AI keynotes that inspire and encourage action
The AI specialists in the Netherlands on your stage. Remy Gieling and Job van den Berg bring the topics that matter now: AI Trends 2026, AI Skills and AI Agents.
Hypercurrent, inspiring and practical — your audience goes home with concrete insights to get started tomorrow.
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Every year, we speak to 300+ organizations about the AI transition
We unravel the AI opportunities for your target group
From Nyenrode to BNR, Job and Remy are able to seamlessly inspire every target group about the opportunities of AI.
Discover the future of AI with insights from Job van den Berg and Remy Gieling, two of the Netherlands' leading AI experts, who share their latest discoveries and applications to help your business move forward. We share directly applicable knowledge, essential for anyone who wants to innovate with AI.
In addition, we are happy to tailor the content to your sector or field, such as: AI in Healthcare, AI in Finance, AI in HR, AI in Marketing & Sales, AI in Operations, AI in Industry, etc.
What's really happening in the world of AI? In this keynote, we'll take you to the front lines: from OpenAI's latest breakthroughs to European answers to American AI dominance. You'll learn why the shift from generative to agentic AI is changing everything and why 2026 will be the year of the AI Agent. We dive into the race between OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and the rapidly emerging open-source models, and show how China, the US, and Europe are each taking their own course. The EU AI Act is also covered: what does this legislation mean in concrete terms for your organization now that the first obligations take effect on February 2, 2025? We conclude with concrete forecasts for the next 1,000 days, so you know exactly what to anticipate.
AI Agents are the next revolution in office work. No tools that give you assignments, but digital colleagues who carry out tasks independently. In this keynote, you'll discover what this means for your organization and your role. Let's start with the basics: what exactly are AI Agents and how do they fundamentally differ from ChatGPT and other generative AI? Next, we dive into practice with concrete examples from HR agents who screen applications to finance automation that generates reports. You'll learn our framework to successfully implement AI Agents in your own organization, without the pitfalls that others fall into. But technology is only one side of the story — we pay just as much attention to the human role in a world of autonomous systems. How is your job changing? Which skills are becoming more important? And perhaps most importantly: how can you get started with agentic AI today, without major investments or IT projects? Based on our new book “AI Agents” (bestseller 2025), this keynote is ideal for C-level, HR, Operations, and IT leadership.
What skills do you need to stay relevant in the AI era? And which skills are becoming less important? This keynote provides concrete answers based on the latest research and our own AI Skills Report 2026. We start with the five AI skills that every professional needs, regardless of job or sector. Then we'll zoom in on the EU AI Act: Article 4 makes AI training mandatory for organizations, but what does this mean in practice and how do you comply? You'll learn the difference between AI literacy, AI fluency and AI mastery, and discover which level suits which role in your organization. We translate this into practical learning paths for various functions — from customer service to finance, from marketing to IT. Finally, we'll discuss how to build an AI-savvy organisational culture that does not depend on one training but continues to develop. This keynote includes exclusive insights from our AI Skills Report 2026, with cases from the tax authorities, BCG, and McKinsey. Ideal for HR, L&D, management and works councils that want to future-proof their organization.
More than 20,000 AI tools are available. Which ones do you need to know? In this interactive keynote, we'll show you the most powerful tools live and show you how to use them tomorrow. You'll discover the top 10 tools every professional should know and get an honest comparison between ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok. We show what Microsoft Copilot can and cannot do yet, and show AI tools for specific tasks: writing, analyzing, coding and creating. Of course, we will also discuss how to use all this safely and compliantly. With live demos from ChatGPT-4o, Claude 3.5, Gemini Advanced, Copilot, Perplexity and Midjourney, among others. Suitable for all employees, from starter to senior.
How do you make the step from separate AI pilots to an organization-wide AI strategy? This keynote provides the strategic framework you need to structurally embed AI in your business operations. You'll learn how to work with the 3-Horizon Model for AI implementation and our Agentic Innovation Canvas that helps you get from idea to impact. We'll discuss why 70% of AI projects fail and how to prevent those pitfalls. The choice between build, buy or partner is also discussed: what is the right approach per use case? Finally, we are putting European AI sovereignty on the agenda and why local solutions are becoming increasingly important. Based on our best-selling AI Strategy Handbook and 100+ strategy trajectories. Ideal for C-level, strategy, innovation and digital transformation.
Europe is choosing its own path in the AI race: where the US is betting on speed and China at scale, we are building AI with regulations, ethics and data security as a foundation. In this keynote, we explore the most important European AI trends and why data and AI sovereignty is no longer a luxury, but a strategic necessity. We show how organizations can become less dependent on US tech giants by opting for European alternatives and local AI solutions. From the EU AI Act to open-source models: discover how you can innovate as a European company without relinquishing your data and autonomy.
