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Peer groups for innovation leaders in Belgium

Professional innovation networks in Belgium for innovation managers, business development directors, heads of innovation, business developers, and concept developers who want to strengthen their innovation leadership, master the innovation process, and drive sustainable results – together with other specialists in digital transformation, product innovation, and business development.

As an innovation manager, business development director, head of innovation, or business developer, you often encounter both visible and invisible challenges. In Belgium, innovation leaders face rapid technological change, deglobalization, and a climate where business models and customer expectations must constantly evolve.

That is why peer groups are more than just an innovation network – they are the place where the future of innovation leaders in Belgium grows.

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Strong relationships create big results for innovation leaders

In a network for innovation management, you build genuine relationships with other innovation leaders in Belgium – across industries, generations, and backgrounds. You meet peers in business development and product innovation, share experiences in concept development and paradigm shifts, and receive peer support in a trusted forum. Whether you are a new business developer or an experienced head of innovation, the exchange is transformative.

Developing authentic and transformational innovation leadership

Gain new perspectives on innovation strategy, social innovation, digital transformation, and the development of new business models. Peer groups for innovation leaders in Belgium focus on long-term leadership development – offering practical tools that strengthen your role as an innovation manager, business development director, or head of innovation navigating today’s fast-changing business environment.

Addressing innovation leadership challenges in Belgium

We explore topics such as resource allocation, risk management, competitive analysis, and how to connect digital innovation with business development. Peer groups provide support in handling product innovation, service innovation, and building your own path as an innovation leader.

Staying ahead: innovation leadership and future challenges

Discover how innovation leaders in Belgium apply digital transformation, agile innovation processes, and business understanding to make stronger decisions, foster resilience, and create impactful innovation strategies. We address how paradigm shifts, market changes, and hands-on innovation contribute to leadership that is future-oriented and adaptable.

Balancing leadership roles and well-being for innovation leaders

In innovation networks such as our peer groups, you receive support in managing the pressures of resource allocation, product development, and the demands of continuous innovation. You learn to create sustainable structures for work-life balance and innovation leadership – both for yourself and your teams.

What can you expect from a peer group for innovation leaders in Belgium?

Our peer groups for innovation leaders are safe, supportive forums for reflection, learning, and connection. In Belgium, innovation managers, business developers, and business development directors meet to grow together. You can expect:

  • Regular meetings for innovation networks
    We gather 4–6 times a year for deep conversations on topics that matter most – such as innovation strategy, digital transformation, business development, product innovation, and leadership in innovation management.
  • Expert insights and peer exchange
    Some meetings feature expert moderators and specialists in innovation processes, digital transformation, new business models, and resource allocation. Others focus on peer-to-peer learning between innovation leaders.
  • Practical learning for innovation professionals
    We use real-life cases from innovation management – from concept development and market testing to service innovation, business development, and strategic positioning as an innovation leader in Belgium.
  • Values-driven and sustainable innovation leadership
    Explore how to lead with creativity, resilience, and clarity – while building an organizational culture where the next generation of innovation leaders in Belgium can thrive.
  • Confidential conversations and community for innovation leaders
    Our innovation networks, in Belgian cities such as Brussels and Antwerp, create safe spaces where you can think aloud, receive practical advice, and feel supported by other innovation professionals.
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Voices from the network

Real leaders. Real experiences. Real impact.

Our members come from different industries and backgrounds, but they share the same goal: to grow as leaders by learning from each other. Hear how peer groups have made a difference in their professional lives.

It is really proving to be a value add in moments of ad hoc questions, looking for similar experiences when you're trying to establish something new in your own company.

Annemie Ghielens

Global Head of Finance Performance Management, JLL

The thing that makes it stand out is it's not commercial. In that sense, you can be really open and free.

Sami Tanqhe

Supply Chain Director, Nokia

Within our groups, the friendship is very present. We respect each other and we give time for each to express and to explain what we are facing.

Benoît Duculot

Innovation Lead, Kersia

It's a very open, safe environment. We have fun, we share ideas and you don't judge. It's really a very pleasant environment to be in.

Conny Verelst

VP Total Rewards, Levi Strauss & Co.

The value of the network

The numbers speak for themselves – an overwhelming proportion of our members find their peer group extremely valuable. They particularly highlight the confidential sparring that helps them navigate complex challenges.

The network provides access to experience sharing and insights that cannot be found elsewhere. It strengthens both strategic decision-making and personal development. When so many members see concrete results, it is clear that a strong professional network makes a difference.

The meetings are effective in terms of achieving business objectives.

That they get a solid ROI from membership

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Find answers to the most common questions here and see how you can benefit from it.

What does membership cost?

A membership of EGN is typically an employer-paid subscription, which is charged annually. Prices vary from group to group.

What is a peer group?

A peer group is your confidential network group. You have regular meetings and form relationships across companies.

Peer group or courses?

If you actively use your peer group, it can often replace expensive courses.

The innovation function – peer network in Belgium

We cover a wide scope – but with a sharp focus on innovation leaders in Belgium. Our peer groups bring together innovation managers, business development directors, heads of innovation, and business developers across sectors and levels, carefully matched by experience and needs. Whether your focus is digital transformation, new business models, product innovation, or business development, you will find the right innovation network to support your growth.