As Director of Business & Daily Banking for East and West Flanders at Belfius, and with 24 years of experience, Ilse Bequé has built a strong track record in all financial aspects of entrepreneurship.

Believing that a banker can be a strategic partner for every entrepreneur, she shared her experience with you on stage. During her keynote "Ensure Your Growth, Ensure Your Future," she discussed what growth can look like for entrepreneurs, the importance of profit in your future story, and how to make the right plans.

As the driving force behind the Profit First method, an internationally renowned and successful approach for entrepreneurs to manage their money, and as the author of the book "Winstgevende Plannen" (Profitable Plans), Femke Hogema guides professionals and entrepreneurs daily in building a financially healthy and profitable business.

During her keynote "In three steps to a financially healthy & profitable company", Femke focused on the right way for entrepreneurs to prioritise profit. Additionally, she outlined several concrete actions on how to create the right plans for a financially healthy and profitable future.

Charlotte Pille and An Peeters are partners at VGD, a company that assists entrepreneurs with all their financial, tax, and operational needs. With their years of experience in the industry, they stand shoulder to shoulder with women in business and understand the challenges facing today's entrepreneurs like no other.

On stage, they discussed the different stages of a business and the importance of the right guidance for your growth. Partners with specific expertise are essential for realising your long-term growth. What do entrepreneurs really need to grow, and where can they still learn a lot?

As a successful entrepreneur with 25 years of experience and founder of companies such as House of HR, Conny Vandendriessche knows better than anyone the importance of a strong financial foundation for achieving your future dreams. Her fascinating and successful journey speaks volumes. During the panel discussion, Conny shared concrete tips based on her knowledge about profitability, valuable growth, and the importance of a solid financial foundation for your business.

Julie Vets heeft een missie om fluohesjes voor eens en voor altijd ingeburgerd te maken, en stijl en functie samen te brengen. Met GOFLUO ontwerpt ze 'bodyglowers', stijlvolle fluohesjes, waar je wél mee wil gezien worden.

Vandaag is haar bedrijf GOFLUO een succesverhaal. Je kan de hesjes vinden in 10 Europese landen en in de US en Canada. On stage ging Julie in gesprek met onze panelleden over haar parcours als ondernemer, hoe ze op enkele jaren tijd uitgegroeid is tot een begrip in de sector en waar ze vandaag mee bezig is om haar toekomstige groei te verzekeren.

Julie Vets has a mission to make reflective vests a permanent fixture and to merge style and function. With GOFLUO, she designs "bodyglowers," stylish reflective vests that you actually want to be seen wearing.

Today, her company GOFLUO is a success story. You can find the vests in 10 European countries, as well as in the US and Canada. On stage, Julie engaged in a conversation with our panelists about her journey as an entrepreneur, how she has become a household name in the industry in just a few years, and what she is currently doing to ensure her future growth.

Dr. Barbara Geusens is a bioengineer in cell and gene biotechnology and holds a doctorate in dermatology. With her expertise in the field, she founded Nomige, a line of personalised products tailored entirely to your needs, based on your DNA and lifestyle.

The company has grown from a bustling startup to a successful scale-up and celebrates its sixth anniversary this year. During the panel discussion, Barbara discussed her inspiring journey, how she utilised financing multiple times, and how she achieves growth and attracts the right partners.

Caroline Rigo has been active in healthy and natural makeup for over 17 years. Together with her team, she has developed several successful Belgian brands distributed in the pharmaceutical and beauty industries. Today, Caroline is the founder of RiGorgeous, the overarching business model behind the brands Cent pur Cent, i.am.klean, Blush Academy + Agency, and the experiential stores Café Beauté. She runs her company with around 70 permanent employees and about 40 freelancers.

In addition to her passion for natural makeup, Caroline also educates her B2B clients with training and guidance in marketing, finance, and sales. During the panel discussion, Caroline shared her experience as an entrepreneur, how she built her beauty empire, and how she encourages other women in business.