Agenda
Wednesday 24th of September

17:30 – 18:00:  Welcome & registration
18:00 – 18:05:  Event introduction
18:05 – 18:55:  Session 1: UHasselt - the data-driven university of the future - Linda Galle, Eline Geraerts & Jeroen Ruytings
18:55 – 19:25:  Break
19:25 – 19:30:  Hosting partner introduction
19:30 – 20:20:  Session 2: FabCon: an overview of the important news! by Pieter Janssens & Kris Wijnants
20:20 – … : Networking


Location
AE
Interleuvenlaan 74, 3001 Heverlee


Session 1:
Title: UHasselt - the data-driven university of the future
Presenters:

• Linda Galle - Digital Transformation Lead bij UHasselt

• Eline Geraerts - Data engineer AE

• Jeroen Ruytings - Data architect AE

Abstract: UHasselt is driving a digital transformation, modernizing core applications like its student information system. They took the opportunity to renew their data foundation. With AE's guidance, the university built a business-driven data platform on Microsoft Fabric, turning data into a strategic asset for smarter decisions.

Session 2:
Title: FabCon: an overview of the important news!
Presenters: Pieter Janssens & Kris Wijnants
Abstract: FabCon 2025 brought a wave of exciting updates for the Microsoft Fabric community. This session offers a fast-paced overview of the most important announcements, insights, and strategic   shifts. Whether you're deep in deployment or just exploring Fabric, you'll leave with a clear sense of where things are headed.