Below you can see the timetable of the Fontys IT Festival. Click on an item for more information!
| Location: | R10 - 3.40 |
| Time: | From 16:00 till 17:00 |
Jeroen de Haas (46) is the founder and chef de mission of Eindhoven-based company Pipple. Jeroen has a background in Econometrics and 20 years of experience in various analytical, commercial and leadership roles. Pipple is convinced of the power of mathematics and A.I. to contribute to a better world for its customers and society with a mission to win the Nobel Prize for Data Science in 2025.
| Location: | R10 - 3.40 |
| Time: | From 16:00 till 17:00 |
| Location: | R5 - Aula |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 14:00 |
Futurist, Explorer and early adopter passionate about Technology, Psychology, and the Humanities. Aragorn spends his time dreaming and talking about Blockchain, AI, XR, Transhumanism, and the Metaverse and how they will change civilization as we know it.
A LinkedIn Alumni with over a decade and a half in tech sales & marketing and a former public speaking coach, once known as the Social Selling Doctor, Aragorn has an extensive career and has already lived many lives. All of it has prepared him for this moment as we enter a new Age, a virtual age, the age of the Metaverse.
In 2022, together with Jeroen Elout, he founded ItsMrMetaverse to help businesses understand the technologies and opportunities the Metaverse presents through Keynotes, Consulting, and the Metacademy, a suite of interactive learning sessions to help understand and implement actual, practical applications of Metaverse Tech today.
| Location: | R5 - Aula |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 14:00 |
| Location: | R3 - 0.51 |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 14:00 |
I'll go into how we with our community successfully applied AI for Good with our challenges in protecting biodiversity, mitigating climate change and improving healthcare for partners like Stanford, the rangers of South Africa, WWF, ESA, Rijkswaterstaat and many others.
About Buster Franken:
I am building FruitPunch AI: The platform for AI engineers to train their skills by solving AI for Good Challenges, build portfolio & find meaningful work. For companies we provide the best, real-world tested AI engineers. Partners include: Stanford, Cornell, Huawei, NXP, WWF, ESA.
Before FruitPunch AI I built up the AI research institute at my university (EAISI @ TU/e) and researched brain computer interfacing. Side gigs as a teacher, actor, security guard, speaker, developer. My mission is unlocking the potential dormant in human beings to apply themselves for positive impact.
| Location: | R3 - 0.51 |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 14:00 |
| Location: | R3 - 0.51 |
| Time: | From 14:30 till 15:30 |
Imagine going to work tomorrow and being greeted by your robot colleague. Sounds futuristic, doesn't it? But with the rise of AI and increasing automation of jobs, this is already a reality for some. Does this mean we are on the verge of a future where robots and machines completely take over our work? Not necessarily. The emergence of AI and advanced technologies is changing the way we work, but also offers new opportunities and challenges.
In this keynote, we delve deeper into the future of work in the AI era. We discuss how AI will change our jobs and how we can embrace these changes. But we also examine the hype around AI and how we can ensure that we seize the opportunities and do not ignore the potential downsides that need to be kept under control.
This keynote provides a fascinating glimpse into the future of work. We will explore the different ways in which AI can help us improve our skills, increase our productivity, and focus on tasks that truly fulfill us. Don't miss this inspiring session and learn how we can shape the future of work together!
About Anita Lettink:
Anita is a sought-after keynote speaker, podcast guest and writer.
Anita Lettink is a partner at Strategic Management Centre and the founder of HRTechRadar. For over twenty years, she has been a leading authority on the Future of Work and Pay, HR Transformation and Outsourcing. Anita has worked with the largest global organizations to re-imagine the way work gets done, future-proof their people function and services, and ensure they are supported by the latest innovations and technologies.
| Location: | R3 - 0.51 |
| Time: | From 14:30 till 15:30 |
| Location: | Tent |
| Time: | From 17:15 till 17:45 |
Rob Scheepers is een Nederlands tonprater, stand-upcomedian, entertainer en columnist. Na zijn cabaretdebuut in 2014 gebeurde er veel met Rob Scheepers. Tournees verkochten uit, radio- en televisieoptredens volgden en zijn eerste landelijke tournee sloot hij af in een vol DeLaMar theater in Amsterdam. Na twee avondvullende cabaretprogramma’s waarmee hij door het hele land tourde én maar liefst vier nieuwjaarsconferences, elk traditioneel afgesloten met week lang uitverkochte zalen in het Parktheater Eindhoven, was het in 2020 tijd voor zijn derde cabaretprogramma GULZIG.
