# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Breaking Silos
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: Most Data & AI initiatives fail at team boundaries. Join us to learn how to break silos and drive real impact.About this EventBreaking Silos Managing data and leveraging AI across teams.AI and data are not a one-team game.Most organizations have teams that are doing great things with data individually. But when it comes to sharing data across teams, aligning on ownership, or building AI that works at an organizational level, the walls go up fast. Those walls have a name: silos. And they are one of the most underestimated barriers to real Data & AI impact.During this evening, two experienced practitioners will share how they tackle this challenge from different angles — governing product data across teams and leveraging AI when multiple teams work together.No theory. Real stories. Honest lessons.SpeakersSarah Hindryckx.Experienced Data Lead Sarah brings hands-on experience leading data initiatives across complex organizations, with a sharp focus on making data work beyond team boundaries.Pieter Van BouwelPieter leads data and intelligence initiatives at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, one of Europe’s largest and most complex port ecosystems. His work focuses on turning data, AI and digital applications into practical tools that support safer, smarter and more sustainableport operations. In an environment where collaboration across teams and organizations is essential, Pieter helps bridge the gap between technology, operations and real-world impact.Date: September 30, LeuvenHosted by: UCLL Hogeschool and Sievax  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/81a5eeb0-96d2-11f1-897f-eff8c8b00a4f-rimg-w740-h740-dc284848-gmir.jpg Programme17:30 – 18:00Welcome & Registration18:00 – 18:05Event introductionHosting partner introduction: UCLL18:05 – 18:55Session 1Why product data is the hidden bottleneck for every growing companyGrowing companies all hit the same hidden wall: product data scattered across disconnected teams. The result is slow time-to-market, frustrated customers and endless spreadsheets. Sarah explains why fixing this is a business strategy, not an IT fix.— Sarah Hindryckx.18:55 – 19:25Break & Bites19:25 – 19:30Hosting partner introduction: Sievax19:30 – 20:20Session 2The Road Towards a Smart Port: Digital Nervous System, Digital Twin, Digital BrainHow do you make one of Europe’s largest and most complex port ecosystems smarter, safer and more sustainable?At Port of Antwerp-Bruges, APICA is an ecosystem of smart applications that connects data, operations and decision-making across the port. Acting as a digital nervous system, APICA captures real-time signals from across the port area. As a digital twin, itcreates a shared situational awareness of what is happening now. And as a digital brain, it helps teams move from insight to action.Pieter will share how the Port of Antwerp-Bruges is building a Smart Port through data, AI and cross-team collaboration, and what it takes to develop digital solutions that are not only technically advanced, but actually used in daily operations— Pieter Van Bouwel20:20 – …Networking
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leuven/breaking-silos/100001989201870342
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, contests
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  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - door_time: 2026-09-30T15:15:00Z
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: UCLL (Hertogsite)
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Leuven
- **state**: BU
- **country**: Belgium
- **location**: UCLL (Hertogsite)
- **lat**: 50.8561798
- **long**: 4.7029434
- **full address**: UCLL (Hertogsite), 178 Hertogstraat, Leuven, Belgium

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Breaking Silos being held?
  - **A:** Breaking Silos takes place on Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm at UCLL (Hertogsite), 178 Hertogstraat, Leuven, Belgium.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Breaking Silos?
  - **A:** Breaking Silos is organized by Beyond Data & AI Network.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Breaking Silos is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leuven, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Breaking Silos sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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