Last Thursday, we dove deep into the world of AI-driven hyper-personalization β and what an incredible day it was!
Special thanks to our keynote speakers for sharing their insights on the challenges and opportunities in our AI-driven world:
β Felienne Hermans β for your inspiring talk on AI in education and its impact on teachers, emphasizing that we need to be critical about how we invite AI into the classroom, and whether we should always want this in the first place. Just because itβs there AI is certainly not always the solution.
β Pauline Arts MBA β for showing real-world examples of AI in government services and how AI is helping with effectiveness in decision-making and maintenance.
β Ravi Bapna β for introducing the βhouse of AIβ framework which integrates traditional analytics, generative AI, and ethical considerations, aiming to demystify AI and promote its responsible use. And how it helps emphasize the underlying fundamentals around data and systems to reap the benefit of AI through informed decision-making.
A big shoutout to all our other speakers:
β JoΓ£o GonΓ§alves β for introducing the Erasmian Language Model as a promising homegrown alternative to other large language models;
β Anne-Kathrin Klesse, Jelle de Vries & Jenny Zimmermann β for sharing your important work on how humans perceive AI. Showing how crucial it is to take a human-centered perspective when introducing AI;
β Peter J. van der Spek β for sharing inspiring key examples of how AI offers immense opportunities in personalized healthcare and showcasing how it can drive analysis and visualizations even on a cell level.
Thank you to our panelists for your engaging talks and discussions:
β 
, Ilyaz Nasrullah, Miranda Saunders & Manon D. β for exploring how to prevent digital exclusion and misinformation in an AI-optimized world;
β Hanneke A. Luth, Iman Alipour & Armin Vermerris β for your deep dive into balancing AI-driven healthcare innovation with ethics and autonomy.
A warm thank you to Vivianne Bendermacher for moderating the event. Your guidance helped keep the conversations flowing and the energy high throughout the day!
And of course, thank you to our amazing partners who showcased their AI projects and innovations at the Partner Fair β what an incredible opportunity to connect, explore, and be inspired.
Finally, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us. Your presence, energy, and contributions made the event truly special!
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