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The intelligent enterprise

How AI, powered by Oracle’s cloud and applications, is redefining Finance and HCM, IT and Operations

High-value knowledge in one day

A day of vision, expertise and actionable insights to help leaders move faster.

20+

Speakers

Real insights.
Practical takeaways.

12

Oracle partners

Meet the experts
Network with innovators

12

Oracle partners

Meet the experts
Network with innovators

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Connected future 2026

A day driven by intelligence, insight and integration

At Connected Future, we bring together the leaders shaping tomorrow’s enterprise — CIOs, CFOs, IT innovators and industry visionaries.

This is where bold ideas meet real transformation, strengthened by Oracle’s cloud and application technologies. Here, AI and enterprise strategy converge to accelerate innovation and shape the next evolution of performance.

Why Connected future matters

A network of innovators driving the future forward

Connected Future brings together business leaders, innovators and technology partners who are shaping the intelligent enterprise.

It’s where ideas turn into action, where strategy aligns with technology, and where new opportunities emerge through AI and cloud-driven transformation.

You'll walk away with:

Actionable strategies for applying AI across your enterprise
Real examples of AI-driven impact on finance, HCM and IT
A better understanding of OCI’s role in automation and modernization
Direct access to experts and decision-makers for follow-up

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What to expect?

Get an overview of the keynotes, sessions and networking moments that shape your Connected Future experience.

09:30 - 10:15	Registration, coffee, networking
10:30 - 10:45	Introduction by Pascal Van Meerbergen and Dirk Deroost
10:45 - 11:25	Keynote: Michiel Vandendriessche (Raccoons) - AI in 2025 From Hype to Impact. How to Make AI Work for Your Business
11:25 - 11:55	Keynote: Alex Haijen (Oracle) - AI in Finance: A CFO's playbook to turn 95% failure into high-performance and real ROI
12:00 - 13:00	Walking lunch and networking
13:10 - 14:00	Breakout sessions
14:10 - 15:00	Breakout sessions
15:00 - 15:20	Break and networking
15:30 - 16:20	Breakout sessions
16:20 - 17:30	Drinks and networking

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Featured keynote speakers

The voices behind the strategies, trends and breakthroughs of tomorrow.

Michiel Vandendriessche

Founder & AI expert at Raccoons

AI in 2026
From Hype to meaningful impact

Michiel reveals how the shift to LLMs and agentic AI unlocks practical, autonomous solutions, demonstrating through real cases why the real advantage lies with leaders who know how to use AI effectively.

Alex Haijen

AI solution director at Oracle

AI in Finance
turning failure into real ROI

Alex exposes why 95% of AI initiatives in finance fall short, and how Oracle’s integrated approach transforms AI from isolated pilots into a reliable engine for operational excellence and measurable business value.