DigitAll's Summer Event |Digital Inclusion meets Cybersecurity
DigitAll's Summer Event | Digital Inclusion meets Cybersecurity
The DigitAll Summer Event is one of the headliner moments where our ecosystem comes together. A day of reflection, inspiration, and real connection — built by and for the DigitAll ecosystem.
This year, we zoom in on a theme that hits at the intersection of our core mission: digital inclusion meets cybersecurity. Because a truly inclusive digital society is only meaningful if it's also a safe one.
We talk a lot about bringing everyone online. We talk far less about what happens to them once they're there. At the DigitAll Summer Event on June 5th, we're changing that: putting digital inclusion and cybersecurity in the same sentence, on the same stage, with the same urgency. This isn't a theoretical exercise: our speakers live at the frontlines of this reality every day, and our ecosystem is already building solutions that prove it's possible. Join us and help shape what a safe, inclusive digital society actually looks like in practice.
Why you should join, you ask?
- Understand a topic that has become essential
- See real-world cases, not just concepts or ideas
- Connect with people from a diverse background
- The right moment to gain perspective and walk away with actionable ideas
Program overview
11:15 - 11:45 Arrivals of guests
All partners and guests are welcome from 11:15. Time for an informal first connection before the open program begins.
11:45 - 12:30 🎤 Keynote 1 | Geert Baudewijns
An inspiring keynote delivered from the perspective of daily reality in cybersecurity. Expect sharp data, real-world observations on the ransomware landscape, and a grounded look at what digital safety actually looks like for people — with practical, accessible do's and don'ts you can apply right away.
12:30 - 13:30 Networking lunch & the time to meet key actors
A full hour to connect, exchange, and deepen relationships across the ecosystem. Lunch is served, conversations are the real menu.
13:30 - 14: 10 🚀 Keynote 2| Veerle Peeters
Cybersecurity is not just a technical problem — it's a human one. How do we translate digital safety into everyday language and habits? This keynote bridges the gap between expert knowledge and lived experience, making digital resilience accessible, tangible, and even engaging.
14:10 - 15:00 Discover how organisations already apply cybersecurity principles
Concrete, practical examples of how digital inclusion and cybersecurity intersect in the real world.
We'll be bringing additional use cases to inspire.
15:00 - 15:15 Wrap-up
Key takeaways, a look ahead, and a word of thanks to all speakers, contributors, and participants who made this day possible.
15:15 - 16:00 Closing networking moment
The day doesn't end at the last slide. Join us for a final moment to connect, follow up on conversations, and continue building the relationships that make this ecosystem work.
Our speakers
Dedicated professionals driving digital inclusion
Geert Baudewijns
Chief Executive Officer - Secutec & Founder Cybercrime Negotiator
Geert Baudewijns is a cybercrime specialist with a passion for leveraging technology to combat digital threats. He founded Secutec in 2005 after working as a Benelux Sales Representative and Account Manager for McAfee products. With over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, he has led numerous high-profile investigations and negotiations, contributing significantly to the apprehension of cybercriminals and the advancement of cybersecurity practices. Through his work, he has become a trusted advisor to government agencies, corporations, and law enforcement entities worldwide.
Picture by Jonas Lampens.
Veerle Peeters
CEO & Founder - CybHERstrong
Veerle Peeters is a criminologist, sociologist, and human cyber risk expert. As CEO and founder of CybHERstrong, she helps organisations move beyond awareness training to build security cultures that hold up under real-world pressure, including the AI-powered manipulation that now puts every individual at risk, regardless of their digital experience or background.
She was a finalist for Belgium's ICT Woman of the Year (Datanews, 2022) and has recently appeared in Hacked (Streamz, 2026).
Inspiring use cases
Hackers game – Febelfin
An interactive cybersecurity game initiative that teaches young people how to recognize phishing, online fraud, and suspicious digital behaviour in a playful and accessible way. Through a board game, participants learn practical cyber hygiene skills and become more resilient against online scams.
Speaker : Liesbeth Dewyn
Module veilig paswoord maken en fakenews herkennen - DigiHandig
DigiHandig helps people strengthen their digital skills through accessible, step-by-step learning modules focused on safe and confident use of smartphones. With the coming new modules this year, the platform teaches users how to create strong passwords, recognize phishing and fraudulent messages, identify online scams, and better understand how misinformation and fake news is spread online through for example AI. By offering practical exercises in a safe learning environment, DigiHandig helps people become more digitally resilient and less vulnerable to online fraud and manipulation. The initiative is specifically designed to make digital safety understandable and approachable for everyone, regardless of their level of digital experience. The use of the DigiHandig platform is free and there is no need for an account.
Speaker : Janik Slob
A tool that helps identify online threats - Proximus
Proximus developed an interactive AI-powered platform that helps people better understand and respond to online threats such as phishing, suspicious messages, fake links, cyberbullying, and online risks for children. The tool brings together trusted information from organizations such as the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB) and Child Focus, making reliable cybersecurity advice easy to access for everyone — whether they are Proximus customers or not. By combining awareness, practical guidance, and real-time support, the initiative aims to strengthen digital confidence and make online safety more accessible to the general public.
Speakers : Karine Leclercq - Anne Holzkenner
How to train future cyber security experts and how to upskill your employees - BeCode
BeCode offers accessible digital and cybersecurity training to everyone, regardless of their background or previous experience. Through hands-on bootcamps in AI, coding, and digital skills, they foster an inclusive environment that bridges the gap between education and the modern job market. By aligning their curriculum with industry needs, BeCode helps build a more resilient and digitally skilled workforce.
For those already in employment, BeCode offers tailored re-skilling for "at-risk employees," alongside professional development programs. These initiatives enable everyone to harness technological advances like AI, helping them adapt to new realities and maintain their long-term employability.
Speaker : Jean-Benoit Van Bunnen
5th topic is coming soon!
How to get there?
We recommend using public transportation. The location is very well connected.
- Brussels-Central Train station is 5 min walking distance
- Metro/Bus station Brussels-Central is 5 min walking distance
- If you come by car: the closest parking is Interparking Albertine / Albertina square (Place de la Justice 16, 1000 Bruxelles - Gerechtsplein 16, 1000 Brussel)
We will be capturing photos and videos throughout the event for communication and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be included, please let us know at the registration desk upon arrival.