BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Erasmus Centre for Data Analytics - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Erasmus Centre for Data Analytics X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ecda.eur.nl/en X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Erasmus Centre for Data Analytics REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250531T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T170640 CREATED:20250522T110141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T122758Z UID:21887-1748678400-1748797200@ecda.eur.nl SUMMARY:TwitchCon DESCRIPTION:TwitchCon is taking over Rotterdam Ahoy on May 31st and June 1st for the weekend ! 🚀A vibrant gathering of gamers\, streamers and creator economy professionals. Both in real life at Ahoy and on the live broadcast. URL:https://ecda.eur.nl/en/event/twitchcon/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecda.eur.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/thumbnail_image001.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250613T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250613T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T170640 CREATED:20250611T103648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T103719Z UID:22313-1749830400-1749834000@ecda.eur.nl SUMMARY:The Financial Sector as a Data Trove DESCRIPTION:Have you ever realized that money and investments in modern financial systems are essentially data?  \n\n\n\nJoin us on June 13 for the inaugural lecture of our Academic Director of the Fintech Expert Practice\, Professor Dion Bongaerts\, as he will be officially appointed as Chair of Financial Technology and Data Analytics at Rotterdam School of Management\, Erasmus University. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Professor\n \n Prof.dr. D.G.J. (Dion) Bongaerts\n Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Department of Finance\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Date\n Friday 13 Jun 2025\, 16:00 – 17:00\n \n \n\n \n \n Type\n Lecture\n \n \n\n \n \n Location\n Aula\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn his lecture’ The Financial Sector as a Data Trove’\, Dion Bongaerts will dive into the invisible infrastructure behind today’s financial markets and its most important building block: data. He’ll explore how financial systems are no longer driven by capital alone\, but by how we collect\, store\, analyze\, and apply information. \n\n\n\nAs a leading researcher — with publications in top journals such as the Journal of Finance and the Review of Financial Studies\, and presentations at renowned institutions including the AFA\, NBER\, and ECB — and with professional experience as a risk management quant at ABN AMRO\, Dion Bongaerts will bring both academic depth and practical relevance to the topic. \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain insight into how financial systems are structured and how emerging technologies such as blockchain\, synthetic data\, and AI are transforming the financial landscape. The lecture will also address how disparities in access to data and analytical capabilities are already affecting key outcomes like market quality and liquidity. \n\n\n\nCongratulations to Dion Bongaerts on this important milestone and his role in advancing research and education in financial technology and data analytics. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Watch the livestream of the lecture via the link. \n\n\n\nFollow us for more projects\, updates\, and events around data\, AI\, and Fintech. URL:https://ecda.eur.nl/en/event/the-financial-sector-as-a-data-trove/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecda.eur.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1749547885603.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250615T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250615T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T170640 CREATED:20250528T154010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T123819Z UID:21976-1749987000-1749994200@ecda.eur.nl SUMMARY:AICON Partners with NEMO Science Museum: Exploring AI Through Children's Eyes DESCRIPTION:Research group AICON has started a collaboration with NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam. From within the university to the outside\, from Rotterdam to Amsterdam – AICON is always looking for connections with a common goal: to be able to discuss research into the meaning of AI in society. In this case\, children and their parents/guardians can discover how the mysterious AI machine in NEMO works. