Discover the future of GIS

On 9 December 2025, Esri BeLux will bring the GIS community together at The Square in Brussels. Discover the latest trends, dive into sector-focused tracks, and connect with fellow professionals.

Program

08:30 - 09:30 Welcome & registration
09:30 - 09:45       Opening (Frederik Waûters - Esri BeLux, CEO)
09:45 - 10:30 Big trends impacting GIS
From GeoAI, assistants, and agents to mission-critical Enterprise, data integration, Digital Twins, web technology, and analytics with Microsoft.
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 - 12:00 What's new at Esri
12:00 - 12:30   Keynote speaker (Philip Mott - Esri Europe)
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch break
14:00 - 16:00   GIS Tracks: The power of community
User-driven talks showcasing real use cases, interaction, and experience sharing.
16:00 - 16:10   Closing (Frederik Waûters)
16:10 - 17:00 Networking drink

Follow the track that suits you

From infrastructure to local governments: dive into the power of GIS within your domain.

Track 1: Infrastructure (Utilities & AEC)

Building on a Shared Digital Truth

14:00–14:05 · Introduction · Peter Bobeck – Esri BeLux

14:05–14:35 · Keynote · Ine Poelmans – Esri BeLux
From Design to Environment: The Power of GIS & BIM Together

14:35–14:45 · Whitepaper Introduction · Peter Bobeck & Ine Poelmans – Esri BeLux
Presentation of the whitepaper.

14:45–15:15 · Digital Collaboration · Pieter Van den Dries – Lantis
Enabling digital collaboration by sharing spatial insights through one common language.

15:15–15:45 · Case Study · Jiang Mingyue – TM Roco / BESIX

15:45–16:00 · Conclusion & Whitepaper Signing · Peter Bobeck & Ine Poelmans – Esri BeLux

Track 2: Defense & Emergency Services

GIS: The Silent Force Behind Readiness

14:00–14:05 · Intro
Michel Wera – Esri BeLux

14:05–14:40 · Drones and mine detection
Belgian Defense
Drones and mine detection – Belgian Defense

14:40–15:15 · Esri Disaster Response Program
Esri BeLux

GeoAI for classifying and processing debris after the Valencia 2024 floods
ArcGIS Mobile Apps for damage assessment in Wallonia 2021

15:15–15:50 · Emergency response times during an incident
Esri BeLux

15:50–16:00 · Q&A and closing
Esri BeLux

Track 3: Flemish Government

Spatial Insights Within the Flemish Government as a Foundation for Policy and Innovation

14:00–14:15 · Intro · Tommy Dewindt & Filip Tersago – Esri BeLux

14:15–14:45 · Vision: organising project work geographically · Tijs Proost – Ismart
Organising project work geographically using the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics

14:45–15:15 · Collaboration: the power of connection · Hans Van den Heede – SIGGIS
Esri as a foundation for collaboration

15:15–15:45 · Trust: integration and automation · Philippe Van de Vreken – Geo Solutions
Integrating ArcGIS Enterprise with ACM/IDM and automating user management

15:45–16:00 · Closing & Q&A · Tommy Dewindt & Filip Tersago – Esri BeLux

Track 4: Local Government

Local Government, Global Insight – Working Toward a Sustainable Future

14:00–14:15 · Intro: Templates, Data, Solutions
Wim Loncke – Esri BeLux / Frederik Waûters – Esri BeLux

14:20–14:50 · Using ArcGIS Field Maps
Frederik De Wilde – CEVI
Using ArcGIS Field Maps to support enforcement within permitting workflows

14:50–15:20 · Integration of Street Smart with ArcGIS
Victor Kindts – Cyclomedia

15:20–15:50 · Integrated ArcGIS Solution – Antwerp Case Study
Jeffry Van Waeyenberghe – (organisation not specified)
Integrated solution enabling full access to ArcGIS capabilities. Antwerp case study.

15:50–16:00 · Q&A and closing
Wim Loncke – Esri BeLux

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