Governance & Economy
Effective governance is key to a successful smart city. Explore how Belgian exhibitors are enabling smarter, more responsive city management through digital platforms, open data, and citizen engagement.
Effective governance is key to a successful smart city. Explore how Belgian exhibitors are enabling smarter, more responsive city management through digital platforms, open data, and citizen engagement.
Tom Van Hecke
CEO
+32 474792580
[email protected]
Company Background:
Fairville is an IT company located in East Flanders that develops digital solutions to promote sustainable mobility, reduce waste consumption, boost the local economy, and reward neighbourhood care or mutual aid.
Range of Products or Solutions
City Rewards (Local currency wallet-app)
Cirklo (Digital Local voucher system)
Buck-e (Bike rewarding platform)
MyWaste (Reduce waste by rewarding recycling or producing less waste then average)
Added Value / Unique Selling Point
10 years of experience in innovating digital products for the public sector (cities & municipalities)
200 cities in Flanders are working with our solutions.
Endorse local economy
Engage your citizens
Reward good behaviour
Main References
City of Hasselt = CITY APP
City of Mechelen = CIRKLO DIGITAL LOCAL VOUCHER SYSTEM
Miwa (intermunicipal waste) = MYWASTE
City of GENK = BUCKE
Region of Flanders = Partner in enrolling city-apps for each city and municipality in Flanders
Product IMPACT
45.000.000€ spent with local vouchers
200 customers
25.000 merchants,
1.250.000 users,
400 ton CO2 REDUCED,
50 times biked around the world with 30.000 pupils in 500 schools
Lefèvre Olivier
Administrateur
+32 478 32 27 26
[email protected]
Philippe Baijot
Administrateur
[email protected]
Jean Chapelle
Administrateur
[email protected]
Anne Mathieu
Directrice Communication et marketing
[email protected]
Company Background
Jules was created around ten years ago to bring together private players offering smart cities solutions. Our primary mission is to make public authorities aware of the dynamics and opportunities associated with digital transformation projects. In addition to promoting smart city solutions, Jules supports them in their digital strategy, in selecting service providers and proven tools, and in drawing up their specifications. Thanks to our knowledge of the field, the AskJules.city catalog has been created to bring together all relevant solutions. Over the years, Jules has also developed its own portfolio of Smart city solutions.
Range of Products or Solutions
As local authorities, through the adventures of Jules Lesmart, you can discover how to address sensitive and complex issues such as inner-city depopulation, intergenerational cohabitation, inner-city pollution or the involvement of citizens in the public debate by linking the information and solutions of various partners.
We develop pragmatic solutions to respond to your specific needs thanks to our ecosystem of companies offering smart city solutions.
Jules has also developed its own collective intelligence application. This revolutionary solution promotes collaboration between all the players in an area. It creates fluid connections and optimises interactions between public authorities, service providers, investors, academic institutions and citizens.
Added Value / Unique Selling Point
The Jules company brings together companies offering smart city solutions that are ideal for local authorities. Its aim is to encourage collaboration between the various parties to develop tailor-made solutions that respond pragmatically to the specific needs of towns and cities.
Main References
Digital Wallonia and Bertix app with the gamification of zero waste
Philippe BAIJOT
CEO
+32495897354
[email protected]
Company Background
D2D3 is a company of services in the development of specific applications for GIS, data recovery, encoding, data creation and integration thereof in different systems.
Range of Products or Solutions
We have developed vertical solutions to meet the needs of the various specific businesses in the public sector, such as works management, cemetery management, town planning management, mobility management and finally energy management.
More than 500 municipalities in France and 80 in Belgium trust us each year to update their cartographic data.
Range of solutions
Added Value / Unique Selling Point
Thanks to our know-how and our collaborations, we are specialized in the specific development of various applications, in the encoding, creation and management of databases that need to be visualized on a map to facilitate the job.
All the data rendered visually on a map is interconnected with other relevant software within the local authority, so you never have to duplicate data to do your job effectively.
Main References
We have some customers like the European Space Agency with a new application for the Redu-Belgium site in full 3D and we also work for ERA Belgium to manage their distribution of flyer.
Winfried Mortelmans
Managing Partner
+32 47640 95 26
[email protected]
Company Background:
Transforming your community into a smart city or municipality requires technology and systems. But the key to success are your citizens. They are the ones you do it for and their engagement will make or break an innovative project.
Range of Products or Solutions:
Bpact offers smart solutions for cities, municipalities and intermunicipal associations to involve, consult and engage citizens in transformation and support concrete projects to a success.
We support municipalities with a citizen panel, local research and smart participation solutions & services. Bpact Local is our low-threshold citizen panel solution for cities and municipalities. Through your own citizen panel, you can easily and more representatively involve your residents through research and participation on topics such as mobility, safety, leisure and much more…
Main References:
Today our solutions and services are used by smaller communities, municipalities, big cities and intermunicipal associations.
Christophe Canavese
CEO
+32 497 70 31 88
[email protected]
Company Background
From Wallonia to the world : near the capital of Europe, our Belgian consulting firm supports public organizations and digital service providers worldwide in transforming compliance with EU Digital Law and international standards into a strategic advantage.
Range of Products or Solutions
– Acting as EU GDPR Representative for non-EU companies
– Serving as DPO or CISO for public entities and digital players
– Making organizations fully compliant with GDPR, NIS2, AI Act, DSA, DMA, Data act, ISO 27X01, ISO 42001, …
– Delivering tailored trainings & certification programs
Added Value / Unique Selling Point
– Stay compliant, stay ahead: we ensure your services and tools meet EU Digital Law.
– Avoid costly risks: protect your organization and the managers from heavy fines and penalties.
