​What’s This All About?

​The Innovation Network MeetUp is your go-to gathering to explore how exponential tech is reshaping our lives, work, and society, one disruptive leap at a time. It’s interactive, informal, and packed with fresh thinking.

​We’re here to connect, question, collaborate, and maybe even start the next big thing (or at least get a really good hoodie).

​AI & The Future of Us: Ethics, Art, and Automation

​Description:

​Join us for an immersive deep dive into the AI revolution! This isn't just a lecture; it is a multi-track experience designed to challenge your perspective on how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our world.

​From the philosophical questions of "Free Will" and "Ethics" to hands-on sessions about "Vibe Coding" and "AI Video Making," we are bringing together a diverse group of experts to lead the conversation.

​The event is structured in Three Rounds. During each round, you will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of breakout sessions. Whether you are an accelerationist, a skeptic, a creative, or a coder, there is a session here for you.

​Come prepared to learn, debate, and connect with fellow future-thinkers.

​📅 The Program

​Please note: This event features simultaneous breakout sessions. You will be able to select your preferred track for each round.

​🟢 Round 1

​Kick off the event by exploring the foundational impact of AI on society.

• ​Art in AI – Maarten Smakman

  • ​How will humanity benefit? A look at art as the pinnacle of humanity in the age of algorithms.

• ​Augmentation vs. Replacement – Wouter van den Bijgaart

  • ​Should we keep humans in the loop? A debate on autonomy versus oversight.

• ​Education – Reinjan Prakke

  • ​Is AI ruining our ability to think, or is it the ultimate learning tool?

• ​Embodied AI – Herbert ten Have

  • ​The intersection of the AI revolution and the Robotics evolution.

• ​Ethics – Jonathan IJzerman

  • ​Should AI regulation be subject to democratic decision-making?

• ​Free Will – Reinoud Schuijers

  • ​If the algorithm knows what you want before you know it, does 'choice' still exist?

• ​The Great Replacement: Job Market Tsunami – Reinier van Eijk

  • ​Are we ready for the biggest change in the history of work?

• ​Transhumanism – Tijs Nieuwboer

  • ​Will we fuse with technology? Discussing brain chips and "organic" humans.

​🟣 Round 2

​Dive deeper into specific verticals and changing perspectives.

• ​AI in Art – Maarten Smakman

• ​Augmentation vs. Replacement – Jonathan IJzerman

• ​Education & AI – Reinjan Prakke

• ​Embodied AI – Herbert ten Have

• ​Ethics & Morals – Reinier van Eijk

• ​Free Will – Reinoud Schuijers

• ​The Great Replacement: Job Market Tsunami – Wouter van den Bijgaart

• ​Transhumanism – Tijs Nieuwboer

​🔵 Round 3

​Practical applications, future skills, and hands-on tools.

• ​21st Century Nostradamus – Reinoud Schuijers

  • ​How history can help us understand the speed of change humanity has developed.

• ​AI Video Making – Jan Willem Blom

  • ​Crafting cinematic stories that push the boundaries of AI, emotion, and genre.

• ​Components of an AI Agent Army – Jonathan IJzerman

  • ​Dive into AI agent orchestration and how to scale the future of work.

• ​Joining Web3 & How to (st)art? – Maarten Smakman

  • ​How to become part of the future of art in a digital world.

• ​Life Hacking – Wouter van den Bijgaart

  • ​Learn how AI tools can accelerate your personal progress and give you more free time.

• ​Narrative Podcasting (DUTCH only) – Reinjan Prakke

  • ​A session on using ChatGPT, ElevenLabs, and Suno for storytelling.

• ​Robotics – Herbert ten Have

  • ​Learn more about how AI and Robotics are changing the world together.

• ​Vibe Coding – Tijs Nieuwboer

  • ​"Running a marathon AND build an app? No WAY!" — A fresh look at coding.

​Who’s Invited?

​This event is open to all Innovation Network fans. And yes, feel free to bring a friend, colleague, or that one person who won’t stop talking about AI over lunch.

​Everyone’s welcome… but space is limited to 100 people. 

​Why You Should Come

• ​Make sense of the chaos (and opportunity) in today’s tech landscape

• ​Spark new ideas and find potential collaborators

• ​Build real connections with people who are just as future-obsessed as you

• ​Walk out feeling smarter (or at least more inspired)

​Will you be there when ideas collide and the future starts to make sense?
Secure your spot now and join us on December 11 for an evening of innovation, insights, and maybe a few unexpected “aha!” moments.

About the price

​This is a non-profit event, we arrange some snacks and drinks, pictures, video, and... you can park in the hub. All that for 27 euro.