Depending on the meeting and the background of the participants, we determine the specific approach. The content is always both inspiring and up to date. We share insights about the rapid AI developments as well as practical tools you can do with the technology yourself.
In our keynotes, we are optimistic about the possibilities; realistic about the limitations. We provide them in both English and Dutch, physically or online. A free introduction is always possible and our keynotes are always tailored to your event or organization.
Common questions
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What does an ai.nl AI keynote cost?
The costs for an AI keynote vary based on duration, location, and specific needs. Request a free quote for a customized price.
Can you adapt the keynote to our industry?
Yes, all our keynotes are tailored to your target group and industry. We do an intake beforehand to understand the specific context, challenges and level of knowledge.
How long does an AI keynote take?
Our keynotes range from 20 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the program and the desired depth. Most keynotes are 45-60 minutes including Q&A.
Are the keynotes also available in English?
Yes, Remy and Job regularly give international keynotes in English. We have experience with multinational target groups across Europe.
Will we receive the slides afterwards?
Yes, the presentation slides are shared with the organizer in an interactive format afterwards.
Who is the best AI keynote speaker in the Netherlands?
Remy Gieling and Job van den Berg from ai.nl are among the most requested AI speakers in the Netherlands. With 500+ presentations, an average rating of 8.6 and 8 published AI bestsellers, they combine thought leadership with practical experience.
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The experts
Positive, pragmatic, experienced and inspiring. This is how our customers experience the AI evangelists at ai.nl.
This unique mix of skills, knowledge and network makes AI.nl a unique partner for companies that want to (further) explore the opportunities of data and AI.
Job van den Berg (1989) is data- en AI-expert en spreker over technologie. Hij heeft meer dan 10 jaar ervaring in het aansturen van data- en AI-teams bij onder andere DPG Media, Sanoma en Kantar. Hij weet daarmee als geen ander hoe je data en AI in het bedrijfsleven voor je laat werken. Job deelt geregeld zijn visie en kennis in de landelijke media. Ook is hij presentator van AI at Work dat wordt uitgezonden op BusinessWise (DPG Media). In deze unieke AI-serie laat hij zien hoe bedrijven AI in de praktijk inzetten.
Remy Gieling (1988) is als technologie-expert een graag geziene gast in landelijke media, is docent bij de AI cursusreeks op Nyenrode, organiseert jaarlijkse AI reizen naar Silicon Valley en houdt alle ontwikkelingen rondom technologie, data en AI nauwlettend in de gaten. Remy weet als geen ander complexe materie helder en begrijpelijk te maken.
What customers say
De samenwerking met de AI-experts van ai.nl als keynote spreker tijdens de ASML Digital Finance Summit 2025 was prettig en professioneel. Zowel de spreker als het management waren goed bereikbaar en beschikbaar voor afstemming. Tijdens twee voorbesprekingen werd duidelijk dat het team van ai.nl midden in het internationale AI-netwerk zit. Deze kennis werd overtuigend vertaald naar de context van ASML, met actuele en relevante voorbeelden uit de VS, Azië en Nederland. De keynote was inhoudelijk sterk, helder opgebouwd en ondersteund door dynamisch beeldmateriaal. Een inhoudelijke en goed passende bijdrage aan het event.
What an inspiring meeting! During the Advisory Board, AI.nl showed how fast AI is developing and what opportunities this offers. Thanks to AI.nl, we gained insight into new opportunities in an accessible way and how we can get started with them in our own practice. A valuable and enlightening contribution that really got us thinking.
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With their energetic presentation at DDMA NEXT, AI.nl brought an inspiring mix of practical AI insights and a fascinating glimpse into the near future of AI applications. He shared the latest trends from Silicon Valley and showed how organizations can make an immediate impact with smart AI tools, bringing the audience home brimming with fresh inspiration
Together with us, AI.nl created a tailor-made GenAI workshop for our leadership team. Everyone walked out full of energy and inspiration. The team knows how to tell the content in an interactive and inspiring way and also knows the technology inside out. That's what makes the guys at ai.nl unique! They're going to come back more often.
For us, the go-to experts if you're looking for speakers and moderators in the field of (AI) technology. Always well informed and inspiring time after time. What's more, it's incredibly fun to work with.
Inspiring story about AI, with a focus on the possibilities and dangers for the social aspects of payment transactions. This led to a valuable discussion with and between the members of the Social Consultation on Payments (MOB).
A lecture full of eye-openers for our leadership team. We highly recommend Job as a speaker for leadership, technology and innovation events.
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