Champions of business pitching

Champions of Business Pitching

02/10/2025 - Sint-Niklaas Register now!

For all supply chain professionals as well as other industry professionals, the ability to pitch ideas, strategies, and projects effectively is essential. Whether you’re seeking approval for a new initiative, gaining buy-in for a critical project, or securing funding to drive innovation, the stakes are high—and the challenge is real.

From Proposal to Approval: Mastering the Art to Pitch your projects effectively and secure the funding you need

For all professionals in any industry, the ability to pitch ideas, strategies, and projects effectively is essential. Whether you’re seeking approval for a new initiative, gaining buy-in for a critical project, or securing funding to drive innovation, the stakes are high—and the challenge is real.

But here’s the good news: Pitching is a skill—one that can be refined and perfected with practice, to the level of a true talent.

In a highly practical one-day Masterclass, designed specifically for supply chain professionals as well as other industry professionals, and led by veterans with distinguished business expertise, you will learn how to:

  • Craft the Perfect Story: Understand how to shape your proposal into a narrative that resonates with your audience, ensuring their full endorsement and support.
    • Deliver a Crisp, Irresistible Message: Gain tools to make your value proposition crystal clear—so your ideas are not just heard, but embraced.
    • Engage Stakeholders with Authenticity, Objectivity, and Impact: Master the art of presenting in a way that appeals to various stakeholder types, from C-suite executives to operational leaders.

The day will offer a well-balanced blend of Theory (covering Behavioural Conduct, Business Methods, and Tactics), Best Practices (including Industry Examples, Tips, and Tricks), and Hands-on, practical pitching simulations to convinceC-level Guests.

These will be supported by Personalized Coaching and real-time feedback loops. Plus, the top pitches will be rewarded with valuable prizes.

By the end of this immersive experience, you will walk away with a toolkit of immediately applicable skills that will not only improve your ability to pitch but also give you a competitive edge in your career.

Invest just one day and become a true Champion of Business Pitching!

Lecturers

Stefan Rusu

Director in Deloitte’s Supply Chain and Network Operations group, Johnson & Johnson alumni and Erasmus University Rotterdam Coach, Stefan Rusu is an organization and service builder, technology and business-driven leader with soon-to-be 2 decades of expertise in operations, program management, logistics and systems, across multiple industries and geographies.

Patrick Smets

ERP/Supply Chain Management expert with an engineering background, specialized in Industrial Management and Operations Research. With 3 decades of extensive experience driving Digital Transformation initiatives, he was also a sales executive at SAP and Oracle, where he further enhanced his skill set in storytelling, building business cases, and presenting value propositions. Patrick now leads his own consulting practice, guiding supply chain executives through their Digital Innovation journey. Along with Stefan, he is a board member of PICS Belgium

Sprekers

Practical Info

When ?

2025: October 2

What ?

From 9.00 till 17.00, including lunch

Morning session 3h of lecture

  • Structure: 1,5h
  • Tips & Tricks: 1,5h

Afternoon session 4h

  • Work with coaching: 2h
  • Pitches: 2h

Language: English

Where ?

Hotel Serwir

Kon. Astridlaan 57, 9100 Sint-Niklaas

Pricing

  • Value Chain / PICS–members: € 600  + 21% VAT
  • Non members: 750 + 21% VAT

Become a Value Chain member now (€145) and participate at a reduced rate!

Recover up to 30% of the participation fee via the KMO Portefeuille (DV.O103602)

Foto: Hotel Serwir

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PARTICIPATION FEE: VALUE CHAIN / PICS MEMBERS

I have a Value Chain or PICS membership

€ 600

PARTICIPATION FEE: NON-MEMBERS + MEMBERSHIP

I don't have a membership, but I'll take one, so I can participate at a discounted rate

€ 745

PARTICIPATION FEE: NON-MEMBERS

I participate as a non-member and do not take a subscription

€750

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