WPC 2010 Event Guide

Belux Delegation

Washington, D.C. July 11-15/2010

Worldwide Partner Conference

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Dear Partner,

I’m glad ‘you’re in’ for our journey to Washington DC. The Worldwide Partner Conference this year will focus on infinite possibilities, specifically exploring Microsoft Cloud Services. Microsoft is ‘all-in’ with the cloud and we would like to explore together this challenging opportunity. The evolution to the cloud is one of the most dramatic evolutions the IT-industry has ever encountered. This paradigm shift needs all our attention. Finding the balance between taking the necessary steps to prepare for the cloud (r)evolution and staying current on our latest technologies and products is the journey we have ahead of us.

At the moment we are preparing this booklet, already 80 people from Belgium have registered, representing more than 60 different partners. I'm grateful that my Belux colleagues and I will be able to spend time with you in Washington DC. The conference will provide you with invaluable resources for adopting our cloud strategy & offerings. You will have the opportunity to acquire technology information and strategic business insights and have the opportunity to forge new collaborative partnerships. Not only from a Microsoft perspective. Leading industry analysts such as Gartner, IDC and Forrester will give you expert advice and provide you with competitive information that you can use for your business-planning. You will definitely be inspired by the keynote speech of Bill Clinton, former president of the United States.

Besides all the interesting keynotes, sessions, hands-on labs, the Worldwide Partner Conference is the opportunity to connect with thousands of partners from all over the globe, Microsoft staff and Microsoft Belux people. Microsoft Belux is sending a delegation of more than 20 people. This group is there for you and to make sure you get the most out of your investment. We will work together on the plans for next year. We will make sure that you feel fully equipped and armed to face the challenges and opportunities ahead of us. Let’s exchange ideas, connect and interact to make sure we have a compelling joined business plan.

In this booklet you will find more details on Washington DC, the planned activities and the people joining this year. The Belux program will help you to discover & explore this beautiful city and it will give you the time to get to know colleagues of other partners and the whole Microsoft Belux Delegation.

Thanks again for your commitment! I am confident that this journey will be beneficial to your partnership with Microsoft and provide you with useful insights to guarantee the future growth and profitability of your company. You will return home ‘inspired’ and with tons of useful information to play an active part in this paradigm shift.

No doubt you will return with good memories on the great experiences and good fun you enjoyed during these days.

Enjoy your stay!

Phillip VandervoortGeneral Manager Microsoft Belux

Washington Convention Center is located between 7th and 9th Streets and N Street and Mt. Vernon Place in downtown DC, right across from the new City Museum.

Verizon Center (Vision Keynotes)601 F Street, NWWashington, DC 20004

Contact details: Joris De Coninck +32 478 30 55 32

Infinite Possibilities

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Washington, DC

Washington, DC, formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply DC, is the capital of the United States, founded on July 16, 1790. The City of Washington was originally a separate municipality within the Territory of Columbia until an act of Congress in 1871 effectively merged the City and the Territory into a single entity called the District of Columbia. It is for this reason that the city, while legally named the District of Columbia, is known as Washington, D.C. The city shares its name with the U.S. state of Washington, which is located on the country's Pacific coast.

The city is located on the north bank of the Potomac River and is bordered by the states of Virginia to the southwest and Maryland to the other sides. The District has a resident population of 599,657; because of commuters from the surrounding suburbs, its population rises to over one million during the workweek. The Washington Metropolitan Area, of which the District is a part, has a population of 5.3 million, the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the country.

Article One of the United States Constitution provides for a federal district, distinct from the states, to serve as the permanent national capital. The centers of all three branches of the federal government of the United States are located in the District, as are many of the nation's monuments and museums. Washington, D.C. hosts 174 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States (OAS), the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The headquarters of other institutions such as trade unions, lobbying groups, and professional associations are also located in the District.

The city is governed by a mayor and a 13-member city council. However, the United States Congress has supreme authority over Washington, D.C., and may overturn local laws. Residents of the District therefore have less self-governance than residents of the states. The District has a non-voting, at-large Congressional delegate, but no senators. D.C. residents could not vote in presidential elections until the ratification of the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1961.

Geography

The District has a total area of 68.3 square miles (177 km2), of which 61.4 square miles (159 km2) is land and 6.9 square miles (18 km2) (10.16%) is water.The District is no longer 100 square miles (260 km2) due to the retrocession of the southern portion of the District back to the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1846. The District's current area consists only of territory ceded by the state of Maryland. Washington is therefore surrounded by the states of Maryland to the southeast, northeast, and northwest and Virginia to the southwest. The District has three major natural flowing streams: the Potomac River and its tributaries the Anacostia River and Rock Creek. Tiber Creek, a watercourse that once passed through the National Mall, was fully enclosed underground during the 1870s.

Climate

Washington is located in the humid subtropical climate zone, exhibiting four distinct seasons. Its climate is typical of Mid-Atlantic U.S. areas removed from bodies of water.

The District is located in plant hardiness zone 8a near downtown, and zone 7b elsewhere in the city, indicating a temperate climate. Spring and fall are warm, with low humidity, while winter

Month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Average high (°C)

5.8 8,1 13,2 19,1 24,1 28,8 31,3 30,2 26,3 20 14,1 8,3

Precipitation (mm)

81,5 66,8 91,4 70,4 97 9,5 93 87,4 96,3 81,8 77 77,5

Sunshine hours

145,7 152,6 204,6 228,0 260,4 282,0 279,0 263,5 225,0 204,6 150,0 133,3


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is cool, with annual snowfall averaging 37 cm. Average winter lows tend to be around −1 °C from mid-December to mid-February. Blizzards affect Washington on average once every four to six years. The most violent storms are called "nor'easters", which typically feature high winds, heavy rains, and occasional snow. These storms often affect large sections of the U.S. East Coast.

Summers are hot and humid, with the July high and low averaging 31 °C and 21 °C, though the high will surpass 35 °C, accompanied by high dew points. The combination of heat and humidity in the summer brings very frequent thunderstorms, some of which occasionally produce tornadoes in the area.

Demographics

According to the 2007 American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, the population distribution of Washington, D.C. is 55.6% Black or African American, 36.3% White, 3.1% Asian, and 0.2% American Indian. Individuals from some other race made up 4.8% of the District's population while individuals from two or more races made up 1.6%. In addition, Hispanics of any race made up 8.3% of the District's population. There were also an estimated 74,000 foreign immigrants living in Washington, D.C. in 2007. Major sources of immigration include individuals from El Salvador, Vietnam, and Ethiopia, with some concentration of Salvadorans in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood.

Economy

Washington has a growing, diversified economy with an increasing percentage of professional and business service jobs. The gross state product of the District in 2008 was $97.2 billion, which would rank it No. 35 compared to the 50 U.S. states. In 2008, the federal government accounted for about 27% of the jobs in Washington, D.C. This is thought to immunize Washington to national economic downturns because the federal government continues operations even during recessions. However, as of January 2007, federal employees in the Washington area comprised only 14% of the total U.S. government workforce. Many organizations such as law firms, independent contractors (both defense and civilian), non-profit organizations, lobbying firms, trade unions, industry trade groups, and professional associations have their headquarters in or near D.C. to be close to the federal government.

As of January 2010, the Washington Metropolitan Area had an unemployment rate of 6.9%; the second-lowest rate among the 49 largest metro areas in the nation. The District of Columbia itself had an unemployment rate of 12% during the same time period. The District has growing industries not directly related to government, especially in the areas

of education, finance, public policy, and scientific research. George Washington University, Georgetown University, Washington Hospital Center, Howard University, and Fannie Mae are the top five non-government-related employers in the city. There are five Fortune 1000 companies based in Washington, of which two are also Fortune 500 companies.

Architecture

The architecture of Washington varies greatly. Six of the top 10 buildings in the American Institute of Architects' 2007 ranking of "America's Favorite Architecture" are located in the District of Columbia: the White House; the Washington National Cathedral; the Thomas Jefferson Memorial; the United States Capitol; the Lincoln Memorial; and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The neoclassical, Georgian, gothic, and modern architectural styles are all reflected among those six structures and many other prominent edifices in Washington. Notable exceptions include buildings constructed in the French Second Empire style such as the Old Executive Office Building.

Outside downtown Washington, architectural styles are even more varied. Historic buildings are designed primarily in the Queen Anne, Châteauesque, Richardsonian Romanesque, Georgian revival, Beaux-Arts, and a variety of Victorian styles. Rowhouses are especially prominent in areas developed after the Civil War and typically follow Federalist and late Victorian designs. Since Georgetown was established before the city of Washington, the neighborhood features the District's oldest architecture. The Ronald Reagan Building is the largest building in the District with a total area of approximately 3.1 million square feet (288,000 m2).

Culture

Historic sites and museumsThe National Mall is a large, open park area in the center of the city. Located in the center of the Mall are the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Pier. Also located on the mall are the Lincoln Memorial, the National World War II Memorial at the east end of the Reflecting Pool, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the

Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The National Archives houses thousands of documents important to American history including the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

The Smithsonian Institution is an educational foundation chartered by Congress in 1846 that

Year Population Change

1800 8,144

1850 51,687 84,24%

1900 278,718 81,46%

1910 331,069 15,81%

1920 437,571 24,34%

1930 486,869 10,13%

1940 663,091 26,58%

1950 802,178 17,34%

1960 763,956 -5,00%

1970 756,510 -0,98%

1980 638,333 -18,51%

1990 606,900 -5,18%

2000 572,059 -6,09%

2009 599,657 4,60%


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maintains most of the nation's official museums and galleries in Washington, D.C. The U.S. government partially funds the Smithsonian, thus making its collections open to the public free of charge. The most visited of the Smithsonian museums in 2007 was the National Museum of Natural History located on the National Mall. Other Smithsonian Institution museums and galleries located on the mall are: the National Air and Space Museum; the National Museum of African Art; the National Museum of American History; the National Museum of the American Indian; the Sackler and Freer galleries, which both focus on Asian art and culture; the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden;

the Arts and Industries Building; the S. Dillon Ripley Center; and the Smithsonian Institution Building (also known as "The Castle"), which serves as the institution's headquarters.

Performing arts and musicWashington, D.C. is a national center for the arts. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is home to the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, and the Washington Ballet. The Kennedy Center Honors are awarded each year to those in the performing arts who have contributed greatly to the cultural life of the United States. The President and First Lady typically attend the Honors ceremony, as the First Lady is the honorary chair of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees. Washington also has a local independent theater tradition. Institutions such as Arena Stage, the Shakespeare Theatre Company, and the Studio Theatre feature classic works and new American plays.

The U Street Corridor in Northwest D.C., known as "Washington's Black Broadway", is home to institutions like Bohemian Caverns and the Lincoln Theatre, which hosted music legends such as Washington-native Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis.

Sports

Washington, D.C. is home to five major professional men's teams. The Washington Wizards (National Basketball Association) and the Washington Capitals (National Hockey League) both play at the Verizon Center in Chinatown. Nationals Park, which opened in Southeast D.C. in 2008, is home to the Washington Nationals (Major League Baseball). D.C. United (Major League Soccer) plays at RFK Stadium. The Washington Redskins (National Football League) play at nearby FedExField in Landover, Maryland.

Government

Article One, Section Eight of the United States Constitution grants the U.S. Congress ultimate authority over Washington, D.C. The District of Columbia did not have an elected city government until the passage of the 1973 Home Rule Act. The Act devolved certain

Congressional powers over the District to a local government administered by an elected mayor, currently Adrian Fenty, and the thirteen-member Council of the District of Columbia. However, Congress retains the right to review and overturn laws created by the city council and intervene in local affairs. Each of the city's eight wards elects a single member of the council and five members, including the chairman, are elected at large. There are 37 Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) elected by small neighborhood districts. ANCs traditionally wield a great deal of influence and the city government routinely takes their suggestions into careful consideration.

Citizens of the District of Columbia have no voting representation in Congress. They are represented in the House of Representatives by a non-voting delegate, Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C. At-Large), who may sit on committees, participate in debate, and introduce legislation, but cannot vote on the House floor. D.C. has no representation in the United States Senate. Unlike residents of U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico or Guam, which also have non-voting delegates, citizens of the District of Columbia are subject to all U.S. federal taxes. In the financial year 2007, D.C. residents and businesses paid $20.4 billion in federal taxes; more than the taxes collected from 19 states and the highest federal taxes per capital.

