12/03/2026 // KATTEBROEK DILBEEK

12/03/2026

KATTEBROEK DILBEEK
#shegoesict

Event

This year marks the 18th election for the Data News She Goes ICT Awards.

Who will take over from Evelien Vanhooren, Sophie Traen and Annlore Defossez? Who will take the spotlight in 2026? Meet their successors’ on March 12th 2026.

We are looking for a Leading ICT Lady and a Rising Tech Star. 
And besides that we announce the new award Inclusive Tech Champion Award.

Are you, or do you know a worthy successor? Please nominate yourself, a friend or a colleague!
Have a look at the criteria.

PROGRAMME

The programme is yet to be finalized – but you can already register!

We’re thrilled to announce our exclusive Early Bird Tariff for the most feminine IT event of the year!
12 March 2026
Kattebroek, Dilbeek

06.00 PM Welcome reception
07.00 PM Award ceremony
08.00 PM Walking dinner & networking
11.00 PM Closing

Secure your spot today for just €100 and be part of this inspiring gathering. But don’t wait too long – this unbeatable deal won’t last forever!

RISING TECH STAR

You can apply for Rising Tech Star of th e Year or you can recommend a colleague or friend for this title.

LEADING ICT LADY

You can apply for LEADING ICT LADY of the Year or you can recommend a colleague or friend for this title.

INCLUSIVE TECH CHAMPION

You can apply for INCLUSIVE TECH CHAMPION of the Year or you can recommend a colleague or friend for this title.

Deadline : October 19th

When applications are closed, the jury will decide on the TOP 8 candidates for RISING TECH STAR of the Year, TOP 5 candidates for INCLUSIVE TECH CHAMPION of the Year and the TOP 5 candidates for LEADING ICT LADY of the Year.

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 | AMS
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

Timeline

01/12
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21/12
February 3th
March 12th

01/12 > 21/12

The nominees for the three awards will be announced on this website with subsequent voting by the readers of Data News.

February 3th

The top 5 for ‘INCLUSIVE TECH CHAMPION of the Year 2026’, The top 5 for ‘RISING TECH STAR of the Year 2026’ and the top 3 for ‘LEADING ICT LADY of the Year 2026 will have the chance to propose themself to the jury.

March 12th

The ‘INCLUSIVE TECH CHAMPION of the Year 2026’, the ‘RISING TECH STAR of the Year 2026’ and the ‘LEADING ICT LADY of the Year 2026’ will be announced during an award ceremony at the She Goes ICT event.

Book your seat now at early bird price!

We’re thrilled to announce our exclusive Early Bird Tariff for the most feminine IT event of the year! Secure your spot now and take advantage of our incredible offer – only €100! But hurry, this unbeatable deal won’t last forever.

From January 1st 2026 onwards, the regular rate of €115 will apply, so act fast to lock in your savings.

Note: This offer is valid until January 1st, after which the regular rate of €115 applies.

Contact

More information
DAISY JUVIJNS
Project manager
daisy.juvijns@roularta.be
+32 475 89 66 47
Contact
BERT VAN DE ZANDE
Event manager
bert.van.de.zande@roularta.be
+32 473 43 49 77

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