On 23 June, the first edition of Yontec Next took place at FRAME21 in Herentals. An evening where customers, partners and technical professionals came together for inspiration, insights and, above all, connection. With Yontec Next, we wanted to create a moment that went beyond a traditional customer event. An evening where knowledge sharing, experience and networking naturally reinforced one another.
That ambition was already reflected in the name of the event. Yontec Next stands for Network, Exchange, eXperience and Tomorrow. Four elements that were clearly present throughout the evening: valuable encounters, the exchange of ideas, a strong experience and a look at the future of technical assets.
Host Jonas De Bruyn created that special experience right from the start. With magic, wonder and smooth guidance, he brought energy into the room and formed the connecting thread between the different moments of the evening. As a result, the event not only had strong content, but also its own unique atmosphere that immediately drew the attendees into the story of Yontec Next.
That story was opened by our CEO, Davy Jonckers. He took the attendees through the transformation of Yontec and showed how we continue to evolve as a company, without losing sight of our strong foundation. Reliability, drive, respect and passion remain the values that guide us every day. His story made it clear that progress at Yontec is not only about growth, but also about continuing to build sustainable relationships, strong technical expertise and solutions that truly work for our customers.
From that perspective on transformation, the transition to Hans Diels’ session was a natural one. He spoke about the advantage of uncertainty and offered a surprising perspective on a theme many companies are facing today. Uncertainty does not have to be a barrier. On the contrary, it can create room to become more agile, make more conscious choices and look at the future in a different way. His insights aligned well with the challenges in technical environments, where continuity, flexibility and smart decisions are becoming increasingly important.
Ronny Hamblok then brought the story even closer to the daily practice of technical maintenance. He shared his expertise on how companies can keep their technical assets in top condition. A theme that perfectly matched the central idea of Yontec Next: being ready for tomorrow by making the right choices today. With recognisable examples and practical insights, he gave the attendees valuable knowledge on reliability, efficient maintenance and the optimal use of people and resources.
Our partners Würth and Dexis were also part of the overall experience. They were present to showcase their products to our visitors and engaged in conversations with professionals from various technical sectors. Their presence created a strong link between knowledge, practice and concrete solutions.
After the content programme, there was time to continue the conversations during the walking dinner and networking moment. In a relaxed atmosphere, visitors could share experiences, make new connections and discuss the insights of the evening. That is where the strength of Yontec Next truly came together: connecting people around technical expertise, future-focused thinking and mutual trust.
We look back with pride on a successful first edition of Yontec Next. Thanks to the presence of our customers, partners, speakers and Yontec’ers, it became an evening full of energy, inspiration and valuable encounters.
