1. Onno Zoeter | Principal Data Scientist at Booking.com
Title: Real-World Impact with AI and the Acceleration Research Can Bring
AI has gained significant attention due to recent breakthroughs that are reshaping industries, from autonomous driving to photorealistic images. Dr. Onno Zoeter will draw on his 25 years of experience in AI and Machine Learning to explore the real-world impact of AI, with a particular focus on A/B testing at Booking.com. He will discuss lessons learned from practical applications of AI and the role of fundamental research in accelerating innovation.

2. John Ashley Burgoyne | Assistant Professor in Computational Musicology, University of Amsterdam
Title: How Much Do We Really Understand About Making Music with AI?
Generative AI for music has both excited and challenged the artistic community. Dr. John Ashley Burgoyne will discuss the differences between current AI models and their predecessors, examining the strengths and weaknesses of music-generating networks. He will also address how artists can align training data with AI outputs and maintain creative control, offering an insightful review of computer-generated music’s history.

3. Bart Veldhuis | Founder of the Cloud Architect Alliance & Consulting Partner at Rapid Circle Advisory
Title: GenAI: “Just a Power-Hungry Autocomplete Function That Ate the Internet” or a “Potential Revolutionary Innovation?”
As GenAI continues to evolve, the hype around its potential is undeniable, but many organizations struggle to go beyond basic productivity boosts. Bart Veldhuis will explore the business drivers of GenAI, strategies for safe adoption, and the challenges of embedding AI into core business processes. He will provide a critical perspective on how to accelerate the innovation and widespread adoption of GenAI, drawing parallels to past technological cycles