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Cybersecurity & AI Community Events

We think these events, trade shows and conferences are interesting for the AI and cybersecurity community. Some of these events are organised by Howest University of Applied Sciences, some are organised by partners.

Very often, the organisers offer discounts to our communities, check out the registration link below.

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    Howest is a partner of the Agoria/Sirris, Beltug, Center for Cyber Security Belgium (CCB), and many other professional organisations

Check out these upcoming events:

MARCH 2025

  • The Possibilities of Generative AI, a Tech & Meet on 18th of March. Discover how this cutting-edge technology is transforming industries, sparking creativity, and reshaping the future. Our special guest speaker, an expert in AI innovation, will offer unique insights into how generative AI works, its real-world applications, and what lies ahead for this rapidly advancing field. Presented by Christian Gijsels (GenAI) and Sara Claessens (HR IT-Planet). Register here.
  • The Quantum-Safe Era Starts Now!, Tech & Meet on 25th of March. Quantum computing expert Eric Michiels, Executive Architect at IBM, explains how Quantum Algorithms will become capable to break our traditional cryptography used daily across all IT systems and spread over different types of components. Are there already cryptography algorithms that are resistant against Quantum attacks? What is PQC and crypto-agility? What about the standards and regulations? When should organizations start their Quantum-Safe journey? Register here to find out!

APRIL 2025

  • CyberSecurity voor zorgorganisaties: wetgeving en praktijk, 3 April, 9-16u - studiedag van Zorgnet-Icuro over cybersecurity, specifiek voor kleinere zorgorganisaties. Onze cybersecurity en NIS2/CyFun specialist Kurt Schoenmaekers geeft op deze studiedag de stand van zaken in cybersecurity
  • Get inspired: een inspiratiedag voor directie, beleids­medewerkers en leraren uit het onderwijs, 23 April, Howest Oudenaarde, Charlotte Larmuseau presenteert "XR in het Onderwijs" en Laurens Singier brengt er "The hackers are ready. Are you ?"
  • CyFun - the CyberFundamentals Framework, Tech & Meet on 29th of April. This event is designed to provide participants with a clear understanding of foundational cybersecurity principles and practical tools. It covers core areas like risk identification, threat detection, incident response, and recovery strategies, offering hands-on exercises and actionable insights. Unlike other general cybersecurity events, this workshop emphasizes practical implementation over theory, making it ideal for professionals seeking actionable knowledge. It focuses on widely adopted frameworks like NIST CSF and CIS Controls, ensuring relevance and adaptability to real-world challenges. Presented by Johan Klykens (Director Competent Authority at CCB and Guest Lecturer at Howest). Register here to learn more about NIS2 and CyFun.

MAY 2025

  • Artifhacking Intelligence, 5th of May (19-20h30), Howest Brugge, live hacking show with Inti De Ceukelaire
  • The Art of Cyber Deception: Outsmarting Attackers with Tactical Misdirection, 6th of May (19h-20h30), Tech & Meet with Stijn Tassenoy (Accenture) about the principles and techniques of cyber deception, from honeypots and decoy assets to advanced adversary engagement strategies.
  • NIS2 en CyFun in de Praktijk, May 8th (14-17h30), Brugge, Kurt Schoenmaekers explains the ins and outs of NIS2, the practical use of CyFun, CCB's CyberFundamentals Framework, and demonstrates an easier-to-use, multilingual and more explanatory tool for self-assessment than CCB's spreadsheets
  • How we Survived Locked Shields, Tech & Meet on 13th of May 2025
  • Masterclass Digital Twins, 15th of May (12-17h15), The Reef (Ostend), afternoon seminar and practical workshop about the what, why and how of digital twins, with 3 use cases related to the OffshoreForSure project
  • T.R.A.C.K.: The Digital Product Passport Edition, 20th of May, WinterCircus Gent. This one-day event brings companies, decision and policy makers together with technology experts for a deep dive in this brand new European tool to drive more transparency, circularity and sustainability in all sectors, from industry and retail to technology and logistics.
  • CyberSec Europe, 21-22 May 2025, Brussels Expo, where Howest Cyber3Lab has a booth together with several friends of Howest. We offer free tickets with a bonus for those who visit our booth
  • Event Sourcing and CQRS for Dummies, 27 May(19-20h30), Kim Van Renterghem, Expert in Distributed Systems at ZF Scalar, explains how to Unlock the Power of Event Sourcing & CQRS

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If you would like see your AI or cybersecurity-related event included in this list, please contact patrick.van.renterghem@howest.be

Finally, be sure to follow @Cyber3Lab on LinkedIn, and sign up for the monthly newsletter (in Dutch) of the Howest Toegepaste Informatica cluster.

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    Patrick Van Renterghem, AI, CyberSecurity, Web3, Immersive Tech, Quantum, ... Community Builder

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