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PN, 2017-2026

The chapter in which PN renewed itself, diversified its identity, and made mentoring a defining part of the network.

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Why this archive exists

Preserving the transformation years

In 2017, Audrey Braconi took over the network while it was still a women's network. Together with Joke Van Acker and the wider team, she began a period of renewal built around stronger programming, a more ambitious mentoring vision, and a broader understanding of professional community.

In 2019, that work culminated in a rebrand and diversification into Professional Network, opening the association more clearly toward an inclusive professional community while preserving the energy, trust, and support that had made it meaningful.

Preserved material

A rebrand that reflected a wider community

The PN identity seen here belongs to the network's later chapter: a more open, inclusive professional network shaped by the team that led its transition from 2017 onward.

PN members gathered together at an event

At a glance

The chapter worth preserving

2017

Audrey Braconi takes over the network and the mentoring pilot is launched.

2019

The network is rebranded and diversified into Professional Network.

2020-2025

Mentoring scales through the partnership with Stellar Mentoring.

2017

A renewal begins

The incoming leadership set out to reinvigorate the network with clearer purpose, stronger community value, and a flagship mentoring pilot that would later become central to PN's identity.

2019

From women's network to professional network

The rebrand was not cosmetic. It expressed a deliberate widening of the network's scope, making space for a more diverse professional community and a more future-facing identity.

2026

An active chapter closes

The association's activity comes to an end, but the transformation years, the mentoring work, and the people who shaped them deserve a clear and lasting record.

In the room

Memories of exchange, work, and celebration

PN participants seated during a workshop or discussion session
Shared attention, ideas in motion, and a room built for dialogue.
PN participants taking part in an interactive workshop
Hands-on learning and peer exchange.
PN members celebrating together after an event
Moments of warmth beyond the formal program.

Selected milestones

The 2017-2026 arc

2017

Leadership transition

Audrey Braconi takes over the network, with Joke Van Acker as close leadership partner.

2017

Mentoring pilot launched

The mentoring program begins as a pilot and quickly becomes a defining strategic priority.

2019

Professional Network rebrand

The network broadens and diversifies its identity beyond its earlier women's-network framing.

2020-2025

Stellar partnership

Digital mentoring infrastructure helps PN expand and professionalize the program.

People behind PN

Leadership, mentorship, and the people who carried the change

Audrey Braconi

President of the Association

Led PN from 2017 through its final active chapter, including the mentoring strategy and broader network transformation.

Joke Van Acker

Vice President and Co-Lead, 2017-2026

Core leadership partner in reimagining the network and strengthening its mentoring direction.

With gratitude to PN mentors and contributors

Martin Mcartner, Aymeric Gerardin, Wietse Hilverda, Snehalatha Radhakrishnan, Julie Alsua, Drazenka Klescic, Joanna Gronling, Simona Patap, and all mentors who gave their time, care, and perspective to the network.

A quieter continuation

PN's active chapter has ended. The 2017-2026 legacy remains.

This archive can continue to grow with selected photographs, mentoring milestones, partnership memories, and reflections from the people who helped make the transformation real.