– Build trust, stand out: differentiate with innovative, reliable, and ethical solutions.
– Turn rules into results: transform compliance into your competitive advantage.
Main References
Governments, municipalities, public administrations, intermunicipal utilities, hospitals, medical centers, educational institutions, call centers, non-profit organizations, IT service companies, software development firms, and multinational companies.
GONAY Pascal
Directeur Général
+32 472 83 21 62
[email protected]
ROGER Mathieu
Directeur Commercial
+32 473 49 55 03
[email protected]
Company Background
A local player with over 50 years’ expertise, Civadis has more than 230 experts in the public sector. Its innovative and 360° IT solutions are dedicated to the local public sector in Wallonia and the Brussels-Capital Region.
Range of Products or Solutions
IT softwares and services for various public administration functions: social, urbanism, asset management, HR and payroll, population, accounting, billing, taxes, fees and IT infrastructure.
Added Value / Unique Selling Point
IT solutions tailored specifically for local authorities with : business expertise, knowledge of legislations, support services and assistance for administrative procedures.
Main References
All local authorities in Wallonia and the Brussels-Capital Region use at least 1 CIVADIS solution.
Mustapha Annouh
CEO
+32471356306
[email protected]
Company Background
SHIELD AI is a Belgian startup pioneering sovereign, secure, and trustworthy AI solutions. We help organizations mitigate hidden AI risks while enabling safe innovation.
Range of Products or Solutions
Real-time AI risk auditing and shadow AI detection, data anonymization, air-gapped processing, and continuous compliance monitoring. Our plug-in integrates directly with existing AI systems to safeguard sensitive information.
Added Value / Unique Selling Point
We provide the first European sovereign AI protection platform combining cybersecurity, compliance, and AI governance. SHIELD AI allows organizations to innovate securely while preventing data leaks, unauthorized AI use, and regulatory breaches.
Main References
CCB (Center Cybersecurity of Belgium) + CSPO (Hospitals Wallonia)
Certifications
Ongoing ISO27001
Olivier Lefèvre
Owner
+32478322726
[email protected]
Company Background
Kolibri Consulting is a strategy and innovation firm specialized in smart cities and digital transformation. We help regions, municipalities, and organizations design and implement cutting-edge solutions that foster resilience, sustainability, and citizen-centric services.
Range of Products or Solutions
Our portfolio spans innovative digital solutions for smarter, more connected communities.
We provide a one-stop-shop Open Data service, from data creation and ecosystem mobilization to visualization and reuse.
We develop Mozaïka, a platform that empowers local artists, fosters cultural exchange, and strengthens social cohesion.
All our products are designed to make cities more inclusive, resilient, and citizen-centric.
Added Value / Unique Selling Point
We combine cutting-edge technology with cultural empowerment, turning data and creativity into real value for cities.
Our Open Data one-stop-shop simplifies governance while unlocking new opportunities for innovation.
With Mozaïka, we uniquely connect culture and community in a digital hub for local talent.
This dual focus on data and culture sets us apart as a holistic smart city partner.
Main References
More than 45 cities in Belgium
Jennick Scheerlinck
Founder, CEO
+32 485 51 33 84
[email protected]
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hoplr
Twitter : https://twitter.com/hoplr
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/worklifeathoplr
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennickscheerlinck/
Company Background
Hoplr is an award-winning GovTech company offering a privacy‑first, ad‑free neighborhood network that helps municipalities to inform, engage and involve citizens. Hoplr is GDPR-compliant, ISO-27001 certified and active in 200+ cities across six countries.
Range of Products or Solutions:
a. Neighbourhood network and communication
b. Citizen participation
c. Social domain and volunteers
d. Organizations and associations
Added Value / Unique Selling Point
Hoplr boosts community engagement by combining the power of a social network for local communities with participation tools for local governments and the public sector.
Main References
City of The Hague, Villle de Luxembourg, Antwerp District of Berchem, City of Bruges and in 200+ cities across six countries.
Certifications
a. GDPR compliant
b. ISO-27001 certified
c. Winner of the Global ESG Awards 2025 at the MIPIM festival in Cannes.
d. Winner Seal of Excellence from the European Commission
e. Winner World Summit Awards in Citizen Engagement
f. Winner European Social Services Award for Best Social Technology
g. Winner Deloitte BE Fast 50 in the category communications and networking
François Libeau
General Manager
[email protected]
Artem Rudkovskiy
Coordinator of the Network of Experts
+352 671 105 589
[email protected]
Company Background
Solutions for regional studies, statistics, modelling, forecasting and decision making. The company is capacity building-oriented: with the revolutionary frameworks of Hendyplan International, you will get trained and coached on all segments of specialization and methodologies along the pyramid from data to decision.
Range of Products or Solutions
Solutions for regional studies, statistics, modelling, forecasting and decision making. The company is capacity building-oriented: with the revolutionary frameworks of Hendyplan International, you will get trained and coached on all segments of specialization and methodologies along the pyramid from data to decision.
Added Value / Unique Selling Point
The products and services of Hendyplan International are making your data visible, understandable for better policies, better communication to the citizens. They are productivity boosters. Our approach makes your team of specialists growing in knowledge and experience in a virtuous circle.
Main References
United Nations, IMF, European Commission, City of Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Ministry of Economy and Tourism (Dubai)
Certifications
Standard Data and Metadata eXchange (SDMX).
Hendyplan International is a world-class company for data compilation and modelling. At this purpose, SUT-Equalizer is one of its products: it is an environment supporting the calculation of the GDP of a territory in the state-of-the-art methodologies. It has been recently referenced officially by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs in the top-5 systems worldwide of its category
https://unstats.un.org/unsd/nationalaccount/capdev/resources/?resourceType=compilation&FromFlag=link