Randi Zuckerberg is a media pioneer who was front and centre when the iPhone was launched in Silicon Valley. She successfully led her team at Facebook through the massive shifts in products, programmes, and consumer behaviour over the past decades. Today, Randi has shifted her professional focus to supporting and investing in women in business through her own media company, Zuckerberg Media.

What are the biggest, most exciting trends in technology, business, and entrepreneurship today? How can entrepreneurs capitalise on changing consumer behaviour? What were Randi's own experiences as the sole woman on the frontline, and how can women collaborate in the future to build billion-pound companies?

During her on-stage keynote — and for the first time on a podium in Belgium! — Randi Zuckerberg gives us a glimpse into her life and knowledge!

The American Julie Brown has been guiding polar expeditions as a project coordinator for years in Antarctica, Greenland, Svalbard, and Norway. Together with her late husband, Dixie Dansercoer, she pushed the boundaries for polar adventurers and documented her experiences and tips on the power of teamwork and the importance of perseverance. Additionally, she is the silent driving force behind the TV program "The Expedition: Greenland."

During her inspiring and energetic keynote, Julie will share her unique insights on leadership, teamwork, adventure, and overcoming obstacles in both personal and professional expeditions, drawing from her experience and personal story.

Carole Lamarque is one of the most driven marketing experts and advisors in the field of growth strategies, influencers, and viral marketing in our country. Her experience at extremely competitive companies in the energy and media sectors (Shell, Proximus, Sanoma, Telenet, Bpost) has made her approach in the business world synonymous with smart marketing and innovation. With her books ("Influencers," "Unfair Advantage") and as a member of the Board of Directors of the ports of Antwerpen-Brugge and VOKA, she aims to help professionals around her succeed.

Live on stage, Carole will tell us how entrepreneurs can tackle daily marketing challenges with digital strategy. She will share insights on which collabs, influencers, and creators can either save or doom your business, and what valuable insights you need to know about consumer behavior and technological adoption.

As a former hip-hop dancer and as a choreographer and judge on popular programs such as So You Think You Can Dance, Ish became an inspiration for many. In addition to his talents in dance and television, he also made an impression as an author. Combining his love for performing arts with that of words, he prefers not to describe himself as a dancer, choreographer, writer, or director, but as a storyteller. Through his books, he takes readers on a journey through complex emotions, touching on themes such as loss, migration, and cultural identity.

During his keynote, Ish will speak in a confrontational and relatable manner about group feeling and vulnerability. He will discuss the impact of being a role model and the stories and choices that come with it. He will share his personal experiences through his Theory of the 1 or the 2. On March 22, 2024, UGent will award him an institutional honorary doctorate as a special tribute to his exceptional societal contributions.

Karen Pesse is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion and is globally recognised for her leadership in STEM. With her intelligence, she will take us into the world of AI, a data-driven world where women are underrepresented, resulting in significant bias in many areas.

As a Latin American executive at Salesforce, Karen will speak about the importance of gender perspectives in technology and the necessity of equal representation of women in this sector and the world.

Bringing people together to sing their hearts out, regardless of judgment or concern for others' opinions, was the dream of two friends. Back in 2015 that dream evolved into an award-winning project, and since then, they've brought together over 150.000 people through the power of singing. Allez, Chantez! will perform live on stage during the conference, enchanting the audience with their magic, bringing carefree joy and singing pleasure to all.

And above all: there are no obligations, only enjoyment.

During the Better Together conference, Els Keymeulen will keep you informed. With her years of journalistic experience, she knows better than anyone else what inspires, intrigues, and occupies women today. As a sharp-minded sherpa, she will guide you through our program and highlight what you need to remember about business, lifestyle, and technology in both your professional and personal life.

Emely guides you with her positive energy and enthusiasm as the WOW-reporter throughout the conference day. Offering an exclusive peek behind the scenes, sharing tips from speakers backstage, or gauging the atmosphere in the foyer? Emely is your girl.