Test your Data & AI mindset. Stand out among Belgium’s tech community.After a successful first edition in 2025, the Future of IT Leaders: Data & AI Challenge is back.A cross-company challenge bringing together experienced technology professionals, students and Data & AI enthusiasts from across Belgium. Put your knowledge, reasoning and problem-solving skills to the test. Compete for a place in the finals, connect with leading organisations and become part of a growing community.Think you have what it takes? Take the challenge! 💡📊🔢Several partners have joined forces to support this challenge. ✨ The Challenge:15 questions. 10 minutes. 75 tickets to the finals. 🎟️The online challenge takes place here on Editx from 21 September to 18 November 2026. You’ll need to combine technical knowledge, data intuition, analytical thinking and speed to achieve a top score.The use of artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, etc.) is prohibited when answering the quiz questions. This rule is intended to allow everyone to assess their own knowledge and get the most out of the challenge. The quiz is primarily a learning game, not an exam or an assessment: what matters is making progress, not knowing everything. So please answer using your own knowledge and reasoning.Once you complete the quiz, your score is shown immediately.The 75 highest-ranked participants will qualify for the finals in an inspiring setting:Wednesday, 2 December 2026DPG Media, Antwerp🏢 Hosted by 42 BelgiumMeet fellow finalists, technology leaders and representatives from our partner organisations. Expect an evening combining inspiration, networking and recognition.Prizes & recognition:Show what you can do, and get recognised for it. 🙌Score above 60% and earn a LinkedIn Certificate. Make it to the final and take home a LEGO reward, with special sets reserved for the top 3.Because building, solving and innovating are at the heart of data, AI and leadership. Who can participate?The Data & AI Challenge brings together the full technology ecosystem.Whether you're a Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Data Analyst, Software Engineer, Cloud or Technology Specialist, Architect, IT Manager, CIO, consultant or student, you're invited to take part. 🧑🎓 👩💻 🧑💼Curiosity, analytical thinking and a passion for technology are all you need.Many reasons to join in:Test your Data and AI knowledge in a fun format 🎯Gain visibility among experts and mayor players in the Belgian data community 🌐Be part of a cross-border initiative that values smart, forward-thinking mindsGrow your network and open doors for potential opportunitiesWin prizes and get recognition 🏆 Are you ready?Take the challenge, prove your expertise and let your Data & AI expertise rise to the top 🚀Supported by leading organisations:The 2026 edition brings together leading organisations from different industries across Belgium. Platinum Partner: Delen Private BankGold Partners: FOD Financiën | TMC Science & Technology | Axxes IT ConsultancySilver Partners: De Lijn | National Bank of Belgium | BDO Belgium | delaware BeLux | Atlas Copco GroupBronze Partners: CornerBriX | CairosHost Partner: 42 Belgium