocationBrussels
FeeFree
19 October 2026
7 PM - 9 PM
Brussels
Free
Corporate event

Make Talent Work: Unravel the 6 B’s of Talent Management in Your Company

Join us for an inspiring evening as we unveil our new book, Make Talent Work, and dive deep into the future of talent strategy with leading HR leaders.


Why should you attend?

Navigating talent management in today’s changing landscape requires breaking with past assumptions. Beyond celebrating the publication of Make Talent Work, this event offers key insights into modern talent strategy, practical debate from executive leaders, and valuable networking opportunities over drinks.


Speakers

Keynote

Dirk Buyens

Dirk Buyens

Professor of Human Resources Management

Dirk Buyens is an authority on strategic HR, strategic talent management and organisational structuring, in line with business strategy.

Koen Dewettinck

Koen Dewettinck

Professor of Human Resources Management

Koen Dewettinck improves the way we manage people to boost engagement and performance.

Programme Schedule

  • 18:45 – 19:00 | Welcome & Arrival
  • 19:00 – 19:30 | Keynote: The 6 Myths About Talent Management, By Prof. Dr. Dirk Buyens & Prof. Dr. Koen Dewettinck
  • 19:30 – 20:20 | Panel Discussion: Talent Management Challenges for the CHRO, Moderated by Veroniek De Schamphelaere
  • 20:20 – 20:30 | Official Book Presentation, Presented by Beatrice De Keyzer, Academia Press
  • 20:30 onwards | Festive Reception & Networking

Featured Panelists:

  • Stephanie Grysolle – Chief HR Officer, BNP Paribas Fortis
  • Jan Van Acoleyen – Human Capital Lead, Proximus
  • Els Jans – Chief People Officer, AXA Belgium
  • Karen Goovaerts – Talent Director, Engie Group

Reserve Your Spot

We would love for you to join us for this festive and insightful evening! Seats are limited, so please register using the form below to confirm your attendance

Get in touch!

Inge Degraeve

Inge Degraeve

Project coordinator