Wim Vanhaverbeke
Unlock the power of digital strategy and drive transformative change in your organization.
Why participating?
In an era where digitalisation is no longer just an option but a necessity, businesses and public organizations alike are continuously challenged to adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, mobile technologies, and social media are reshaping industries and public services, creating new opportunities and posing significant challenges. This executive course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and strategic insights necessary to harness the transformative potential of these digital technologies, ensuring your organisation or public service remains competitive and sustainable in the digital age.
No prior technical expertise in data science or AI is required to participate in this course. The focus is on strategic application rather than technical implementation, making it accessible to all senior leaders and decision-makers. While the principles discussed apply across various sectors, we will focus primarily on B2B industries, where digitalisation often presents unique challenges and opportunities. Moreover, the course will emphasize the critical importance of platforms and innovation ecosystems, demonstrating how collaboration and partnerships are essential to staying competitive.
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For whom?
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Executives and General Managers who need to develop or reassess their organisation's digital strategy to ensure alignment with digital trends.
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IT, Marketing, and Innovation Leaders seeking to leverage digital technologies to drive innovation, streamline operations, and improve customer engagement.
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Business Consultants and Digital Transformation Professionals who are involved in guiding organisations through the complexities of digital transformation.
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Strategists and Entrepreneurs keen on understanding the impact of digital disruption and how to turn it into a competitive advantage for their business.
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Leaders in Public Organizations and Government Officials responsible for digitalizing public services and enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of public sector operations.
Added value for you and your organisation
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Deep Understanding of Digital Technologies: Gain insights into how cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, and social media can be leveraged to enhance your business operations, increase customer satisfaction, and drive growth.
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Strategic Alignment: Learn to identify and prioritize digital initiatives that align with your organisation’s goals, ensuring that your digital strategy supports your broader objectives.
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Innovation Ecosystems for Competitiveness: Understand the necessity of working within innovation ecosystems to stay competitive, leveraging collaboration and partnerships to create new value and sustainable growth.
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Focus on B2B Contexts: Develop strategies specifically tailored for B2B industries, where digital transformation can lead to significant shifts in business models and service delivery.
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Practical Applications: Through case studies and interactive sessions, you will gain hands-on experience in applying digital strategy concepts, enabling you to implement changes effectively within your own organisation or public service.
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Follow-up on digital transformation projects in your company. After the workshop you have the option to get feedback on your digital strategy and transformation projects.
Program design
This program brings theory to life through a combination of case studies, practical examples, and interactive sessions. You will gain deep insights into digital strategy and transformation.
There are four (half-day) modules and each one is designed to build on the previous one, providing a comprehensive understanding of how digital technologies impact organizations and how to lead successful digital transformations.
Additionally, Kalman Tiboldi will be our guest speaker during the last session of November 7. Kalman is the visionary founder behind GemOne and is currently CTO of the company. GemOne transforms fleet management by offering real-time monitoring and data-driven insights through its advanced telematics solutions. This technology enables businesses to track equipment usage, optimize fleet performance, and ensure timely maintenance, thereby reducing downtime and boosting operational efficiency.
1. Introduction to digital strategy
Explore how digital technologies are reshaping the business environment and how they enable organizations to create and capture value in new ways. Examine various digitally-driven business models, and how companies can leverage these models to stay competitive. Gain a clear understanding of the strategic implications of digitalization and how to harness its potential to redefine their organization’s value proposition.
3. Profiting from digital platforms and ecosystems
Digital strategies thrive on the active engagement of diverse stakeholders. At the core of modern business strategy lie platforms and innovation ecosystems, which unlock new opportunities for growth and drive transformative innovation. In this module, you will learn how to craft platform strategies that generate powerful network effects and how to orchestrate ecosystems involving various partners. This approach will enable you to build new business ventures and fundamentally redefine your organization’s competitive advantage.
2. Changing organisations for digital transformation
Internal readiness of an organization is important to implement a successful digital strategy. Learn how to develop strategic agility. The module will cover strategies for transforming existing businesses, with an emphasis on how to change organizational structures and culture to support digital transformation. Practical insights will be provided on aligning the workforce and operational processes to embrace digital initiatives effectively.
4. Leading digital strategy & transformation
In the final module, the focus shifts to leadership. What does it take to lead the design and implementation of a digital strategy within their organization? The module will cover essential leadership skills for driving digital transformation, including how to foster a digital mindset, inspire teams, measuring change and navigate the challenges of change management. Leaders will leave equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to guide their organizations through the complexities of digital transformation and ensure long-term success.
Meet your faculty
Wim Vanhaverbeke is professor Digital Strategy and Innovation at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Antwerp. Renowned for his pioneering work in open innovation, he has co-edited several influential books, including The Oxford Handbook of Open Innovation (OUP, 2024), and published extensively in top-tier journals. His research currently explores the intersection of digital strategies, innovation ecosystems, and sustainability.
In addition to his academic achievements, he is a thought leader sharing regularly insights on digital transformation and innovation strategies which offer valuable perspectives for businesses navigating the complexities of the digital age.
As a speaker and consultant, he has advised numerous global companies and organized workshops that bridge the gap between theory and practice. His expertise and practical approach make him a key figure in the field of digital strategy and transformation
Registration & practicalities
Registration
Clicking the button below will take you to the registration page. The workshop fee is €1800 (excl. VAT) and includes the workshop sessions, refreshments during breaks, lunches, and a dinner.
Location
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Crowne Plaza hotel
Gerard le Grellelaan 10, 2020
Antwerp (Belgium)
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Possibility to book a room at Crowne Plaza
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7-8 November, 2024
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Start Nov 7, 8.45
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End Nov 8, 17.30
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Cancellation
Contact
Get in touch with:
For general inquiries about the workshop. Wim Vanhaverbeke
T: +32478332440
For practical and logistic questions
Margot Franken
T: +31 613785132
Until October 25, 2024, cancellation is possible and you will be refunded the fee less an administrative cost of 75 Eur. We regret that no refunds can be made for cancellations received after October 25, 2024.
If you cannot attend the conference, your registration is transferable to another member of your organization. All changes should be done in written form to: franken56@outlook.com