Transportation

The Washington Metropolitan Area is often cited as having some of the nation's worst traffic and congestion. In 2007, Washington commuters spent 60 hours a year in traffic delays, which tied for having the worst traffic in the country after Los Angeles. However, 37.7% of Washington commuters take public transportation to work, also the second-highest rate in the country.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) operates the city's rapid transit system, Metrorail (most often referred to as the Metro), as well as Metrobus. The subway and bus systems serve both the District of Columbia and the immediate Maryland and Virginia suburbs. Metrorail opened on March 27, 1976 and presently consists of 86 stations and 171.1 km of track.


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8:00 am - 8:00 pm Registration

10:00 am - 5:00 pm WPC Connect Table Hours

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Regional Lounge Hours

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Microsoft Partner MS101

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Day of Giving Volunteer Activities

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm World Cup Final Match

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm WPC 2010 Welcome Reception & Community PartyMake sure to pick up your badge!

6:30 am – 7:30 pm Registration

6:30 am – 8:00 am Breakfast

8:00 am – 12:00 pm Vision Keynote at Verizon Center 'Featuring Steve Ballmer'

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch

12:30 pm – 6:00 pm WPC Connect Table & Regional Lounge Hours

12:30 am – 4:30 pm Expo

12:30 pm – 6:00 pm Hands-on Labs

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Solution Value Keynotes

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Breakout Sessions & Interactive Discussions


6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Expo Reception

Agenda

Saturday, July 10

Belux Activity

Belux Activity

Belux Activity

Agenda

Monday, July 12

First Night Casual Dinner @ Elephant and Castle

06.30pm Gathering at JW Marriott07.00pm Casual Dinner10.00pm It’s Saturday Night…

Elephant & Castle opened its first North American pub and restaurant in 1977 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. E&C's distinct atmosphere and selection of popular British Classics food made it an instant success.

World Cup After Party

07.30pm Gathering in front of the Convention Center07.30pm Party Time

Tonight’s World Cup After Party will be held in the Sky Box - the roof topdeck bar – 3 TVs total - with cabana and high-top seating, and flat screens at thefront and back bars. The result is a visually stunning venue that merges the building’s old rustic character with the modern twist.

Welcome reception @ the Residence of the Belgian Embassador

05.30pm Gathering in front of the Convention Center06.00pm Transport to the Embassy06.30pm Reception09.30pm Transport to the City Center

Agenda

Sunday, July 11


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8:00 am – 10:00 am Vision Keynote at Verizon Center

10:30 am – 6:00 pm WPC Connect Table & Regional Lounge Hours

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Solution Value Keynote Repeats & Interactive Discussions

11:30 am – 6:00 pm Expo

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch


2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Business Value Keynotes





9:00 am – 11:30 am Vision Keynote at Verizon Center 'Featuring Bill Clinton'

11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch

11:30 am – 6:00 pm WPC Connect Table & Regional Lounge Hours

12:00 pm – 3:30 pm Expo


1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Segment Value Keynotes



5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Interactive Discussions

5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Expo Reception

Agenda

Tuesday, July 13

Agenda

Wednesday, July 14

Belux Activity

Belux Activity

City Tour and Dinner

05.30pm Gathering in front of the Convention Center (L street doors)06.00pm Depart City Tour07.30pm Dinner at Old Ebbits

One of the city’s finest tour guides will introduce you to the history and architecture of Washington DC with stories, facts, trivia and perhaps a few old wives tales as you explore monuments, memorials and notable buildings.Enjoy a drink with rooftop view.

Georgetown PAM Dinners

06.30pm Gathering at JW Marriottt07.00pm Depart07.30pm PAM Dinners

Get the best dining in Washington DC with this Dine-Around. You have the chance to eat in one of the best restaurants Washington DC has to offer.


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You will always find a Belux attendee in the WEE Lounge.

In the exhibition area there is a lounge available for all Western Europe attendees. This is the place where we will gather during breaks and lunches.

So, let’s meet in the WEE lounge. (Western Europe Regional Lounge)



8:00 am – 4:00 pm WPC Connect Table Hours

8:00 am – 9:00 pm 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Regional Lounge Hours

9:00 am – 11:00 am Regional Keynotes

9:00 am – 4:00 pm Hands-on Labs

10:00 am – 2:00 pm Expo

11:15 am – 12:15 pm Breakout Sessions & Interactive Discussions

12:15 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch


3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Breakout Sessions & Interactive Discussions

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Partner Reception

Agenda

Thursday, July 15

Belux Activity Belux afternoon

12.30pm Gathering in front of Convention Center (L street door)12.45pm Transport to Sequoia Restaurant01.00pm Barbeque @ the riverside04.30pm Transport back to the Convention Center05.00pm Partner Reception @ Convention Center07.00pm Party Time!

Located right on the waterfront on K Street, Northwest D.C., Sequoia is one of the trendiest places for D.C’s hipsters to dine.This will certainly be a Belux meeting to remember.


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Transportation Schedule

Shuttles between WPC hotels and the conference venues are continuous every 10-15 minutes andevery 5 minutes during peak periods.

Transportation Schedule

Sunday, July 11

Convention Center Shuttle

7:30am – 8:15pmContinuous shuttle service between WPC hotelsand the Washington Convention Center (WCC)

Day of Giving Transfer

12:30pmTransfer service to/from the WCC and the threedestination schools

Monday, July 12

Verizon Center Shuttle

6:30am – 8:00amContinuous shuttle service between WPC hotelsand the Verizon Center.

Shuttle service is available between the VerizonCenter and the WCC following Vision Keynotes.The WCC is an approximate five block or10-minute walk. No service is available to hotelsfrom the Verizon Center

Core Meeting Shuttle

12:30pm – 5:00pmContinuous shuttle service between the WCC,Grand Hyatt, Renaissance Hotel and JW Marriottt


5:00pm – 7:45pmContinuous shuttle service between the WCC andWPC hotels

Tuesday, July 13


6:30am – 8:00amContinuous shuttle service between WPC hotelsand the Verizon Center

Shuttle service is available from the VerizonCenter to the WCC and Grand Hyatt followingVision Keynotes. Both the WCC and Grand Hyattare five blocks or a 10-minute walk. No service isavailable to other hotels from the Verizon Center.


12:00pm – 5:00pmContinuous shuttle between the WCC and theGrand Hyatt, Renaissance Hotel, and JW MarriotttConvention Center Shuttle


Wednesday, July 14


7:00am – 8:45amContinuous shuttle service between WPC hotelsand the Verizon Center

Shuttle service is available between the VerizonCenter and the WCC following Vision Keynotes.The WCC is an approximate five block or10-minute walk. No service is available to hotelsfrom the Verizon Center


12:30pm – 5:00pmContinuous shuttle between the WCC and theGrand Hyatt, Renaissance Hotel and JW MarriotttConvention Center Shuttle


Thursday, July 15


6:45am – 9:45am4:00pm – 7:15pmContinuous shuttle service between WPC hotels and the WCC

10:00am – 4:00pmNo shuttle service available


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Name: Marc De Swaef Messenger: [email protected]

Company: Accel Computer Service Stay in Washington: 9-07-2010 / 18-07-2010

Job Title: Managing Director Already attend WPC: 3

Website: www.accel.be

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: +32 475 790 325

Name: Steven Hermans Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Company: Ad Ultima Already attend WPC: 2

Job Title: Product manager

Website: www.adultima.be


Mobile: +32 476 320 914

Who am I?

Living in the countryside near Oudenaarde with my wife Stephanie and 3 kids: Emma (6), Elena (4) and Mathis (1). Hobbies (when I find the time) are all kinds of sports but mainly (beach)volleyball, MTB and running. Next to that, I spend al lot of time in the garden as well.

Why do I attend WPC?

During WPC, I hope to get an update on the Microsoft Strategy for the domains in which Ad Ultima is active. Next to that, I want to get in contact with Belgian and international MS partners with whom Ad Ultima could collaborate or exchange experiences.

Company Description

Ad Ultima implements business solutions based on MS Dynamics AX and does this combining product knowledge and the required experience in the customers' vertical. We specialize in companies in 'Discrete Manufacturing' (IEM, WOOD,...), Construction and Environmental Services.

Next to the pure ERP, Ad Ultima has build up competencies in BI, Collaboration and Document Management.

Ad Ultima is active for over 10 years and has successfully implemented more than 85 cases. We are not only present in Belgium on two locations but you can find us in France as well.

Who am I?

I'm just over 50 years young and I would love to spend some more time on my hobbies ..."ICT", Sailing, Diving, Motorcycling, Skiing, Traveling... and of course my wife and three kids.


- Getting informed about the MS strategy and products ... especially about the cloud 're'volution- Learn how we can adapt our business to that new SW + Services + Solutions model- Meet colleagues facing the same questions ..- I hope to get a new PDA based on Windows Phone 7 !

Company Description

Managed Service Provider and infrastructure partner for SMB customers.We offer fully managed and co-managed ICT servcies based on state of the art RMM and PSA tools.


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Name: Wim Van Heesvelde Mobile: +32 492 272 002

Company: Ad Ultima Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Sales Manager Renaissance Washington

Website: www.adultima.be Already attend WPC: 2


Name: Reinhart De Lille Messenger: [email protected]

Company: Adifo NV Already attend WPC: 2

Job Title: R&D Manager

Website: www.adifo.com


Mobile: +32 495 36 39 70

Who am I?

Living in Merelbeke and working in Kortrijk. Aged 45, married and father of four (yes, 4) children. I'm wandering around in the Dynamics world since 1995, and have spent most of that time within the NAV segment. Since 4 years I've changed camp and am now fully dedicated to AX. My hobby used to be cycling. Cycling around the vineyards in the South of France and Tuscany brought me to my current hobby: tasting wine, a hobby that is non compatible with cycling.


The partner conference is the place to be for meeting my international contacts and colleagues. The opportunity to have such networking meetings is very important. The key notes and break-out sessions provide an enormous amount of knowledge in a very short period.

Company Description

Ad Ultima is committed to get the best results from your organization. These results will be obtained thanks to Microsoft Dynamics AX and our experience in your industry.

We mainly focus at manufacturing companies that wish to ensure their growth thanks to a highly reliable, flexible and future proof ERP system.

Ad Ultima has, thanks to the successful delivery of more than 85 projects since 1999, a thorough expertise in optimizing specific business processes. This is the reason why we definitely chose for a verticalised market approach.

Who am I?

I’m 33. I live in Lembeke (smell of Lotus cookies every morning!) with my wife Lien and daughter Lara. I’m known as an innovative, creative and somewhat crazy and loud person, but it helps doing my job as an R&D Manager. Helping people in the company working towards innovative, value-added solutions for our customers is my mission in life. My hobbies are collecting SF books, computers and lots and lots of music. I play bass in a metal band called Makheena and synths/vocals in a Dark Electro band called Ono Sendai.


Adifo is constantly looking out for innovations in the IT market. As a Gold Certified Partner, we want to keep up to date with the latest info on product developments.

Company Description

Adifo NV: Since its establishment in 1974, Adifo has specialised in software solutions for the international food, feed and animal production sector. Thanks to our great expertise and our specific market contacts, Adifo has grown into a world-leader in the supply of advanced automation solutions and services.

Throughout the entire farm-to-fork chain, Adifo is your partner. Our integrated software solutions cover the entire production flow, including product development, product formulation and optimisation, specification management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Administration and Accounting, Tracking & Tracing facilities and Customer Relation Management. Our thorough understanding of the supply chain, coupled with state-of-the-art solutions, help our customers to boost their businesses.

Our flagship products are BESTMIX, a least-cost recipe formulation and management tool that is Number 3 in the world in feed and food, and MILAS, an extensive ERP solution for the Feed and Agribusiness industry. The next version of Milas will be based on Microsoft Dynamics AX.


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Name: Marc Crauwels Mobile: +32 475 70 94 62

Company: Admiral Dynamics BVBA Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Managing Partner L'Enfant Hotel

Website: www.admiraldynamics.com Already attend WPC: 3


Name: Yves Vuurstaek Mobile: +32 473 89 71 48

Company: Advantive bvba Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 17-07-2010

Job Title: Managing Director Donovan House

Website: www.advantive.be


Who am I?

I am 49 years old, happily married, no children and my hobbies are racing, reading, cooking and travelling.


In the first place to enlarge my international contacts for our hosting part of the business. Secondly as a board member of IAMCP I am intersted in getting partners exited about joining IAMCP.

Company Description

Admiral Dynamics delivers AX and CRM solutions for the fashion world (clothing, shoes and jewellery). We have strong partner relationships with other Microsoft partners to be able to deliver the full solution from POS to BackOffice and remote administration.

