Gilles Deweerdt currently serves as the General Manager at Home of AI since October 2021, where the focus is on promoting AI technology adoption in Flanders through a supportive co-working environment for start-ups. In addition to this role, Gilles has been the Marketing Lead at ML2Grow since September 2020. Previous positions include Accredited Parliamentary Assistant at the European Parliament, Communication Staff Member at N-VA, and Parliamentary Assistant at the Chamber of Representatives. Early career experiences include a Sales and Marketing Internship at ARCHITECT@WORK China. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in European Studies from Ghent University, a Postgraduate Degree in Digital Marketing from HOGENT, and Bachelor's degrees in International Sales and Marketing and International Business Management from Copenhagen Business Academy and Arteveldehogeschool, respectively.