Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm. In recent months, its applications have increased at staggering speed. Rather sooner than later it will impact your job too. And your business. Are you ready?
Whether you are pursuing more efficiency, new business opportunities or advanced data-driven decision making, AI is the gamechanger you are looking for. Its ability to analyze vast datasets rapidly and derive actionable insights enables enhanced productivity and innovation. Will you embrace AI and gain a competitive edge? Or will you ignore it and risk falling behind on your competitors?
Make AI work for you. Start your journey at AI:Unboxed, an Agoria/Sirris event packed with actionable insights from AI experts and thought leaders on unboxing real business value through AI.
Highlights
Keynote
Prof. Ethan Mollick
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
From Disruption to Opportunity: Embracing the AI Revolution
Breakout sessions
+20 companies
Discussing the impact of (Gen)AI on digital, manufacturing and business
Panel discussion
‘Igniting the European AI ecosystem’
Cédric O
Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl
Thibauld Jongen
Ann-Elise Delbecq
Ann Dooms
Tech fair
with dazzling AI application showcases
Program
Wednesday 29 May
Join us for the plenary session (welcome at 4:30 pm) or make the most of your time by arriving a bit earlier so you can additionally participate in one or two breakout sessions and visit the Tech Fair as well (welcome at 1:30 pm).
During this event
TECH FAIR 13:34 - 16:30, 18:30 - 20:30Generative AI (GenAI) has phenomenal upside potential on the digital sector. Curious to know where your company stands compared to others, in Belgium and abroad? In this session, you will be the first to learn the results of a representative survey conducted by Agoria among the CEOs and CTOs of digital companies in Belgium: how are they deploying GenAI within their own organisations and with customers? What are the drivers for using these technologies, the barriers and their ultimate impact?
In this session, a panel of digital experts from diverse backgrounds will discuss the key findings of the study and provide you with the necessary insights to benchmark your knowledge and use of GenAI against the rest of the digital sector.
Managing Partner and co-founder B12 Consulting
Co-founder and Chief Learning Officer - Stellar Labs
Director Solution Engineering and Deputy Country Leader - Salesforce
Senior Manager - delaware
Session moderator
Senior Expert Digital - Agoria
A fast-growing number of companies are already using the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to innovate and transform their business models and core activities. They leverage AI in the heart of their value creation process, or they embed it in the services they provide to others. The impact of these AI-based offerings is wide-ranging and spans from applications that offer social and environmental benefits, to applications that optimize the management of their own and their clients’ assets. AI enables the integration and analysis of multiple datasets and data sources, generating insights and value that surpass human capabilities. And mind you, this is not a distant future, but a reality here and now.
In this session, three Belgian companies testify how they found new ways of creating value using AI. Learn from their experiences and open your mind to the new opportunities available to your company and your customers.
Research Lead - Televic Rail
Technology Director - GIM – Smart Geo Insights
CEO - Macq
Session moderator
Program Manager Data Innovation, PhD - Sirris
Embarking on AI projects goes beyond technology. It involves strategic decision-making, ethical considerations, and legal compliance. It's essential to question the ethical standards your AI should adhere to, understand the regulatory framework, and determine how employees will interact with AI technologies.
In this session, we will use a practical example and real-world cases to explain how to implement AI the right way. You will learn to navigate the complexities of AI integration in a way that aligns with your organization's values and legal obligations, ensuring that you as an organization can use AI in a sustainable way.
Legal Counsel - ML6
Director Ngage
CEO - Omina Technologies
Manager AI Center of Excellence - VDAB
Senior Manager at Sogeti - Capgemini
Session moderator
Expert Data Economy - Agoria
Leading a software development team is no easy task. From startups to large corporations, keeping complexity under control often feels like an uphill battle. Today, Generative AI tools are making a big splash in software development. These tools can assist you in various tasks, from writing code and formulating project requirements to ensuring quality, configuring middleware, maintaining existing software, and even creating training materials.
