Coven of Wisdom - Summer’26 Edition
Campus Herentals
Free
Ready to push the boundaries of CSS and explore the latest AI workflows? On 4 June we bring technical depth and innovation together at iO Herentals. We dive into the world of modern CSS architecture, the evolution of AI-code editors, and the future of developer tooling.
Sign up for an evening of deep-dives, great food, and networking with the tech community!
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Coven of Wisdom presents
We invite you to the Coven of Wisdom Summer '26 Edition, an evening designed for senior professionals who need practical insights they can implement immediately. Join us for deep-dives on modern CSS architecture, AI-assisted development workflows, and the future of developer tooling bridging the gap between emerging technology and real business value.
Connect with peers facing similar challenges on Thursday 4 June 2026 at iO Campus Herentals, where strategic thinking meets hands-on expertise.
About Coven of Wisdom
Coven of Wisdom is a knowledge-sharing initiative organised by iO, bringing together senior professionals and technical leaders for strategic discussions on digital transformation challenges. We focus on bridging the gap between emerging technology and business value, delivering actionable insights from practitioners who've implemented these solutions in real enterprise environments.
No theoretical frameworks, just proven strategies and honest conversations about what works, what doesn't, and how to navigate the complexities of modern digital infrastructure.
What's on the agenda?
Get ready for three talks that cut straight to the point. Brecht de Ruyte will show you how to model complex UI states purely in CSS, Luca Vandenweghe will share practical techniques for prompting Cursor AI effectively, and Gentian Collaku will walk you through building MCP servers and packaging them as reusable CLI skills. We'll be diving deep, answering your burning questions and leaving plenty of room for the conversations that happen in between.
Speakers
Brecht de Ruyte
Frontend Developer (iO) & Google Developer Expert
Brecht designs and builds sophisticated user interfaces at iO and is recognised as a Google Developer Expert for his contributions to the web community. He knows firsthand when CSS can replace JavaScript and why that matters for maintainability and performance.
Talk: CSS State Machine
In this talk Brecht explores how to model complex UI states purely in CSS, reducing JavaScript overhead and creating more maintainable, declarative component logic. A deep dive into modern CSS architecture that will change the way you think about frontend state management.
Luca Vandenweghe
Frontend Developer @ iO
Luca works on complex frontend applications at iO and has hands-on experience integrating AI tooling into real development workflows. He's spent time figuring out what actually works when pairing with AI and is ready to share the honest results.
Talk: Cursor AI: The Art of Talking to Your IDE
Practical techniques for prompting Cursor AI effectively: what works, what doesn't, and how to get the most out of your AI pair-programmer. Real examples straight from the development floor.
Gentian Collaku
Frontend Developer @ iO
Gentian specialises in developer tooling and automation at iO. He's passionate about the next generation of AI-powered development ecosystems and has been building on top of them since day one.
Talk: MCP × CLI: From MCP Servers to CLI Skills
A practical look at the journey from building MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers to packaging them as reusable CLI skills: how AI tool ecosystems are evolving and how you can build on top of them.
What's the schedule?
18:00 - Doors open & welcome
18:15 - Food & drinks
19:00 - CSS State Machine - Brecht de Ruyte, Frontend Developer (iO) & Google Developer Expert
19:40 - Cursor AI: The Art of Talking to Your IDE - Luca Vandenweghe, Frontend Developer @ iO
20:20 - MCP x CLI: From MCP Servers to CLI Skills - Gentian Collaku, Frontend Developer @ iO
21:00 - Drinks & conversation
22:00 - Until next time!
Join the event!
Whether you're exploring modern CSS patterns, curious about AI-assisted development, or want to dive into the future of developer tooling, this evening gives you the insights and connections to move forward.