Who am I?

My name is Yves, I'm 32 years old and I live in the city of Maasmechelen, Limburg. In 2009, together with my three partners, I founded Advantive Belgium. We're a Gold Certified Partner on the areas of Information Workers Solutions, Networking Infrastructure Solutions, Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, ISV/Software Solutions and Security Solutions. Next to my role as managing director of Advantive Belgium, I'm also active as a SharePoint consultant. In the weekends you can find me cycling in the region of Limburg.


I'm attending the Partner Conference for the first time. I hope to get to know new people in the Information Worker business and get an insight on the latest wave of products Microsoft has introduced this year.

Company Description

Advantive builds and implements innovative ICT solutions based on Microsoft technology. Our solutions enable organisations to operate in a more productive and efficient manner, by improving the internal and external communication, by optimising the finding and sharing of information, and by facilitating the team effort. And all this in an ICT environment that is manageable, stable, and secure.

Advantive operates as a Gold Certified Partner. The company works on the realisation of solutions in the following areas:• Information Worker Solutions • Networking Infrastructure Solutions • Advanced Infrastructure Solutions • Security SolutionsAdvantive is located in Maasmechelen, near Genk (Belgium) and in Leende, near Eindhoven (The Netherlands).

ABOUT WASHINGTON D.C.

A 2005 poll found that 78% of Americans did not know that residents of the District of Columbia have less representation in Congress than residents of the 50 states.


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Name: Pieterjan Senaeve Mobile: +32 478 90 77 19

Company: Astena Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Solution Sales JW Mariott

Website: www.astena.be


Name: Wim Vandesompele Mobile: +32 477 78 99 75

Company: Astena Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Solution Sales JW Mariott

Website: www.astena.be Already attend WPC: 3


Who am I?

I’m a 27 year-old guy who is most interested in social life: hanging around with my friends, talking about sports and sometimes having a drink. Enjoying a good life isn’t always so healthy, which is why I try to do sports at least once or twice a week: football, squash, running, cycling,… I like to keep things moving!


I want to receive some new battle material to beat the “zombies” and the so called “solutions” in the ERP Industry. And of course I’d like to learn everything about NAV 2009 and the value of the Microsoft Platform in a formal and informal atmosphere.

Company Description

Astena is a Belgian software company that delivers services to Belgian SMEs. As Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Astena offers total software solutions, of which the most important are Microsoft Dynamics NAV and its own add-ons, Astena Project Comfort and Astena Service Comfort. With these add-ons, Astena NV focuses on firms in the field of installation, construction, distribution and ICT, as well as on companies that offer customer services, maintenance and repairs.

Apart from the competencies of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Astena also relies on its own considerable experience in Business Intelligence and Information Worker. Astena has also specialists in Dot.Net applications (such as: Support Portal, Webshop and Mobile Field Service) all integrated with NAV. Today, more than 100 companies are using Astena NV’s software.

Who am I?

I think I'm a cyclist , I read a lot and love to wine and dine ... but honnestly I have no active hobbies anymore , thanks to Astena and my lovely wife & 2 boys (2 & 4 years old).


Experiencing the Microsoft roadmap ; networking with Belgian and other partners ; one week away from the job = time to (re)think ; be treated by my PAM.

Company Description

Astena Business Software is a Belgian software company that delivers services to Belgian SMEs. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Astena offers total software solutions, of which the most important are Microsoft Dynamics NAV and its own add-ons, Astena Project Comfort and Astena Service Comfort. With these add-ons, Astena focuses on firms in the field of installation, construction, distribution and ICT, as well as on companies that offer customer services, maintenance and repairs.

Apart from the competencies of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Astena also relies on its own considerable experience in Business Intelligence and Information Worker. We have also specialists in Dot.Net applications (such as: Support Portal, Webshop and Mobile Field Service on PDA) all integrated with NAV. Today, more than 100 companies are using Astena’s software.


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Name: Arnaud Marlière Mobile: +32 473 25 03 06

Company: Belgacom Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 17-07-2010

Job Title: SME IT Solutions & Strategy

L'Enfant Plaza

Website: www.belgacom.be Already attend WPC: 1


Name: Dirk Cipido Messenger: dirkcipido

Company: Bell Microproducts BVBA Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Sales Manager L'Enfant Plaza

Website: www.bellmirco.eu


Mobile: +32 472 98 28 01

Who am I?

Born in Diest on Dec 31st 1980. Studied Applied Economics in Leuven.Living with my wife Isabel in Tielt-Winge (no kids so far...)My passions are electronic music (I attempt some home-made productions when time allows), travelling (just back from US/Hawaii) and 'social activities'.Not a fanatic sportsman, I try do be active twice a week in the Gym or on my MTB...


Getting updated on Microsoft solutions and partner programs.Get to know the Microsoft Network.

Company Description

Belgacom is the incumbent Telecom operator in Belgium providing fix & mobile telecom services as well as ICT (mainly) in Belgium.

Who am I?

Age: 44Hobby: Golf.Maried.Father of two adolescents.


Engage More Effectively with our customers and of course Microsoft :-)

Company Description

Bell Micro is an international value-added ICT distributor. An industry-recognised specialist in storage products, we are one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors. We serve a diverse set of customers including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), commercial and value added resellers (VARs) and system builders.


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Name: Bart Reyserhove Messenger: [email protected]

Company: Capgemini Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Managing Consultant The Madison

Website: www.capgemini.com


Mobile: +32 486 53 91 06

Name: Michel Kennis Mobile: +32 497 05 36 68

Company: Capgemini Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 19-07-2010

Job Title: Microsoft Service Line Manager

Westin Washington DC City Center

Website www.be.capgemini.com


Who am I?

I am 32 years old, married and a father of two boys (4 yr and 1 yr). I am passionate about software development, so that takes also some of my spare time (reading books, blogs, visiting conferences). The remainder of my spare time goes to my family and to food and wine.


I have two main reasons for attending:1) learn more about Microsoft products and solution offerings to be able to position them in my day to day professional life.2) Network with attendees from Capgemini and Microsoft.

Company Description

Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, enables its clients to transform and perform through technologies. Capgemini provides its clients with insights and capabilities that boost their freedom to achieve superior results through a unique way of working, the Collaborative BusinessExperienceTM.

The Group relies on its global delivery model called Rightshore®, which aims to get the right balance of the best talent from multiple locations, working as one team to create and deliver the optimum solution for clients. Present in more than 30 countries, Capgemini reported 2009 global revenues of EUR 8.4 billion and employs 90,000 people worldwide.

Who am I?

44, married to Beatrijs and father of a son and 2 daughters. Knows everything (or rather used to) about movies and music.


To meet people, learn about the Microsoft future, discover the city. And have some fun!

Company Description

Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing services, has a unique way of working with its clients, called the Collaborative Business Experience. Backed by over three decades of industry and service experience, the Collaborative Business Experience is designed to help our clients achieve better, faster, more sustainable results through seamless access to our network of world-leading technology partners and collaboration-focused methods and tools.

Through commitment to mutual success and the achievement of tangible value, we help businesses implement growth strategies, leverage technology, and thrive through the power of collaboration. Present in more than 30 countries, Capgemini reported 2009 global revenues of EUR 8.4 billion and employs 90,000 people worldwide.


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Name: Danny Buysse Messenger: [email protected]

Company: CODit Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Partner Manager

Website: www.codit.eu


Mobile: +32 497 05 31 97

Who am I?

I'm a former BizTalk Server MVP (Most Valuable Professional) and part of the Microsoft Virtual Technology Specialists for Microsoft EMEA. I've been working in the .NET area from the very beginning. First as a .NET competence center leader in one of the top 3 service providers in Europe, now as active board member and SOA architect of CODit. I'm involved as SOA Architect for different of our top clients and drive in partnership with key business experts many initiatives in the BPM area.

For CODit I'm managing the Product unit and I'm Managing the partnerships.I'm married and proud father of 3 wonderful daughters. I like doing sports and gastronomy.


CODit is are a long time partner of Microsoft. As we are continually looking for new opportunities in our business area the WPC looks a great opportunity both for our relationship with to Microsoft as with other partners.

Company Description

Since 1999, CODit focuses on integration using the Microsoft technology stack including BizTalk Server, SharePoint, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Work Flow Foundation (WF), SSIS and much more. During the past 10 years we bundled our extensive hands-on experience into the CODit SOA platform and set up the only Dedicated BizTalk Support Center in Europe.

Both the CODit SOA Dashboard and the CODit CIP (Collaborative Integration Platform) come with a pragmatic approach and methodology that helps to avoid common integration pitfalls. We reduce the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) with efficient operational tools for both functional and technical issues.


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Name: Tom Struye Mobile: +32 498 90 32 50

Company: COMPUTACENTER N.V. Messenger: [email protected]

Job Title: Sales Manager

Website: www.computacenter.be


Name: Raymond Beijen Messenger: [email protected]

Company: Comsoft Direct Belgium Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 17-07-2010

Job Title: Sales Director Renaissance M Street

Website: www.comsoft-direct.be Already attend WPC: 4


Mobile: +32 491 25 84 31

Who am I?

Hi, my name is Raymond, 37 years old. Together with Annemarie we (almost) have two kids. Hobbies: golf, squash and skiing. I also sing in a band called SenS.


I am attending WPC to strengthen my relationship with Microsoft and its (Belgian) partners. And I want to learn more about the near and longterm strategy of Microsoft and their solutions.

Company Description

Comsoft direct is an international organization with offices in Switserland (HQ), Austria, France, The Netherlands and per 1st of March we opened a new office for Belgium and Luxembourg. We are specialized in: software licensing, Software Asset Management and Online Services.

Who am I?

Working at Computacenter and reponsible for all sales & marketing related activities within Belgium. 45 years, married and father of two teenagers Gert-Jan & Tineke. Hobbies are good food, MTB and Gospel. Basically everything which is nice to enjoy in life.


Network with partners, have fun and build futher upon our Microsoft relations.

Company Description

Computacenter is a leading independent provider of distributed information technology services. To help our customers maximise the value of IT to their business, we offer services at every stage of IT investment: Computacenter can advise customers on their IT strategy, implement the most appropriate technology from a wide range of leading vendors and manage elements of their technology infrastructures on their behalf.

Computacenter employs 10,000 people in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands. Within Benelux, Computacenter has established offices in Brussels, Luxembourg, and Amsterdam.

Drawing on two decades of experience, Computacenter has great depth of knowledge in providing international IT services. Computacenter's coverage extends to 120 countries for both products and services, supported by our direct businesses and partner network (CCI) throughout Europe, Asia Pacific and North America. The Benelux organisation focuses on 3 key domains:Consulting & Integration, Supply Chanin services, and managed services.


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Name: Bert De Craecker Mobile: +32 496 59 21 41

Company: ContributIT Stay in Washington: 1-07-2010

Job Title: General Manager Hilton Alexandria Mark Center

Website: www.aXperts.be


Name: Astrid De Vlam Mobile: +32 498 90 71 77

Company: Copaco Belgium Stay in Washington: 8-07-2010 / 18-07-2010

Job Title: Business Unit Manager Mayflower Renaissance Washington

Website: www.copaco-belgium.be Already attend WPC: 1


Who am I?

Age 39, male.


1) meeting other partners - networking2) I'm on holiday at the same time and take advantage of the opportunity

Company Description

- Process improvement and guidance in ERP implementations- Project management- Training Dynamics AX- Dynamcs AX/NAV consulting.

Who am I?

I'm 35 years old, married and I have a daughter, Laura who's 11 years old.My hobby's are painting, horsebackriding and playing tennis.


I believe that the WPC is one of the most important ICT events in the world.By attending this event I hope to receive plenty of new information, meet people from other companies and also to do even better and more Microsoft business in the future.

Company Description

Copaco has a dedicated sales team, all focusing on a specific reseller audience. Since July 2005 Copaco expanded its activities to France with the setup of Copaco France SAS. The Copaco distribution group is a founding member of EWG : European Wholesaler Group, active in 15 European Countries. Copaco Has 9 Business Units : System & Peripherals, Printing & Imaging, Server, Storage & Security Solutions, Prof AV solutions, Software, Automotive, Lifestyle, Components and a Telecom business unit.


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Name: David Lauryssen Mobile: +32 477 58 67 18

Company: CTG Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 19-07-2010

Job Title: Pre-sales Application Solutions

Marriottt at Metro Center

Website: www.CTG.com


Name: Raf Maesen Mobile: +32 478 84 33 50


Job Title: Partnership Manager Marriottt at Metro Center

Website www.ctg.com


Company Description

CTG is an IT Services & Solutions company, specialized in Applications Solutions, IT Service Management, Testing and Regulatory Compliance.