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Professor\n \n Prof.dr. MA (Moniek) Buijzen\n Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Researcher\n \n Dr. DJ (David) Blok\n Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Date\n Sunday 15 Jun 2025\, 11:30 – 14:30\n \n \n\n \n \n Type\n Workshop\n \n \n\n \n \n Location\n NEMO Science Museum\, Amsterdam\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTogether with artist Maarten Bel (known from VPRO’s De Cadeaufabriek) and scientist David Blok\, AICON is launching an exciting new project where children and their parents or carers become co-researchers. At the heart of the project is a curious AI machine that has just arrived at NEMO—one that doesn’t quite understand our world yet. That’s where the children come in. Through hands-on interaction\, they test the machine\, offer input\, and ask questions: What is AI\, really? What can it do—and what can’t it? And what does it mean for our future? \n\n\n\nThis collaborative exploration marks the beginning of a co-creation process involving the public\, artists\, and scientists. The goal: to develop an interactive intervention that serves as preliminary research for a more permanent AI installation at NEMO. \n\n\n\nSunday 15 June\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Time\n Language\n \n \n \n \n 11.30 hrs\n Dutch\n \n \n 12.30 hrs\n English\n \n \n 13.30 hrs\n Dutch\n \n \n\n\n\n\nMore information\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe research initiative AICON movement connects citizens\, artists\, and researchers in an exploration of the social-beneficial potential and challenges of AI. This collaborative project focuses on empowering communities\, allowing citizens to discover what defines their environment and how they engage with the world. URL:https://ecda.eur.nl/en/event/aicon-partners-with-nemo-science-museum-exploring-ai-through-childrens-eyes/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://ecda.eur.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/nemo-ai-machine.jpeg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250617T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250617T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T170640 CREATED:20250612T074245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T133709Z UID:22362-1750181400-1750185000@ecda.eur.nl SUMMARY:Decolonising Education through Indigenous Games DESCRIPTION:How can Indigenous games help us decolonise education? \n\n\n\nJoin Professor Dick Ng’ambi\, expert in digital pedagogy and founder of ETILAB\, for a free online talk exploring how traditional African games can reshape modern education and honour Indigenous knowledge systems \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Hosted by\n \n Internet teapot\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Date\n Tuesday 17 June 2025\n \n \n\n \n \n Time\n 17:30 – 18:00 CEST\n \n \n\n \n \n Type\n Talk\n \n \n\n \n \n Location\n Online – open to all\n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker\n \n Prof. Dick Ng’ambi\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearn about OERiGA\, an initiative preserving endangered Indigenous games and integrating them into mainstream curricula as tools for transformation. \n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Mzansi Climate Justice Game Jam\, a South Africa–Netherlands collaboration using games to reimagine climate justice through perspectives from the Global North & Global South  \n\n\n\nHosted by Luis Bracamontes and powered by the Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie: Climate Justice Program and our amazing collaborators! \n\n\n\n Find out more about the Mzansi Climate Justice Game Jam URL:https://ecda.eur.nl/en/event/decolonising-education-through-indigenous-games/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecda.eur.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1749649677754.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250618T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250618T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T170640 CREATED:20250611T115041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T115312Z UID:22333-1750237200-1750266000@ecda.eur.nl SUMMARY:The Design for Human Autonomy - Annual Theme Conference DESCRIPTION:The Delft Design for Values Institute invites you to the Design for Human Autonomy Conference! \n\n\n\nThis event will share cutting-edge knowledge\, practical perspectives\, and innovative insights to foster the aim of design for human autonomy. You can expect an inspiring day with talks from one of the world’s leading scholars on the ethics of influence\, Cass Sunstein\, interactive workshops and the award of the best TU Delft student thesis on the topic of Design for Human autonomy. \n\n\n\nThe Design for Values Institute has selected the value Human Autonomy for the Annual Theme of 2024-2025 and this will be the closing event of the theme. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Hosted by\n \n TU Delft\, Design for Values\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Date\n Wednesday 18 June 2025\n \n \n\n \n \n Time\n 09:00 – 17:00\n \n \n\n \n \n Location\n Vakwerkhuis\, Delft\, the Netherlands\, Professor Schermerhornstraat 4\, 2628 PZ Delft\n \n \n\n \n \n Keynote Speakers\n \n Cass Sunstein\n Suzie Kewal\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhy Human Autonomy? \n\n\n\nThe drive for autonomous technology spans from workplaces to personal lives\, promising breakthroughs in safety\, healthcare\, and daily conveniences. But this raises a crucial question: What happens to human autonomy? Historically seen as a tool to enhance our freedom\, today’s technology risks undermining human control and agency. \n\n\n\nThe quest for more autonomous technology has become a focal point of academic inquiry and public discourse. From the workplace\, where we envision robots taking over hazardous tasks\, to our personal lives\, where