nexxworks

What nexxworks does

nexxworks is a Belgian private company (nexxworks BV, headquartered at Amelia Earhartlaan 10, Ghent) that operates as an innovation consulting and experiential education business. Founded by Peter Hinssen, the company does not develop proprietary software; it curates and delivers content through organized experiences including multi-day executive innovation tours to global tech hubs (China, Silicon Valley, Seattle), 1-day executive masterclasses, bootcamps, and bespoke corporate programs. Its intellectual property centers on Hinssen's "Day After Tomorrow" framework and a roster of recognized thought leaders — Steven Van Belleghem, Pascal Coppens, Rik Vera, Jitske Kramer, and Eline Lostrie — who serve as moderators, keynote speakers, and co-designers of programs.

The firm serves enterprise and mid-market B2B clients through two distribution motions: open-enrollment experiences (priced at €1,290 for a 1-day masterclass up to €14,990 for a 5-day international tour) and tailor-made corporate programs sold via direct and inside sales. Named customers include Coca-Cola, Roche, MSD, Rabobank, Liberty Global, Volvo, EY, KLM, Teleperformance, Unilin, DEME, and Belfius, spanning beverage, pharma, financial services, telecom, automotive, aviation, and manufacturing verticals. Ancillary monetization comprises a 20,000+ member professional community, the weekly Radar podcast, keynote speaker booking services drawing on a network of 200+ international speakers, and participation in the VLAIO KMO Portefeuille subsidy program for Belgian SMEs. The business is founder-owned with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and operates with an 11-50 employee base from a single Belgian headquarters, serving clients across Europe and globally.

Name

nexxworks

Legal name

nexxworks BV

Website

https://nexxworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

nexxworks is a Belgian innovation consulting and experiential education company that designs and delivers executive innovation tours, masterclasses, keynote speaker bookings, and tailor-made corporate programs for enterprise and mid-market clients globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Innovation Consulting and Executive Education

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Product & Innovation Summits (Roadmap, Launch Readiness, Innovation Days) (THAHAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits (THAHAMAH), Technology & Innovation Expos Organizers (THAHABAE)

Keywords

• Innovation consulting
• Executive education programs
• Innovation tours
• Keynote speaker bureau
• Thought leadership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ghent

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Innovation Tours and Experiences: Revenue from organizing and delivering innovation tours to global tech hubs (Silicon Valley, China, etc.), bootcamps, and executive immersion programs. Programs range from 1-day masterclasses to multi-week international tours with company visits, keynote sessions, and workshops.
2. Keynote Speaker Services: Booking and management of 200+ international keynote speakers for corporate events, conferences, and private functions. Provides access to thought leaders on strategy, business, and innovation topics.
3. Tailor-Made Corporate Programs: Custom programs designed for specific company needs, including company-specific bootcamps, tours, workshops, and keynotes. Programs are booked for leadership teams seeking customized innovation experiences.
4. Masterclass Events: One-day executive masterclasses featuring multiple global thought leaders delivering keynotes and hands-on workshops. Pricing at €1,290 per participant for the 2040 Masterclass.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

nexxworks is a Belgian innovation consulting and professional experiences company that helps organizations prepare for 'The Day After Tomorrow.' It sells executive innovation tours to global tech hubs, tailor-made corporate programs, keynote speaker bookings (200+ speakers), executive masterclasses, and a community platform with thought leadership content delivered via podcast, blog, and newsletter.

