Events that make a legacy: the Legacy Makers Events

The reopening of the renovated Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp made headlines around the world. And who got an exclusive preview? Our Legacy Makers, who enjoyed a gourmet dinner and a guided tour before the official opening. Their guide was none other than renowned storyteller Tanguy Ottomer. 

Against the futuristic backdrop of Living Tomorrow, the Legacy Makers got a glimpse of this future. Innovation expert Dorien Piessens revealed the trends set to shape the coming years. And speaking of the future, a short workshop gave participants a concrete idea of the impact they could create themselves. 

A conference should be more than an exchange of knowledge, according to Michael Van Damme. The behavioural scientist believes it can become a complete experience that stays with participants for years. And the Legacy Makers got to experience this first-hand, with a guided tour of Het Predikheren, one of the world's most beautiful libraries. 

Our Legacy Makers gathered in Leuven for the Flanders Technology Festival, which was taking place in the city at the time. Fittingly, the keynote speaker was someone who knows the digital world inside out: Jelle Demanet, Chief Innovation Officer at ENTA. The venue was Leuven City Hall, considered by experts to be the most beautiful Gothic building in the world. 

From 1 January to 30 June 2024, Belgium held the Presidency of the European Union. So our Legacy Makers were joined by Julie Bynens, the highest-ranking civil servant in Flemish diplomacy. The sun made an appearance too, which was a welcome bonus. After all, the centuries-old abbey boasts a beautiful garden, complete with its own vineyard. 

The venues for the Legacy Makers Events are always picture-perfect. Even more so when winter adds a fresh blanket of snow. Park Abbey provided an idyllic setting for a keynote speech by Jan Paesen. The Managing Director of Leuven MindGate explained how collaborating with unexpected stakeholders can open up new opportunities for you, your organisation and your sector. 

The reopening of Design Museum Gent was the cultural event of the year. And yes, once again, our Legacy Makers were there. In the brand-new museum, they attended a talk by David Van Reybrouck, Philosopher Laureate of The Netherlands and Flanders. His message: democracy is shaped by the choices we make, and those choices determine who gets involved and which ideas are given room to flourish. The very same principle applies to your conference.