AGENDA PAST EVENTS

• 22-09-2026 Attracting, Recruiti
  Attracting, Recruiting & Retaining Gen Z Talents in 2026

  How to connect with the new generations and build lasting engagement

  "The new generations are beyond me." "I no longer understand what they expect." "As soon as they are trained, they leave."

  If these statements sound familiar, this conference is for you.

  Join us for an inspiring session with Florence Loumaye (CEO & Co-founder of Student.be) and Margot Wuillaume (CEO & Co-founder of eBloom) as they share their insights on what truly makes the difference today — from attracting talent to building long-term engagement and retention.

  Discover practical approaches to better understand new generations, rethink recruitment and create workplaces where people want to stay and grow

   

   

   

   

  Speakers

  Florence Loumaye Co-founder & CEO of Student.be, Belgium’s largest community of young people. She helps organizations better understand, attract and engage the next generations, connecting them with a community of more than 600,000 young people.

  Margot Wuillaume Co-founder & CEO of eBloom, HR-Tech company specialized in employee engagement. Author of Leader NextGen, she helps organizations transform their talent strategies by placing engagement and retention at the heart of performance.

   

  When : Tuesday, 22 September

  Where: 

  Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management— ULB Campus

  42 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 1050 Brussels

  Details : Welcome: 18:30- Conference: 19:00

  Parking available — information to follow upon registration

  Participation fee:

  • NeHRa members: €20
  • Non-members: €25

  To be paid on site - cash or QR code

  The event is open to all — including our male colleagues.

  Register here  

• 23-06-2026 NeHRa Summer Outdoor
  NeHRa Summer Outdoor Event

  This year’s edition will be a cultural one, with a guided visit to Villa Empain, including the exhibition of Jean-Michel Othoniel—a wonderful opportunity to enjoy art, architecture, and a relaxed summer atmosphere.

  After the visit, we will continue with a friendly afterwork at The Fox, where we can unwind together.

  As always, sunny weather has already been ordered 😉

   

  • 🕓 Practical information:

    • The guided tour will start promptly at 4:00 PM (please note that no evening visits are available)
    • Cost for the guided tour: €30 per person (payable in advance)
    • The afterwork as from 6.30 PM: at your own expense, (pay what you consume on site)

  📍 Addresses:

  Guided visit – Villa Empain :Av. Franklin Roosevelt 67 1050 Brussels

  Afterwork – The Fox: Bd du Souverain 25 1170 Watermael-Boitsfort

   

   

• 01-04-2026 Is DEI Dead? How to
  Is DEI Dead? How to Drive Inclusion When the Agenda is Shifting

  As geopolitical headwinds and budget pressures challenge traditional diversity approaches, organisations that thrive are those embedding inclusion in new, evolving ways. Helen Tubb reveals how sponsorship — the active use of senior influence to advance underrepresented talent — becomes your most resilient diversity strategy and enabler for inclusive leadership growth. Moving beyond classic training and mantras, she'll show how to make inclusion leadership-driven, not programme-dependent, ensuring your talent pipeline stays strong regardless of contextual pressuresAs geopolitical headwinds and budget pressures challenge traditional diversity approaches, organisations that thrive are those embedding inclusion in new, evolving ways. Helen Tubb reveals how sponsorship — the active use of senior influence to advance underrepresented talent — becomes your most resilient diversity strategy and enabler for inclusive leadership growth. Moving beyond classic training and mantras, she'll show how to make inclusion leadership-driven, not programme-dependent, ensuring your talent pipeline stays strong regardless of contextual pressures

  This conference is open to all HR professionals, including our male colleagues.

  Helen Tubb is an experienced HR and DEI leader with a strong track record of driving inclusive workplace cultures.

  She has supported organizations through transformation, helping embed DEI into business strategy and leadership practices.

  Helen brings a pragmatic, business-focused perspective on sustaining impact when priorities and budgets shift.

  Key takeaways:

    A new era for DEI: Understanding the forces reshaping diversity work and how organisations can survive these shifts

  Sponsorship as a strategic evolution: Why talent advocacy succeeds where traditional mentoring and training fall short

  Making it leadership-embedded: Practical frameworks to integrate sponsorship into talent management, leadership development and succession planning

   

  • 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Registration & welcome drink
  • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Conference
  • 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Q&A and sharing experiences
  • 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Networking with finger food

  Participation fee: €20 per person

  👉 Please register HERE by 13 April 2026 at the latest.

   

• 02-03-2026 Pay Transparency: wh
  Pay Transparency: what’s all the fuss about?

  Pay transparency is everywhere — in the media, in legislation, and increasingly in workplace conversations. But what does it really mean for employers and employees in Belgium?

  We are delighted to invite you to an engaging and practical evening session that will cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters

   

  👤 WHO?

  Emma Van Caenegem, Partner at ALTIUS, an independent full-service law firm. With over 15 years of experience in HR & Employment Law, Emma is  a trusted advisor to employers on complex and sensitive employment matters. She works daily with organisations navigating regulatory change, workplace transformation, and evolving employee expectations — including the very real challenges of pay transparency.

  🎯 WHAT?

  During this interactive session, we will explore questions such as:

  • Why is everyone talking about pay transparency right now?
  • What makes some employers nervous about it?
  • Are Belgian employers truly ready?
  • What will pay transparency mean on the work floor?
  • How are employees likely to react?
  • … and more.

  This is your opportunity to gain clarity, exchange views with peers, and leave with concrete insights you can take back to your organisation.

  💶 HOW?

