12/03/2026 // KATTEBROEK DILBEEK

12/03/2026

KATTEBROEK DILBEEK
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The 18th edition of the Data News She Goes ICT Awards took place on March 12th 2026, celebrating inspiring women who are shaping the future of the ICT sector.

We are proud to present the 2026 winners:

  • Leading ICT Lady of the Year 2026: Laurence Mathieu, NRB

  • Rising Tech Star of the Year 2026: Tessa Ickx, Cegeka

  • Inclusive Tech Champion of the Year 2026: Ibtissam Derfoufi, Interface3

  • Female (Co)founder of the Year 2026: Sara Mathijs, Upeo

These awards recognise outstanding achievements, leadership, and impact in the technology sector.

Winners of 2026

We are delighted to present the three winners of 2026.

  • Tessa Ickx, Cegeka (Rising Tech Star of the Year 2026)
  • Ibtissam Derfoufi, Interface3 (Inclusive Tech Champion of the Year 2026)
  • Sara Mathijs, Upeo, (Female (Co)founder of the Year 2026)
  • Laurence Mathieu, NRB (Leading ICT Lady of the Year 2026)

Jury

Our amazing jury, made up of talented ICT pros, is here to spotlight the incredible women making waves in tech. With their diverse skills and experiences, they’re ready to pick the standout stars in the field.
An Swalens | CIO of the Year 2023
Ann Guinée | Communication Manager & Operations Lead Beltug
Arnella Doslic | Antwerp Management School
Bart Preneel | ICT Personality of the Year 2025
Bart Steukers | Agoria
Belise Songa | Young ICT Lady of the Year 2022
Eline Maris | Rising Tech Star of the Year 2024
Ellen Van Den Berghe | Young ICT Lady of the Year 2015
Els Bellens | Redacteur Data News
Ingrid Gonnissen | ICT Woman of the Year 2018
Jan Hollez | Co-founder & CTO Deliverect - ICT Personality 2022
Julie Scherpenseel | Young ICT Lady of the Year 2020
Kristel Demotte | ICT Woman of the Year 2022
Kristof Van der Stadt | Hoofdredacteur Data News
Lissah Blommaert | Inclusive Tech Champion of the Year 2024
Luc Vd hove | Imec (ICT Personality 2023)
Martine Tempels | ICT Woman of the Year 2012
Myriam Broeders | Leading ICT Lady of the Year 2024 - Global Sales Enablement & Operations Lead, Microsoft Innovation Hub
Nabila Farhat | Young ICT Lady of the Year 2023
Philippe Van Belle | CIO of the Year 2022
Rima Farhat | ICT Woman of the Year 2021
Sanne Vermeiren | Young ICT Lady of the Year 2019
Saskia Van Uffelen | ICT Woman of the Year 2011
Sonia Vermeire | Managing director ADM
Valerie Tanghe | ICT Woman of the Year 2023
Wendy Vermoesen | Young ICT Lady of the Year 2014

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