Data & AI

Test your Data & AI mindset. Stand out among Belgium’s tech community. After a successful first edition in 2025, the Future of IT Leaders: Data & AI Challenge is back. A cross-company challenge bringing together experienced technology professionals, students and Data & AI enthusiasts from across Belgium. Put your knowledge, reasoning and problem-solving skills to the test. Compete for a place in the finals, connect with leading organisations and become part of a growing community. Think you have what it takes? Take the challenge 💡📊🔢 Several partners have joined forces to support this challenge. ✨ The Prizes: Show what you can do, and get recognised for it. 🙌 All 75 finalists receive a LEGO reward. The Top 10 🏅 can choose from a selection of premium LEGO sets at the prize table:
• Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise
• Ministry of Magic
• McLaren P1
• USS Enterprise Star Trek
• The Kiss
• FIFA World Cup
• E.
T. the Extra-Terrestrial
• Tintin Moon Rocket
• Dinosaur Fossil Triceratops
• Disney Pixar Luxo Jr. Every other finalist receives a buildable LEGO postcard set. Because building, solving and innovating are at the heart of data, AI and leadership. 🧱 The Challenge: 15 questions. 10 minutes. 75 tickets to the finals. 🎟️ The online challenge takes place here on Editx from 21 September to 18 November 2026. You’ll need to combine technical knowledge, data intuition, analytical thinking and speed to achieve a top score. The use of AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, etc.) is prohibited when answering the quiz questions. This rule is intended to allow everyone to assess their own knowledge and get the most out of the challenge. The quiz is primarily a learning game, not an exam or an assessment: what matters is making progress, not knowing everything. So please answer using your own knowledge and reasoning. Once you complete the quiz, your score is shown immediately. The Finals: Wednesday, 2 December 2026 DPG Media, Antwerp 🏢 Hosted by 42 Belgium By email invitation only, upon qualification. Meet fellow finalists, technology leaders and representatives from our partner organisations. Expect an evening combining inspiration, networking and recognition. Who can participate? The Data & AI Challenge brings together the full technology ecosystem. Whether you're a Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Data Analyst, Software Engineer, Cloud or Technology Specialist, Architect, IT Manager, CIO, consultant or student, you're invited to take part. 🧑 🎓 👩 💻 🧑 💼 Curiosity, analytical thinking and a passion for technology are all you need. Are you ready? Take the challenge, prove your expertise and let your Data & AI expertise rise to the top 🚀 Supported by leading organisations: The 2026 edition brings together leading organisations from different industries across Belgium. Platinum Partner: Delen Private Bank Gold Partners: FOD Financiën | TMC Science & Technology | Axxes IT Consultancy Silver Partners: De Lijn | National Bank of Belgium | BDO Belgium | delaware BeLux | Atlas Copco Group Bronze Partners: CornerBriX | Cairos Host Partner: 42 Belgium Many reasons to join in:
• Test your Data and AI knowledge in a fun format 🎯
• Gain visibility among experts and major players in the Belgian data community 🌐
• Be part of a cross-border initiative that values smart, forward-thinking minds
• Grow your network and open doors for potential opportunities
• Win prizes and get recognition 🏆