Speakers

At MarTech ’25, you’ll receive fresh insights and hands-on advice from experts in their fields. Our speakers are thinkers and doers alike, making a real impact every day in marketing and technology.

  • Steven Van Belleghem

    Steven Van Belleghem is an internationally recognised thought leader in customer centricity, digital transformation, and marketing technology.

  • Karin Van Hoecke

    As General Manager Digital Transformation & Data at KBC, Karin Van Hoecke plays a key role in driving innovation and data-driven transformation within the company.

  • Peter Hinssen

    Peter Hinssen is a Belgian serial entrepreneur, author of 6 bestsellers, and an international speaker on innovation, technology, and leadership.

  • Clarissa Filius

    Clarissa Filius is Team Lead SEO, CRO and Marketing Automation at iO. She is known for her expertise in local SEO and her deep focus on GEO.

  • Jeroen Baert

    Jeroen Baert is a computer scientist, stand-up comedian, and science communicator.

  • Karolien Vanherp

    As Marketing & Data Lead at iO, Karolien Vanherp connects strategy, technology, and marketing to optimise clients’ content production.

  • Tom Van Mierlo

    Tom Van Mierlo is partner and co-founder of iO, an expert in business development and growth. An avid trendwatcher, but more importantly a true trend implementor.

  • Geert Van Mol

    Geert Van Mol is a Belgian digital strategist, former Chief Digital Officer at Belfius and author of the book Rebel Rebel.

Steven Van Belleghem

Steven Van Belleghem

Steven Van Belleghem is an internationally recognised thought leader in customer centricity, digital transformation, and marketing technology.

As an author, he has written international bestsellers such as When Digital Becomes Human, The Offer You Can’t Refuse, and A Diamond in the Rough. At MarTech '25, Steven will not only take the stage as a speaker. He will also guide the day and keynotes as a moderator.

 
Karin Van Hoecke

Karin Van Hoecke

As General Manager Digital Transformation & Data, Karin Van Hoecke plays a crucial role in driving innovation and data-driven transformation at KBC. Under her leadership, among other initiatives, AI assistant Kate has evolved to swiftly handle millions of interactions, effectively closing the gap between digital expectations and customer experience.

In 2023, Karin received the Woman in Technology – Bank/Financial Institution award at the Banking Tech Awards. The following year, she was named CDO of the Year 2024.
Peter Hinssen

Peter Hinssen

Peter Hinssen is a Belgian serial entrepreneur, author of 6 bestsellers, and an international speaker on innovation, technology, and leadership.

As the founder of nexxworks, he helps organisations navigate in the ‘Never Normal’ era. He has worked with companies such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft, and teaches at several international business schools, including London Business School and MIT Sloan School of Management.
Clarissa Filius

Clarissa Filius

Clarissa Filius, Senior SEO specialist, is renowned for her expertise in local SEO. She works as Team Lead SEO, CRO, and Marketing Automation at iO, where she is also exploring the emerging field of GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation).

With an impressive career of 10+ years, Clarissa delivers results for global brands, making her a respected authority in her field.
Jeroen Baert

Jeroen Baert

Jeroen Baert is a computer scientist, stand-up comedian, and science communicator.

He combines technology and humour on stage, sharing his insights on innovation and AI through keynotes, podcasts, and television appearances. He is a regular panellist on the podcast Nerdland and frequently speaks on technology and the impact of digital innovation.
Karolien Vanherp

Karolien Vanherp

As Marketing & Data Lead at iO, Karolien connects strategy, technology, and marketing to help clients make their content production more efficient and effective.

She focuses on improving digital processes and provides tailored solutions that enable marketers to grow without compromising on quality, allowing brands to thrive in an ever-changing digital landscape.

 
Tom Van Mierlo

Tom Van Mierlo

As Senior Digital Strategist and Partner at iO, Tom Van Mierlo's professional journey started more than 15 years ago at Intracto.

Skilled in business development and growth, he specialises in turning strategic challenges into detailed digital plans to grow your business.
Geert Van Mol

Geert Van Mol

Geert Van Mol is a Belgian digital strategist, former Chief Digital Officer at Belfius and author of the book Rebel Rebel.

He led the digital transformation at Belfius, which resulted in the award-winning Belfius app, and was later co-CEO at the project developer Steenoven. Van Mol is known for his vision on digital innovation and his ability to combine music and business.
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