Who am I?

My name is Raf Maesen, partnership manager at CTG.

I live together with my wife Lieve in Maaseik Belgium and my favorite hobby is tennis.


Gain more overview and insight in Microsoft Solutions for CTG Europe.

Company Description

IT services and solutions company.


By 1790, the Southern states had largely repaid their overseas debts from the Revolutionary War. The Northern states had not, and wanted the new federal government to take over their outstanding liabilities. As this would effectively mean that the Southern states would assume a share of the Northern debt, in return, the South lobbied for a

federal capital located closer to their own agricultural and slave-holding interests.

The terms "territory" and "district" were used interchangeably throughout the 19th century until the territory was officially renamed the District of Columbia in 1871.


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Name: Ann Vansichen Mobile: +32 479 98 40 11


Job Title: Pre-sales ITSM Marriottt at Metro Center

Website: www.CTG.com


Name: Hans Demeyer Messenger: [email protected]

Company: CT-Interactive Stay in Washington: 8-07-2010 / 18-07-2010

Job Title: Supplier of optimism Already attend WPC: 3

Website: www.clubhans.net


Mobile: +32 496 16 33 01

Who am I?

I'm a 33 years old Pre-sales Consultant at CTG. I live in Belgium in the countryside with my husband and daughter of almost 4. I like to be in the open air: gardening, camping, walking, skiing, organizing garden parties,...

I love to travel and I've lost my hart in southern Africa!


To be updated on all Microsoft products and approaches.

Company Description

CTG is a IT Services & Solutions company specialized in IT Service Management, Application Solutions, Testing and Regulatory compliance.


For the fun and full nonsense part of myself, try me on www.facebook.com/911jeFor the serious or business related part, join me on http://www.linkedin.com/in/hansdemeyer

My business partner Alex Huart and I have been delivering presentations for Microsoft in the Benelux and France for over 15 years now . Beginning of 2010 Microsoft Corp asked us to share our expertise and often original approach and style on a worldwide level as Subject Matter Experts.Reasons enough to join WPC 2010 to connect, meet, greet, learn, assess and of course... have a lot of fun!

Company Description

We provide business people, consultants and sales with inspiration, information and optimism, so they can perform better and take better informed decisions.

We started in the ICT environment. Word by mouth has brought us in many other sectors which in turn makes us reinvent ourselves every couple of years to stay on top of what happens in society, in the market places and in the heads of people working and living there.


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Name: Sigrid Verbruggen Messenger: [email protected]

Company: D&D Distribution Stay in Washington: 8-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: General Manager Washington Marriott

Website: www.dddistribution.be Already attend WPC: 1st time


+32 475 96 7482

Name: Koen Verstraete Mobile: +32 497 51 11 31

Company: Delaware Consulting Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Senior Manager JW Marriottt

Website: www.delawareconsulting.com

Already attend WPC: 2


Who am I?

Age 42

Company Description

Distributor

Who am I?

I'm 38 years young, married with Katrien, and father of three cute sons ( Arthur (7yrs), Arne (5yrs) and Victor (4yrs)). My hobbies are mountainbiking/cycling, running, gardening, dining & wining, and reading.


To have an overview of the (new) Microsoft products, to understand the Microsoft strategy, and to network with Microsoft people and partners.

Company Description

“Combining strengths, delivering solutions” is the baseline of Delaware Consulting.Delaware Consulting combines technology and business consulting to deliver real solutions to our customers’ challenges. We align our competencies with these of our customers and partners, building and maintaining long-term relationships. Based on the technology standards of Microsoft and SAP we define, implement and manage best practice solutions.Our core consulting competencies are ERP, CRM, SCM, BI and Performance Management, Information Solutions and IT service management, enriched with our solid experience and pragmatic approach.That this formula works, is proven by our ever-growing number of customers. Our technology partners have confirmed our strengths by awarding us the titles of Gold Certified Microsoft partner, Gold SAP Channel, NetWeaver and Business Objects partner.To keep supporting our customers professionally, we are continually strengthening our team and expanding our organization. Currently our team counts some 450 professionals in offices in Belgium (Kortrijk and Antwerp), China (Suzhou and Harbin), US (Atlanta), Luxembourg (Contern), the Netherlands (‘s Hertogenbosch) and France (Lyon).


With an average of one million trips each weekday in 2009, Metrorail is the nation's second-busiest rapid transit system in the country, after the New York City Subway.


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Name: Luc Van Aelbroeck Mobile: +32 495 59 48 63

Company: Delaware Consulting Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: CEO Hilton

Website: www.delawareconsulting.com Already attend WPC: 3


Name: Arnold De Ploey Messenger: [email protected]

Company: Devoteam NV/SA Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Business Development ECM & UC

JW Marriottt

Website: www.devoteam.be Already attend WPC: 1


Mobile: +32 474 96 32 38


Development of US Microsoft focus within Delaware Consulting

Company Description

Consulting.

Who am I?

Close to 40, born and still living in Leuven, happily married, daughter of 14, son of 12, badminton & tennis, Italy is my second home country.


Get an update on the Microsoft strategy, network with other partners

Company Description

Devoteam is a unique player on the Belgian market with in depth expertise in both the worlds of IT and Telecom. With 300 highly skilled experts in Belgium and an international network of more than 4700 colleagues we have a state-of-the-art knowledge base and a very solid execution platform.Devoteam in Belgium can offer its experience through consultancy, expertise, education as well as by providing complete solutions. Devoteam offers solutions and services covering IT and Telecom in both the domains of Applications and Infrastructure:Applications:- Enterprise Content Management & Unified Communication (ECM & UC)- Applications for Digital Television- Business Application IntegrationInfrastructure:- IT Service Management- Advanced Infrastructure Services- Risk & Security Management

Devoteam NV/SA has offices in Brussels, Leuven and Herentals.


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Name: Stephane De Clercq Mobile: +32 499 57 81 95

Company: Econocom Products and Solutions

Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 17-07-2010JW Marriottt

Job Title: Hosting Licensing Specialist

Website: www.econocom.com


Name: Fabrice Legrand Mobile: +32 496 59 34 10

Company: Econocom Products and Solutions

Microsoft Buddy: Anthony Iudicello

Job Title: Sales and Technical Consultant


Website: www.econocom.com


Who am I?

I'm 36 years old, married and have 2 little boys, Rémi (aged 4) and Félix (aged 2). We are livig in Vosselare, a small village near the city of Ghent (Belgium). My favorite sport is field hockey, which I'm playing for almost 30 years now. Damn, I'm getting old... Next to that, I like tennis, snowboarding, skiing, photography, travelling, comic books, music, movies and last but not least to spend as much time as possible with my kids. :-) Since more than 7 years I'm dedicated to serve hosting partners and give them licensing consultancy and advice. By doing this, they have the possibility to use the best licensing models for their needs. Econocom, the company where I currently work for almost 4 years now, is a Microsoft LAR, ESA and SPLAR covering Belgium and Luxembourg.


To know all about Microsoft's vision and strategy on Cloud Computing for the coming years.Next to that, I hope to meet with a lot of Microsoft people and partners. Networking, networking and networking.

Company Description

By managing distributed IT infrastructure for 25 years, Econocom has gained full-fledged expertise in four lines of business. Our watchwords have been quality, adaptability to clients’ needs and unparalleled innovation. To meet these challenges, Econocom does more than simply provide dual expertise in IT and Telecom services; it has specific capabilities in the following four (4) areas:- Managed services for distributed infrastructures: Keeping clients on top of their infrastructures- Customized IT products and solutions: Equipping clients with high performance installations- Telecom services: Making your IT system mobile- IT and telecom asset financing and management: Adapting installations to user needs at the drop of a hat

Who am I?

I’m 38 and the father of two wonderful daughters ( 4 and 9 years).


I’m attending WPC to be on track with Microsoft’s vision and strategy. It’s also an exceptional opportunity to meet other Microsoft partners and to exchange ideas.

Company Description

Econocom: Econocom is a service company with more than 25 years of experience that helps you gain greater control over your IT. We offer a total range of products and services, including consultancy, financing , supply, maintenance and facilities-management services.


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Name: Jacques Van Branteghem Mobile: +32 475 93 82 01

Company: EDAN INTEGRATOR NV Already attend WPC: 2

Job Title: Partner - Managing Director

Website: www.edan.be


Name: Alain Vandenborne Mobile: +32 494 57 90 52

Company: ENQIO NV Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: CEO The St. Regis

Website www.enqio.eu Already attend WPC: 1



To connect with interesting people within the Microsoft Process Manufacturing area.

Who am I?

I'm 41 years old, married to Diliana, having 2 sons (17 & 11) and a daughter (2) and live in Antwerp. No specific hobbies to mention as my family is consuming all my free time. Nevertheless, I'm always enjoying a good glass of wine in good company. Further I'm the CEO and co-founder of ENQIO. I have more than 20 years of diversified involvement across various industries. Most recently a was founder and CEO of IKAN Consulting, a well known-name in the Business Intelligence landscape in Belgium and Europe, I have an extensive experience in BI systems and analytics along with a complementary mix of technical and business skills. I have a pragmatic, open and very communicative style that enables strong and long-term relationships built on mutual respect.


I'm attending the Partner Conference to strengthen the relationship with Microsoft and their partners and to see what the future in the MS universe will bring.

Company Description

Intelligence inspires, wisdom works !Enqio helps get more value out of an organization. Employing software developed for in-depth analyses, the company distils useful insights from large amounts of company data. These insights allow management to calculate risks in a timely fashion and make informed, corporate decisions. Enqio therefore ensures a sustainable increase in turnover and profit. Enqio is an international company focused primarily on the telecom, financial, public and media sectors. Enqio is active in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Its customers include Orange, France Telecom, Mobistar, Optimus, Telenet, Rogers Wirelless, Zain, Bharti Airtel, Kinepolis, KBC, Dexia, ING, Alpha Credit, TNS, Movetis, Nuon, Toyota, and many more.

More info on www.enqio.eu; www.meetoscar.eu


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Name: Bernard Zwaenepoel Mobile: +32 475 97 00 54

Company: EskoArtwork Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Sr. VP Software Business Renaissance Mayflower

Website: www.esko.com


Who am I?

Age : 44Sailing, wine and dine.Married, 2 sons.


Discover potential strategic directions based on Sharepoint.

Company Description

Integrated solutions for the packaging preproduction and printing markets.


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Name: Geert Janssen Mobile: +32 477 75 43 38

Company: Ferranti Computer Systems

Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010 Hyatt Regency Washington

Job Title: Sales Director

Website: www.ferranti.be


Name: Dirk Michiels Mobile: +32 477 203 374


Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010Hyatt Regency Washington

Job Title: Director Operations Already attend WPC: 4



Who am I?

I'm 46 years old, married and I have 2 great sons.Next to my job I am quite passionate about cooking, good food and drinks and music and I like to spend quality time with my family.


- Getting first hand information on Dynamics Strategy & Roadmap, particularly towards the Utilities and Public Sector- Share partners' vision and experience on how to create added value in their business models- Always looking to be inspired

Company Description

Ferranti delivers innovative solutions to Energy & Utility companies to optimise and control their business critical meter2cash processes based on our MECOMS platform (based on Dynamics/AX). We call it "Empowering Smart Utilities". We operate a direct business model in our home markets and a channel partner strategy across Europe and India.

Next to this we deliver innovative solutions to the Public Sector and deliver and manage innovative ICT Infrastructure based on the Microsoft technology stack.

Who am I?

Married, 47, No kids - love food.Like to do walking, cycling, literature, art, classical music

Director Operations, responsible for Pre-sales, Project implementation, Product Development organisation, Service/Application Management Organisation.

IAMCP BELUX President - Working with Marc Crauwels, Patrick Wielandt, Patrick Steensens to build IAMCP BELUX Chapter - We are looking for motivated people who want to help in IAMCP steering co as we are restructuring the IAMCP BELUX organsiation and value prop with Microsoft BELUX.Spend 1 week a month in the Ferranti India.


Partnering - Building relationships Microsoft - Meeting other IAMCP ChaptersUnderstand the Microsoft Strategic Direction

Company Description

Ferranti is based in Belgium and India.We provide:- Business solutions for the Energy, Utility and Public sector.- Deliver and manage ICT Infrastructures

We are also developing a standard product based on Microsoft Dynamics AX for the Energy and Utilities market. htttp://www.mecons.com. This product is brought to market (Europe, Asia) using a partner network with support from the Antwerp and Gurgaon (Delhi) office.


