verb: engage; 3rd person present: engages; past tense: engaged; past participle: engaged; gerund or present participle: engaging
1. occupy or attract (someone's interest or attention).
"he ploughed on, trying to outline his plans and engage Sutton's attention"
synonyms: capture, catch, arrest, grab, seize, draw, attract, gain, win, captivate, hold, grip, engross, absorb, occupy
"the tasks must engage the children's interest"
involve someone in (a conversation or discussion).
"they attempted to engage Anthony in conversation"
2. participate or become involved in.
"organizations engage in a variety of activities"
synonyms: participate in, take part in, join in, become involved in, go in for, partake in/of, occupy oneself with, throw oneself into; share in, play a part in, play a role in, be a participant in, be associated with, have a hand in, be a party to, enter into, undertake, embark on, set about, launch into
"they like to engage in active sports"
establish a meaningful contact or connection with.
"the teams needed to engage with local communities"
Eme08. How you can make use of IBM Design Thinking
Wednesday, March 23 | 13:30 - 14:30 | B. Neptune
We are changing how we work, and you should too. You've heard how IBM is embracing design thinking to focus on outcomes and experiences for users. Hear how we are engaging our customers and end users to understand, explore, and validate designs. Most importantly, learn, first hand, how you can make use of the IBM design thinking framework to deliver iconic user experiences for your own projects.
Sarah Gibbons (IBM) @segibb
Eme09. Using collaborative tools to transform how we work with Project Toscana
Thursday, March 24 | 11:30 - 12:30 | B. Neptune
We know that the need to innovate quickly is pushing people to work differently and collaborate more seamlessly. Influence the design direction for Project Toscana by participating in this hands-on design session exploring small team collaboration. Help us understand where and how you work with others most effectively. Plus, be one of the first to give us input on designs for small team collaboration and keeping track of important updates.
Sarah Gibbons (IBM) @segibb
Chris Reckling (IBM) @creckling
Sp3. A look back at a career of using IBM and Lotus Software
Thursday, March 24 | 12:45 - 13:30 | A. Foyer
In this session a former International Launch manager for Lotus Notes gives a show and tell of Lotus Software. Carl Tyler has been using Lotus software for 27 years, in this fun look back Carl will share demos and fun stories of his experiences and travels using this historic collection of software, you'll see old software with live demos and some fun videos from the not so distant past.
Carl Tyler (Epilio) @flyboytyler
Sp4. Speedsponsoring
Wednesday, March 23 | 18:10 - 19:30 | Sponsor Area
Stay for the 'Speedsponsoring' on Wednesday evening. It's fast, frantic and fun - and in just 3 minutes you'll learn something cool about each of our sponsors. On top of that: the BAR is open (serving excellent Belgian beers), and you might win something too!
Tim Clark (+All Sponsors) @TimsterC
Sp5. Closing Session
Thursday, March 24 | 17:05 - 17:30 | Sponsor Area
Always fun, and a big chance of winning a cool prize. We got several great giveaways. The bar is open till 18.00h
Theo Heselmans (Engage) @theoheselmans
Str01. Maximising the User Experience in Connections and WCM
Thursday, March 24 | 08:00 - 08:45 | E. Pluto
Ephox works closely with IBM in the areas of WCM and Connections to provide users with an exceptional user experience. Working with IBM labs, Ephox has made available Textbox.io – the next generation online editor – a unique JavaScript HTML editor offering advanced editing for Connections and WCM. Textbox.io is free to IBM customers under their Connections and WCM license entitlements. Ephox will present on the new editor for WCM and Connections and how it will both enhance the user experience and make life easier for IT administrators. Textbox.io does not require java removing a major objection to Connections and WCM users employing advanced editing. Ephox will cover the benefits of the editor, the advanced features and technical details. We will cover the customer rights under the IBM license to use Textbox.io free of charge. Textbox.io represents a very significant advancement for Connections and WCM allowing every customer to use advanced editing to both maximise the user experience and the return on investment in IBM solutions.
Andrew Roberts (Ephox Corporation)
Steve Lievens (IBM) @steve_lievens
Str02. IBM Collaboration Solutions Mobile Portfolio
Wednesday, March 23 | 11:45 - 12:30 | C. Jupiter
Mobile access to collaboration everyday is a must-have requirement for business users today. In this session, I will take attendees through a brief introduction to what is available from IBM, then jump into extensive demos across iOS and Android devices of Verse, Connections, Meetings, and Chat. At the end, I will look ahead to what is coming in 2016. Who knows, there may be some sneak peeks too!
René Schimmer (IBM)
Chris Reckling (IBM) @creckling
Str07. #UserBLAST
Thursday, March 24 | 11:30 - 12:30 | C. Jupiter
It's time for your annual injection of Energy, Enthusiasm and Education! Join the man in #Yellow as he BLASTS his way through his top tips on Desktop, Browser, Mobile and even Cloudy aspects of the IBM Collaboration Solutions portfolio. Learn how to best utilise Notes/Domino, Connections, Traveler/Verse and Sametime to ensure effective communication and collaboration both inside and outside of your organisation. Everything a User needs to know about the "cool" stuff from IBM, and for Administrators and Developers, additional information on how to implement it ALL. Don't miss #UserBLAST!
Mat Newman (IBM) @matnewman
I have been to numerous events over the years and this was be far the best one I can remember. The structure, venue and content was great.
Wonderful event, one of the best I have been to. Focused on IBM Notes/Domino and Connections. Just what I want.
Theo (and team) did it again ! A very professional conference, with a great value for me as a Customer!
My first Engage, and despite the long travel distance for me, hopefully not the last.
It's a privilege to be able to attend Engage and this year was, most probably, one of the very best out there!!
Awesome event, for sure an organizational masterpiece. Excellent! It's hard to believe the Engage staff is not organizing conferences as principal job ;-)
It was the best event I attended so far. And I attend about 5-8 each year!
2nd time for me attending Engage, but it was incredible again! 2 days packed with extremely informational content, a great venue and a great community!
We did more business and collected more leads during Engage 2017 in Antwerp, than at IBM Connect in San Francisco.
As a first-timer I didn't really know what to expect. The organization of the event positively surprised me!
A premiere event that rivals anything produced by any other organization. Great job...AGAIN!!!
It's a treat to always keep coming back for more! Well done, once again, and look forward to the 10th edition next year!
It is mind boggling to see two people create an event that rivals those put on by larger vendors with dozens of resources.
And huge thanks to Theo and the others for giving me my first international speaking engagement!
Theo is a legend, Theo has style. And he is putting together the best event in this space, year after year.
Engage was my first UG as a speaker and it has developed into arguably the premier user group for ICS in Europe.
Yet again a brilliantly done event. One that is used as the yard-stick by which all other user group events are measured.
Theo and Hilde did it again: Engage was bigger than last year, venue was impressive and the event most successful.
It was a pleasure, due to the efforts of Theo his team, the sponsors, the location and the participants. Much appreciated!
I was extremely impressed on all levels. Thank you to Theo Heselmans for the opportunity to speak at this event!
I’ve been to several of the past Engage conferences and Theo always puts on a great event but this was better than ever.
What can one say about this Engage, Eindhoven, NL. It is in fact THE European user group meeting,...
Theo Heselmans has raised the bar yet again as to what can be achieved with organizing an IBM User Group event.