{"id":45763,"date":"2026-02-09T14:56:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amon.be\/?p=45763"},"modified":"2026-03-27T12:50:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:50:55","slug":"september-24-2026-this-is-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amon.be\/en\/september-24-2026-this-is-it\/","title":{"rendered":"September 24th, 2026 &#8211; This is IT"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773060707069{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/amon_thisisit_banner_final-nologo.jpg?id=46437) !important;}&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay=&#8221;dark&#8221; wpex_bg_size=&#8221;cover&#8221; wpex_bg_position=&#8221;center 20%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;70vh&#8221;][vc_column]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_69e1b127a3895 .vcex-image-inner{max-width:400px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center vcex_69e1b127a3895\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"1508\" height=\"1130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/logo-goud.png\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/logo-goud.png 1508w, https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/logo-goud-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/logo-goud-1024x767.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/logo-goud-768x575.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1508px) 100vw, 1508px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; typography_style=&#8221;white&#8221; el_class=&#8221;amonvideo&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594581018383{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #0a0a0a !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594491660473{padding-right: % !important;padding-left: % !important;}&#8221;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-left\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Troffee-04968_Large-darker_goud_2-hires-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Troffee-04968_Large-darker_goud_2-hires-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Troffee-04968_Large-darker_goud_2-hires-150x150.jpg 150w\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69e1b127a5a73{font-size:36px;}<\/style><h1 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h1 vcex_69e1b127a5a73\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Who wins the award for people management in ICT &amp; Digital teams?<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]ICT &amp; Digital Managers are the driving force behind the talented ICT teams of Belgian companies. That\u2019s why Amon Geniki wants to put their valuable contributions in the spotlight. And there&#8217;s no better way to do that, than with an award. Welcome to This is IT 2026, where we celebrate the <strong>ICT &amp; Digital Coach Of The Year 2026<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>In the words of previous winner Bahadir Samli: &#8220;I&#8217;m very honoured to be rewarded like this, but I want to state clearly that this is a team effort: the whole team and the management team at ING have made my work possible.&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594594595815{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ghelamco_bridge.jpg?id=1514) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0.9&#8243; el_id=&#8221;register&#8221;][vc_column]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69e1b127a5e85{font-size:36px;}<\/style><h1 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h1 vcex_69e1b127a5e85\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">This is IT 2026: what to expect?<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>An award show, a keynote, an exclusive concert &amp; networking<\/h2>\n<p>This year, we&#8217;ll celebrate at MeetDistrict in Ghent. <strong>This is IT<\/strong> is a whirling evening full of inspiration and an excellent opportunity to network with people in HR and in IT positions from top firms.<\/p>\n<p>What to expect? An award ceremony and the announcement of the <strong>ICT &amp; Digital Coach Of The Year 2026<\/strong>, a keynote about leadership during tricky times and an intimate concert by Gabriel Ri\u00f3s. It all starts with a walking dinner and the chance to expand your network.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1667998568786{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ghelamco_bridge.jpg?id=1514) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0.9&#8243; el_id=&#8221;programma&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3>PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 24th 2026<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_69e1b127a63d5 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:50%;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center vcex_69e1b127a63d5\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Untitled-design-5-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/div><\/figure>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_69e1b127a7f46 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:50%;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center vcex_69e1b127a7f46\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Persfoto-WV_310823209025_gold_edit_2_Jitske_web-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Jitske Kramer, keynote speaker op This is IT 2026 door Amon Headhunters in ICT &amp; Digital\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/div><\/figure>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_69e1b127a9160 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:50%;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center vcex_69e1b127a9160\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Troffee-04968_Large-darker_goud_2_web-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/div><\/figure>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:0px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-image.vcex_69e1b127aa33f .vcex-image-img{border-radius:50%;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center vcex_69e1b127aa33f\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Persfoto-WV_310823209025_gold_edit_2_web-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>6.30 PM<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Welcome for networking, food &amp; drinks[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:30px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>8.00 PM\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0Start show[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:30px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Keynote <strong>Jitkse Kramer<\/strong> (in English)<\/p>\n<p>We invite corporate anthropologist, entrepreneur and author Jitske Kramer (The Netherlands) for an inspiring keynote about leadership during tricky times. She states: \u201cWe\u2019re living through a non stop series of crises and we\u2019re unsure how to handle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>9.00 PM<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Break[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:30px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:30px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>9.30 PM<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Award ceremony<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nWhich manager will be awarded the title of ICT &amp; Digital Coach of the Year 2026? 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href=\"https:\/\/www.amon.be\/en\/this-is-it-nominees-2024\/partners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find more information here<\/a>, send an email to <a href=\"mailto:Kpo@amon.be\">Kristien Podevyn<\/a> or call her directly at +32 (0)9 296 16 10.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"theme-button-wrap textcenter wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amon.be\/en\/this-is-it-nominees-2024\/partners\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button align-center inline\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Become a partner<\/span><\/a><\/div> [\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; typography_style=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594594601462{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #0a0a0a !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;nominate&#8221;][vc_column]<h1 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h1\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">ICT &amp; Digital Coach Of The Year<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The best ICT &amp; Digital people manager in the IT sector in 2026? This exceptional individual will be crowned by Amon Geniki during the great award show on September 24th. Of course, you have a hand in it, since <strong>the popular vote counts for 50% of the points<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;image&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Awarduitreiking-Bahadir-Samli-2-copyright-Willem-Blancke-1.jpeg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Awarduitreiking-Bahadir-Samli-2-copyright-Willem-Blancke-1.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Awarduitreiking-Bahadir-Samli-2-copyright-Willem-Blancke-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Awarduitreiking-Bahadir-Samli-2-copyright-Willem-Blancke-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Awarduitreiking-Bahadir-Samli-2-copyright-Willem-Blancke-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.amon.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Awarduitreiking-Bahadir-Samli-2-copyright-Willem-Blancke-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;text&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h3\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">1 | The chosen ones<\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]As a headhunting firm specializing exclusively in ICT &amp; Digital, Amon Geniki knows this community inside out. This means that we are <em>the<\/em> expert at finding the best ambassadors of coaching leadership.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h3\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">2 | You decide: who gets the popular vote<\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Soon, we&#8217;ll announce the nominated managers here. Until June 30th, anyone in the Belgian ICT community has had the opportunity to <strong>vote<\/strong> for his or her favourite coach. Your public vote counts for 50% of the points, so help you favourite coach to gather as much votes as possible.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h3\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">3 | The jury judges<\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]An independent jury of experts from the ICT community, the media and the academic sector judges the managers during a personal conversation. They ultimately choose a winner. Who? That will be revealed on stage![\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h3\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">4 | And the winner is ... we'll know on September 24th<\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The ranking of the jury, combined with the voting results will be reveiling the winner. 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