intelligent AI assistants may soon play a significant role in healthcare and education\, the allure of autonomy in technology is undeniable. This fascination extends to contexts as diverse as warfare\, where autonomous drones both elicit fear and promise safety\, and to our homes\, where smart companions\, caregivers\, and lovers could transform everyday life. \n\n\n\nIn the pursuit of design that enhances human autonomy\, the Design for Values Institute is a pioneer\, actively involved in creating awareness\, providing guidance\, and fostering a dialogue on human autonomy in technological design. The institute aims to fundamentally change how we understand and accept technology\, resulting in the increase of autonomy of people and a better society. This event serves as a stepping stone to bring these discussions forward. \n\n\n\nFor who is the event? \n\n\n\nThe event is open for anyone\, but is specifically organized for researchers and practitioners working on technology (design) which have an effect on the autonomy of humans. URL:https://ecda.eur.nl/en/event/the-design-for-human-autonomy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecda.eur.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Banner-Conference-Design-for-Human-Autonomy-2048x1385-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250618T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250618T154500 DTSTAMP:20260406T170640 CREATED:20250602T092446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T121143Z UID:22007-1750258800-1750261500@ecda.eur.nl SUMMARY:Webinar: AI for Smarter Marketing Decisions DESCRIPTION:In this upcoming live webinar\, we will be diving into the exciting topic of AI and how to effectively use it for marketing. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will be a panel discussion with industry and academic experts. It will be hosted by faculty from the Erasmus School of Economics. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Speakers\n \n Dr. Pieter Schoonees\n Dr. Kathrin Gruber\n Tjadi Peeters\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Date\n Wednesday June 18 2025\, 15:00 – 15:45\n \n \n\n \n \n Type\n Webinar\n \n \n\n \n \n Location\n Zoom (Online)\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIt will be a great conversation\, exploring topics such as: \n\n\n\n\n Using neural networks for unified marketing attribution measurement\n Automatic spending and return-on-ad-spend targeting with artificial intelligence (AI)\n Evaluating marketing campaigns with AI agents URL:https://ecda.eur.nl/en/event/webinar-ai-for-smarter-marketing-decisions/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ecda.eur.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/csm_Webinar_2-4-Social_Photo___text_Top_6800811871.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250624T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250624T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T170640 CREATED:20250617T133349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T133440Z UID:22409-1750755600-1750788000@ecda.eur.nl SUMMARY:The Future of the Cultural and Creative Economy DESCRIPTION:Can art help bridge the growing inequalities in our cities? What role can culture play in fostering individual and collective well-being? And who pays the price for creativity?  \n\n\n\nJoin us during the ACEI 2025 Public Day to explore these pressing issues through dialogue\, debate\, and shared imagination. Together with artists\, researchers\, policymakers\, and citizens\, we’ll ask not only what culture can do- but also what it should do- in a rapidly changing world. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Hosted by\n \n ACEI\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Date\n Tuesday 24 June 2025\n \n \n\n \n \n Time\n 09:00 – 18:00 CEST\n \n \n\n \n \n Type\n Conference\n \n \n\n \n \n Location\n Campus Erasmus University\, CB1 – Theil Building\n \n \n\n \n \n Keynote Speaker\n \n Ruth Towse\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe future of the cultural and creative economy  \n\n\n\nWe find ourselves at a pivotal moment where the boundaries between art\, culture\, and the economy are being redrawn. In a world where both public and private funding are under pressure\, and where the cultural and creative sectors must navigate the tension between innovation and commercialization\, fresh insights and bold\, transformative ideas are more urgent than ever.  \n\n\n\nJoin us on 24 June at Erasmus University Rotterdam  \n\n\n\nThe mission of Erasmus University Rotterdam is to create positive societal impact through education and research\, in close collaboration with both local and global stakeholders. In its commitment to understanding and addressing today’s complex societal challenges\, the university is uniquely positioned to serve as the organizer for a day dedicated to exploring the roles of art\, culture\, and creativity in shaping the world we live in.  \n\n\n\nErasmus University Rotterdam is proud to host the 23rd International Conference on Cultural Economics (ACEI) — a gathering that not only celebrates 50 years of scholarship but\, more importantly\, looks ahead to the future of the field. To mark this occasion\, and to make the most of the presence of hundreds of conference participants from around the world\, we are launching the conference with a special opening day. This event brings together professionals\, policymakers\, alumni\, students\, researchers\, and other engaged audiences for a shared exploration of urgent questions and emerging insights. This special day—featuring an exceptional keynote by Ruth Towse and three engaging panel discussions—is not to be missed by anyone interested in the future of the cultural and creative economy.   \n\n\n\nWhat can you expect? \n\n\n\n\n Insights into the latest trends and research in cultural economics\n A deeper understanding of the evolving role of copyright in creative industries\n An opportunity to engage with like-minded academics and professionals\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nExpect an inspiring day about the challenges and opportunities of the creative economy together with policymakers\, academics\, industry\, and professionals.   \n\n\n\nAdditional speakers will be announced shortly as the program is finalized: stay tuned for updates. \n\n\n\nPractical information \n\n\n\nThis day is hosted by Erasmus University Rotterdam and free of charge for those attending. Please make sure you register for this event via the green button register here!  \n\n\n\nMore information and registration options for the 23rd ACEI conference on Cultural Economics (including the Young Researchers’ workshop). URL:https://ecda.eur.nl/en/event/the-future-of-the-cultural-and-creative-economy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://ecda.eur.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cultural-economics.png.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250624T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250624T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T170640 CREATED:20250620T074531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T074532Z UID:22461-1750786200-1750788000@ecda.eur.nl SUMMARY:Making Games in Political Crisis DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to make games during political crisis (and why does it matter)? \n\n\n\nJoin Paolo Pedercini\, game developer\, researcher\, and founder of the radical indie game studio Molleindustria for a thought-provoking online talk exploring how games can challenge power\, question dominant narratives\, and serve as tools for resistance and activism. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Hosted by\n \n Internet teapot\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Date\n Tuesday 24 June 2025\n \n \n\n \n \n Time\n 17:30 – 18:00 CEST\n \n \n\n \n \n Type\n Talk\n \n \n\n \n \n Location\n Online – open to all\n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker\n \n Join Paolo Pedercini\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSince 2003\, Molleindustria has created short-form\, free games that push back against the idiocy of mainstream entertainment. From themes of climate collapse to labor exploitation and urban politics\, Paolo’s work dares to make games political\, poetic\, and powerful. \n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Mzansi Climate Justice Game Jam\, a South Africa–Netherlands collaboration using games to reimagine climate justice through perspectives from the Global North & Global South \n\n\n\nThe session will be hosted by Luis Bracamontes and is powered by Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie: Climate Justice Program and our amazing collaborators! URL:https://ecda.eur.nl/en/event/making-games-in-political-crisis/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecda.eur.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1750316837658.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250625T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250625T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T170640 CREATED:20250528T154805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T123812Z UID:21985-1750858200-1750865400@ecda.eur.nl SUMMARY:AICON Partners with NEMO Science Museum: Exploring AI Through Children's Eyes DESCRIPTION:Research group AICON has started a collaboration with NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam. From within the university to the outside\, from Rotterdam to Amsterdam – AICON is always looking for connections with a common goal: to be able to discuss research into the meaning of AI in society. In this case\, children and their parents/guardians can discover how the mysterious AI machine in NEMO works. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Professor\n \n Prof.dr. MA (Moniek) Buijzen\n Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Researcher\n \n Dr. DJ (David) Blok\n Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Date\n Sunday 15 Jun 2025\, 11:30 – 14:30\n \n \n\n \n \n Type\n Workshop\n \n \n\n \n \n Location\n NEMO Science Museum\, Amsterdam\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTogether with artist Maarten Bel (known from VPRO’s De Cadeaufabriek) and scientist David Blok\, AICON is launching an exciting new project where children and their parents or carers become co-researchers. At the heart of the project is a curious AI machine that has just arrived at NEMO—one that doesn’t quite understand our world yet. That’s where the children come in. Through hands-on interaction\, they