Beltug Priorities Compass 2025: AI remains the top priority

The results of the annual Beltug Priorities Compass are in, and one trend clearly stands out: Artificial Intelligence. Yet cybersecurity and digital sovereignty also dominate the agenda.

AI: from hype to tangible impact

More than half of ICT decision-makers indicate that integrating AI into their IT environment is an absolute top priority. This confirms AI’s position as the strategic lever for digital transformation. However, the rapid rise of AI also brings new questions and challenges:

• How can we guarantee security and privacy in AI applications?
• What does AI legislation mean for our organisation?
• How can we prevent our corporate data from being used to train external AI models?

Digital sovereignty: a strategic topic for the Board of Directors

At the same time, concern is growing over digital dependence on non-European service providers, amplified by the geopolitical context. Belgian companies are actively exploring alternatives and seeking to strengthen their data governance. Digital sovereignty has evolved into a strategic topic that rightly belongs on the Board of Directors’ agenda.

Cybersecurity: the foundation of trust

Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, cybersecurity remains a top priority. The concrete implementation of the NIS2 Directive, intended to enhance cybersecurity across sectors, is a key focus. CIOs are particularly concerned about how to ensure supplier compliance throughout the entire value chain.

Are these your priorities as well?

If so, we warmly invite you to our Inspiration Event on 6 November, where the insights mentioned above seamlessly align with the theme of our event: AI: mission (im)possible? (event in Dutch)

During this event, we will take a closer look at the realities behind AI implementations and the crucial role of cybersecurity and digital sovereignty. Expect concrete use cases, critical reflections, and interactive experiences that demonstrate how AI can successfully take root in your organisation, safely, responsibly, and with real impact.