Lamot, Mechelen
03 MAR
Leading event focused on turning Microsoft-powered AI into real business value. You will explore how Copilot, agents and modern data solutions reshape processes, decision making and productivity at scale.
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The program focused on the real levers that help organizations evolve into Frontier firms. Each session connected strategy, architecture and practical implementation.
AI Adoption & Organizational Change
Become Frontier by elevating every employee with AI so they can focus on creative, high-value work instead of drudgery.
Copilot, Agents and Applied AI
Become Frontier by using intelligent agents and analytics to anticipate needs and personalize at scale, turning support into proactive partnerships. Learn how organizations embed Copilot and Agents into daily operations and improve collaboration.
Data platforms that power AI at scale
Become Frontier by redesigning workflows end-to-end around AI capabilities rather than simply adding AI on top of old steps.
AI-driven Business Innovation
Leveraging AI to dramatically accelerate R&D and continuous innovation, so growth becomes exponential rather than linear.
Security and governance
Learn how frontier firms protect data, ensure compliance and build confidence at scale. Enabling secure, scalable and trustworthy AI.
What is a Frontier firm
A Frontier organization is not defined by how fast it ran its first AI pilot. It is defined by how effectively it scaled intelligence across employees, customers, processes, and innovation. A Frontier Firm operates with Intelligence on Tap: AI that is embedded, proactive, and deeply integrated into how work happens and how business processes are shaped. It is a structural shift.
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12:00 - 13:00
Lunch & networking opening
What does it really mean to become a Frontier Firm in an AI-first world? In this opening keynote, we set the stage for the day by exploring the mindset, choices and foundations organizations need to move from AI ambition to execution.
Main hall
13:00 - 13:30
How to become a Frontier Firm
We are currently finalising the agenda to ensure a strong balance between strategic insights, real customer cases and in-depth breakout sessions.
Stay tuned for more updates as the program comes together.
What does it really mean to become a Frontier Firm in an AI-first world? In this opening keynote, we set the stage for the day by exploring the mindset, choices and foundations organizations need to move from AI ambition to execution.
Mainstage
13:30 - 14:15
We Are Frontier in practice with Partena
Real transformation stories are rarely linear. In this customer panel, Partena shares its journey towards becoming a Frontier Firm. Together, we discuss the strategic decisions, organizational shifts and practical lessons learned along the way. An open conversation about what worked, what didn’t and how AI delivers value when embedded across the business.
Mainstage
14:30 - 15:15
Breakout sessions - choose your track
Atlas Copco (in collaboration with The Flow) shares how they are reshaping HR business processes using Microsoft-powered AI. This session dives into real use cases, change management challenges and the impact on employee experience, efficiency and decision-making.
Breakouts
Session #1
Reinvent customer experience in public sector with agents by MbarQ
Session #2
Reinvent customer experience in public sector with agents by MbarQ
Session #3
Reinvent customer experience in public sector with agents by MbarQ
Session #4
Reinvent customer experience in public sector with agents by MbarQ
09:00
Building the data foundation for AI with Buildwise
In this session, Buildwise (together with EpicData), explains how they built a modern data foundation to support AI use cases at scale. Learn how data platforms, governance and Microsoft Fabric come together to enable trusted, scalable and future-ready AI initiatives.
Breakout session
09:00
Transformation starts from within
In this session, Oxygen Group shares how Cronos applied the Frontier Firm mindset internally. From experimentation to adoption, from tooling to culture. A transparent look at how an organization practices what it preaches when it comes to AI, data and modern work.
Breakout session
Speakers
On stage, you heard from organizations that are already applying AI in practice.Leaders and teams who moved beyond experimentation and embedded Microsoft-powered AI into their operations. Sharing not only successes, but also real challenges, decisions and lessons learned.
Daan Decat
Norden Consultancy
Tom Wijnands
De Cronos Groep
Bram Hostyn
Partena Professional
Michiel Gedopt
MiCRONOS
Dirk Deroost
De Cronos Groep
Alwin Put
re.work
Eva Dierickx
iLean
Yannick De Decker
iFacto
Tom Verbruggen
De Cronos Groep
Alex Claes
Atlas Copco Group
Pieter Op De Beéck
Microsoft MVP
Olivier Hens
re.work
Jannes Verstichel
Agentschap Justitie
en Handhaving
Vanessa D’haen
Infront
Simon De Lamonica
Sparkle
Kristof Leyssens
The Flow
Koen Jacobs
Secwise
Raf Cox
Secwise
Kurt Cuijpers
Acerta
Robin Mulkers
Buildwise
Yannick Simons
EpicData
Bram Hostyn
Partena Professional
Tom Wijnands
Raccoons
Daan Decat
Norden Consultancy
Michiel Gedopt
MiCRONOS
Dirk Deroost
De Cronos Groep
Alwin Put
Farmatuur
Eva Dierickx
iLean
Yannick De Decker
iFacto
Tom Verbruggen
De Cronos Groep
Alex Claes
Atlas Copco
Pieter Op De Beéck
Microsoft MVP
Olivier Hens
re.work
Jannes Verstichel
Agentschap Justitie en Handhaving
Vanessa D’haen
Infront
Simon De Lamonica
Sparkle
Kristof Leyssens
The Flow
Who is this event for?
This event is designed for professionals who play a role in shaping how their organization adopts and scales AI.
Business and IT leaders
Data, security and cloud professionals
Team leads guiding Copilot or agent adoption
Innovation, digital and transformation leads
Anyone responsible for turning AI into business outcomes
We are Frontier
We Are Frontier 2026 has officially wrapped up.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day filled with real customer stories, practical insights and inspiring conversations around Microsoft-powered AI.
The We Are Frontier whitepaper brings together key insights from the event and the broader MiCRONOS ecosystem.
FAQ
What is the main focus of the "We Are Frontier" event?
We Are Frontier 2026 focused on one central question: how do organizations move from AI ambition to real execution? The event brought together customer cases, practical sessions and strategic insights on how Microsoft-powered AI is being applied today across business processes, employee experience, customer engagement and innovation.
Who is this event for?
The event welcomed a mix of business leaders, IT professionals and innovation experts. Participants included decision-makers, architects and practitioners who are actively involved in adopting and scaling AI within their organization.
When does the event take place?
We Are Frontier 2026 took place on 3 March 2026 at Lamot in Mechelen, Belgium.
Is this a business event or a technical event?
The event was designed to bridge business and technology. It combined strategic perspectives with technical depth, making it relevant for both decision-makers and hands-on profiles.
What makes this event different from other AI events?
We Are Frontier stood out by focusing on real execution instead of inspiration alone. The program was built around concrete customer cases and practical insights. Speakers shared what actually works, what does not, and how organizations are scaling AI in reality.
How can I register?
We Are Frontier 2026 has officially taken place and registrations are now closed. If you are interested in future editions, we recommend staying connected via MiCRONOS or subscribing for updates.