  Participation fee: €20 per person

  👉 Please register HERE by 20 February 2026 at the latest.

  👉 Not available on 2 March 2026? Please let us know here.

   

  • 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Registration & welcome drink
  • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Conference
  • 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Q&A and sharing experiences
  • 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Networking with finger food
• 29-01-2026 NeHRa 2026 Program R
  NeHRa 2026 Program Reveal & New Year Dinner 🎉

  A brand-new NeHRa team is already at work preparing an exciting 2026 program — and we can’t wait to share it with you!

  ✨ Join us for our New Year Dinner and Program Reveal

  📅 Thursday, January 29th

  🕡 Welcome from 6:30 pm

  📍 Il Ristorante E..ccetera -402, chaussée de Wavre-1040 Brussels

  🍽 Italian sharing menu (with vegetarian & gluten-free options) 🍷 Wine, water or soft included 💶 35 € per person — pay directly at the restaurant

   

  It will be a great opportunity to discover what’s coming next for NeHRa in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere — and to reconnect with fellow members at the start of the year.

   ðŸ‘‰Please register HERE

  A brand-new NeHRa team is already at work preparing an exciting 2026 program — and we can’t wait to share it with you!

  ✨ Join us for our New Year Dinner and Program Reveal

  📅 Thursday, January 29th

  🕡 Welcome from 6:30 pm

  📍 Il Ristorante E..ccetera -402, chaussée de Wavre-1040 Brussels

  🍽 Italian sharing menu (with vegetarian & gluten-free options) 🍷 Wine, water or soft included 💶 35 € per person — pay directly at the restaurant

   

  It will be a great opportunity to discover what’s coming next for NeHRa in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere — and to reconnect with fellow members at the start of the year.

   ðŸ‘‰Please register HERE

• 03-06-2025 BBQ & Teambuilding e
  BBQ & Teambuilding event
• 22-04-2025 From Management to L
  From Management to Leadership
• 27-03-2025 📢 Attention
  📢 Attention NeHRa Members! 📢

  Dear NeHRa Members,

  We’ve noticed a lower-than-expected registration for our exciting event on March 27th—and we don’t want you to miss out! 🎉

  This event is going to be amazing, and we’d love your support. Don’t wait—check out the details and secure your spot today!

  We’re excited to extend this official invitation and look forward to an engaging and memorable experience with all of you. See you there! 🚀

   

  
  📌Topic: What hidden dynamics are at play in your work interactions?

  Not everything in our professional lives is as it seems. Challenges can persist despite logical solutions, relationships may feel stuck, and decision-making can become unexpectedly difficult. What if unseen forces—systemic patterns, unspoken loyalties, or hidden dynamics—were shaping the way we work and interact?

  In this session, you’ll step beyond the surface to explore these invisible influences. Through an interactive experience, you’ll gain fresh insights into workplace dynamics—without theory-heavy explanations.

  Get ready to explore a new perspective!

   

  🎤Speaker: Nadia Fiems

  Nadia Fiems is a certified professional coach with over 25 years of corporate experience spanning finance, consulting, HR, change management and Agile. She is passionate about empowering professionals to overcome challenges, gain clarity, and build confidence in their careers.

  Trained and certified in systemic and organizational coaching at Systemic Management & Organizational Coaching, Nadia now focuses on guiding leaders and entrepreneurs to unlock their potential,  navigate professional challenges, and achieve their aspirations.

   

  📆Date: Thursday, 27th March

   

   â°Time: 6:30 PM -Welcome as from 6 pm

   

  📍Location: Institut de NeuroCognitivisme (Ground Floor)  - 81 Avenue de Tervueren -   1040 Bruxelles

   

  💶Participation fee: 20€

   

  💻Registrations are open HERE  Register by March 17th at the latest

   

  ❌You are not available? Let us know HERE

   

  Thank you for being an essential part of the NeHRa community.

   

  We look forward to seeing you at the March event!

• 13-02-2025 Wokism in the Age of
  Wokism in the Age of Diversity & Inclusion

  Discover the meaning and origins of wokism : a deep dive into one of today's most debated social movements.

  As awareness of social inequality grows, wokism has become a driving force in the push for diversity and inclusion. Whether you're curious or confused, this session is for all the HR community.

  Our speaker, Jean Marc Benker, will attempt to lead us to the delicate balance between necessary social change and the match with our individual and organizational values. There will obviously be plenty of time for questions & debate.

  This event is open to everyone—both NeHRa members and non-members, men and women alike. We warmly encourage you to invite your HR colleagues, and peers (male or female) who might enjoy this timely and engaging discussion.

   

  Participation fee: 20€ to be paid cash or by instant transfer on site.
  

• 16-01-2025 NeHRa New Year Meet
  NeHRa New Year Meet & Greet Dinner 🎉

  Lets start 2025 off right and take a moment to connect, celebrate, and set the tone for an exciting year ahead!

  You’re cordially invited to our New Year Meet & Greet Dinner, an evening of delicious food, great conversations, and new beginnings.

   

  📅 Date: Tuesday 16th of January

  🕒 Time: 18h30

  📍 Location:  Restaurant Eccetera, 402 ch de Wavre -1040 Brussels (same as last year).

   €  Price: 32€ pp-beverage included

  This is a wonderful opportunity to meet members known or new, share stories, and strengthen our bonds as an inspiring network. Whether you’re looking to reflect on the past year or share your goals for the year to come, we’d love for you to join us.

   

  Please Register  by Monday 30th of December 2024 here  . You can not come? Let us know here