Nele Van Damme

With perseverance and passion, Nele Van Damme started her entrepreneurial adventure at the age of 21. Together with partner Koenraad Belsack, she started with a pizza stand that grew into the successful Upgrade Estate. She is not only an entrepreneur, but an innovator with strong values. Upgrade Estate, with unique concepts such as Upkot and Upliving, dominates the Belgian housing market. Van Damme's vision focuses on the crucial role of student life. She stands out for her attention to social intelligence, corporate social responsibility and employee satisfaction. So it is no surprise that Upgrade Estate is recognized as one of the best places to work.

Her commitment goes beyond business; she invests in forests as a long-term strategy. Van Damme advocates a holistic approach, where housing is a tool for social impact. She doesn't just build houses, she builds communities!

At the Future Generations Conference, she shares groundbreaking insights on long-term thinking for a sustainable future.