What exactly is artificial intelligence (AI), how does it work and what can you do with it?

'As organisations, sooner or later we will have to deal with the possibilities of AI as well as how do we want to deal with this as an organisation 'governance wise'.

A lot has already happened in this area and more is waiting in the near future. Our speakers will be happy to take you into this world. For instance, we will highlight AI from a business perspective on topics such as what have we done with it so far as an organisation and what has it given us in terms of strategic advantage and decision-making. But before going into that, we will start with the context of AI for business operations.

How does AI think and how can AI be visualised to a board of directors, executive and/or management team. Next, we will go into our case study. And finally, we briefly reflect on the risks of AI and do the introduction for the mutual interactive session " Putting AI successfully into practice".

Over dinner, we will discuss in groups with each other using the presented canvas model to apply 'Putting AI successfully into practice' to our current 'own' situation. All while enjoying a bite to eat and drink. Plenary, the experiences and tips are then fed back to each other.

Practical
The symposium will take place in the KIVI Building, Prinsessegracht 23, 2514 AP The Hague. Parking Malieveld garage (daily rate € 32) and 5 min walk; or NS Central Station and line 9 HTM

Cost
We charge € 95 for KIVI members, including 'canvas AI model reader', dinner and drinks. non-members € 295.

Programme

13:00 - 13:30 - Walk-in

13:30 - 13:40 - Welcome by board member

13:40 - 14:40 - How is the decision structure and reasoning ability of an AI computer built? - By Meike Nauta - Datacation

14:40 - 15:10 - Possibilities of data-driven reporting, visualisations and dashboarding, including live demonstrations and Q&A - By Jos Oosterkamp - Datacation

15:10 - 15:40 - Break

15:40 - 16:10 - Experiences with AI by KIVI Member - By Igor Wortel - CEO Phalanxes

16:10 - 16:40 - Experiences with AI by KIVI Member - By Marc Jonkman - K.O.D. M&C

16:40 - 17:10 - The Risks of AI - By Meike Nauta - Datacation Engineer of the Year 2025 / winner of the Prins Friso Ingenieursprijs and also winner of the Audience Award.

17:10 - 17:25 - Business Model "Canvas"; Deploying AI successfully and responsibly in practice - Workshop - By Meike Nauta - Datacation

17:25 - 17:55 - Drinks & Sandwiches

17:55 - 18:55 - Business Model "Canvas"; Break-out sessions in small groups

18:55 - 19:25 - What was your biggest eye-opener? - By Meike Nauta - Datacation

19:25 - 19:35 - Closure

19:35 - 20:00 - Networking and walk-out

Info about the speakers

Meike Nauta

Explainable AI Expert | senior AI Consultant @ Datacation | PhD in AI | Computer Scientist

Engineer of the Year 2025 / winner of the Prins Friso Ingenieursprijs and also winner of the Audience Award.

Dr Meike Nauta received her PhD in computer science cum laude from the University of Twente and specialises in explainable artificial intelligence (explainable AI). Her vision on AI use is: Power to the people with the power of AI. Her AI solutions and commitment to diversity in the IT sector have been recognised with multiple awards. In her role as senior data scientist and Business Development Manager at Datacation in Eindhoven, she applies her deep theoretical knowledge to realise impactful and responsible AI innovations in practice. Moreover, she is an associate professor at TU Eindhoven and JADS Den Bosch.

Lecture content includes:

- What AI is and how it works: An introduction to the basics of AI and how AI algorithms work

- Applications of AI: Different ways AI is used in different sectors, such as healthcare, finance, and supply chains

- Ethics around AI: Discussions on the ethical implications of AI, including privacy, bias, and the potential impact of AI on society

- AI in healthcare: Specific applications of AI in the healthcare sector and how it can improve the quality of care

- The future of AI: Reflections on how AI will affect the future and the potential challenges and opportunities that this technology brings.

Job Oosterkamp

PowerBI expert and specialises in applying AI models and implementing the right data strategy to support companies in their digital transformation

As Data Consultant and Operations Manager at Datacation, he makes objective insights accessible in an approachable way so that organisations can get the most out of their data.

- How do you know if your gut feeling matches objective data about your business processes?

- This interactive presentation and demo will explain how data-driven dashboards can confirm your intuition - or, conversely, provide new insights - so that you as a board can steer objectively.

- Using real-life examples from different stages of the data maturity model, it explains how easy it is to get started with PowerBI, but also how you can continue to add value by combining Business Intelligence (BI) and artificial intelligence (AI).

Igor Root

CEO - PHALANXES

"Embrace the power of AI with an approach that dares to dream big, starts small and scales up quickly. Learn how smart rules and AI tools transform businesses by unravelling complex connections and driving continuous improvements - with transparency, human engagement and forward-looking growth as the foundation."

Marc Jonkman

Owner K.O.D. M&C; Core team member GCVB for KIVI; Business Development Manager for Smart Asset Integrity Solutions

Marc has 30 years of experience in project realisation, business development and management in drive technology and at service providers in the industry. Today, he will present a real-life example of AI tool development for inspection company Smart AIS.

This presentation will explain:

- What prompted this development

- What challenges have been overcome along the way

- What it has delivered so far

- What this means for the future

Location

Location: KIVI Building, Prinsessengracht 23, 2514 AP The Hague

Transportation: Parking Malieveld garage (daily rate € 32) and 5 min walk; or NS Central Station and line 9 HTM

Information: ir. Lon J.M. van der Zon - t. 0 65064 1845

Information