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Name: Gunter Van de Cauter Mobile: +32 476 28 50 65


Stay in Washington: 10/07/2010 - 16/07/2010Hyatt Regency Washington

Job Title: Sales Manager ICT



Name: Richard Nijkerk Mobile: +32 486 76 90 60


Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010Park Hyatt

Job Title: Vice Chairman



Who am I?

Hello, I’m 37 year old sales professional, working for Ferranti since 2002. I’m active in IT for more than 10 years in several sales positions. Antwerp, is my hometown but I currently reside in Zoersel, where I live with my wife Leen and 2 kids; Eveline (6) & Thomas (4). Most of my free time is consumed with family activities. In the rare free time I like to wine a dine and I’m passionate fan of RAFC.


This is my first WPC and I’m looking forward to it! My main focus will be IT infrastructure related, with special interest for System Center suite. My goals are to get a good overview of Microsoft strategy in the Infrastructure workspace, and to get more acquainted with the Microsoft organization.

Company Description

Ferranti Computer Systems helps organizations improve their business through smart implementation of state of the art technologies. We provide a wide array of business and IT consultancy, develop and integrate systems and offer high quality Business Process Outsourcing, IT infrastructure and Managed Services that help businesses create an advantage.

Ferranti has an outstanding reputation in:- Energy and Utilities Check http://www.mecoms.com for more information on the MECOMS product designed toe Empower Smart Utilities.- Public Sector including (public) transport- Core IT Infrastructure project and service management including LAN/WAN, Storage, Server virtualisation, Systems Management and Unified communicationsFerranti has offices in Belgium and India

Who am I?

I have been with the Nijkerk Group for 21 years and engaged with Ferranti since it joined the Nijkerk Group in 1994.

My particlar interest is on structuring the international roll-out of the MECOMS platform which has been developed by Ferranti for the Utility market (Power, Gas, Water) through key strategic partners.

As a Dutch native, I have lived in the USA for 8 years, for Bacholor's studies at the University of Pennsylvania (B.S.Econ from Wharton & B.S. from Penn Engineering) in Philadelphia; and a Masters in Economics from SAIS, Johns Hopkins University, with a focus on the development of South East Asian Nations & Japan. Following graduation, I completed a corporate training program in Kyoto, Japan prior to joining the Nijkerk Group

As an alumnus of Wharton, I am actively engaged with the international develoment of the Management & Technology program and a founding member of the Delhi Alumni chapter.

Married to Lauren Bogen we reside in Brussels Belgium with 2 children.


Positioning Ferranti as ISV in the global utility market

Company Description

Middle East, India and South East Asia.Founded in Antwerp, Belgium in 1976 Ferranti is a member of the Nijkerk Group since 1994.Ferranti has operations in Belgium, U.K., Germany and India


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Name: Frank Opsomer Mobile: +32 477 42 55 32

Company: Ferranti Computer Systems Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Partner Account Manager Hyatt Regency Washington



Name: Patrick Vandebosch Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 17-07-2010

Company: Getronics Belgium JW Marriott

Job Title: Business Unit Manager Already attend WPC: 8

Website: www.getronics.be Messenger: patrickvandebosch@


hotmail.com

Mobile: +32 494 055 73

Who am I?

46 years old. Married and 2 children. Been in partner business for 20+ years, both on local (BeLux) and International business.


Network with new potential partners - learning about other partners' solutions

Company Description

Belgian company focused on Utilities sector across the globe. We have a state-of-the-art product for utilities sector (electricity, gas, water, heating, cooling) based on Dynamix AX platform, and seamlessly integrating other Microsoft products. The product is called MECOMS (http://www.mecoms.com)

Who am I?

Favorite hobbies :- All about Italy- Wine- Jogging


Main purpose is networking and understanding future strategies of Microsoft.

Company Description

With worldwide revenue of €2.08 billion in 2009 and about 13,000 employees (FTE) at HY 2009, Getronics is a leading ICT service-provider in the world and the largest ICT service-provider in the Benelux.

As expert in workspace management services, connectivity, datacenters, and consultancy, Getronics helps organisations and its employees to improve performance. To do this, Getronics has a complete portfolio of integrated ICT services for the large enterprise market and works according to a Global Service Delivery Model ensuring that services are provided for clients throughout the world that are of consistent quality.


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Name: Monique Pierre Mobile: +32 729 72 68

Company: HP Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Licensing Sales Specialist JW Marriottt

Website: www.hp.com Already attend WPC: 1


Name: Steven Arrazola de Onate Mobile: +32 473 630 628

Company: iFacto Group Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Partner JW Marriott

Website: www.ifacto.be Already attend WPC: 1


Who am I?

I love cooking and especially exotic food : Caribean, Chinese, Japanese, ... and each travel is the opportunity to discover new recipes.


Ideal way to discover the Microsoft strategy, the new products, ... It is also the opportunity to meet other partners.

Company Description

For 70 years, HP has helped people, businesses, and communities around the world applytechnology in meaningful ways by harnessing new thinking and ideas to deliver reliableproducts and services. We base our solutions on intuitive technology that hides complexityinside, where it belongs, so our customers’ lives are enriched and their IT experiences aresimpler, smarter, and more manageable. This allows them to spend less time worryingabout technology and more time focusing on what really matters

Some people think of HP as a printer company. Others, as a PC or data center company.We’re all that, and more:• We ship more than 1 million printers per week.• We ship 48 million PC units annually.• One out of every three servers shipped worldwide is from HP.• HP Software makes calls possible for more than 100 million mobile phone customers around the globe.• HP Software Licensing & Management Solution is LAR for more than 15 years and is supporting business in over 146 countries• HP helps 50 million customers store and share over 4 billion photos online.

Who am I?

40 years old.Married, 2 children.


Contact with Microsoft and Partners

Company Description

iFacto Group :iFacto Business SolutionsMoReICTGo4LogisticsSmartSys

iFacto Vertical NAV solutions:Distri+ for Wholesale & DistributionMove+ & Rental + for Moving & RentingTMS+ for Transport & Logistics

iFacto NAV Tools :iFacto Integration FrameworkiFacto NAS SchedulerImavision


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Name: Swen Maes Messenger: swen

Company: iFacto Business Solutions Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Partner JW Marriottt

Website: www.ifacto.be Already attend WPC: 3


Mobile: +32 476 24 38 59

Name: Roeland Goossens Mobile: +32 473 303 486

Company: INFRONT NV Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Managing Partner JW Marriottt

Website: www.infront.be


Who am I?

I am 40 years old and a Dynamics NAV adept since 2000. Married, no kids, which gives me time for my favourite hobbies: motorbikes, movies, kanoeing.


Meet other partners to discuss common interests, issues and solutions. Check out the future within Microsoft Dynamics NAV products and Microsoft in general. Looking for opportunities.

Company Description

Over the years iFacto has built an extensive expertise in software applications for various industries. With years of IT experience and thorough industry knowledge, iFacto Business Solutions offers the solution that meets the unique needs of your organization.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Then, discover more about iFacto and the solutions and sectors that we are specialized in on www.ifacto.be.

Who am I?

My name is Roeland Goossens. I'm proud to be Managing Partner and founder of Infront, the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Competence Centre of the Cronos Group.I'm 37 years old. I graduated from Leuven University as Master Applied Economics in 1991 and have been around in the Belgian CRM scene for the last 12 years.I have a lovely wife, Kathleen, and 2 kids : Axl (3 years) and Tom (8 months).My hobbies are tennis and travelling.


At WPC 2010 I hope to hear a lot about the strategy for the future of Microsoft in general, and for Dynamics and the new Microsoft Partner Network in particular.On the other hand WPC offers an ideal platform to network with other Microsoft partners and Microsoft executives.

Company Description

Infront is the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Centre of Excellence of the Cronos Group. We focus exclusively on Microsoft Dynamics CRM; in fact we were one of the first Belgian partners to gain experience with this powerful CRM application. Infront is ahead regarding the extensive knowledge and unique experience in Microsoft Dynamics CRM resulting in 150 implementations at this moment.

Our main strength is based on the enthusiasm of our team of very skilled colleagues.


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Name: Maarten Verhaert Messenger: [email protected]

Company: INFRONT NV Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Business Development Manager

JW Marriottt

Website: www.infront.be Already attend WPC: 1


Mobile: +32 498 11 11 05

Name: Emiel Herssens Mobile: +32 486 85 74 80

Company: Interconnect N.V. Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Director Capitol Hilton

Website: www.interconnect.be Already attend WPC: 13


Who am I?

I'm 30 years old and have been working with CRM since version 1.2. Currently I'm working at Infront where my focus is on sales and account management. My hobbies are tennis, traveling and movies.


To keep up-to-date with all the Microsoft related things (MPN, CRM, Add-On's, ...).

Company Description

Infront is the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Centre of Excellence of the Cronos Group. We focus exclusively on Microsoft Dynamics CRM; in fact we were one of the first Belgian partners to gain experience with this powerful CRM application. Infront is ahead regarding the extensive knowledge and unique experience in Microsoft Dynamics CRM resulting in more than 150 implementations at this moment.

Who am I?

I just reached the age of 50, starting my second youth! I have a lovely wife Ariane and two kids, Naomi (20) and Nolan (17). Together with my business partner Danny, we started Interconnect back in 1988 and we still love our job!

When I am not working, I like doing nothing (YES), watching TV, jogging (try to do this once a week), skiing in wintertime. I like traveling to East, West and South.

One of my other favorite activities is enjoying good food, good wine and good company. I am not a cook at all, but I love to go out to a restaurant that serves nice food.


To get an update on Microsoft's future plans, to meet new people, to meet friends and to network. The WPC is one of the business highlights of the year for me.

Company Description

We are Microsoft Gold Partner and focus on core infrastructure. Our main customer base are SME's. we do projects with MS products like Windows Server 2008, Exchange 2010, ISA Server or TMG etc. Recently we did some successful installations based on MS HyperV. We also add services like cabling installations, sell hardware in order to offer complete solutions to our customers.


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Name: Jan Vinckier Messenger: [email protected]

Company: Jasa bvba Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Managing Director ST. Regis

Website: www.jasa.be


Mobile: +32 475 77 53 68

Name: Frederic Jourdain Mobile: +32 498 90 88 11

Company: Kitry SA Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Director Marriottt

Website: www.kitrygroup.com Already attend WPC: 1


Who am I?

System Builder, IT-Distributor.

Who am I?

I'm 45 living in Namur with my family (one child, 15 years) Tech addicted as it's my life's passion....I like to eat, drink, do sports and discuss with everybody.


Nothing in fact. It's a good way to meet Microsoft representatives and understand Microsoft strategy in communication to partners.....

Company Description

Development company based on .NET Sharepoint and we are planning to become a cloud company by providing all "online" solutions from Microsoft.


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Name: Lowie Schaubroeck Mobile: + 32 499 51 05 71

Company: LEBON IT SERVICES NV Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 17-07-2010

Job Title: Network Engineer Four Seasons Hotel

Website: www.lebonitservices.be


Name: Didier Lagaert Mobile: +32 474 97 20 54

Company: MICROCOMPUTING Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 18-07-2010

Job Title: CTO Willard

Website: www.microcomputing.be Already attend WPC: 1


Who am I?

My name is Lowie Schaubroeck and I live in Roeselare, a town located in the center of West-Flanders. I am 24 years old and very glad I have the oppurtiny to attend Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference for the first time. I studied mathematics and afterwards I started working at Lebon IT Services last summer. Last year has been very interesting and I learned a lot. Besides working I spent my time reading, playing tennis, working in my recently bought house etc. I also hope I will find time to visit Washington and some of its most interesting places.


Since this is my first time I am very keen to just experience the Partner Conference. I also hope to gain quite some knowledge about the cloud service solutions Microsoft offers and Microsoft's Partner Program. Besides that I hope to meet most of my Belgian collegues and spend a nice time together.

Company Description

Lebon IT Services is a value-add reseller with a clear mission: offering professional infrastructure services to government and small to medium sized businesses. Our vision is based on three principles: knowledge, experience and commitment. Since 25 years we want every IT investment our customers make to add value to the productivity and business growth of their company.

Who am I?

I joined Microcomputing 7 years ago as System Engineer. Today I maintain and coach our technical partnerships @ Microcomputing. Besides ICT I enjoy rollerblading, sailing, diving and riding my motorcycle. Getting rid of the daily stress in one of these ways is one of my favourite hobbies.


