Leuven MindGate's Mega MashUp

By now, almost every professional in the Leuven Innovation Region knows the concept of the Leuven MindGate MashUps: bringing small groups of professionals together in a casual atmosphere, and learning together from each other's experiences on very focused topics. Or as we call it: a MashUp is a conversation, not a presentation.

And this fall, we're taking it up a notch! We are organizing no less than 15 MashUps in one afternoon, to serve our Leuven professionals in a time-efficient and very focused way.

Spread over three time slots, you can follow several MashUps and we also provide networking opportunities in between and at the end of the afternoon. If you want to work when not following a MashUp, you can do so in a separate workspace.

By popular demand, we are upscaling our Mega MashUp! For a limited time, we offer: Buy 2, get 1 free!

How to gain a competitive advantage from understanding multiple languages?

Join us for a session that delves into the importance of multilingualism for both employees and management, and let’s discuss how your workplace can harness this potential and gain a competitive edge.

We shall look into present and future language learner profiles and discover what CLT already has on offer to give the language skills of your collaborators a boost. How can you navigate diverse cultural contexts and foster stronger relationships with clients, partners and colleagues worldwide?

The CLT Language Centre in Leuven is a Centre for Adult Education (CVO) specialised in language education. Over the past 50 years it has grown to become the expert in providing dynamic high-quality language courses in 25 different languages for over 9000 students.

Experts in the room:

• Marleen Vanderheiden, Assistant Principal Education – Internationalisation CLT
• Liesbeth Plateau, Programme Director & Quality Coordinator CLT
• 13h30 > 15h00

FULLY BOOKED // How to use AI for your daily tasks and save time to innovate?

Jo Deferm, founder of digital agency Webhero will give you an enlightening keynote. While he's not a ChatGPT expert, Jo, as an interested user, has garnered valuable insights on how this tool can be leveraged in the business realm. Discover how ChatGPT is utilized for brainstorming, copywriting, consulting, and data analysis within Webhero and share your own experiences with these AI tools.

Expect practical tips and tricks, straight from the experiences of an entrepreneur at the forefront of digital transformation. A unique opportunity to learn how innovative tools can make a difference in today's business world.

Expert in the room:

• Jo Deferm, CEO Webhero
• 13h30 > 15h00

How to put 'people first' in the war for talent?

In today's competitive job market attracting and retaining young potentials takes center stage. At Easi, we believe that by using a human-centric approach, companies can make their employees happy at work, leading to performance and long-term commitment.

We prioritize hiring based on values, aligned with the aspirations of today's youth - and not just skills or degrees.

This MashUp demonstrates how valueing employees, and their well-being can drive long-term business success.

Expert in the room:

• Raf Hernalsteen, Business Unit Director Adfinity and Managing Partner EASI
• 13h30 > 15h00

How to attract & retain (international) talent?

An increasingly scarce labor market and accelerated digital evolution are forcing companies to step into the ring and fight to attract and retain the (desired) talent.

As an employer, how do I ensure that I am perceived, appreciated, and chosen by this international talent potential? Not to mention how do I make sure they stay?

During an interactive MashUp, we look together at how we can remove roadblocks. Next to that, we will set up a plan of action tailored to your own reality that you can then put into practice.


Expert in the room:

• Olivier Lefevre, Management Consultant Randstad
• 17h30 > 19h00

How to tackle the challenges of shared data to improve the quality of health care?

Over the last few years, the healthcare sector has been significantly disrupted by the digital revolution. Electronic Health Record (EHR) adoption in the healthcare sector has gradually and innovatively replaced manually filing patient information in folders, but comes with a lot of challenges.

In this MashUp, the nexuzhealth experts will show you how their Nexuzhealth's Clinical Workstation (KWS) is used by about 55% of all hospitals in Flanders.

Together, you will discuss the typical challenges of EHR implementation that healthcare providers might encounter and the ideal solutions to fix them.

Target audience: decision makers (from hospitals, home nursing organizations, mutual insurance companies,...), physicians, IT management, ...

Expert in the room:

• Lore de Raeve, Director Primary Care Nexuzhealth
• Bob Neven, Director Product Management Nexuzhealth
• 17h30 > 19h00

How to hire the right profiles, even when they're not highly skilled?

When imec comes to mind, it's often associated with the cutting-edge research. Yet, the lifeblood of our Leuven campus resides in our cleanrooms, where numerous operators and technicians diligently perform pivotal semiconductor tasks, without the prerequisite of higher education.

In this MashUp, we will delve into our approach to addressing the hiring challenges faced by imec within the context of a highly competitive and candidate-centric labor market.

We will offer insights, sharing real-world examples and lessons learned covering topics such as employer branding, employee advocacy, optimizing the candidate experience, and adopting a new “recruitment mindset”. Additionally, we will introduce our pioneering imec school project as part of our efforts to overcome these challenges.

Expert in the room:

• Annelien Buedts, Talent Acquisition Manager imec
• 17h30 > 19h00