EBHR 2026

On International HR Day, HRPro organises a masterclass on Evidence-Based HR, in collaboration with KU Leuven, Vlerick Business School, CEBMa, Beam, Otolith and #ZigZagHR.

 

The focus of this session is practical:

  • How to work in a more evidence-based way, with specific attention to collaboration.
  • How do you combine scientific research, organisational data, professional expertise and stakeholder input in a meaningful way?
  • And what does this mean for HR decisions?

 

What you will take away?

  • How to combine different sources of evidence in practice
  • Practical ways to apply evidence-based thinking in HR decisions
  • Insights into how collaboration supports more robust decision-making

     

    The formula.


    Keynote contributions, with room for exchange throughout the session.
    The number of participants is intentionally limited to allow for more interaction.

    Why You Should Join.

    Great Speakers


    International speakers who share their experiences.



    Great Venue


    This time we gather in the Vlerick Business School in Brussels.

    Great Networking


    We provide ample opportunities for networking and discovery.

    The Program

    Titles might still change


    13:00 Welcome Coffee

    13:30 Welcome
    David Patient (Vlerick Business School) and David Ducheyne (hrpro.be, Otolith Consulting).


    13:40 What we know (and ignore) about Collaboration.
    Seth Maenen (AMS, Torgo)


    14:15 What Kind of Leadership Do We Need?
    Charis Libotton (Knowledge on the Spot)


    14:50 Break


    15:20 Fair Decision-Making in Organizations
    Jeroen Camps (Politiezone Antwerpen, Thomas More)


    15:55 The Case of Evidence-Based HR.

    Rob Briner (CRF, Queen MaryUniversity of London)


    16:45 Closing
    Jeroen Stouten (CEBMa, KU Leuven) and Edward Vanhoutte (Hrpro.be, Beam) 


    17:00 Drink


    Moderators are Jeroen Stouten and Edward Vanhoutte.


    The Speakers

    Here is our panel of experts.

    Rob Briner (UK)
    CRF

    Jeroen Camps
    Thomas More


    Charis Liboton

    Knowledge On The Spot

    Seth Maenen

    Torgo

    The Moderators

    The event is moderated by 

    Edward Vanhoutte

    Hrpro.be, CEBMA en Beam

    Jeroen Stouten

    KU Leuven and CEBMA

    Practical Details

    Wednesday 20 May

    From 13:00 to 17:30

    Vlerick Business School

    Bolwerklaan 21 Bus 32
    1210 Brussels


    Easily accessible by public transport (Brussels North Station nearby). - Find your way.
    Parking available in the surrounding area.


    Fee: 


    • A member of the partner Associations*
       120 Euro + 21% VAT 
    • Full Paying Members of Hrpro
      120 Euro + 21% VAT
    • Non members
      240 Euro + 21% VAT

    • If you want to buy a package of tickets (minimal 5) you get 20% reduction. Contact info@hrpro.be


    * The partner associations are CEBMAHR Lab, HR Public, Pro HR Oost-Vlaanderen, Epsilon, VHR Network for HR, VOCAP. And also VOV and members of national associations linked to EAPM can have this reduced rate.

    Use the code that your association has given you.





    The Partners of the Event

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