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Why Emergent

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Who are we?

Emergent is a student-led data & consulting community in Leuven. We partner with organizations to deliver real analytics, ML, and automation projects—while our members learn how organizations run: strategy, execution, and stakeholder communication.

Real impact

Ship end-to-end projects with real users and constraints.

Alumni network

Graduates thrive across business, data science, consulting, and research.

Lead & grow

Small squads, ownership, and mentorship build leadership—not just hard skills.

Places where you'll find Emergent Alumni

Emergent has a strong network of Alumni who are well-versed in the fields of business, data science, and consulting. They are at the forefront of innovation, science and modern technology. They are Data Engineers, Consultants, PhD researchers, Managers (& more) in dynamic workplaces in leadership positions. Needless to say, Emergent is well-known amongst academic institutions, national and international employers.

FAO
BCG
Bain
Siemens
Deloitte
MIT
IBM
AWS
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Ruben

Financial & Legal Director

Personally, being part of Emergent as a Finance & Legal Director, was a challenging but very enriching experience. Not only will you gain deeper knowledge of both the financial and legal aspects of an organization, you will also be involved in the general management and help developing a long-term vision for the organization. Furthermore, you will train your communication skills as you have regular contact with all teams within Emergent. Being part of Emergent was one the best decisions that I made during my years as a student. Indeed, you meet many like minded students that stimulate you to challenge yourself even more.
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Dylan

Partner Relations Director

There are a lot of reasons why you should join Emergent, but for me it was mostly to experience working in a bigger organisation while still in a tolerant environment. Emergent offers its members a playing ground with lots of opportunities to learn about data science, organizing events, networking with companies, leading an organization and so on. According to me the perfect first step before starting your actual career.
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Gunho

D4GC Director

Without a doubt, joining Emergent was one of the smartest moves I made while in Belgium. Working with this organization has been a truly amazing experience, as I've had the opportunity to contribute to its growth and watch its reputation soar higher than I ever expected. Emergent is a place where you can develop essential skills that you wouldn't necessarily learn in a classroom. And, of course, the best part of being part of Emergent is the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded students and create unforgettable memories together. Trust me, Emergent is the place to be!