Meet people you don't meet anywhere else

Online networking events enable you to meet busy people from different industries and regions.

Each event unites people to discuss a significant business or societal challenge.

Innovating your appetite

Innovating your appetite

Apr
20
this event is for
Anyone involved in the process of bringing new food products to the shelves. Understand consumers' nutritional needs and find out what you'll be eating in 2050.

Get in touch if you are the speaker we are looking for.

The war on talent

The war on talent

May
09
this event is for
For anyone, literally, anyone who understands the traditional recruitment marketing tools and tactics are not enough today.

Get in touch if you are the speaker we are looking for.

Adding AI in healthcare

Adding AI in healthcare

May
25
this event is for
Working in or with healthcare and want to understand what new tech solutions are disrupting the health industry?

Get in touch if you are the speaker we are looking for.

Empowering a healthy workforce

Empowering a healthy workforce

Jun
08
this event is for
If you believe in improving your workforces physical, mental and emotional well-being, and thus contribute to a healthier and more productive company.

Get in touch if you are the speaker we are looking for.

Implementing longterm thinking

Implementing longterm thinking

Jun
22
this event is for
If you want to become a good ancestor. When you're serious about the ESGs. If earth is your true shareholder.

Get in touch if you are the speaker we are looking for.

Summer Bookclub

Summer Bookclub

Jul
13
this event is for
Open for self-discovery and learning? Elevate your summer reading game and join our professional book club.

Get in touch if you are the speaker we are looking for.

Taking customer relations serious

Taking customer relations serious

Aug
24
this event is for
From designers to product developers, from marketeers to CEO. Learn how to build authentic relations with your customer that pay off.

Get in touch if you are the speaker we are looking for.

Re-engineering food

Re-engineering food

Sep
21
this event is for
Providing you a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends and innovations within the food production by bringing together bio engineers, entrepreneurs, cooks, farmers, designers, and anyone disrupting the plate.

Get in touch if you are the speaker we are looking for.

Accelerating sustainable Innovation

Accelerating sustainable Innovation

Oct
05
this event is for
Professionals who are using exponential technologies to create more sustainability. Teams developing and engineering more sustainable technologies.

Get in touch if you are the speaker we are looking for.

Making international teams work

Making international teams work

Oct
24
this event is for
When you want to lean where to start, how to build your international team, where do you find talent that fits your company needs, and what cultural differences do you have to take into account.

Get in touch if you are the speaker we are looking for.

Understanding Holistic Healthcare

Understanding Holistic Healthcare

Nov
09
this event is for
Shifting from a traditional healthcare system that focuses on treating diseases and illnesses to a more proactive approach. Preventing and managing health issues before they become a problem.

Get in touch if you are the speaker we are looking for.

Reinventing your supply chain

Reinventing your supply chain

Nov
23
this event is for
Optimise your supply chains, incorporate the circular economy thinking, produce products on demand, use data and analytics to optimise or work with third-party partners to help manage different aspects of your supply chain.

Get in touch if you are the speaker we are looking for.

Introducing new products

Introducing new products

Dec
14
this event is for
Learn about the latest developments, network with industry peers and make connections with vendors, suppliers, and other businesses in your field, and find new solutions to launch your newest products.

Get in touch if you are the speaker we are looking for.

An exceptional blend of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, academics and artists.

Afterhours is an invite-only community that arms you to grow your impact with a wildly diverse network.

Our online networking events are powered by the beloved Conversation Starter platform.

Sarah Sutton

NL

Global media director at Oatly

Working without marketing department to not suppress creativity

Jonathan Berte

BE

Founder at Robovision.ai

Scaling exponential ideas and technologies

Serena Westra

NL

Strategic Experience Designer at IKEA

Designing AI solutions that are ethical and problem solving

Natalie Wills

NL

Brand VP at Booking.com

Previously managed the launch of Zalando on Tik Tok.

Sam Vergauwen

Youtube Lead Northern Europe at Google

Leading YouTube's strategy and development of the creator ecosystem

Emilie Nenquin

BE

Head of Data & Intelligence at VRT

Building public service algorithms and data products

Elie Devlieger

BE

Venture Manager at Telenet

Develops new business models and unlocks revenue opportunities at Belgium's leading telco

Jonas Malisse

BE

VP Global Expansion at Too Good To Go

Traveled around the world to launch a platform against food waste, saving millions of meals.

Dewi Vandevyver

BE

Former CEO at FlowPilots

ICT Woman of the Year 2020

Kristof De Mey

BE

Sports tech and innovation at Ghent University

Leads a wide range of initiatives to bridge the gap between sports academics and industry

Pacale Heesterbeek

BE

Former Head of Corporate Communication & Brand at NMBS

Over 26 years of experience in corporate management

Valérie Michaux

BE

Director at Doctors Without Borders

Managing the global communications and fundraising efforts for a leading NGO.

