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Connect it
Welcome to Connect it 2026!
After a brilliant, inspiring and successful first edition in 2025, Connect it returns for a second edition on Thursday 7 May 2026 that promises to be even grander and more impactful.
Connect it 2026 will once again bring together IT professionals from diverse sectors around the power of digitalisation and innovative solutions. What started as an extension of the successful Shop IT has now become an indispensable platform for everyone who wants to transform, grow and collaborate future-oriented.
"Connect it is the meeting place where technology, innovation and collaboration reinforce each other"
Discover. Inspire. Connect.
Connect it is more than a classic trade fair. It is a unique experience platform where technology, innovation and collaboration come together in an inspiring, dynamic environment. Connect with technology experts, policymakers, decision-makers and IT professionals sharing their insights, strategies and solutions.
What can you expect?
Technology applications and solutions within your sector
Through an interactive exhibition floor and parallel sessions, you will discover practical tools and technologies that can be directly deployed within your organisation. Whether it is process optimisation, data-driven decision-making or innovative customer solutions, you will find what you need here.
Gamechangers that make the difference
Get inspired by thought leaders, practitioners and surprising stories from the field. You will return home with insights that really stick. Get fresh insights that you can immediately apply to your own challenges in your sector.
Interactive sessions from Experience Makers
No passive presentations, but hands-on demos, deep dives and interactive discussions where you can make your voice heard on a vibrant exhibition floor.
Connect with the right people
Expand your network with experts, innovators, decision-makers and inspiring IT minds from various sectors. After an inspiring day, also join the Afterwork at The Connection!
"Connecting ideas, creating impact"
Explore. Experience. Connect.
The Hub
Visit the interactive exhibition floor where leading technology companies
present their latest IT solutions and cutting-edge technologies. Discover live demos and interactive showcases around digital innovation to further transform your industry.
The Arena
Connect it is not just about a vibrant exhibition floor, but also inspiring parallel sessions where you can immerse yourself in thematic tracks around digital transformation and strategy, technology innovation, AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, technology in the public sector and much more. Get inspired by Game-Changing keynote speakers and top experts sharing the latest insights, trends and developments that could be of interest within your sector.
The Core & Fuel Bar
Create valuable connections in an inspiring, informal networking environment. This area is not only a moment of relaxation, but also a strategic space offering a unique opportunity to build valuable relationships with industry peers and Connect it partners. Boost your energy and enjoy a snack or drink during interesting networking moments.
Who to expect?
Connect it is the meeting place for professionals who want to get ahead in the world of digitalisation and innovative technologies. We focus on experienced Gen X professionals who want to complement their years of expertise with the latest IT solutions, as well as the ambitious Gen Y, who embrace technology as an engine for change. Decision makers can gain strategic insights and seek tools to prepare their organisation for the future, but innovators also find their place here as they are inspired by the latest trends and enjoy sharing their expertise with peers. Connect it attracts a cross-sector audience (service sector, public sector, government, finance, healthcare, education, ...)
Experience Makers
As an exhibitor, you can now register for Connect it 2025 and be part of 'The Hub' - the place where innovative developments and solutions around technology and digitalization arise. Do you want your company or organization on a platform where innovation is central? Click on the button below 'Become an Experience Maker' for more information!
Discover the Experience Makers of 2025































Gamechangers
During the Game-Changing keynote sessions, top experts will provide you with concrete, applicable solutions that can be relevant within your sector and help you stay ahead in the digital age.
Keep an eye on our website for more information!

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