Digital First 2025
Please note: This conference may primarily be in Dutch.
Digital First celebrates its 19th edition as Belgium’s premier digital innovation event, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and digital professionals. October 16, 2025 marks a full day of exploration into cutting edge digital trends, technologies, and strategies designed to help businesses thrive in an increasingly digital world.
Event Overview
This landmark gathering serves as a vital hub for digital professionals seeking to expand their knowledge, generate new business opportunities, and build valuable connections. The carefully curated program combines thought provoking conferences, interactive exhibitions, and strategic networking opportunities, creating a comprehensive experience for attendees from across the digital spectrum.
With nearly two decades of excellence, Digital First has established itself as an essential event for staying ahead of rapidly evolving digital landscapes. The 2025 edition promises to deliver exceptional value through its focus on practical applications, emerging technologies, and innovative strategies that address real world business challenges.
Programme Highlights
The conference schedule features an impressive lineup of industry experts sharing insights across multiple digital disciplines. Sessions begin at 10:30 and continue throughout the day, covering critical topics including search engine optimization, content creation, social media strategy, ecommerce innovation, and artificial intelligence implementation.
Notable sessions include “Winning in Google: How to combine AI and SEO for unbeatable rankings” by Stijn Bergmans of MvH Media, “2025, The Co Creation Era” presented by Héloise Blanchaert from MKKM, and “Raising the bar: Tony’s Chocolonely leveraging personalization for impact” featuring Erik de Koning and Joli Seelen from the renowned ethical chocolate brand.
The exhibition floor provides attendees with direct access to industry leading companies showcasing their latest solutions, tools, and services. This interactive environment enables participants to experience cutting edge technologies firsthand and engage directly with the innovators behind them.
Business Growth Opportunities
Digital First excels as a lead generation platform, connecting businesses with highly targeted audiences interested in digital solutions. The event creates an ideal environment for exhibitors to showcase their expertise, attract potential customers, and develop partnerships that drive business growth.
Beyond lead generation, Digital First offers invaluable opportunities to gain competitive intelligence, identify market trends, and discover emerging technologies that could impact business strategies. These insights help participants position their organizations advantageously within rapidly evolving digital landscapes.
Networking remains a cornerstone of the Digital First experience, with dedicated opportunities throughout the day to connect with peers, potential clients, and industry influencers. These interactions often lead to collaborative ventures, mentorships, and business relationships that extend well beyond the single day event.
Speakers Include:
- Stijn Bergmans, MvH Media (part of OrangeValley)
- Viviane Schramme, Duckmotion
- Céline Naveau, Semactic
- Jan Moons, AE
- Johan Moons, AE
- Johan Van Roy, Gaia
- Sanne Van Der Meer, Takeaway
- Kevin de Wit, Reddit
- Héloise Blanchaert, MKKM
- Erik de Koning, Tony’s Chocolonely
- Joli Seelen, Tony’s Chocolonely
- Laurent David Hostyn, GiveMeFive
- Nicolas Elshout, TUI
Digital First 2025 represents an essential investment for any organization seeking to leverage digital technologies for business success. Whether you are looking to generate new leads, explore emerging trends, or connect with digital innovators, this focused event delivers the knowledge, connections, and inspiration needed to achieve digital excellence in an increasingly competitive marketplace.