Join us for the 16th edition of our Finance Forum on 22–23 April 2026. Building on the success of last year, this edition invites reflection, renewal, and fresh perspectives, once again combining rich content with valuable networking opportunities.
It is the ideal occasion to exchange insights, connect with peers, and engage in conversations that truly matter in an inspiring setting.
Turning with the tide: The CFO’s Strategic Pivot | By Geert Stienen & Charissa Rahaman
Finance Operate | By Steven Doms
Tax trends | By Joke Decaestecker & Filip Delepiere
Economic Outlook | More details on speaker will follow soon.
BREAKOUT TOPICS
Tapping into the dynamic Grants & Incentive landscape: recent trends and update on opportunities | By Pieter Spincemaille & Renaud Hendrice
The Grants & Incentives landscape is shifting fast, driven by geopolitics, sustainability ambitions and accelerating AI-powered innovation. In this session, we’ll explore the most relevant trends and real-world opportunities to maximise funding and ROI. You’ll also get a sharp update on key Belgian measures, from investment deductions to R&D incentives and local grant schemes.
Navigating talent trends shaping the enterprise & finance function | By Yves Van Durme
Recent 2026 Deloitte Human Capital Trends show how humans × machines, new technologies and more dynamic ways of working impact organisations and the finance function. These shifts and new technologies are disrupting roles, skills, team structures and what motivates finance professionals. Explore why these shifts matter for you and how to build high-performing teams across finance that can strengthen the wider organisation and other enabling functions.
Financial oversight in the age of enforcement: Antitrust as a CFO’s key priority | By Richard Steppe
In today’s aggressive regulatory climate, antitrust scrutiny can impact every lever of corporate expansion: from daily pricing strategies to transformative M&A. This interactive session explores how CFOs can identify systemic vulnerabilities which may risk stalling momentum or imply major financial penalties. Join us to pivot from defensive compliance to strategic oversight, identifying the tools to protect corporate growth from the hidden financial costs and volatility of antitrust intervention.
Competitiveness of the European Industry | By Frederik Debrabander
European industry stands at a critical crossroads, facing challenges that demand a strategic reassessment to maintain competitiveness amidst a sustainable transition. In this breakout, we will highlight the key elements shaping the future of the European industry, including the Antwerp Declaration, the Clean Industrial Deal and Industry Accelerator Act. We will focus on the enabling conditions that underpin a successful industrial transition and help Europe regain its industrial competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
IFRS 18 Latest insights from accounting & practical point of view | By Robin Detaille, Shaddy Salehi, Tom Van Havermaet
Time is ticking fast for the implementation of IFRS 18. What are the main challenges companies are struggling with in practice and how to best get prepared for IFRS 18? Who to involve in the project? Will you consider IFRS 18 just as a compliance burden or take the opportunity to enhance your financial reporting? What if you didn’t start yet?
Government investment in defense: what does it mean for the CFO | By Koen Magnus & Charlotte Degadt
Are you ready to do business in the defence & resilience ecosystem?
In a volatile world shaped by complex global challenges and shifting geopolitical landscapes, the need for robust, agile, and forward-thinking capabilities has never been more at the forefront. Our purpose is to empower organisations to build modern, resilient industry capabilities that allow us to safeguard what matters most — the safety and freedom at the heart of our society.
Securing competitiveness while driving your sustainability agenda | By Max Saelens, Stijn Vercammen, Jean van den Bosch
Learn how to balance competitive advantage with a bold sustainability agenda to future-proof your business and lead with purpose. This session offers actionable approaches to integrating sustainability into your core strategy without compromising growth.
How to start an AI traject? | By Quinten Verlinden
How to embark as Finance on your AI journey. We will showcase use cases and practical examples in combination with how to build a future proof AI vision for your department.
Tom has over 20 years of experience in finance. He began his career in audit, but as he progressed in his profession, he obtained valuable operations and business expertise. He helped organizations with both strategic transformation and operational execution in finance (e.g., finance organization, budgeting & forecasting, last mile of finance) through a hands-on approach. Besides serving clients, he has a focus on helping young finance professionals to grow and excel. Tom serves as the Global RA Controllership, Accounting & Reporting leader.
Steven holds Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Fiscal matters. He followed a Deloitte Leadership programme at Henley Business School. He is responsible for the development of the BPS services in the northern part of Belgium and on a national level for the offerings in Controlling services and Credit Management. His main industry background and expertise is in Energy, Resources, and industrial products with a strong focus on process manufacturing in the Chemical industry. For the last three years, he is also responsible for the development of TMT Industry within Accountancy.