Steven Lambert

BE

Investment Director at Capricorn Partners

Venture Capital investor in European deeptech growth companies

Michael Musandu

NL

Founder & CEO at Lalaland

Raised €2.1M for revolutionary AI-driven fashion model generator

Thomas Smolders

BE

Founder at Hartstikke

Co-host of leading Belgian tech podcast Computer Club

Steven Latré

BE

Fellow AI R&D at imec

Leading AI R&D at imec, Belgium's biggest innovation hub

Michael Blankert

NL

Head of Marketing at Just Eat Takeaway.com

Leading the Northwest Europe marketing efforts of a massive food delivery platform.

Erik Mannens

BE

Director at imec UAntwerp IDLAB

Works on the intersection of artificial intelligence with sustainability

Ségolène Martin

BE

CEO at Kantify

Using AI to find what doctors can't see

Jonathan Berte

BE

Founder at Robovision.ai

Scaling exponential ideas and technologies

Jonas Malisse

BE

VP Global Expansion at Too Good To Go

Traveled around the world to launch a platform against food waste, saving millions of meals.

Michael Musandu

NL

Founder & CEO at Lalaland

Raised €2.1M for revolutionary AI-driven fashion model generator

Jeroen Plasman

BE

Co-founder at AI-Blox

Building an industrial hardware platform for edge AI

Sarah Sutton

NL

Global media director at Oatly

Working without marketing department to not suppress creativity

Serena Westra

NL

Strategic Experience Designer at IKEA

Designing AI solutions that are ethical and problem solving

Natalie Wills

NL

Brand VP at Booking.com

Previously managed the launch of Zalando on Tik Tok.

Sam Vergauwen

Youtube Lead Northern Europe at Google

Leading YouTube's strategy and development of the creator ecosystem

Emilie Nenquin

BE

Head of Data & Intelligence at VRT

Building public service algorithms and data products

Elie Devlieger

BE

Venture Manager at Telenet

Develops new business models and unlocks revenue opportunities at Belgium's leading telco

Jonas Malisse

BE

VP Global Expansion at Too Good To Go

Traveled around the world to launch a platform against food waste, saving millions of meals.

Pacale Heesterbeek

BE

Former Head of Corporate Communication & Brand at NMBS

Over 26 years of experience in corporate management

Valérie Michaux

BE

Director at Doctors Without Borders

Managing the global communications and fundraising efforts for a leading NGO.

Steven Lambert

BE

Investment Director at Capricorn Partners

Venture Capital investor in European deeptech growth companies

Michael Blankert

NL

Head of Marketing at Just Eat Takeaway.com

Leading the Northwest Europe marketing efforts of a massive food delivery platform.

Jonathan Berte

BE

Founder at Robovision.ai

Scaling exponential ideas and technologies

Dewi Vandevyver

BE

Former CEO at FlowPilots

ICT Woman of the Year 2020

Steven Lambert

BE

Investment Director at Capricorn Partners

Venture Capital investor in European deeptech growth companies

Thomas Smolders

BE

Founder at Hartstikke

Co-host of leading Belgian tech podcast Computer Club

Martin van Kranenburg

NL

Speaker and teacher on neuromarketing, personalisation and copywriting

Most requested conversion & neuromarketing speaker in NL

Ségolène Martin

BE

CEO at Kantify

Using AI to find what doctors can't see

Kristof De Mey

BE

Sports tech and innovation at Ghent University

Leads a wide range of initiatives to bridge the gap between sports academics and industry

Steven Latré

BE

Fellow AI R&D at imec

Leading AI R&D at imec, Belgium's biggest innovation hub

Erik Mannens

BE

Director at imec UAntwerp IDLAB

Works on the intersection of artificial intelligence with sustainability

Oumaima Hajri

NL

Researcher at Hogeschool Rotterdam

Researching responsible AI applications with leading Dutch media

What happens during Afterhours events

1:1 meetings from the comfort of your home

12 min per meeting

Up to 10 meetings per event

You decide who you meet

1:1 meetings from the comfort of your home

Senior industry leaders invited
by the Afterhours team

Limited to
 non-sales profiles

Lightning talks by industry leaders

Take a break between 1:1 meetings by learning personal insights from industry leaders.

5 min per talk

Following-up
with connections

Exchange contact details after a successful video call and get ready to follow up.

92% follow up on 1 or more meetings

What happens during community events

1:1 meetings from your home or office

12 minutes per meeting

Up to 10 meetings per event

Meet specific people or let us surprise you

"This was an amazing experience, I had plenty of fun participating, sharing, and learning with everyone attending the event." - Hugo Faustino

A curated group of diverse people to meet

Afterhours curation team ensures a great mix

No salespeople or recruiters

"Refreshing to see the diversity in participants. C-Level decision makers, startups, lots of females (hurray) and young talent actively sharing knowledge" - Tine Peeters

Lightning talks by industry leaders

Get personal insights from industry leaders during breaks between 1:1 meetings.

Pick and choose relevant talks

Invite speakers for 1:1 meetings

Easily follow-up with connections

Exchange contact details after a successful video call and get ready to follow up.

