Mon. June 19, 6:30PM
Join the Proud Brusseleirs: Isha et Laurent Hublet
Uniting, Inspiring, and Empowering the Next Generation: The Star rapper and the philosopher-entrepreneur discussing “Bruxelles Mondiale”
“Brussels has everything to shine for generations to come”: Laurent Hublet, CEO of BeCentral and rapper Isha share their experience and ambitions for the universal strength of Brussels.
In his book Bruxelles Mondiale: de Paul Otlet à nos jours (Les Editions Renaissance du livre, 2023) Laurent Hublet tells the story of the « Palais Mondial » a huge social project of the early 20th century initiated by Paul Otlet, that paved the way for the internet and for international governance.
Hublet takes the ambitious project of Otlet as the starting point of a reflection on the roots and identity of Brussels, its diversity, as well as its European and international presence.
How can we reinvent Brussels, united by its richness and diversity? What influence can Brussels bring to the European and global stage? How can the city return to the forefront?
Laurent will be joined by Isha, an exceptional artist with a profound humanistic perspective. Guided by the skilled moderation of Beatrice Delvaux, they will passionately explore topics that resonate deeply with them, such as the crucial role of role models, the essence of cultural roots, and the power of unity in navigating the challenges of the contemporary world.
Join the insightful conversation with three influential figures, providing valuable insights into the future of Brussels.
In his book Bruxelles Mondiale: de Paul Otlet à nos jours (Les Editions Renaissance du livre, 2023) Laurent Hublet tells the story of the « Palais Mondial » a huge social project of the early 20th century initiated by Paul Otlet, that paved the way for the internet and for international governance.
Hublet takes the ambitious project of Otlet as the starting point of a reflection on the roots and identity of Brussels, its diversity, as well as its European and international presence.
How can we reinvent Brussels, united by its richness and diversity? What influence can Brussels bring to the European and global stage? How can the city return to the forefront?
Laurent will be joined by Isha, an exceptional artist with a profound humanistic perspective. Guided by the skilled moderation of Beatrice Delvaux, they will passionately explore topics that resonate deeply with them, such as the crucial role of role models, the essence of cultural roots, and the power of unity in navigating the challenges of the contemporary world.
Join the insightful conversation with three influential figures, providing valuable insights into the future of Brussels.
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Isha was born in Brussels and is the son of Congolese immigrants. Between a life of excess and the inertia of the neighborhood, he sings about the street in its dirtiest and most lyrical form. Vas-y chante, his first album under the moniker of Psmaker, was released ten years ago. Since then, the Belgian has swapped his old stage name for his first name and has found his leitmotif. La vie augmente (Vol.3) — a line from the film La Vie est belle by his uncle Ngangura Dieudonné Mweze — expresses a perpetual and vital growth.
With prior experience in the field of social work, Isha firmly believes in integrating this aspect into the realm of music. He established Papa Shango, a unique studio located in Brussels, as a personal commitment to support and empower young individuals, providing them with guidance and motivation to pursue their passions.
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Laurent Hublet
Laurent Hublet is a Partner at Roland Berger. Over the last 15 years, Laurent has been working at the intersection of strategy consulting, entrepreneurship, digital innovation, and policy making. He began his career in strategy consulting at BCG, before working with Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, overseeing the Federal digital agenda. He then founded and led BeCentral, one of Europe’s largest and most vibrant tech campuses – and an entrepreneurial success story.
Laurent shares regular reflections in L’Echo as a columnist, and he is the author of “Bruxelles Mondiale”, a captivating book on the forgotten story of Belgian pioneers of information technologies.
Laurent holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, and studied Business Engineering and Philosophy at the University of Brussels. He’s the father of Victor (14) and Chiara (12).
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Béatrice Delvaux
Béatrice Delvaux is editorial writer for Le Soir, a member of the Royal Academy of Belgium, Science and Technology class, and has been a columnist for Standaard and RTBF for over ten years. She was previously editor-in-chief of Le Soir and author of the book “Le bal des Empires” (éditions Racines) with Stefaan Michielsen of Le Standaard, devoted to the upheavals of Belgian capitalism.