WPC allows me to network and to exchange ideas, visions and strategies with other parties.Getting the latest trends and facts for the future allow me to adapt the strategy of our company towards these changes.

Company Description

An optimized ICT infrastructure offers a high return! By limiting downtime you increase profits by making the processes and data that are critical to your company available at all times. Techniques such as back-ups, data replications and the complete duplication of sites complete this approach.

That’s exactly what MicroComputing can do for you. We will always look for the best ICT concept for your company. Our approach is similar to the work of an architect: we make an analysis of the foundation and build an infrastructure that can grow at your company’s pace.

Our starting point: your wishes and requirements! As a client, you have numerous options. From advice concerning your existing network to the implementation of a total concept.Together we will evaluate your situation. Thoroughly and professionally. We can also be your single point of contact for all your ICT needs. This customer-friendly and flexible approach has led MicroComputing to remain a partner of choice, for more than 30 years.


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Name: Kristof D'Hoossche Mobile: +32 0475 78 32 01

Company: Net IT Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Partner & Commercial Director Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Website: www.net-it.be


Name: Jan Hofman Messenger: [email protected]

Company: Net IT Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Managing Partner

Website: www.net-it.be


Mobile: +32 475 82 51 60

Who am I?

38 y - Diving - Living together & 1 daughter of 11 y.Passioned by CRM.


Networking with Microsoft people & partnersWhat's newMicrosoft Dynamics CRM 5.0Mobile 7Other stuff

Company Description

Microsoft Dynamics CRM/xRMWe have built a vertical solution based on the Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform --> PSO : Professional Services Management

Who am I?

Besides my passion for Microsoft Dynamics CRM, I’m a real family man. Last year I got married with the wife of my dreams with whom I’m building a house, to take our next step...Being a child of the eighties (I’m 34 years old), I’m passionate about the pop and rock music of that period. In earlier days I was a successful dj in my region.Today I spend my free time being together with my family, with whom I like to go out eating and doing city trips from time to time. If the traffic wouldn’t be that slow, driving my car would be one of my hobbies.


Networking and finding out new stuff.

Company Description

Microsoft Dynamics CRM/xRMWe have built a vertical solution based on the Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform --> PSO : Professional Services Management


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Name: Bart Troubleyn Mobile: +32 476 40 52 71

Company: Nextel Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Managing Director Renaissance Mayflower

Website: www.nextel.be


Name: Gerry Appeltants Messengerr: [email protected]

Company: Ordina Belgium NV Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 18-07-2010

Job Title: Division Director Marriottt

Website: www.ordina.be Already attend WPC: 4


Mobile: +32 475 96 29 00

Who am I?

40 year old father of 3 kids (8, 10 & 12) spending weekends driving kids around and doing various sports (running, squash).


Get introduced to the Microsoft Partner network, get a clear view on Microsoft strategies and plans, improve understanding of business model for Microsoft partners.

Company Description

Nextel is a Belgian Telecom Integrator (150 FTE, 28 MIO € turnover) specialised in bringing our customers added value through- Unified Communication Solutions,- Data & Security,- Specialised Communication Applications and- Operator Services.

Who am I?

I'm 35 years, I have one daughter of 2 and a half years old and I just moved to Hove near Antwerp.As a Solution Specialist, I’ve carried out activities in the field of business development, presales, coaching of development teams and project control for several software ICT and Consulting firms.


Networking, Up-to-date info and Fun.

Company Description

Ordina Belgium… provides you with consultancy, ICT and outsourcing services. A single point of contact for your integrated portfolio. From strategy to tactical and operational solutions. From package to custom software. From architectures to tools. From projects to right sourcing and applications management. All on the right scale for you.… bundles business know-how with superior technology expertise. Our competence centres convert your processes into ICT. Ordina works for banks and insurance companies, government, utility and telecommunications companies, retail, transport and industry.… is expert and results-driven. But with Ordina as your partner, you can expect more. You can expect us to be honest, fair and respectful in doing business, with great commitment and a sense of responsibility. And we do what we promise.… is close to you.

Flexible, pragmatic and reachable. In terms of capacity and synergies, a big player. Together with Ordina in the Netherlands, we have 5300 ICT people at your disposal. Ordina is among the fastest-growing ICT companies in the Benelux.


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Name: Hein Bruggeman Mobile: +32 473 23 15 47

Company: SAVACO Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Customer Services Manger ICT Infrastructure Solutions

JW Marriottt

Website: www.savaco.com


Who am I?

I am 43 years old and living in Kortrijk (Belgium).I am married to Sophie and we have 2 lovely daughters; Julie and Manon.My hobbies? You can call me a foodie. I like good food, I also like to cook and I enjoy a glass of good wine. I especially like to share all this with my friends while having a good laugh in a great atmosphere. Next to this, I also like good music, a good book and I am interested in photography. I also do some sports, i.e. playing badminton, going for a walk in the countryside and making rides with my bike.


This will be my first attendance to the Microsoft Partner Conference. I hope to get in touch with a lot of people and make new contacts. Next to this I expect to get a good mix of firsthand product information and new ideas and insights on business opportunities for our company.

Company Description

SAVACO is an IT-services company focusing on ICT Infrastructure Solutions (Core IO), Business Productivity Solutions and CAD & PLM Solutions.

Name: Marc Degryse Mobile: +34 769 8 33 31

Company: SAVACO Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Product Strategy Manager

JW Marriottt

Website: www.savaco.com


Who am I?

38 years.'Newly' father (first daughter is now 6 months).Musea & recreationals sports.

WPC is the start of a "New England/Connecticut" tour (DC-Boston-NY)


1) the cloud is coming/here already ...How make it an opportunity instead of a threat for our infractructure solutions

2) roadmaps of all core-IO products (especially System Center)

3) The evolution in the Microsoft Maturity approach

Company Description

2 business units:- ICT Infrastructure- CAD & PLM Solutions ((mechanical) engineering software)


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Name: Jean-Francois Lienart Already attend WPC: 3

Company: SOGETI Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 18-07-2010

Job Title: Alliance Manager JW Marriottt

Website: www.sogeti.com


Name: Marc Dries Mobile: +32 472 95 79 46

Company: Spikes NV Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Managing Director Marriottt

Website: www.spikes.be Already attend WPC: 1


Who am I?

I'm 51, married, 3 (big) children and my big hobbies are travelling and discover countries and people, cooking, and nonsense .

I'm the alliance Manager for Sogeti Belgium and Luxembourg which is an exciting full time job .


Marketing & technology update at the source, trends for next year networking & socializing.

Company Description

Sogeti is a 100% subsidiary of Cap Gemini with offices in Antwerp, Brussels and Luxemburg. Our activities cover Infrastructure management, Application services and testing. We employ more than 1000 employees in Belux.

Who am I?

I'm 46, married with Marijke Kuijken and 2 kids Emily and Fleur. I co-founded Spikes in 2002. I am passionate about innovating businesses through technology.In my spare time, I enjoy reading and the family life.


Spikes decided to attend the WPC for a third time 1) to meet partners who already have an offering in cloud computing to look for synergies, 2) understand how Microsoft brings its products to market and 3) to strengthen our relationship with Microsoft and the partner ecosystem.

Company Description

Spikes is a 100% Microsoft Technology based solution provider. We mainly focus on solutions based on .Net, Sharepoint, Office, Dynamics CRM and Biztalk. Spikes currently employs 50 FTE.


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Name: Marc Nagelmackers Mobile: +32 476 33 47 50

Company: SYSTEMAT Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Licensing sales specialist team leader

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Website: www.systemat.com Already attend WPC: 2


Name: Carl Alloin Messenger: [email protected]

Company: Tech Data Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Country Manager Belux

Website: www.techdata.be


Mobile: +32 497 593 295

Who am I?

40 years.Married with Catherine De Schryver, 2 wonderful kids: Gilles (8 years) and Arnaud (7 years).Started my career at Alcatel in 1993 and worked since 1998 for different telecom operators/ISP's as EUnet, KPN Belgium, Planet Internet, Scarlet, Telenet and Clearwire.End 2009 I joined Tech Data, initially as Sales Director, since May 1st as Country Manager.Hobbies: visiting restaurants.


Having worked my whole career in the telecommunications industry and having joined the ICT distribution industry since a few months, this is a unique opportunity to become familiar with the Microsoft world.

Company Description

Being at the center of the IT supply chain means Tech Data is in the unique position to provide a broad range of product lines, logistics capabilities and value-added services that enable technology makers and technology resellers to deploy powerful and cost-effective IT solutions. While we don't make any of the IT products we sell, we play an indispensable role in getting them from those who do and delivering them to those who bring technology to life-all with the knowledge that, at Tech Data.

Who am I?

Age: 45 years old,Hobbies: scuba diving, travel,Family: married, one child.


Networking, Microsoft products and strategy update

Company Description

IT-service provider for nearly 25 years, Systemat has asserted itself as an independent intermediary offering high added-value services to organizations. This success stems from a resolute strategy, modelled on the changing needs of its customers.

Since its foundation in 1984, Systemat has pursued one single objective: to free its customers from the constraints of managing the computer aspects of their business in order to allow them to concentrate on their firm’s core business. To date, Systemat has 10 subsidiaries in Belux covering every aspect of the computer industry. 450 highly qualified staff, distributed throughout the various units in the group, are constantly in the service of customers.

Systemat disposes of expertise in a huge number of fields: design and integration of networks, PCs and servers, support and maintenance, help desk, remote management, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, hosting and web design, ERP solutions, accounting software, e-commerce solutions, Storage Area Networking (SAN), financing, etc.


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Name: Stef Van Langendonck Mobile: +41 797 52 31 16

Company: Tech Data Europe Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Commercial Director Marriottt Washington

Website www.techdata.be Already attend WPC: 1


Who am I?

In a nutshell: living is Switzerland, during the week: reponsible for the commercial relation with the Microsoft OEM and FPP team within Tech Data in Europe. In the weekends: enjoying nature, playing with gadgets, sightseeing, gardening, reading, cooking & eating.


First of all to have some executive meeting with MS Corp. Secondly to understand how Tech Data and Microsoft can strengthen partnership and how we can support each other to fuel future growth.

Company Description

Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ GS: TECD) is one of the world's largest distributors of technology products from leading IT hardware and software producers. Tech Data serves more than 125,000 IT solution providers in over 100 countries. Every day, these value-added resellers depend on Tech Data to cost-effectively support the technology needs of end users, including small and medium businesses (SMB), large enterprises and government agencies. Ranked 109th on the 2010 FORTUNE 500(R), Tech Data generated $22.1 billion in net sales for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2010.

Name: Francis Adams Messenger: [email protected]

Company: The Concept Group Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: CEO Best Western Georgetown

Website: www.tcog.be Already attend WPC: 4


Mobile: +32 (0)477 25 14 89

Who am I?

43 years old, playing golf whenever possible, married for 20 years; having 2 daughters from 18 and 15 yeras old.


- Networking- SharePoint 2010 / Office 2010- BI- The Future vision by Microsoft

Company Description

The Concept Group is a Microsoft Dynamics NAV partner with a strong focus on wholesale and retail. Through proven software solutions, we've build a customer portfolio in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.


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Name: Peter Bertels Mobile: +32 479 7 078 16

Company: The Concept Group Stay in Washington: 7-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: CFO | CIO Best Western Georgetown

Website: www.tcog.be Already attend WPC: 2



Networking, New Technology and Trends

Company Description

The Concept Group is a Microsoft Dynamics NAV partner with a strong focus on wholesale and retail. Through proven software solutions, we've build a customer portfolio in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

Name: Patrick Hoornaert Messenger: [email protected]

Company: TOBIUS N.V./S.A. Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Enterprise Architect Marriottt Washington

Website: www.tobius.be


Mobile: +32 499 96 37 71

Who am I?

As an Enterprise Architect, I can draw on more than 18 years of professional experience related to the application of Information Technology in Business. In 1992 - after a free-lance start at the VUB (Free University of Brussels) – I initiated a creative business venture, supplying business services and network solutions to smaller organizations in and near Antwerp (harbour) and Brussels. From 1994 to 1999 this company steadily grew by building and operating information applications and networks for mid-size organisations, including merchants based in London, where I lived and worked for 3 years. Within the Business area, I thus became thoroughly acquainted with Business Intelligence, Customer Relationship Management, Project & Service Automation, Supply Chain, Store Systems and Customized Back-Office Applications. In 1999 I sold my participation, to perform as a Consultant for a well-established multi-national organization, where I accumulated extensive hands-on experience pertaining to project and financial management and administration, in addition to the analysis, design, development and deployment of on-line transactional and analytical systems. In the Technology field, I primarily remained focused on the Microsoft .NET platform, development with Project Server, Visual Studio .Net and Team System (Software Factory), BizTalk (Messaging and Business Process Integration) and SQL (Relational Databases). My ultimate career objective at TOBIUS is to become ever better at IT Project Management, Architecture and Solution Design, in order to build and integrate complex but secure, scalable and maintainable systems in multi-cultural environments.


