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Co-Founder and Chief Solar Officer of Skysun (BCorp). Léopold was a carpenter, he enjoys building things. As an environmental science and management student, he co-founded Skysun at the age of 22. He is passionate about solving climate change challenges through creative business models. He believes in a decentralized energy grid and works daily to make it a reality in the EU. Skysun.eu is a B2B solar power Start-up on a mission to finance the EU energy transition. Léopold is a fellow of Belgium’s 40 Under 40.

Marie du Chastel is an art curator and expert in digital and new media art. She is in charge of the programming of the activities of the KIKK non-profit association, which explores the crossovers between art, science, technology and society through the organisation of events and the development of educational and artistic programmes. She is the curator of the KIKK festival, the international festival of digital and creative cultures that brings together more than 35,000 people every year in Namur, Belgium, since 2011. In parallel, she is developing the AfriKIKK project, a project to showcase the digital creativity of Africa, Maghreb countries and their diasporas. Marie is also the curator of Le Pavillon, the new permanent exhibition space by KIKK which brings together artistic works, scientific research projects and prototypes from the business world. She is also in charge of the KIKK's artistic production and dissemination platform, which produces artists, organises residencies and disseminates their productions throughout the world. Finally, she participates in the organisation's many other projects, including the creative hub and Fab Lab in Namur TRAKK. Marie has been a member of the Digital Arts Commission of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation since 2014. At the end of 2020, she was elected Francophone Woman of the Year 2020 by the AIMF (the International Association of Francophone Mayors).

Muriel Bernard, founder and CEO of eFarmz, was honored with the prestigious Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot in October 2021. This award recognizes her exceptional entrepreneurial journey and her commitment to promoting sustainable food practices while establishing a business model that supports both the environment and local producers. She is the founder and CEO of eFarmz, a company based in Anderlecht that has become a go-to solution for families seeking fresh, local, and organic products long before the rise of short supply chains and the surge in demand for "farm-to-table" stores. Offering a practical way to order these products with just a few clicks, eFarmz delivers to homes across Belgium. A graduate in Management Engineering, Muriel founded eFarmz after spending 12 years in major international corporations like Levi Strauss and Orange. Her background in large-scale organizations, combined with her passion for sustainable food systems, drove her to create a platform that simplifies access to high-quality, locally sourced foods while supporting sustainable agricultural practices. Through eFarmz, she has successfully bridged the gap between consumers and local farmers, providing a convenient, eco-friendly alternative to traditional grocery shopping.

Hassan Ayed is a seasoned Accountant and business advisor with a passion for helping freelancers and independent professionals maximize their financial success through tax optimization. With more than 15 years of experience in the accounting industry, Hassan has established himself as a trusted advisor in tax planning and financial management. Having worked with freelancers from various industries, Hassan has a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities they face. He specializes in uncovering often overlooked deductions, credits, and strategies that can significantly reduce tax liabilities while ensuring full compliance with tax laws. He Co-Founded Accountable, a Belgian company that provides a digital tax assistant for freelancers and small business owners. He also founded Catalyst, an accounting firm providing the best possible advice to optimise your financial setup whilst releasing you from the administrative burden.