AISO Talks: State of AI - NVIDIA and the Next Industrial Revolution
AISO Talks: State of AI - NVIDIA and the Next Industrial Revolution
Join AISO for an inspiring and accessible keynote with Maria Patelkou Konijnenberg, who works at the intersection of AI, supercomputing, and academia, collaborating closely with universities and research centres across Europe.
As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves beyond traditional software and large language models, we are entering a new industrial era - one driven by accelerated computing, simulation, robotics, and AI-powered physical systems. In this session, we’ll explore how AI is moving from research labs into real-world impact, shaping industries such as manufacturing, science, and autonomous systems.
Drawing on NVIDIA’s perspective at the core of modern AI infrastructure, this talk introduces key concepts such as AI factories, digital twins, Omniverse, accelerated computing, and physical AI, and explains why simulation is becoming essential for building the next generation of intelligent systems.
A key theme: AI is no longer just software - it is becoming infrastructure for the physical world.
Topic: The AI-Driven Future of Customer Interaction
What we’ll cover
• How AI has evolved beyond LLMs into simulation, robotics, and real-world systems
• Why accelerated computing and digital twins are critical for the future of AI
• How AI moves from academic research to real-world applications in industry and science
• Personal career insights: from studying physics to working in AI and supercomputing
• Open Q&A on skills, career paths, and opportunities in the AI ecosystem
📅 Date: 18 February 2026
🕔 Time: 16:30 – 20:30
📍 Location: De Brug, Roeterseilandcampus
Session format: Keynote (60 min) + Q&A (30 min)
Agenda
16:30 – 17:00 Welcome Drinks
17:00 – 18:30 Keynote
18:30 – 20:30 Networking drinks
🚨 Important Ticket Info 🚨
Members: Free entry! Just select the “AISO Member” ticket option on luma and wait for the approval.
Non-Members: Tickets cost €2.99.