Breakout sessions Utrecht AI Event
At the Utrecht AI Event, three rounds of inspiring workshops and breakout sessions provide ample opportunities to discover, experience, and discuss all developments in the field of AI in Utrecht. Click below for an overview of the sessions, sign up for the ones that appeal to you the most, and create your own afternoon programme!
Breakout sessions per time slot
| AI & Media (AI & Government) An interactive session organized by the AI & Media Lab and the Utrecht Data School. Join a discussion on AI & Media. In an expert panel with Antal van den Bosch, Bruce Mutsvairo, Cyril Snijders and José van Dijck, we will discuss topics such as AI in society, AI & journalism, the role of media and tech platforms, AI in the local and global context, and the role of disciplines and collaboration in AI research. You will have the chance to ask your burning questions to the experts. |
Adopting AI in healthcare: working with language models (AI & Health) |
| Health Data Space Utrecht (AI & Health) This workshop provides an introduction to the Health Data Space Utrecht, a regional data infrastructure that collects health data and connects it to national and international research platforms. This infrastructure enables researchers to use high-quality data for research into health and healthcare. Additionally, the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and UMC Utrecht's role as a regional hub will be explained. With Teus Kappen and Charlotte Onland. |
Funding opportunities (AI in practice) |
Solving animal welfare challenges with AI (AI in practice) |
| New jobs and roles created by AI (AI & Work) AI continues to advance, it is reshaping the workforce, creating new roles and transforming existing ones. In this session, we will explore how AI is driving these changes across various industries. |
| Clear communication between government and citizens (AI & Government) Three government organisations will present how they use AI to make their communication with citizens clearer and more inclusive. Following this, there will be an interactive panel discussion where thought-provoking statements about government-citizen communication will be debated, facilitated by Antal van den Bosch. |
| Privacy tool for organisations (AI & Government) The use of personal data by government organizations receives a lot of public and political attention. How and why data is processed needs to be carefully considered, substantiated, and documented in line with GDPR requirements. Researcher Friso van Dijk from the AI Lab for Public Services developed a privacy tool for organisations, providing a practical guide to ensure the careful handling of personal data at an early stage in the development of ICT products and services. |
| Health Labs UMCU: from research to impact (AI & Health) This session highlights groundbreaking research projects from UMC Utrecht's five AI Labs: the AI Lab for Healthy Living & Prevention, AI Lab for Imaging and Image-Guided Interventions, AI Lab for Living Technologies, AI Lab for Molecular Medicine, and the AI Methods Lab. Each lab will present their successes, ongoing research, and future plans. |
| Innovation in the AI & Mobility Lab (AI in practice) This session will highlight innovative research from the AI & Mobility Lab. The session will cover challenges in public transport, road traffic, air travel, and logistics, and the development of innovative AI technologies to ensure safety, sustainability, efficiency, accessibility, and affordability in the face of growing demand. The presentation includes collaborations with organisations like NS, Qbuzz, and broader topics of hybrid AI. |
Impact of AI on the IT labor market and training (AI & Work) |
| AI in the workplace (AI & Work) What will the workplace look like when AI becomes an additional "colleague"? The belief that AI will cause mass unemployment is a misconception. We still have the opportunity to shape how AI will integrate into the workplace. How do we teach employees to work with AI, and what is the best approach for everyone? This will be the focus of the discussion. |
| The future of AI and government in 2035 (AI & Government) In what ways has AI shaped our lives in 2035? What developments await us and how do we give them a place? In this workshop, we will sketch together a future scenario for 2035. Will it be a doomsday scenario or a beautiful vista? And what steps should we take now to foresee a future where we responsibly deploy AI? What should we focus our attention on and what can we leave for what it is? |
| 3AI Program Market (AI & Health) Explore a wide array of use cases and successes from the 3AI program at the 3AI program market. Discover UMCU's progress in data infrastructure, groundbreaking AI research developments, and impactful AI applications in healthcare. The market also features companies showcasing their innovative solutions and contributions to AI advancements in healthcare. |
| AI in finance (AI in practice) This session focuses on the challenges and opportunities for AI in the financial sector. It begins with a brief introduction of the research groups within the AI Lab for Sustainable Finance, followed by a panel discussion on experiences of collaboration between academia and industry, and how the AI Lab for Sustainable Finance can contribute to these partnerships. |
