580–610 m • Belgian Ardennes · East Cantons
Wirtzfeld, Belgische Ardennen

About Hubert Savelberg

Hubert Savelberg

Hubert Savelberg

Founder of Wirtzfeld.be — internet pioneer in East Belgium

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Curriculum

  • Born in 1950
  • Computer experience since 1984
  • Author of computer trade magazines
  • Publisher of various Mactivity books and CD-ROM titles
  • Online experience (BBS) since 1986
  • Organiser of 5 MBC Conventions

Internet pioneer in East Belgium

  • Introduction of the internet in East Belgium
  • Building the first internet infrastructure in the region
  • Responsible for the first web server in East Belgium
  • Consulting, concept, development and setup of websites and portal sites
  • Speaker at national and international conferences on the internet
  • Internet partner in EU-subsidised telelearning projects
  • Advisor in the Leonardo project for the recognition of the profession "e-commerce assistant"
  • Co-founder of the Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA)
  • Commission member of the DNS-BE Quality Board

Hobbies

Internet, classic cars, reading, digital photography (including weather photos for television), paragliding, DIY and travelling.

And no... Hubert has never been on skis.

Family

Since 2005, Hubert has retired from the business and handed over daily operations to his eldest son Jochen. The youngest son, Mike, works as a diving instructor.

Familie Savelberg