In this session, three digital companies share their insights and first-hand experiences on using AI in various aspects of software development. A unique opportunity for your company to explore how the use of GenAI tools makes for happy software engineers and a relaxed CTO.
Technical Architect - Microsoft
Chief Technology & Transformation Officer - Cisco
Data Scientist - Euranova
Session moderator
Senior Expert Digital Innovation - Agoria
AI and Generative AI are transforming the manufacturing sector. These technologies can enhance core manufacturing processes by monitoring or improving them, or they can automate various supporting tasks (such as creating work instructions, planning, stock optimization, quality control, maintenance prediction, or production coordination). These applications can be implemented along the manufacturing chain with low to moderate effort. They can be operational within days, weeks, or months, depending on the complexity and scope of the project. The investment is often affordable, especially if AI is applied to supportive tasks. Is your organisation a manufacturing company? Then you really need to start exploring these technologies right now.
In this session, you will be introduced to some real-world examples of AI powered manufacturing solutions. Take your chance to learn from some firsthand testimonials by industrial companies and Sirris experts, and dive into the future of manufacturing today.
Manager 4.0 Made Real - Sirris
CEO and Chairman of the board - I-Care
COO - Hegge Toelevering
Session moderator
Manager Intellectual Property - Sirris
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, it's crucial to understand its impact on jobs and to take proactive steps towards building a resilient and adaptive workforce for the future.
In this session, we delve into the evolving landscape of AI-impacted jobs and discuss potential scenarios and trends that may unfold in the coming years, as well as their implications for individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. We will provide practical strategies and best practices for individuals, businesses, and policymakers to navigate the AI-impacted workforce. You will learn how AI is transforming job roles across different sectors, creating new opportunities while also altering the skills required in the workforce. This includes fostering a culture of continuous learning, investing in education, training programs, and designing inclusive and equitable AI policies.
Managing director – Accenture EMEA Data & AI Lab lead for Health & Public Services | Accenture Applied Intelligence
Co-founder & director - d-Teach
co-founder & CEO Wonka AI
AI Lead - Proximus NXT
Session moderator
Senior Business Group Leader Telecom - Agoria
FAIR
In this thought-provoking speech, join Wharton Professor Ethan Mollick as he dives into the highly discussed, transformative realm of AI. Discover how AI, including chatbot technologies like ChatGPT, has disrupted our work and our entire way of life, leaving an indelible mark akin to the Covid pandemic. Rather than fight the current we're already in, Ethan shifts the conversation towards a more pivotal question: How can we thoughtfully and consciously embrace AI to propel innovation and shape our future?
With dynamic and interactive elements integrated into his speech, Ethan sparks curiosity. He takes audiences on an exploration of the boundless opportunities and incredible possibilities in this era of AI revolution.
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
According to Europe’s Digital Decade policy programme, as many as 75% of EU companies should use artificial intelligence or big data by 2030. In this panel discussion, moderated by Tim Verheyden, four thought leaders will debate on the actions and framework needed to achieve this.
Former French Secretary of State for Digital Affairs - Mistral AI
Director-General of DIGITALEUROPE
CEO of SABCA Group (2016-2024)
Data & AI Leader for Northern, Central and Eastern Europe at IBM
Professor at the Department of Mathematics & Data Science - VUB
Session moderator
Reporter - VRT NWS
Wrap-up by Bart Steukers, CEO of Agoria and Herman Derache, Managing Director of Sirris
FAIR
Tech fair
Throughout the event, you will have access to the Tech fair zone, showcasing some dazzling AI applications spanning various sectors, from sports & entertainment to design & manufacturing. This is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow professionals within the Agoria and Sirris ecosystem.
Practical info
When
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Breakout sessions from 13:30
Plenary session from 16:30
Where
Brussels Expo (Auditorium 2000)
Av. de Miramar 11
1020 Brussels
Language
English
Registration
Registration is required
Partners
AI : Unboxed is a joint event organized by Agoria and Sirris, with the support of:
