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AI in the Netherlands: Building Scaled Success With AI Innovations

To help you build scaled success with AI, Microsoft commissioned IDC to write an InfoBrief (April, 2024). Discover their recommended readiness for AI value at scale, as well as learnings from a study based on real-life usage and adoption from nearly 100 organizations across the Netherlands.

Create new value for your business with AI

Make AI real for your organization today. Read AI Use Cases for Business Leaders: Realize Value with AI to discover the common scenarios and processes where AI is already having the biggest impact—and see how to bring AI to your organization to boost productivity, optimize efficiency, and generate new business value.

The Business Opportunity of AI

Explore the approaches and strategies enterprise organizations worldwide are using to realize an average of 3.5X return on their AI investments—and find out how 5 percent of organizations are realizing an average of 8X in returns, according to IDC research.

Building a Foundation for AI Success: A Leader’s Guide

Identify how to accelerate your company’s success with AI. Read Building a Foundation for AI Success: A Leader’s Guide to discover insights informed by Microsoft, Microsoft customers and partners, industry analysts, and AI leaders—to help your organization thrive on your path to AI transformation.

AI Strategy Roadmap: Navigating the stages of value creation

Learn how to build and optimize your strategic plan for AI. Read the AI Strategy Roadmap: Navigating the stages of value creation.

Keynote

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Find out about the latest advances in the field of artificial intelligence and the opportunities this presents for your company in our keynote.

Speakers:
- Anke den Ouden, CEO of Microsoft the Netherlands
- Hayete Gallot, Corporate Vice President, Commercial Solution Areas at Microsoft
- Tjeerd Bosklopper, CEO Banking & Technology at NN Group
- Micky Adriaansens, Minister of Economic Affairs & Climate Policy


Hosts:
- Diederik Jekel, Science Communicator & Presenter
- Fidan Ekiz, Presenter | Journalist | Writer

Breakout Session:
Drive a data strategy & unlock insights for your business in the era of AI

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It’s no longer enough for organizations to recognize data is everywhere. The conversation needs to shift to data “value” everywhere. Microsoft believes the path to value generation with data starts with the unification of data across the organization on an open and managed data estate. Learn Microsoft’s position on how analytics deployed in a modern, scalable, and managed way is the springboard to help you harness the great potential of the era of AI.

Speakers:
- Francesco Fava, Sr. Technical Specialist at Microsoft the Netherlands
- Dwaipayan Nath, Head of BCG Platinion Amsterdam at BCG Platinion
- Frank Lukassen, Information Manager Data & Analytics at Nutreco

Breakout Session:
Power your business with AI across every role and function 

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AI is making a seismic impact on how businesses operate and connect with their customers. Join us as we unveil that, regardless of where you are on your AI journey, our innovation is primed to unleash your team's potential and optimize business results across the entire organization—spanning Sales, Service, Finance, Supply Chain, and Low Code.



Speakers:
- Hayley Bass, Head of Growth, D365 Sales, Viva Sales and Copilot at Microsoft
- Pepijn Brinkhoff, Lead Product Owner Sales at ABN AMRO

Roundtable:
Reinventing the future of work with AI

A conversation around people, culture, and work. High performing organizations are constantly looking for ways to help people thrive. By supporting them in their productivity and by creating an engaging employee experience. Now Generative AI promises to completely transform the way we work. During this conversation different leaders will share their vision around the future of work and transforming company culture in the era of AI. What’s the role of leaders in this time of disruption? What impact will AI have on the workforce? And what are the skills of the future?


Speakers:
- Dennis Agusi, Head of Digital Communications at Philips
- Marlene de Koning, Director Workforce Transformation and Technology at PWC
- Anna Kopp, CIO NL & Germany at Microsoft
- Marjolein Kleijn, Director Talent Solutions at LinkedIn

Host:
- Diederik Jekel, Science Communicator & Presenter

Breakout Session:
Modern Work: The AI-powered organization

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Generative AI is poised to completely transform the way we work. Discover how Copilot will lift the weight of work, unleash creativity, unlock productivity and uplevel skills for everyone. Learn from Microsoft and a pioneering Early Adopter organization what we've learned so far about transforming company culture and end user adoption in the era of AI.





Speakers:
- Lisanne Brons, Modern Work GTM Manager at Microsoft the Netherlands
- Rick Rober, Product Manager Digital Workplace and Employee Experience at NN Group

Breakout Session:
Business leaders guide to navigating AI transformation

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping organizations and industries, but its successful adoption requires strategic planning and preparation. In this session, we explore the critical components of AI readiness, drawing insights from IDC’s research in the Netherlands and real-world examples. Join us to learn how to navigate the AI landscape, establish an effective business strategy, embrace the right culture and skills, ensure data readiness, and foster responsible AI practices. Discover the steps needed to become AI-ready and position your organization for success.

Speakers:
- Ewa Zborowska, Research Director at IDC
- Rob Elsinga, National Technology Officer at Microsoft the Netherlands

Roundtable:
Privacy & Security considerations of Generative AI

Goodbye, Chief Information Security Officer – Hello, Chief Trust Officer. Technological advancements, with generative AI leading the charge, demand a fresh perspective in leadership. Predicting or controlling technology's trajectory and its impact on customer and societal interactions is increasingly futile, especially amidst geopolitical turbulence. However, this uncertainty offers a chance for a more impactful approach to privacy and cybersecurity. Let's prioritize understanding the risks and cultivate resilient, trustworthy systems instead of adhering to antiquated compliance practices. Embrace trust as the cornerstone of innovation and business value. Let's embark together on this journey of change.


Speakers:
- Andy Elder, CVP, Security Solutions at Microsoft
- Inge van der Beijl, Director Innovation, Head of expertise l Behaviour at Northwave Cyber Security
- Inge Bryan, Executive Cybersecurity Advisor
- Ruud Verbij, CISO at Rituals


Host:
- Fidan Ekiz

Breakout Session:
Accelerate impact with AI-powered low-code tools 

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Are you ready to transform your organization’s business workflow and boost innovation? Join us to learn how AI powered Low Code can speed up innovation, optimize your business processes and save time. Power Platform and AI Copilot can automate tasks, reduce errors, generate insights, & make cross-platform integration easier. No matter where you are in your low code journey, AI tools within Power Platform can accelerate innovation within your business.

Speakers:
- Ryan Cunningham, Vice President, Power Platform Applications at Microsoft
- Sangya Singh, Vice President, Power Platform Automations at Microsoft

Breakout Session:
Fortifying AI: Strategies for Trust and Resilience

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In today’s dynamic business landscape, the strategic adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is both an opportunity and a challenge. As organizations embrace AI to enhance productivity, decision-making, and innovation, safeguarding its deployment becomes paramount. This session aims to equip business leaders with practical strategies to secure AI while maximizing its transformative potential.


Speakers:
- Jelle Niemantsverdriet, National Security Officer at Microsoft the Netherlands
- Shruti Ailani, Sr Technical Specialist at Microsoft the Netherlands

Roundtable:
AI for social impact: how AI can enhance ESG goals

AI: Friend or Foe for the Environment? Will AI contribute to our sustainability issues, or will it provide the solutions?
AI is playing a significant role in enhancing our ability to monitor and report on sustainability efforts, offering accuracy and efficiency. It has revolutionized operations and has the potential to discover new, more sustainable solutions. So, is AI the key to addressing our sustainability challenges? Or does the energy and water consumption required for AI services outweigh the benefits?



Speakers:
- Hans van den Berg, CEO at Tata Steel
- Vera Moll, Director Sustainability & Communication Mass Market at KPMG
- Agnieszka Kubiak, ESG Sustainability Data & Analytics Lead at JDE's Peet
- Michelle Lancaster, Director Global Sustainability at Microsoft

Host:
- Maaike Schoon, Journalist