TOBIUS-Microsoft Alliance Management

Company Description

TOBIUS is your trusted partner and advisor in delivering best-in-class ICT solutions and services that help maximize business results and enable future performance and growth.


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Name: Emanuel van der Aalst Messenger: [email protected]

Company: Tones BVBA Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Public Relations Marriottt Washington

Website: www.Tones.be


Mobile: +32 476 81 49 98

Name: Serge De Geyter Mobile: +32 497 522 050

Company: TopPower NV Already attend WPC: 4

Job Title: Managing Director

Website CEO


Who am I?

I'm a 30 year old guy who made his hobby his job. I'm passionate about politics and computers. Like to eat well and enjoy every day of my life.


Because we, as a company, value the partnership with Microsoft and want to enforce this in the future.

Company Description

Our core business is BTO high-end computers for the demanding professional or professional gamer.

Who am I?

I joined Toppower at the end of 2000 as a shareholder and CEO after 6 years at Compaq, developing the Belgian market and 6 years at Transposia republising multi media CD Rom titles for children in the European market.


At WPC, which I am attending for the 4th time, I hope to understand «the cloud « better and I will be looking for new SAAS opportunities to broaden our service offering.

Company Description

Toppower NV: Toppower is an ISV focusing on the Belgian SMB market with software solutions for different vertical solutions. (Accountants, Petrol distribution, ..) Next to our own software development Toppower is also a MS Dynamics NAV partner. One of our add-ons, Evasion, is an automatic invoice management with an integrated document management system that offers a complete solution for the scanning, processing, validation through a workflow, booking and archiving of all your commercial documents within Dynamics NAV.


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Name: Claude Verschueren Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 17-07-2010

Company: Traviata JW Marriottt

Job Title: Managing Director Already attend WPC: 4

Website: www.traviata.be


Mobile: +32 2 476 984 002

Messenger: [email protected]

Name: Peter Viellefont Messenger: [email protected]

Company: VORTALITIES VOF Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Managing Director JW Marriottt

Website: www.vortalities.be Already attend WPC: 1


Mobile: +32 496 52 99 59

Who am I?

Born in 1948, I'm graduated from Leuven Unviversity with a degree in Civil Engineering. Ever since, I am active in the IT sector mainly in software but also in services . I have been working as consultant, presales, sales, sales management, general management, marketing, business development and today again as Managing Director.

Together with Wim Geukens, I co-founded Traviata in 2003 and since we have had great times together and built a strong team of professionals with passion for CRM.

During my free time (a little bit), with my wife Danielle, we have fun with our children. We play sometimes golf and go cycling regularly . Currently we live in the centre of Leuven near de Vismarkt. I also investigate astrophysics.


It will be the 5th time that I attend WPC. It is a unique opportunity to understand in a very short time Microsoft strategies and tactics, to meet many people and to capture energy for the next 12 months.

Company Description

Travi@ta, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, only focuses upon the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics CRM in Belgium. Our office is located in Diegem

Who am I?

As our company is growing fast I have no time for hobbies. Or maybe the hobby is working :)Every quarter I travel with my family for a couple of days abroad as we all love traveling :)I enjoy a good restaurant and of course a good bottle of wine is always appreciated.


NetworkingFind out new trendsStrategic and Tactical reasonsSee my ex-colleagues @ MicrosoftFun part of course!!

Company Description

We always offer hosted services. This can be our own hosting, partner hosting or Microsoft Online.

We are specialised in Sharepoint and provide consulting, development, training and support.

You can see this under our brand www.sharepointdesigners.be


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Name: Andy De Meyer Mobile: +32 495 24 34 94

Company: Xylos Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: R&D Manager Marriottt Washington

Website www.xylos.com


Name: Luk Denayer Mobile: +32 475 41 58 67

Company: Xylos Stay in Washington: 12-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Managing Director Grand Hyatt

Website www.xylos.com


Who am I?

I am 31 years old, my hobbies are photography, traveling, gaming and keeping up with technology. I am happily married and have no kids (yet).


As head of R&D for Xylos I am mainly interested in getting up to date and speed with the latest Microsoft technologies, as well as getting acquainted with other partners and products which might be complementary to our business.

Company Description

Xylos is a leading ICT service company, specialising in Systems Integration, Systems Management, Information Worker solutions, Learning. The company was founded in 1983 and has over 170 professional employees, based in Antwerp, Brussels and Moscow.

Xylos distinguishes itself through a project-based approach, based on the principle of ‘Applied ICT’. This means: knowledge transfer based on a wide practical experience, with the aim of maximizing the productivity of the customer and its individual employees . Using the discipline of Applied ICT, we are effectively creating productive people and, they – in turn – are building the Productive Enterprise.

The following values characterize Xylos and our people: Pragmatism, People Centricity, Professionals, Passion for ICT, Perspective.

Who am I?

43 years old, father of 2 kids, Aline & Nathan.Before being the Managing Director of Xylos, I was active in the ERP world and financial solutions.When I'm not working, I like to read a good book. My favorite authors are Stieg Larsson and John Irving.

Futhermore I like to sport, 2 to 3 times a week: mountainbike, fitness, jogging.


To learn more about the future of Microsoft. What will be the impact on our business? What is their strategy on the Cloud? What are they offering on BI?

The Microsoft eco-system. Meet and share information with other Microsoft partners.

Company Description

Xylos is a leading ICT service company, specialising in Systems Integration, Systems Management, Information Worker solutions, Learning.The company was founded in 1983 and has over 180 professional employees, based in Antwerp, Brussels and Moscow.

Xylos distinguishes itself through a project-based approach, based on the principle of ‘Applied ICT’. This means: knowledge transfer based on a wide practical experience, with the aim of maximizing the productivity of the customer and its individual employees . Using the discipline of Applied ICT, we are effectively creating productive people and, they – in turn – are building the Productive Enterprise.


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Other partners also joining us at the Worldwide Partner Conference Other partners also joining us at the Worldwide Partner Conference

Name: Frederik Poelman

Company: COMBELL GROUP NV

Job Title: COO

Name: Marc De Keersmaecker Website: www.realdolmen.com

Company: REALDOLMEN Email: [email protected]

Job Title: COO Mobile: +32 494 72 28 09

Name: Jonas Dhaenens

Company: COMBELL GROUP NV

Job Title: CEO

Name: Robin Maes

Company: COMPUTACENTER N.V.

Job Title: Infrastructure Integration Manager

Name: Benoît Pirotte

Company: CONTRASTE GROUPE

Job Title: CEO

Name: Peter Oyserman

Company: DELAWARE CONSULTING

Job Title: Partner

Name: Johan Vranckx

Company: ENQIO NV

Job Title: Sales Manager

Name: Gerdy Dhondt

Company: SIMAC

Job Title: Business Consultant Team Lead

Name: Johan Diels

Company: SIMAC ICT BELGIUM NV

Job Title: Sales and Marketing Director

Name: Filip Aesaert Mobile: +32 475 29 37 17

Company: TOBIUS Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Sr. Account Manager Marriottt Washington

Website: www.tobius.be


Name: Arjan Vermeulen

Company: XOLYD

Job Title: Commercial Director/Partner

Website: www.xolyd.com


Mobile: +31 646 61 75 25

Name: Jan Druppel

Company: QURIUS BELGIUM

Job Title: MD Qurius Belgium

Name: Filip Goos

Company: CHEOPS TECHNOLOGY

Job Title: Managing Director


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Name: Tom Braekeleirs Website: www.microsoft.be/partner

Company: Microsoft Stay in Washington: 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Partner Account Manager JW Marriott

Mobile: +32 477 72 92 58 Already attend WPC: 3



Name: Farida Ahidar Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: Partner Territory Manager Sint Regis

Mobile: +32 475 47 20 55


Name: Barbara Baeyens Email: [email protected]

Company: Microsoft Website: www.microsoft.be/partner

Job Title: Partner Sales Manager

Mobile: +32 473 98 22 25

[email protected]

Who am I?

Besides being 36 years of age and a 10 year Microsoft veteran, I spend my professional time as Partner Account Manager for Dynamics CRM. I can just as well spend hours talking about AX or NAV as I spend 7 years managing and marketing these products as well.On a more personal note, I'm married and have 2 beautiful children aged 4 and 6. My spare time is usually filled with music, running, movies and lots of DIY.


To connect, network and have great conversations with partners.

Company Description

Producing, marketing and selling the world's best software.

Who am I?

I am 35 years old, married with Thierry Olivier, my big love, and I have 2 beautifull childeren: Mikael - 7 years & Noor - almost 2 years.I love to read, enjoy the outdoors (camping, fishing), spend time on the computer, and play with my lovely kids!


It's the place to be to meet our partners/collegues worldwide and to lear from each other.

Who am I?

I love skiing, cycling, art & movies, food & wine.


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Name: Marc Charlier Website: www.microsoft.be/partner

Company: Microsoft Already attend WPC: 4

Job Title: Dynamics Lead Belgium/Luxembourg

Mobile: +32 474 97 34 48


Who am I?

I’m 46 years old and finishing my 5th year at Microsoft. I’m married and father of 3 children: Claire, Guillaume and Pierre.


Network with our partners and learn about the strategic directions Microsoft will take moving forward. Having fun is also a big part of WPC :-)

Name: Catherine Closset Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: Partner Account Manager St. Regis

Mobile: +32 473 98 28 12


Who am I?

Married - 2 boys (1 & 3 year old)Enjoy travelling & sports (field hockey is my favorite)In my spare time, familytime is crucial to us to make the life of our 2 boys as nice as possible ... Outdoor activities are our favorite


I am attending the Partner Conference as part of my professional role as a Partner Account Manager to be able to connect as most as possbile with our partners & to be able to facilitate networking relationships. Apart from that I see this as the moment of the year to hear all the new plans & this in one week time & to come back to use this information in the best possible way to increase partner relationships & joint business.


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Name: Joris De Coninck Website: www.microsoft.be


Job Title: Integrated Marketing & Communications

Willard

Mobile: +32 478 30 55 32



Who am I?

I am 32 years old and living in Mechelen with my wife and daughter. Hobbies are swimming, running and skiing.


Come to me with all your practical questions about the Belux program

Name: Tom Costers Website: www.microsoft.be/partner

Company: Microsoft

Job Title: OEM Director

Mobile: +32 475 58 18 10


Who am I?

After 5 years in different Sales and Partner Management roles within SMS&P, I have recently become OEM Director, heading a team which is responsible for all local and multinational PC manufacturers. Before joining Microsoft I have been working in local and EMEA jobs in IT distribution. Music was my first love (occasionally you can spot me twisting knobs and spinning wheels as a deejay, or making lots of noise in a rock band), but I happily share this love with my wife and 2 great little daughters, Charlotte and Marie. The sports pages in my diary are few, but I go scuba diving every once in a while and keep up swimming: an excellent pastime for clearing my head of everyday’s busy business.


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Name: Peter Dedrij Website: www.microsoft.be


Job Title: Partner Strategy & Programs Lead

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Who am I?

After growing up in a small village in the heart of “Haspengouw” I studiedengineering in Louvain and afterwards a master at Vlerick Management School. My first working experience was at Sabena Technics, INCAT and LUON and I joined Microsoft almost 5 years ago as Mid Market Marketing Manager.

For 2 years now, I am responsible for the Partner Strategy & Programs division within Microsoft Belgium & Luxembourg where our main challenge is threefold:1. Optimizing the way we communicate with our partners to give them the information they need to do business2. Offer our partners’ resources the right training programs so they are better equipped to do business3. Engage with our partners in campaigns so we can trigger customers together to evaluate and purchase our solutions.

Of course to accomplish all of this, a good team is essential. Therefore I get the support from Lien Deleenheer, Imma Verheyen and Ann De Bisschop doing everything possible to realize these goals.

Personally I am married and have a beautiful son of 1,5 year doing his best to keep his parents busy. I also enjoy playing music, photography, my motorbike and renovating our house.


