Roald Sieberath

Odoo is an open-source suite of integrated business applications actively programmed, supported, and organized by Odoo SA. Odoo is similar to many open-source projects where customized programming, support, and other services are provided by an active global community and partners network. The community is comprised of more than 1,500 active members and has contributed more than 4,500 modules to the ongoing enrichment of Odoo. The network of certified partners, established in more than 120 countries, deploys the solution locally. The software, with more than 1,500 downloads a day, is one of the most frequently installed business suites worldwide. All Odoo Apps such as Odoo CRM, Odoo Sales, Odoo Accounting, Odoo WMS (Warehouse Management), Odoo HR, Odoo Project, Odoo Events, Odoo Marketing, etc. are integrated with each other. Odoo is an open-source alternative to many software packages. It can be used by any retailer with its POS (Point Of Sales), and in any website with its CMS (website builder) synchronized with the e-Commerce app. In the enterprise resource planning software field, Odoo is an alternative to SAP ERP, Oracle E-Business Suite, Microsoft Dynamics, Netsuite, and others. Odoo has offices in the US, Belgium, Luxembourg, India, Hong Kong, Dubai and Mexico. Awards: - 2011 - INSEAD Innovator Award - 2012 - Highest-ranked Belgian company in the Deloitte Technology Fast50 Benelux (growth of turnover of 1549% in the past 5 years). - 2012 & 2013 - Bossie Award for the Best Open Source Solution - 2013 - Trends Gazelles Award - 2013 - Linux New Media Award for The Best Open Source solution compatible with European Accounting Systems - 2013 - “L’Entreprise Prometteuse” by Ernst & Young - 2018 - Trends Gazelles Ambassador 2018 for Middle Enterprises in the Walloon Brabant region - 2020 - "Deal of the Year" by Trends-Tendances - 2021 - "Manager of the Year 2020" by Trends-Tendances - 2021 - Trends Gazelles Walloon 2021 in the Large Business Category

Le groupe Noshaq contribue au développement et au redéploiement économique de la province de Liège en assurant le financement à long terme des projets d’entreprises. Notre holding s’est assuré en plus de 20 ans une place spécifique dans le paysage financier liégeois, avec une technique d’intervention basée principalement sur la prise de participation au capital. Noshaq, invest et société de gestion de fonds de référence, soutient actuellement 460+PME et projets d’intérêt régional.

A campus, a community and a foundation, BeCentral is all about bridging the digital gap and creating a more inclusive society through technology. A continuously growing ecosystem of students and entrepreneurs, were a leading european tech hub by size, impact and diversity, bringing daily together 1500 people of 72 different nationalities. By inspiring, engaging and upskilling citizens, entrepreneurs, employees, companies, academics, policy makers and civil servants, BeCentral aims to give everyone the possibility to benefit from the opportunities of the digital age regardless of their age, gender, colour or culture. Physically based at Brussel/Bruxelles-Centra(a)l, BeCentral offers a wide range of digital transformation programs. Whether through hosting trainings for digital skills, organizing coding camps for children, offering a space for innovators to meet and work, or helping changemakers connect, share and learn, BeCentral wants to empower every human being from any social or economical background to shape the digital future. BeCentral is backed by Bart Becks, Karen Boers, Chris Burggraeve, Anne Collet, Xavier Damman, Alexandre De Croo, Baudouin de Troostembergh, Wim de Waele, Jean-Jacques Delens, Olivier Delens, Sebastien Deletaile, Herman Derache, Thierry Geerts, Peter Hinssen, Laurent Hublet, Frank Maene, Omar Mohout, Caroline Sedda, Roald Sieberath, Bart Steukers,, Fabian Thylmann, Pascale Van Damme,Philippe Van Impe, Philippe Van Ophem, Saskia Van Uffelen, Toon Vanagt, Olivier Vanden Eynde, Robin Wauters and the FPIM/SFPI.

Le VentureLab est un éco-système de soutien à l’entrepreneuriat à destination de tous les étudiants et des jeunes diplômés des institutions de l’Enseignement supérieur du pôle académique Liège-Luxembourg Le VentureLab a pour mission de : - favoriser le passage à lacte entrepreneurial des étudiants et jeunes diplômés du pôle académique Liège-Luxembourg en vue de créer de lemploi - contribuer au renouveau économique - apporter des réponses aux enjeux de société actuels - aider le jeune à prendre les commandes de son avenir Le VentureLab est soutenu et co-construit par lUniversité de Liège, les Fonds Européens ainsi que Wallonie Entreprendre et des entreprises de la région engagées aux côtés des jeunes entrepreneurs.