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October 8 & 9, 2025 Handelsbeurs, Antwerp
Celebrating 5 Years of HRtech! Five years of innovation, inspiration and impact – and this anniversary edition will be bigger and bolder than ever, now even reaching across the Benelux.
HRtech is where HRtech solutions, innovations, AI and insights come together with the aim to take a leap forward to HRtech integration. It’s the go-to event for HR and business professionals from across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg to meet, showcase, and shape the future of work.
Whether you’re looking to discover new tools, gain fresh insights, or build valuable connections, this is the place to be.
Get inspired, get connected, and be empowered.
Join us as we celebrate five years of progress and take HRtech to the next level.
This is not just another edition. This is the Benelux anniversary edition.
What to expect
HRtech gala [08.10.2025] submerge your guests in a new and unique setting and invite them to an exclusive (private) dinner, with a top performance and the excitement of revealing the winner of the HRtech/LearnTech 2025 awards. The award ceremony will present the best Belgian HRtech team, L&D project & the Belgian HRtech startup of the year.
HRtech Conference [09.10.2025]: A diverse line-up of international renowned keynote speakers will be alternated with deep dives and lunch & learns. Connect with HRtech start-ups and innovative HR service partners and network with likeminded professionals while enjoying upscale catering.
Participants
One-on-one meetings
Breakout sessions
ORGANIZED by HRmagazine
The venue
HANDELSBEURS, ANTWERP
Rich history. Grand future.
The perfect slogan to describe the venue of a tech event. Handelsbeurs Antwerpen remains a stunning setting. Its high ceilings and neo gothic elements combined with state-of-the-art technology will make you forget about your day-to-day business and focus on today’s topic.
At the Handelsbeurs, an inspiring meeting place, you will have the opportunity to connect with others and explore every little corner of this historical event venue by attending HRtech 2024.
Awards
HRtech believes technology is a driving force in a rapidly changing world of work. It will be instrumental in designing more efficient processes, creating an engaging employee and learning experience and enable better decision making. We present three awards: team of the year, L&D project of the year and startup of the year.
LearnTech
Eager for even more inspiration? Then LearnTech , on October 10 2025, is definitely what you’re looking for. At LearnTech innovative learning methods and cutting-edge technologies will be featured to prepare employees for the future workplace and boost the professional growth of everyone in the organisation. A day full of inspiration and networking with L&D professionals.
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The initiator
Johan Van Damme
CEO Nieuwe Media Groep
Johan Van Damme is CEO of NMG and, as a captain of industry, invests in innovative projects and start-ups.
In 1998, he founded Joos Consulting, which grew into a major player in finance consultancy. Over the years, Johan invested in many spin-offs, which are now part of United Consulting, a consultancy firm that strives to create an ideal working environment for its employees. Today, United Consulting boasts expertise in areas including Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Business Support.
About 15 years ago, Johan also acquired Nieuwe Media Groep. This media company and community-driven organisation connects people in finance and HR through in-depth content, both online and offline, as well as through events and conferences.
In all his endeavors, Johan is immensely fascinated by technology and firmly believes in human leadership, interpretation, and analysis. Therefore, to Johan, HRtech 2025 is more relevant than ever.
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