I believe the WPC is the only place where we can offer our partners this degree of insight about our strategy, solutions and future vision. On top of this WPC is also about networking:- with partners from BeLux - with partners from all over the world- with Microsoft BeLux management team and Microsoft Executives

Name: Laurent De Grauwe Website: www.microsoft.be


Job Title: Partner Account Manager Hosting

Mobile: +32 496 46 75 11


Who am I?

I'm living together with my girlfriend in St-Stevens-Woluwe. After working hours I try to stay active by practicing different sports. Besides sports I love hanging out with friends, catching a movie or just relax doing nothing.

I have been working at Microsoft for over 2 years now, specializing in the hosting business. My main task consists of developing the hosting business and SPLA program in Belgium and Luxembourg.

The market trends and Microsoft's cloud strategy are demonstrating huge opportunities for the partners. However an important shift in our business model is needed.


WPC is the ideal place to get to know partners and colleagues in a different setting. Also it allows to get announcements about new releases, strategies etc. for the coming year.


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Name: Lien Deleenheer Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: Partner Network Manager JW Marriottt




Name: André Huynen Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: SMB Segment & Distribution Channel Lead

JW Marriott



Who am I?

I working at Microsoft for more than 3 years. Within the Partner Strategy & Programs group I am taking care of the Microsoft Partner Program and the TO-partner Communications, eg: Partner Portal, Newsletter, and different events like the Sales & Marketing Update and off course: the Worldwide Partner Conference.

I am 33 years old and living with Idris and Julie (12 years old) in Steendorp (very very small village near Sint-Niklaas). In my spare time I’d love to go out for dinner, enjoying good food and wine. As a consequence I need to do some sports to stay fit.

I am exploring on my mountainbike the nice bike trails on the borders of the ‘Schelde’ and you can find me regurlarly on the tennis court. I love to listen to music and go to a concert or festival.


I am attending this year’s partner conference to achieve 1 goal: Offer the partners that have chosen to invest in their relationship with Microsoft a great experience. This means provide the perfect cocktail of valuable business content, unlimited networking opportunities and lots of fun!

Who am I?

Have been at Microsoft for almost 8 years. Always in the SMB space (sales & marketing). Previously worked at Compaq/HP. Have the honor of leading a team of enthusiast MS colleagues who are passionate about SMB segment and our SMB partners !!

Married and one daughter of 2,5 years. Also tennis player (B-2/6)


The power of the partner eco-system and network is incredible...

Company Description

You all know Microsoft activities :-)And do not forget: we're all in :-)


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Name: Peggy Janssens Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: Dynamics Partner Lead

Mobile: +32 479 97 79 33


Name: Mieke Kennof Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: Distribution Partner Account Manager

Mobile: +32 477 48 05 16


Who am I?

I’m really enjoying working for Microsoft for almost 10 years now.I love skiing, dancing, swimming. I’m also reading lots of books.


Spend some valuable time with our Belgian Dynamics partner community, and our colleagues.

Who am I?

I joined Microsoft 3 years ago as distribution Partner Account Manager.


The Partner Conference is the best time of the year to learn all about our strategy for the new fiscal year, to focus on tracks that can help me and my partners to better focus on distribution business. And the networking and the fun of course!

Who am I?

Married to Paule Peeters. Two Boys : Jonathan (10 years old) and Nicolas (8 years old). In my free time -together with my family- we run a small farm and I enjoy a lot of sports activities like Football, Golf, Skiing and Biking.


Networking with Partners and colleagues all over the globe. Understanding key initiatives for FY11 especially in cloud computing. Get inspired !

Name: Anthony Iudicello Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: Partner Account Manager Grand Hyatt

Mobile: +32478369982 Already attend WPC: 6



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Name: Dirk Kooreman Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: Partner Account Manager JW Marriott



Name: Philippe Lemmens Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: Business Group Manager Server & Tools


Mobile: +32 479 38 98 52


Who am I?

I like to play volleyball, ski and fitness. I'm 50 years young and will shortly start my 15th year at Microsoft. We have 2 kids.


Spending time together with our Belgian partners.

Company Description

Dynamics ERP and CRM.

Who am I?

I live in Ruisbroek, near Antwerp together with Els and our two kids Lies & Wout. We recently moved into a new house that still needs lots of work, so spare time is limited. Whenever I have the time I enjoy a good movie, socializing with friends (preferrably in a restaurant or in a bar). I desperately need to pick up sports again, but that's another story.


Obviously the first reason is to meet with our partners and to get a better understanding on what's top of their minds. Next to that, I'm looking forward to learn about all the new things coming our way.

Company Description

At Microsoft, we're motivated and inspired every day by how our customers use our software to find creative solutions to business problems, develop breakthrough ideas, and stay connected to what's most important to them.


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Name: Eric Martens Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: Partner Account Manager St. Regis




Who am I?

I am working at Microsoft for almost 5 years now as a Partner Account Manager. I am 36 years old, married to Heidi and since May 22nd of this year the proud father of our daughter Norah.My hobbies are skiing, karting, wining & dining, hang out with friends and enjoy life as much as possible.


The Partner Conference is the perfect place to hear in avant-première the Microsoft focus areas for the next fiscal year. It also allows you to sit down with your partner(s) and talk about these focus areas and how to translate it into a business plan for the next fiscal year. It is also the perfect place to enable networking amongst partners and discover relationships that may help them do business in areas where they don't have the expertise themselves.

Company Description

At Microsoft, we're motivated and inspired every day by how our customers use our software to find creative solutions to business problems, develop breakthrough ideas, and stay connected to what's most important to them. We run our business in much the same way, and believe our five business divisions offer the greatest potential to serve our customers.

Name: Tom Mertens Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: Partner Technology Advisor St. Regis

Mobile: +32 476 31 63 13



Who am I?

Tom is working at Microsoft for 7 years and joined the partner team almost one year ago as Partner Technology Advisor. He started his career at the company in technical audience marketing and as product marketing manager for the developer tools. Before that he had his own company where he had a strong focus on software solutions and next generation application development.Being 34 years old, Tom recently started sporting again: running, biking and fitness. He also adores horses and horseback riding.


To work with our partner ecosystem, looking at the products, technologies and solutions they'll focus on in the next 12 to 18 months to build a sustainable and profitable practice and business... Don't hesitate to talk to Tom about Microsoft's products and technologies, including on how to go to market with them.

Company Description

At Microsoft we deliver innovative products, technologies and services that enable our partner ecosystem to build and implement great solutions that help solve business problems of customers. When talking about the cloud: yes, we're all in...


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Name: Caroline Steenhaut Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: Partner Account Manager JW Marriottt

Mobile: +32 476 56 17 49


Who am I?

I joined Microsoft 1,5 years ago as a Partner Account Manager for the value added resellers. I'm 31 years old and I live in Aalst with my husband Didier. I like to play tennis, swimming and running.


I'd like to find out all about the strategy for our next fiscal year and to deepen insights with our partners. I'm really looking forward to exploring Washington with you all...

Company Description

At Microsoft, we're motivated and inspired every day by how our customers use our software to find creative solutions to business problems, develop breakthrough ideas, and stay connected to what's most important to them. We run our business in much the same way, and believe our five business divisions offer the greatest potential to serve our customers.

Who am I?

Married, 1 daughter Yasmine (8 years old). In my free time I'm a Student Pilot. So if you are afraid of the clouds ... Talk to me.


We're all in the cloud so this must be the place to be.

Name: Gunter Staes Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: Partner Technology Advisor

St. Regis




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Name: Steven Stokmans Already attend WPC: 4

Company: Microsoft 10-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Job Title: Director SMS&P JW Marriottt

Mobile: +32 497 52 42 00


Website: www.microsoft.be/partner

Name: Joeri Van Vooren Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: MS Dynamics PAM Already attend WPC: 1

Mobile: +32 475 350 366


Who am I?

Hi, I am 28 years old and a proud father of a 2 year old son and 5 months old daughter. When I'm not working I love to spend time with my family or to do some sports such as mountainbiking, tennis or running (in preparation for 20km of Brussels). I hate traffic jams and that is why I live in Kortenberg, very near to the Microsoft office. This allows me to spend less time in my car and more time with my family and friends.


WPC is always a great learning and networking experience. Next to this I look forward to discover Washington during day and night.

Company Description

I bet you already know it.

Who am I?

In all humility and simplicity, there are some basics that guide me through life:1/ Fly on the wings of your strenghts2/ No words but action3/ Anything can be done

As a consequence, I became a 41-year old father of 3 young kids and own 3 chickens and 2 rabbits. I share my passion between my family, antiques & architecture and sailing on the one hand, and yes, my job indeed on the other hand.

The most beautiful professional challenge I can dream of, is the one of developing the SMB business for Microsoft in the Belux, through an enthusiastic and energetic partner community. Realising my partners’ dreams and plans, is the basis of my personal and professional success and satisfaction. I would love to discuss what we can do together!


The WPC is thé place to be for people who want to get early insights into new technology developments and strategies. Every year, I come back from WPC with a bag full of learnings and opportunities, what more can one dream? At WPC, I get most of the energy from talking with the people who are really driving our industry - the Microsoft Partner Community. The most influential and active partners always join!


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Name: Carl Vanden Eynde Already attend WPC: 4


Job Title: Partner Group Lead Renaissance

Mobile: +32 479 97 00 53


Website: www.microsoft.be/partner

Name: Phillip Vandervoort Stay in Washington: 11-07-2010 / 16-07-2010

Company: Microsoft Marriottt

Job Title: General Manager

Mobile: +32 484 39 99 99


Who am I?

As I already have 47 years of lovely springs and hard winters behind me, it are my 2 childeren that can call themselves generation Y members.... But it's not age that counts; it's all about how you feel and going to the WPC is certainly a "feel good" experience, whatever generation you're part of. I live in Oud-Heverlee next to Leuven and with my spare time that's left after work and family, I love to do some biking, hiking and gardening together with my wife, Annemie.


As Partner Sales Lead, I'm looking forward every year to the WPC. It's the perfect place to connect with our partners : it's the perfect moment to discuss several topics a bit deeper and longer. But also from a content point of view, I'm looking forward as this year is a very special one : we're all in the cloud : I do expect some pretty exciting messages on partners in the cloud !

Last but not least : having fun, with good company in a nice environment : how can a summer start in a better way ?

Who am I?

Phillip is the General Manager of Microsoft Belgium and Luxembourg. He leads 350 Microsoft “passionistas” who put the Microsoft software, tools and solutions in the market. Phillip is a strong advocate of the New World of Work: a world where people work at any location, at any time with any device to realize their potential. As such, he has made – together with his people- the Zaventem office a showcase of this New World of Work. Apart from spending spare time with his wife and three children, Phillip is also fond of cars and motorbikes. In sports he practices golf and tennis and just realized a biking tour from Brussels to the Mont Ventoux (France)


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Who am I?

I'm a 39 year old father of 2 lovely daughters. I love technology. Cars, computers and gadgets.When I'm not connected to the internet, there's a good chance I'm on my bike.


I work with ISV's and other types of partners who are looking to adopt cloud computing. I'm going to WPC to meet with partners and get a better understanding of challenges and opportunities that cloud presents to them.

Company Description

Build market and sell the greatest software in the world.

Name: Hans Verbeeck Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: Evangelism Manager

Mobile: +32 479 98 32 56


Name: Rember Verbuyst Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: Partner Account Manager - Solutions

L’Enfant Plaza



Who am I?

Since May 5, 2010 my spare time has got 2 little feet and 10 cute little fingers. My spare time grows every day… :-)


Connection and commitment are the two main drivers in my way of working as partner account manager. Connection enables me to better understand the priorities and strategy of my accounts, and brings the plans of Microsoft and the partner in synch. What's more a personal connection makes the ‘second-5-minutes’possible. A deep commitment is the other qualifier of a strong partnership. Establishing mutual commitment to grow business, to co-engage and to drive customer satisfaction is an everyday focus.

And guess what? The World Partner Conference is one of the best places to invest further in these fundaments. My partners and I can hear which commitment Microsoft will show and how to deal with it, and I believe that we will be connected in one way or another… at the end of the trip.


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Name: Ilse Wathion Website: www.microsoft.be/partner


Job Title: BPOS Partner Account Manager

JW Marriottt



Who am I?

Coming originally from the the oldest city of Belgium "Tongeren". I am passionate about cooking with a professional degree as "chef". Like travelling with my backpack and discover new things. And go out running to get rid of the stress.


Get to know partners with whom I have not yet worked before and better understand how the "cloud" can bring added value next to their current business. And have fun as well of course ;-)

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In-flight entertainment In-flight entertainment

Sudoku Sudoku


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