test the machine\, offer input\, and ask questions: What is AI\, really? What can it do—and what can’t it? And what does it mean for our future? \n\n\n\nThis collaborative exploration marks the beginning of a co-creation process involving the public\, artists\, and scientists. The goal: to develop an interactive intervention that serves as preliminary research for a more permanent AI installation at NEMO. \n\n\n\nSunday 25 June\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Time\n Language\n \n \n \n \n 13.30 hrs\n Dutch\n \n \n 14.30 hrs\n English\n \n \n 15.30 hrs\n Dutch\n \n \n\n\n\n\nMore information\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe research initiative AICON movement connects citizens\, artists\, and researchers in an exploration of the social-beneficial potential and challenges of AI. This collaborative project focuses on empowering communities\, allowing citizens to discover what defines their environment and how they engage with the world. URL:https://ecda.eur.nl/en/event/aicon-partners-with-nemo-science-museum-exploring-ai-through-childrens-eyes-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://ecda.eur.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/nemo-ai-machine.jpeg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250626T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T170640 CREATED:20250612T075613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T075715Z UID:22366-1750924800-1750957200@ecda.eur.nl SUMMARY:Emerging Innovations: Start-up Pitch Competition DESCRIPTION:Do you have a groundbreaking (responsible) AI solution for health care?  \n\n\n\nJoin the Start-up Pitch Competition at the Responsible AI in Health Care Conference (CRAIHC 2025) and pitch your innovation to a jury of leading investors\, health professionals\, and experts.  \n\n\n\nWhat’s in it for you?   \n\n\n\n\n €10\,000 cash prize (incl. VAT) for the winning pitch \n If accepted to the conference\, you can win the prize money and get a free ticket for the full conference\n A chance to present in front of top-tier investors\, clinicians\, and innovation scouts \n Visibility for your start-up in the Responsible AI in Health care ecosystem \nExclusive networking opportunities throughout the conference \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWho should apply? \n\n\n\nWe’re looking for start-ups and scale-ups working on Responsible innovations with AI in health care. Whether you’re tackling diagnostics\, patient engagement\, clinical workflow support\, or health equity — if you’re using AI responsibly to improve health care\, we want to hear from you.  \n\n\n\nYou should:  \n\n\n\n\n Be a registered company (start-up or scale-up) \n Have a product or service at least at MVP stage \n Be available to pitch live during the conference on September 11th \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPitch deck criteria  \n\n\n\nWe would like to receive a maximum of 10 slides that include the following information:  \n\n\n\n\n Company name\, website\, and contact info \n Description of the company and its mission \n Stage of development (early-stage\, growth-stage) \n Problem being solved \nDetails of the solution/product being pitched \nWhat is your definition of responsible use / steps taken to develop and use AI responsible \nDetails of the solution/product being pitched \nMarket potential \nTeam overview and key people involved \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPossible interesting additions:  \n\n\n\n\n Your open questions regarding responsible AI in your solution/product \n Societal relevance of the solution/product being pitched \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat the Jury will be looking for \n\n\n\n\n Why You? – Team & Capability \n Why Now? – Timing & Urgency \n Responsible by Design \n Ethical & Regulatory Readiness \nStakeholder Engagement \nImplementation Readiness\, Scalability\, Feasibility \nSocietal impact & equity \nClarity of Value Proposition \nQuality of Submission \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nReady to pitch?   \n\n\n\nApply now by filling out this form or use the QR Code below and sending an email with your pitch deck to craihc@erasmusmc.nl!  URL:https://ecda.eur.nl/en/event/emerging-innovations-start-up-pitch-competition/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecda.eur.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/QR_CRAIHC_Pitch-Competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250626T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250626T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T170640 CREATED:20250422T090632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T121217Z UID:21238-1750951800-1750960800@ecda.eur.nl SUMMARY:Big Tech Debate DESCRIPTION:Are universities truly steering their own digital destinies – or are we moving towards an ecosystem shaped by global tech giants? \n\n\n\nJoin us for “Academic Autonomy in the Digital Age: A Stakeholder Discussion\,” an open debate that brings together leading voices from European policy\, journalism\, industry\, and academia. