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Mind your data

The business side of data strategy, protection & regulation

Make data a strategic business asset

Technology and industrial companies generate and use growing amounts of data through connected products, machines, industrial processes, software, customers, and partners. Yet having access to data does not automatically translate into business value.

Which data are worth investing in? How can companies use them to support business objectives? And how can they protect valuable information while complying with evolving EU regulations?

Addressing these questions requires a clear data strategy that brings together business priorities, technology, legal requirements, and data protection.

During this seminar, organised by Sirris and The POD, experts and industry representatives share practical insights into creating value from data, understanding regulatory obligations, and maintaining control over strategic data assets.
 

For whom?

This seminar is designed for technology and industrial companies looking to create more value from their data while managing risks and regulatory requirements.

  • Business leaders and innovation managers
  • Data, IT, and digitalisation professionals
  • Legal, compliance, and IP professionals
  • R&D and technology managers
  • Companies developing connected products, digital services, AI solutions, or data-driven business models
     

Key takeaways

Discover how to align your data strategy with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and protection measures.

You will learn how to:

  • Identify valuable data and opportunities for business development
  • Develop a data strategy aligned with your company's objectives
  • Understand how the EU Data Act, GDPR, and other regulations affect data access, use, and sharing
  • Protect strategic data assets through IP, trade secrets, contracts, governance, and technical measures
  • Learn from companies applying data strategies and protection measures in practice
     

Programme

Time

Subject

Speakers

13:00–13:30Welcome coffee 
13:30–13:40Welcome and introduction: Data as a strategic business asset
Creating value from data while protecting strategic assets and navigating regulatory requirements.
Anne Cambier - The POD Katrien Meuwis - Sirris
13:40–14:05From data to business value: Building a data strategy
Identifying the value of data and developing a strategy to turn it into business opportunities.
Maja D’Hondt
14:05–14:30Navigating the data regulatory landscape
Understanding the impact of the EU Data Act, GDPR, and other regulations on data access, use, and sharing.
Martin Rappe - Pierstone / University of Namur
14:30–14:55Protecting and controlling valuable data
Using IP, trade secrets, contracts, governance, and technical measures to protect strategic data assets.
Jean-François Cases - Calysta
14:55–15:25Coffee break 
15:25–16:25Data in practice: Company experiences
Industry testimonials and a moderated discussion on creating value from data, protecting strategic assets, and addressing regulatory requirements.
Anna Oleinik - IBA
Memoco
Moderator: Anne Cambrier - The POD
16:25–17:10Networking drink 

Date

03 December 2026 | 13:30 - 17:10

Location

The POD headquarter Louvain-La-Neuve

4 Rue de Rodeuhaie
1348 Louvain-La-Neuve
België

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Price

Free, registration is required

Language

English

Status

Open

Experts

For all practical information, information on invoicing, location etc of this event, please contact our event manager 

adres events@sirris.be

Partners

In collaboration with

Date

03 December 2026 | 13:30 - 17:10

Location

The POD headquarter Louvain-La-Neuve

4 Rue de Rodeuhaie
1348 Louvain-La-Neuve
België

Google maps

Price

Free, registration is required

Language

English

Status

Open