No better way to start the year than by bringing together our clients, partners and curious minds to exchange ideas and spark connections. This was precisely the spirit of Headlight Academy, our first of a kind event held at the heart of automotive innovation—the Brussels Motor Show.
From industry insights to hands-on learning, Headlight Academy 2025 marked the beginning of a what we hope becomes a well-known concept. Here’s a deep dive into the event highlights and the key moments that made it a success.

Introduction by Co-Founder and CEO Wim Buzzi
Keynote Insights: The Future of European Automotive
The event opened with an electrifying keynote by Stijn Blanckaert, whose in-depth knowledge and forward-looking perspective captivated the room. Representing Renta, Stijn shared updates on the evolving landscape of the European automotive industry, touching on topics like the second-hand market, stability in the fiscality, the new Renta norm, Chinese EVs, and more: topics that are shaping the future of the automotive.

Renta Director Stijn Blanckaert
Product Announcements: What’s Next for Headlight?
Our CTO and Product lead Timo took the opportunity to share some exciting updates about our platform. We unveiled enhancements designed in our order screens to empower both drivers and fleet managers to improve the order experience. These updates reflect our commitment to continuous innovation and our focus on addressing the needs of our clients. Next, we shared our Headlight Mobile Application, which allows drivers to use Headlight on the go.
A glimpse into what lies ahead in 2025 stirred enthusiasm among the attendees, as we outlined how Headlight will continue to add A.I. supported features to help with more complex, manual tasks.

Product Announcements by Co-Founder and CTO Timo Latruwe
Interactive Workshop: Unlocking the Power of Headlight Workflows
One of the event’s standout moments was the interactive workshop, where attendees got hands-on experience with Headlight Workflows. Guided by our Operational lead Thibault, participants explored how to leverage the platform’s capabilities to take full control over their operations and boost productivity.
This session was more than a demonstration; it was an opportunity for attendees to engage directly with the technology, ask questions, and discover practical aspects of the Headlight workflows. The positive feedback underscored the value of hands-on learning and collaboration, reaffirming our commitment to delivering solutions that make a difference.

Headlight Workshop by Co-Founder and Operations lead Thibault
Building Connections Over Lunch
We concluded the Headlight Academy with a delicious lunch, graciously hosted by Kaat Van Severen and astara, provided the perfect setting for meaningful conversations. Attendees exchanged ideas, shared experiences, and built relationships in an atmosphere of camaraderie and mutual curiosity. These informal interactions often spark the most impactful collaborations, and we are grateful to have facilitated such opportunities.

Lunch at Astara
Exploring the Motor Show
After the Headlight Academy sessions, attendees had the chance to explore the Brussels Motor Show with us. Exhibitors welcomed our group with open arms, showcasing the latest innovations in automotive technology. This experience enriched the day, offering inspiration and a deeper understanding of the trends driving the industry forward.
A Heartfelt Thank You
The success of Headlight Academy would not have been possible without the active participation and enthusiasm of our clients, partners, and attendees. Your support fuels our drive to innovate, evolve, and deliver value to the industry.
Special thanks to Kaat Van Severen and astara for their generous hospitality, and to the exhibitors who provided a glimpse into the future of mobility. A shoutout as well to https://edelputte.be/ for capturing the event’s vibrant moments through their lens.
Looking Ahead
The first edition of Headlight Academy set a high bar, but it’s just the beginning. We’re already looking forward to the next edition, where we’ll continue to foster learning, innovation, and connection within the automotive community.
If you missed this year’s event, stay tuned—2025 is poised to be an exciting year for Headlight, and we’d love for you to be part of the journey.
Until next time, let’s keep driving innovation together! 🚀
About Headlight
The Headlight platform provides organisations with the tools to organise their company car fleet and corporate mobility processes seamlessly, via deeply integrated and highly automated processes for car policy configuration, ordering, after-order services, invoicing, reporting and more. Our no-code platform is highly customisable, to accommodate the needs of every company that manages a large fleet of company cars.
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