Leaving no one behind in the digital world

There is a large digital divide in Belgium: almost 40% of the population is considered digitally vulnerable. Moreover, almost 1 in 5 children in Belgium grows up in poverty. How do you deal with this inequality as a society, government or organization? How do you ensure that your products or services do not exclude anyone digitally?

Poor access to digital services is so widespread that it requires a strong, collective approach. Only if brands, companies and government agencies join forces can we close this digital gap.

That is why we are organising a warm and meaningful evening on e-inclusion together with Digital for Youth.

leave no one behind

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What’s on the agenda?

We’re very proud and grateful to welcome these distinguished guests to our event.

17:00 – 17:30: Welcome with drinks & refreshments
17:30 – 17:40: Start and introduction  
17:40 – 18:00: Keynote by Baron Olivier Vanden Eynde, the founder and CEO of Close the Gap
18:00 – 18:20: Keynote by Jan Smedts, Head of Digital Flanders
18:20 – 18:30: Break
18:30 – 18:45: Introduction on AI for Youth (by Digital for Youth)
18:45 – 19:15: Panel Discussion (guests to be confirmed)
19:15: Snacks, drinks & warm conversations 

Hope to meet you on the 9th of October. Sign up now and play your role in closing the digital gap.

Experience is everything, for everyone.
At iO, we want to play an active role in e-inclusion – for our employees, our customers and society as a whole. We leave no one behind and work towards greater equality in:

  • access to digital technology

  • digital skills

  • access to essential services

Click here to learn more on the Digital for Youth and iO collaboration.

Address: iO – WATT Tower – 1st floor -  Mechelsesteenweg 271, 2018 Antwerpen

Meet our keynote speakers

Olivier Vanden Eynde

Baron Olivier Vanden Eynde

the founder and CEO of Close the Gap

Olivier Vanden Eynde is a celebrated social entrepreneur and a driving force behind global efforts to bridge the digital divide. As the founder and CEO of Close the Gap, Olivier has empowered underserved communities by repurposing technology to create opportunities for education, employment, and connectivity.

Jan Smedts

Jan Smedts

Head of Digital Flanders

Jan Smedts is Head of Digital Flanders. The official name of the function in the Flemish government is ‘Administrator-General’, but the simpler the better, according to Jan. He leads the agency and together with his colleagues from the Executive Committee, Jan sets out the guidelines for Digital Flanders and the Flemish digital services. Digital Flanders is the engine for the digital transformation of governments in Flanders.

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