ISACA Belgium invites you to the launch of the SheLeadsTech program in Belgium! 🎉
We are thrilled to introduce this initiative dedicated to advancing gender diversity and empowering women in leadership roles within the IS/IT professions. The SheLeadsTech program is committed to raising awareness, preparing women to lead, and building global alliances to confront unique challenges in the tech industry.
This program is not just for women; it is a call to action for everyone. We invite men to join us as allies in this journey, to support and empower their female colleagues, and to help bridge the talent gap in their workplaces. Together, we can create a more inclusive and innovative future.
Let’s lead the way, together! 🚀
More Information about the speakers soon!
Speaker
Greg Renders
Greg Renders is the Director of Fair & Inclusive Culture at Syensqo, where he leads the global DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) strategy for the Belgian multinational. Prior to Syensqo, Greg held leadership roles at Sodexo, Actiris, Partena Professional, and Cisco. With more than 25 years of experience spanning HR leadership, employment policy, stakeholder engagement, social sustainability, and diversity strategy, Greg has built a career dedicated to shaping workplaces where people—and performance—can thrive.
He holds a Master’s in Gender Studies and shares his expertise as a guest-lecturer at Solvay Brussels School, Vlerick Business School, and HE2B, helping to shape the next generation of inclusive leaders.
Known for his data-informed, human-centered approach, Greg champions inclusive frameworks that are not only equitable and respectful, but also drive organizational performance.
Nabila Farhat
Nabila Farhat is a Client Partner at Capgemini Belgium, where she leads strategic portfolios for major financial institutions. With over 15 years of experience in IT consulting, she has held diverse roles including Test Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Client Partner. In 2023, she was honored as Belgium’s Young ICT Lady of the Year, recognizing her impact and advocacy for women in tech. She holds a master’s degree in Business Engineering from HEC Liège and actively supports initiatives like Women at Capgemini and Duo for a Job. A proud mother of two, Nabila brings authenticity, purpose, and empowerment to every initiative she leads.
Laurence Jacobs
As a technology optimist with more than 20 years of experience in the ICT sector, Laurence is enthusiastic, dynamic, and eager to learn. In her leadership role as a Manager of the Business Relationship Officers and Community Managers she is dedicated to contributing to the success and growth of Agoria portfolio companies.
In 2021, Laurence co-authored the book “Nooit Nog Normaal,” which discusses the impact of digitalization on education, the labor market, entrepreneurship, and civil society.
She is committed to creating a technology sector where all talents feel valued and have equal opportunities to succeed, which is why she also serves as a Women in Tech ambassador. In this role, I strive to ensure that our industry reflects and represents the diversity of our society. In April 2023 her second book “Women in Tech: a perfect fit for a sustainable and inclusive future” was published about how to attract, advance and retain women in tech.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Laurence also contribute to the tech community as a coach, jury member for WeAreFounders and DO! Gent pitching, chair for #SheDIDIT and general assembly member for Technopolis. I am passionate about making a positive impact in the world of technology and digital innovation.
Lizhen XU
Lizhen XU co-founded Hack Your Future Belgium, a coding school that empowers people with limited access to education, mostly refugees, by preparing them for a job in software development.
Hack Your Future Belgium is part of an international network of coding schools operating in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Denmark, and Spain. The programs have graduated over 600 students from 50 countries, with women making up more than 40% of participants.
With over 25 years of experience in international project management, recruitment, and human resources—particularly emphasizing diversity and inclusion within both the United Nations System and the private sector—her objective is to help bridge skills and cultural gaps between candidates and hiring partners.
Before relocating to Belgium in 2008, she spent a decade coordinating environmental projects with the United Nations in New York, Geneva, and Paris, and conducted field missions in the Occupied Palestinian territories, Vietnam, China, and Algeria for both the UN and the European Union.
She earned her master’s in labor sciences from Louvain University (Magna Cum Laude) in 2004.
Leïla Abajadi
Leïla Abajadi is currently a freelance Chief Information Security Officer (CISO-as-a-Service), supporting various organizations in strengthening their cybersecurity strategy and governance. She brings over 16 years of experience in the field, having previously worked as a consultant at EY for 8 years, and later serving as Deputy CISO at SNCB/NMBS for 3 years.
Deeply committed to inclusion and diversity in tech, Leïla is also the President of Women4Cyber Belgium. Through this role, she actively works to make cybersecurity more accessible—not just for technical profiles, but for all who are curious and passionate about the field.
Beyond her professional roles, Leïla is the proud mother of two young daughters, who inspire her daily to challenge gender stereotypes and prove that STEM is for everyone.