| Software to gain trust in AI: ASReview (AI in practice) In this interactive session, we explore the importance of open-source software in building trust in AI-supported systems, demonstrating how collaboration is key to making the next big step in creating reliable AI tools. The session includes two panel discussions with experts from societal and industrial partners of the DISC-AI Lab, using ASReview as a case study to investigate how open-source solutions can tackle challenges related to the growing body of scientific literature. With Tim Christen (Kennisinstituut Federatie Medisch Specialisten), Rob Beffers (RIVM), Jonathan de Bruin (Universiteit Utrecht), Hans Peeters (Philips), Peter Lombaers (GlobalCampus) and Bob Schijvenaars (Digital Science). |
| AI@work for SMEs (AI in practice) This session highlights best practices from the Digital Innovation Hub. What is the program about? What can it do for SMEs? How can AI influence your business? Topics like business operations, personnel, and technology will be covered. |
Hard & soft skills for AI (AI & Work)Addressing the mismatch between available AI skills and industry needs, focusing on the hard and soft skills required for future AI workforces. |
Breakout sessions per thematic track
| 13.30 - 14.15 |
| AI & Media An interactive session organized by the AI & Media Lab and the Utrecht Data School. Join a discussion on AI & Media. In an expert panel with Antal van den Bosch, Bruce Mutsvairo, Cyril Snijders and José van Dijck, we will discuss topics such as AI in society, AI & journalism, the role of media and tech platforms, AI in the local and global context, and the role of disciplines and collaboration in AI research. You will have the chance to ask your burning questions to the experts. |
| 14.30-15.15 |
| Clear communication between government and citizens Three government organizations will present how they use AI to make their communication with citizens clearer and more inclusive. Following this, there will be an interactive panel discussion where thought-provoking statements about government-citizen communication will be debated, facilitated by Antal van den Bosch. |
| 14:30 - 15:15 |
| Privacy tool for organisations The use of personal data by government organizations receives a lot of public and political attention. How and why data is processed needs to be carefully considered, substantiated, and documented in line with GDPR requirements. Researcher Friso van Dijk from the AI Lab for Public Services developed a privacy tool for government organizations, providing a practical guide to ensure the careful handling of personal data at an early stage in the development of ICT products and services. |
| 15.30 - 16.15 |
| The future of AI and government in 2035 In what ways has AI shaped our lives in 2035? What developments await us and how do we give them a place? In this workshop, we will sketch together a future scenario for 2035. Will it be a doomsday scenario or a beautiful vista? And what steps should we take now to foresee a future where we responsibly deploy AI? What should we focus our attention on and what can we leave for what it is? |
| 13.30 - 14.15 |
Adopting Ai in healthcare: working with language models |
| 13.30 - 14.15 |
| Health Data Space Utrecht This workshop provides an introduction to the Health Data Space Utrecht, a regional data infrastructure that collects health data and connects it to national and international research platforms. This infrastructure enables researchers to use high-quality data for research into health and healthcare. Additionally, the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and UMC Utrecht's role as a regional hub will be explained. With Teus Kappen and Charlotte Onland. |
| 14.30 - 15.15 |
| Health AI Labs This session highlights groundbreaking research projects from UMC Utrecht's five AI Labs: the AI Lab for Healthy Living & Prevention, AI Lab for Imaging and Image-Guided Interventions, AI Lab for Living Technologies, AI Lab for Molecular Medicine, and the AI Methods Lab. Each lab will present their successes, ongoing research, and future plans. |
| 15.30 - 16.15 |
| 3AI Program Market Explore a wide array of use cases and successes from the 3AI program at the 3AI program market. Discover UMCU's progress in data infrastructure, groundbreaking AI research developments, and impactful AI applications in healthcare. The market also features companies showcasing their innovative solutions and contributions to AI advancements in healthcare. |
| 13.30 - 14.15 |
Funding opportunities |
| 13.30 - 14.15 |
AI and Animal Welfare |
| 14.30 - 15.15 |
Innovation in the AI & Mobility Lab |
| 15.30 - 16.15 |
AI in Finance |
| 15.30 - 16.15 |
Software to gain trust in AI: ASReview |
| 15.30 - 16.15 |
| AI@Work for SMEs This session highlights best practices from the Digital Innovation Hub. What is the program about? What can it do for SMEs? How can AI influence your business? Topics like business operations, personnel, and technology will be covered. |
| 13.30 - 14.15 |
| New jobs and roles created by AI AI continues to advance, it is reshaping the workforce, creating new roles and transforming existing ones. In this session, we will explore how AI is driving these changes across various industries. |
| 14.30 - 15.15 |
AI in the workplace |
| 14.30 - 15.15 |
| Impact of AI on the IT labor market and education How does AI impact entrepreneurs and educators? Jobs are changing due to AI, and education will need to catch up. Reskilling will require collaboration between employers, public and private education providers. New forms of continuous training and reskilling are necessary, with online learning platforms and micro-credentials playing an important role. |
| 15.30 - 16.15 |
Hard & soft skills for AI |