Blending experience around the table
iO Table Talks are all about bringing blended competencies together: sharing diverse experiences and knowledge. An opportunity to have conversations with leaders and experts from all kinds of business and public sectors, to feel connected, and to talk about issues and shared challenges. iO Table Talks makes this knowledge sharing possible: to blend, to learn and to share insights.
Join the iO Table Talk Club
- Blending experiences around the table. 
- Sharing thoughts and challenges with other business leaders. 
- Gather learnings and insights from peers. 
- Be part of exclusive networking. 
- And a little bit of wining and dining. 
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“The main insight I took away from the table, is how important the role of technology will be in the customer’s behaviour.”

José Fernandez, Chief Customer Experience, Marketing & Digital Officer - D’Ieteren
Listen to the iO Table Talk podcast "Blending with Brian"
In this podcast series, our host Brian Hirman blends with numerous business leaders to discuss topics that arise during the iO Table Talks. Oh, and blending with Brian in this case also has a literal connection to something involving drinks... :-)
How do you blend digital with authentic in customer relationships?
- Episode S1E1- Epco Vlugt, CMO Accell Group Listen
- Episode S1E2- José Fernandez, CMO D'leteren Automotive Listen
- Episode S1E3- Saskia Klep, CEO Saxo Bank Listen
- Episode S1E4- Bruno Van de Moortel, Head of Media, Marketing & Communications Xerius Group Listen
- Episode S1E5- Gertjan Sturm, CMO West-Europa Bosch Siemens Household Appliances Listen
- Episode S1E6- Nele Peeters, Director Marketing, Operations & Innovation Bebat Listen
- Episode S1E7- Dorkas Koenen, CMO Rabobank Listen
- Episode S1E8- Vincent De Dobbeleer, CEO June Energy Listen
- Episode S1E9- Berend Betz (Senior Manager Digital) & Pascal Kamp (Senior Manager Marketing) - Royal Dutch lawn Tennis union (KNLTB) Listen
- Episode S1E10- Andrew Davis, The Most Referable Keynote Speaker in The World Listen
- Episode S1E11- Lianne Boeljon-Kaat, Global Communication Manager FrieslandCampina Professional Listen
- Episode S1E12- Bernardo Walta, Commercial Director De Goudse Listen
- Episode S1E13- Sofie Spriet, CEO, Dewaele Real estate services Listen
- Episode S1E14- Mieke Debeerst, former Chief Customer Experience & Marketing Communications Officer Belfius Listen
- Episode S1E15- Thom Rijsterborgh, Director Digital Commerce & Rowan van Sonsbeek, Digital Marketing Manager at ByteCommerce Listen
- Episode S1E16- Brenda Smith, CMO A.S. Watson Benelux Listen
- Episode S1E17- Pierre de Schaetzen, CMO Poppy Mobility Listen
- Episode S2E1- Jo De Lange, Group Digital Commerce Director of Lyreco Group Listen
- Episode S2E2- Martijn Ollefers, Head of Operations - Allianz Nederland Listen
- Episode S2E3- Xavier Kervyn, Marketing & Communication Director - ALD Automotive Listen
- Episode S2E4- Ronnie Witjes, owner High Profile Locaties Listen
- Episode S2E5- Kevin Raaijmakers, Head of Growth Philips MyCreation - Signify Listen
- Episode S2E6- Hans Oberg, Formuledirecteur - Coöperatie Primera Listen
- Episode S2E7- Edward van Wingerden, Programme Director Customer Care - Renewi Listen
- Episode S2E8- Steven Hermans, Directeur Business Development & Maatschappelijke Innovatie bij CM (Christelijke Mutualiteit) Listen
- Episode S2E9- Bart Swings, Marketing Communication and Brand Manager - Luminus Listen
- Episode S2E10- Elke De Vuyst, Head of Marketing BeLux - Lidl Listen
- Episode S2E11- Lieven Bertier, Marketing Director Sports & Landscaping for Artificial Grass - Beaulieu International Group Listen
- Episode S2E12- Sylvie Irzi, VP Tribe Lead Telenet Commercial Tribe - Telenet Listen
- Episode S2E13- Johan Van den Neste, CEO van Coöperatie Univé Listen
- Episode S2E14- Steven Van Belleghem, global keynote speaker, bestselling author en ondernemer. Listen
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"It was varied in terms of content, but also really nice to hear from colleagues from other industries about how they deal with the same challenges."

Lonneke van der Horst , Director Marketing & Strategy - ALD Automotive
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Table Talks calendar
The theme of the 3rd season, 'Experience is Everything', explores how truly customer-centric organisations are, how they handle controversies surrounding major social platforms, what the impact of digital innovations like Generative AI and Agentic AI is (or will be), and how these developments influence collaboration between clients and agencies.
- 26 March - Antwerp 
- 8 May - Gothenburg 
- 14 May - Den Bosch 
- 20 May - Copenhagen 
- 18 June - Antwerp 
- 17 September - Utrecht 
- 24 September - Antwerp 
- 19 November - Rotterdam 
- 26 November - Antwerp 
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