Overview
The POD is a community-driven catalyst for digital innovation located in Louvain-la-Neuve, Walloon Brabant. It supports digital and tech companies through collaboration, tech watch, peer-to-peer workshops, and connections with academic partners like UCLouvain. The hub helps companies sharpen their vision, explore new technological approaches, and manage growth and international expansion.
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- Do stock option plans really help retain employees? That's one of the questions we'll explore next Tuesday at The POD. When Pierre-Olivier Danhaive introduced Verbolia's first warrant plan in 2021, retaining key employees was one of his main motivations. More than four years later, his experience raises some interesting questions. Some employees have left despite having warrants, new people have joined, and the plan has evolved through several rounds. So what should companies really consider before introducing such a plan? On
- What makes a deal a game-changing deal? 🎯 Is it the amount? The client you've always dreamed of working with? Or the impact it could have on your company's growth? According to Johnny MUKUTA MENSAH, VP Sales Benelux–UK at Ibexa, a big deal isn't necessarily just about the numbers. Following his Sales Circle session at The POD, we sat down with Johnny to revisit the key insights and share them with those who couldn't join us. 🎙️ And what better way to launch The POD Talks, our brand-new podcast giving a voice to the people shaping
- AI for Business débarque au Brabant wallon, et c’est à The POD que ça se passe ! Pour la première fois, ICHEC Formation Continue organise son certificat « IA pour les entreprises » dans le Brabant wallon, et nous sommes ravis d’accueillir cette formation dès janvier 2027 ! Au programme : 10 jours pour apprendre à intégrer concrètement l’IA dans son activité professionnelle. Automatisation, communication, ventes, gestion, RH… L’objectif ? Découvrir des outils et des applications pratiques de l’IA pour gagner en efficacité
- AI for Business débarque au Brabant wallon, et c’est à The POD que ça se passe ! Pour la première fois, ICHEC Formation Continue organise son certificat « IA pour les entreprises » dans le Brabant wallon, et nous sommes ravis d’accueillir cette formation dès janvier 2027 ! Au programme : 10 jours pour apprendre à intégrer concrètement l’IA dans son activité professionnelle. Automatisation, communication, ventes, gestion, RH… L’objectif ? Découvrir des outils et des applications pratiques de l’IA pour gagner en efficacité
- Our monthly Connecting Day is back on November 5! ☕️ It's back-to-work week after the autumn break 🍂, and what better way to get back into the swing of things than by connecting with the community? Same idea as always: come work from The POD, catch up with familiar faces and meet new people from the tech & digital ecosystem. And now, we're adding workshops to the afternoon! 👀 This month, we're exploring Agility in the Age of AI! Here's what's on the agenda: 🎤 Mathieu Bazelaire (Venthone) will challenge the way we work with AI and
- There was a bit of everything: junior, mid-level and senior profiles, as well as people changing careers.” 🎤 That's what Julie Brison from Vertuoza told us after attending our Digital Talent Night for the second time! And with over 150 talents joining us for this second edition, there were certainly plenty of people to meet! 😊 That's exactly one of the goals of this event: giving companies the opportunity to meet a wide range of tech & digital talents, all in one evening. Through 10-minute speed meetings, companies can connect
- November & December are looking busy at The POD! 👀 AI, sales, cybersecurity, data strategy, networking… There's plenty happening before we wrap up 2026! And that's not all! We've also got some exciting news from our partners and the wider ecosystem, including a few exclusive opportunities for our community. Curious to see what's coming up? 👇 It's all in our latest newsletter! #ThePOD #brabantwallon #techecosystem
- Survived the two storms that hit Belgium last week? 🌬️ Well, it's Monday, we're back, and we've got a few things to share with you! 😊 November is almost here, and the end of the year is already in sight. But there's still plenty happening at The POD before we wrap up 2026! From AI and software development to sales, talent, cybersecurity and networking, here's a look at what's coming up in November and December👇 📅 Explore the full agenda & register: https://luma.com/thepodbw Any questions about our events? Feel free to reach
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