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n Kim van Sparrentak\, Member of the European Parliament\n Ilyaz Nasrullah\, Digital Strategist and Technology Columnist\n Wout van Wijngaarden\, CIO\, Erasmus University\n Jet de Ranitz\, Public Sector Director\, Microsoft\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Date\n Wednesday June 26 2025\, 15:30 – 18:00\n \n \n\n \n \n Type\n Debate\n \n \n\n \n \n Location\n Polak Building\, 50 Burgemeester Oudlaan\, 3062 PA Rotterdam\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOur panel: \n\n\n\n\n Kim van Sparrentak\, Member of the European Parliament\n Ilyaz Nasrullah\, Digital Strategist and Technology Columnist\n Jet de Ranitz\, Public Sector Director\, Microsoft\n Wout van Wijngaarden\, CIO\, Erasmus University\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEach speaker will share their perspective on digital sovereignty in higher education\, followed by a lively panel discussion exploring the opportunities and challenges ahead. \n\n\n\nWhy this debate matters: \n\n\n\nAs universities accelerate digital transformation\, they increasingly rely on commercial platforms-especially integrated solutions from providers like Microsoft. These platforms offer robust\, user-friendly tools that have become essential for teaching\, research\, and administration. At the same time\, this reliance raises important questions about academic freedom\, data autonomy\, and Europe’s capacity to shape its own digital future. \n\n\n\nKey topics we’ll explore: \n\n\n\n\n How can universities maximize the benefits of advanced digital platforms while safeguarding their autonomy and public values?\n What does digital sovereignty mean in a world where integrated solutions are difficult to replicate\, and how can universities maintain flexibility?\n How are European regulations and initiatives shaping the relationship between higher education and big tech?\n Which collective strategies can universities pursue – such as sector-wide procurement or open-source collaboration – to balance innovation and independence? \nHow can industry and academia work together to ensure digital infrastructure is secure\, ethical\, and aligned with European values?\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event is your chance to engage with leaders shaping the digital landscape of academia. Whether you’re a student\, researcher\, policymaker\, or IT professional\, your insights are vital to this conversation. \n\n\n\nSave your seat and help us chart the course for academic autonomy in the \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDUTCH VERSION \n\n\n\nVaren universiteiten werkelijk hun eigen digitale koers – of bewegen we naar een ecosysteem dat wordt gecontroleerd door wereldwijde techgiganten? \n\n\n\nWe nodigen je graag uit voor “Academische Autonomie in het Digitale Tijdperk: Een Stakeholderdiscussie”\, een open debat waarin toonaangevende stemmen uit de Europese politiek\, journalistiek\, het bedrijfsleven en de academische wereld samenkomen. \n\n\n\nOns panel: \n\n\n\n\n Kim van Sparrentak\, Lid van het Europees Parlement\n Ilyaz Nasrullah\, Digital strateeg en technologie columnist\n Jet de Ranitz\, Directeur Publieke Sector\, Microsoft\n Wout van Wijngaarden\, CIO\, Erasmus Universiteit\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nElke spreker deelt zijn of haar visie op digitale soevereiniteit in het hoger onderwijs\, gevolgd door een levendige paneldiscussie over de kansen en uitdagingen die voor ons liggen. \n\n\n\nWaarom dit debat belangrijk is: \n\n\n\nNu universiteiten hun digitale transformatie versnellen\, vertrouwen zij steeds vaker op commerciële platforms – met name de geïntegreerde oplossingen van aanbieders als Microsoft. Deze platforms bieden robuuste\, gebruiksvriendelijke tools die essentieel zijn geworden voor onderwijs\, onderzoek en administratie. Tegelijkertijd roept deze afhankelijkheid belangrijke vragen op over academische vrijheid\, data-autonomie en Europa’s vermogen om haar eigen digitale toekomst vorm te geven. \n\n\n\nOnderwerpen die we bespreken: \n\n\n\n\n Hoe kunnen universiteiten optimaal profiteren van geavanceerde digitale platforms\, terwijl zij hun autonomie en publieke waarden waarborgen?\n Wat betekent digitale soevereiniteit in een wereld waarin geïntegreerde oplossingen moeilijk te repliceren zijn\, en hoe behouden universiteiten hun flexibiliteit?\n Hoe beïnvloeden Europese regelgeving en initiatieven de relatie tussen het hoger onderwijs en big tech \nWelke collectieve strategieën kunnen universiteiten volgen – zoals sectorbrede inkoop of open source-samenwerking – om innovatie en onafhankelijkheid in balans te brengen?\nHoe kunnen industrie en academische wereld samenwerken om digitale infrastructuur veilig\, ethisch en in lijn met Europese waarden te houden? \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDit evenement biedt jou de kans om in gesprek te gaan met leiders die het digitale landschap van de academische wereld vormgeven. Of je nu student\, onderzoeker\, beleidsmaker of IT-professional bent – jouw inzichten zijn onmisbaar in deze discussie. \n\n\n\nReserveer je plek en help mee om de koers voor academische autonomie in het digitale tijdperk uit te zetten. URL:https://ecda.eur.nl/en/event/big-tech-debate/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecda.eur.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1746538789940.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR