about tectonic

Where technology meets purpose and human potential.

Europe has the talent, resources and vision to lead in technology. What's missing is connection. Tectonic brings together the innovators, industry leaders and decision-makers who make it happen.

The teams powering Tectonic

With a proven track record in hosting tech events and driven by shared vision, three organisations join forces to lead Europe into its tech future.

Flanders Technology & Innovation (FTI)

Flanders Technology & Innovation brings together startups, scale-ups, companies, knowledge institutions and governments to accelerate progress through data-driven collaboration. 
Since its founding in 2023, FTI has been driving and unlocking innovative solutions within a data ecosystem.  FTI aims to position Flanders as a leading region for innovation. The goal: a stronger, more prosperous and more inclusive society, powered by technology and innovation. 
The first realization, Elli, is a B2B2E solution that brings together well-being data from companies, partners, and employees into one secure, scalable system – enabling a targeted, preventive well-being policy.

In The Pocket

Creators of the exclusive Shift event, followed by a yearly trend report on what's next in digital.

In The Pocket is a European digital product studio, headquartered in Belgium. Since its foundation in 2010, In The Pocket has always been at the forefront of digital transformation. Their reputation for high-quality software, innovative digital products and successful digital strategies has solidified over the past 15 years, through collaboration with companies and organisations such as Payconiq by Bancontact, itsme, Melexis, TP Vision, DVZ, Barco, Colruyt Group, Groupe ADP, BNP Paribas, Engie, and SD Worx.

NextGen

Hosts of Ghent Slush'd and powerhouse for future tech talent.

NextGen Belgium is a non-profit organisation committed to the future of the Belgian tech ecosystem. As the driving force behind Leuven Slush’D and Ghent Slush’D — leading startup and investor events — NextGen connects founders, investors, and young talent across language and regional boundaries. With a clear mission to strengthen the Belgian startup scene, NextGen focuses on three key pillars: uniting ecosystems, launching startups internationally, and inspiring a new generation of talent.

Meet the team

Aakash

Production Member

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Ani

Partnerships Member

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Arthur

Partnerships Member

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Axel

Board & Legal

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Brett

Marketing & Production

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Camille

Operations & Community

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Daan

IT TEAM

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Ellen

Partnerships

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Emilie

Production Lead

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Filip

IT Lead

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Frank

Board

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Frederik

Content Lead

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Garvit

Board & Leadership

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Hanne

Startups Lead

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Holly

Marketing

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Iva

Marketing

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Jeroen

Board

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Julliette

Investors Lead

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Kato

People Lead

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Louis

Partnerships

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Lucas

Startups Member

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Marie

Production Member

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Michiel

Finance Lead

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Mohamed

Design Lead

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Nathan

Board

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Pieterjan

Partnerships Lead

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Ryan

Content Lead

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Samuel

Production Member

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Stef-Kamil

Partnerships Member

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Tijl

Board

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Tectonic is supported by organisations that share our vision for advancing Europe's tech ecosystem. Together, we're building an ecosystem that drives innovation, supports growth, and shapes responsible technology development.