92% follow up on 1 or more meetings after an event

1,500+ people have participated in Afterhours

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Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando

1,500+ people have participated in Afterhours

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando
Raised 5 million in funding

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando
Raised 5 million in funding

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando
Raised 5 million in funding

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando
Raised 5 million in funding

1,500+ people have participated in Afterhours

1,500+

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando
Raised 5 million in funding

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando
Raised 5 million in funding

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando
Raised 5 million in funding

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando
Raised 5 million in funding

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando
Raised 5 million in funding

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando
Raised 5 million in funding

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando
Raised 5 million in funding

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando
Raised 5 million in funding

Raisa Ghazi

Strategy Director at Zalando
Raised 5 million in funding
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A diverse community of
bright minds

Meet our members

Erik Mannens

BE

Director at imec UAntwerp IDLAB

Works on the intersection of artificial intelligence with sustainability

Vincent Jocquet

BE

CFO at Classified Cycling

10+ years hands-on experience in startup fundraising and financial strategy

Dewi Vandevyver

BE

Former CEO at FlowPilots

ICT Woman of the Year 2020

Pascale Heesterbeek

BE

Former Head of Corporate Communication & Brand at NMBS

26+ years experience in corporate management

Kristof De Mey

BE

Sports tech and innovation at Ghent University

Leads a wide range of initiatives to bridge the gap between sports academics and industry

Bert Hendrickx

BE

CEO at Bpart

Powers citizen participation for governments across Europe.

Laurence Van Elegem

BE

Content Director at Nexxworks

Always, really always ready to introduce you to somebody you should know

Axel Clissen

BE

Architect & Creative Director at Socle

Belgian architect based in NYC creating physical, digital and hybrid spaces for the arts

An Dezeure

BE

Team lead jobs at VRT

Scouting for diversity, energy and honesty.

Elie Devlieger

BE

Venture Manager at Telenet

Develops new business models and unlocks revenue opportunities at Belgium's leading telco

Alex Bennet-Grant

NL

Founder & CEO at WE ARE Pi

Ad Age 40 Under 40 2020, Campaign Global Agency of The Year finalist 2021

Thomas Smolders

BE

Founder at Hartstikke

Co-host of leading Belgian tech podcast Computer Club

Fredo De Smet

BE

Curator at Afterhours

Writing about a 22nd century Renaissance on Substack

Anneke Kenens

BE

Community Coordinator at Tech Transfer Office, Hasselt University

Bridging academical research and industry applications

Eke Bon

NL

Speaker Curator at TEDxAmsterdam

Bringing ideas worth spreading to Amsterdam

Luc Colemont

BE

Managing Director at Stop Darmkanker

Creating awareness about  colon cancer at scale

Wonderful connections are made during Afterhours

"Afterhours was instrumental in our spin-off from the university. It allowed us to gather valuable market insights from diverse organizations and helped us close a pilot project."

Florian Myter, tech entrepreneur at Weave.ly
about meeting a pilot project partner

"We are currently in the midst of researching three potential new projects through connections made at the Afterhours networking event."

Niels Ansoms, product developer at CM Health Insurance Fund
about meeting innovative entrepreneurs

"I always enjoy the exciting discussions with a wide variety of experts. Afterhours provides a great platform to expand my network with serendipitous conversations."

Vincent Jocquet, CFO at Classified Cycling
about the diversity of participants

about us

Our mission is making each other thrive in a stronger innovation ecosystem

Afterhours is an invite-only community that hosts online networking events.

We believe that frequently connecting with innovators across industries and regions arms us with the network we need to accelerate our impact.

About us

We make each other thrive in a stronger innovation ecosystem.

Afterhours brings optimistic entrepreneurs, decision makers and domain experts together who generously share insights and opportunities with each other. During the online networking events, you’ll meet people outside your inner circle you otherwise wouldn’t bump into.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Afterhours events free?

You can sign up for events at no cost and participate in 4 meetings with people that have been selected for you, based on their relevancy.
If you would like to invite specific people, browse and search all participants, and meet up to 10 people, you will need to pay for a subscription.

In what regions are participants based?

About 85% of participants are based in Belgium and The Netherlands. In the coming years, Afterhours is investing to grow in  major entrepreneurial hubs around the world.

I don't have much time. Can I participate in only portions of events?

Yes! You decide how many 1:1 meetings you plan. You can participate anytime between 16:00 and 18:30.

Can I participate using my smartphone or tablet?

Yes! Afterhours is powered by the Conversation Starter web application, which works beautifully on smartphones and tablets.

Should I install any software to participate?

No! Afterhours is powered by the Conversation Starter web application, which includes video calls that work right inside the web browser.

Which web browsers work best?

Afterhours works best in Google Chrome, Firefox, or the latest version of Microsoft Edge. Conversation Starter works on desktop computers, tablets and smartphones!

Are events in Dutch or in English?

The majority of people write their Afterhours profile in English, and talks are given in English as well. However, as around 80% of Afterhours members come from Belgium and the Netherlands, most 1:1 conversations are held in Dutch.

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