Product overview

nexxworks is a professional education and experiences company that operates as a single unified offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core portfolio consists of innovation-focused tours (including China tours, Silicon Valley tours, and specialized topic tours), tailor-made corporate programs, keynote speaker booking services, executive masterclasses (such as the 2040 Masterclass), and a podcast (Radar). The company serves B2B clients including major corporations like Volvo, EY, and Coca-Cola, with services provided both as open enrollment programs and custom corporate engagements. nexxworks does not offer software products, APIs, or technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Innovation Tours Executive immersion tours to global innovation hubs including China and Silicon Valley, visiting leading companies with expert moderation and behind-the-scenes access to technology leaders. Targeted at C-level executives and senior leaders.
• Tailor-Made Programs Custom-designed programs for specific organizational needs covering topics like strategy, business, and innovation, delivered for corporate clients including Volvo, EY, and Coca-Cola.
• Keynote Speakers Booking service providing access to a roster of 200+ international keynote speakers specializing in strategy, business, and innovation for corporate events and conferences.
• 2040 Masterclass A one-day executive masterclass led by Peter Hinssen, Steven Van Belleghem, Jitske Kramer, and Rik Vera, combining keynotes and hands-on workshops to design organizational roadmaps for 2040.
• Youth Tour 2026 A 6-day cross-generational experience in China (Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai) for parents and young adults (ages 19-26), exploring Chinese innovation, culture, and technology, led by Peter Hinssen and Moonie Zhu.
• Future of CX Tour A 5-day executive immersion in Seattle and San Francisco exploring customer experience and AI-driven loyalty strategies, guided by Steven Van Belleghem and Jim Stolze.
• China's Robotic Economy Tour A 5-day tour in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou exploring China's AI, robotics, and automation ecosystem, moderated by Pascal Coppens and Dado Van Peteghem.
• Radar Podcast A weekly podcast hosted by Steven Van Belleghem, Peter Hinssen, and Pascal Coppens covering technology trends, AI developments, and innovation insights, available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
• Membership Community A subscription-based professional community providing ongoing inspiration, practical insights, and peer networking across various industries for innovation-focused leaders, with 20,000+ professionals engaged.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of people feel more connected after a live event; 85% believe concerts and festivals build bridges between different cultures; 74% feel more hopeful after shared live experiences (from The Goosebumps Effect research cited in blog)

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VLAIO (Flemish Government)minorOthersThe KMO Portefeuille is a subsidy program by the Flemish government (VLAIO) that helps SMEs invest in training and advice. nexxworks experiences are eligible for KMO Portefeuille subsidies, making programs more accessible to Belgian SMEs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Board of Innovation: Belgium-based boutique consultancy that helps large corporates build innovation capabilities through corporate programs, trend research, and innovation labs. Closely comparable to nexxworks in customer type (enterprise), geography (Benelux origin, global delivery), and innovation-foresight focus.
• Mach49: US-based consultancy that helps large companies build internal innovation and growth engines through strategy and execution engagements. Comparable in serving enterprise clients seeking structured innovation programs, with overlapping 'outside-in' trend methodologies.
• Innosight: Founded by Clayton Christensen, Innosight advises enterprises on disruptive innovation and growth strategy, combining consulting with thought leadership content. Closely comparable in customer base (Fortune 500), focus on disruptive innovation, and use of thought leadership IP as a marketing lever.
• Singularity University (now SU): Executive education and corporate program provider focused on exponential technologies, offering summits, custom programs, and innovation tours. Highly comparable in product mix (executive summits, custom corporate programs, innovation tours to tech hubs) and target buyer (C-suite innovation leaders).
• TrendWatching: Global trend intelligence firm offering consumer trend reports, workshops, and keynotes to enterprise clients across industries. Comparable as a trend-driven content and event business targeting brand and innovation leaders, with a similar B2B events-and-content business model.
• The School of Life: Education and experiences company offering masterclasses, events, retreats, and curated content on personal and professional development. Comparable in combining premium-priced masterclass formats, thought leadership content, and a community of engaged professionals.

Broad incumbents

• IDEO: Pioneering design and innovation consultancy acquired by Cooper, serving enterprises across strategy, design, and innovation. Comparable in offering innovation and foresight advisory to large corporates, but operates at much larger scale and broader scope than nexxworks' boutique experiences model.
• frog (Capgemini Engineering): Global design and innovation consultancy acquired by Capgemini Engineering, offering strategy, design, and innovation services to enterprise clients. Comparable in combining design thinking with innovation strategy for global brands, but at substantially larger scale and broader capability set.

Regional players

• Vlerick Business School: Belgium-based top-ranked business school offering executive education, custom programs, and masterclasses to European business leaders. Comparable in custom corporate programs and executive masterclass formats serving Benelux enterprise clients, but operates as a non-profit academic institution.

Emerging players

• GLEAC: Edtech platform offering live, expert-led masterclasses and curated learning experiences for professionals. Comparable in masterclass-format delivery and thought-leader-led content monetization, though primarily virtual rather than tour-based.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/nexxworks

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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