Rob is tijdens het Fontys IT Festival de dagvoorzitter. Hij zal van 17.15 tot 17.45 het dagprogramma op een ludieke wijze afsluiten.
| Location: | Tent |
| Time: | From 17:15 till 17:45 |
| Location: | R10 - 0.10 |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 17:45 |
The Fear Experience is the most popular Experience. A short individual game where you are literally on high alert in the virtual world at least. Within 5 seconds, your brain will be used to it and you will think that stepping next to the plank will mean your end.
| Location: | R10 - 0.10 |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 17:45 |
| Location: | R5 - Aula |
| Time: | From 14:30 till 15:30 |
Slimme software maakt teksten, afbeeldingen, video’s muziek, stemmen, deepfakes.., de mogelijkheden zijn eindeloos. Welke kansen ontstaan er in het tijdperk van synthetische media? Hoe ziet de toekomst eruit? En welke ethische vragen moeten we onszelf stellen? Dat hoor je in deze presentatie.
Ben je benieuwd naar de mogelijkheden van generatieve AI, zoals ChatGPT, Dall-E en Midjourney en hoe deze software ons kan helpen bij het genereren van nieuwe ideeën en teksten? Dan is deze presentatie over generatieve AI iets voor jou.
“ChatGPT is de sensatie van 2023. Grote delen van de wereldbevolking snappen opeens de kracht van kunstmatige intelligentie. Het is te vergelijken met de introductie van de iPhone.” Jarno Duursma
Met generatieve AI-software kun je op basis van bestaande voorbeelden nieuwe en unieke ideeën genereren. De software heeft een soort verbeeldingskracht waarmee ze foto’s, video’s, teksten of geluidsfragmenten kan creëren die niet letterlijk een kopie zijn, maar nieuwe variaties op bestaande ideeën. Zo wordt AI een echte ideeënmachine.
Jarno Duursma is een onafhankelijk technologie- expert, publicist, onderzoeker en spreker op het gebied van digitale technologie. Hij schreef vier boeken, onder andere over kunstmatige intelligentie, creatieve machines, deepfake technologie en blockchain. Jarno is veelvuldig te zien in dagbladen en landelijke media zoals EenVandaag, NOS, RTL4 en schrijft opinie-artikelen voor onder andere FD, NRC en Volkskrant. Hij is maker van de ‘listening to the future’ tech-podcast en de ‘Trending in Tech’ nieuwsbrief.
| Location: | R5 - Aula |
| Time: | From 14:30 till 15:30 |
| Location: | R10 - 3.40 |
| Time: | From 14:30 till 15:30 |
The world is currently abuzz with the ethical dilemmas surrounding chat bots. In addition, Prompt Engineering is gaining popularity and seems to succeed Data Science as the sexiest profession. But what has happened to the computer scientist and has engineering ever actually been neutral and value-free? In this keynote, Marc discusses the implications of the latest technological developments on our society and puts them in historical perspective. In it, he emphasises the importance of properly considering the ethical and political aspects of technology when designing and deploying data and AI.
Marc van Meel is an AI Ethicist and Managing Consultant at KPMG. Together with the Trusted Analytics team, he helps organisations implement governance, compliance and the ethical deployment of Data and AI. Marc has a background in Data Science, studied Computer Science at Eindhoven University of Technology and regularly lectures and lectures on developments in AI, philosophy and the impact on our society.
| Location: | R10 - 3.40 |
| Time: | From 14:30 till 15:30 |
| Location: | Outdoor area |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 17:45 |
Bumper Ballet is a bumper car track with the world's first self-driving bumper cars, created by Dutch new media art collective DROPSTUFF MEDIA.
Initially, the bumper cars function as normal as participants can drive the cars around the track. After a few minutes, the system takes over and both the steering wheel and the gas pedal no longer work. From that point on the cars perform a dance: a bumper car ballet in which the cars perform a choreography of movements. A self-learning system in combination with location tracking ensures that the cars always return to their original starting points. They move, collide and dance to the music and images of the dancingcars: an adaptation of a video from the '70s by the famous Dutch car company ‘DAF’.
Bumper Ballet playfully tackles the implications of current emerging autonomous technology. As participants become a direct subject to the cars, they experience first hand what it means to ‘lose control’ when the system takes over.
| Location: | Outdoor area |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 17:45 |
| Location: | R10 - 0.30 |
| Time: | From 13:30 till 15:00 |
The world-first workshop “EARTH FROM SPACE”, includes a 30 minute multi-sensory VR space journey that combines state of the art VR technology and soundscapes to give the full immersive experience of a space flight. The VR experience is a multi-sensory threedimensional high definition space journey build on NASA’s Blue Marble data set.
The experience takes participants, after witnessing Earthrise on a voyage from the dark side of the moon towards the Earth. They then travel in orbit with breath taking views of our planet, in day light and during nights, watching the beauty of the oceans, the forests and the northern lights. But they also become aware of the fragility of our atmosphere and the devastating human actions that causes bushfires, melting of the glaciers and pollution of rivers and landscapes.
The Overview Effect provides leaders with new insights, a renewed sense of responsibility and a new planetary perspective. Common features of the experience are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment.
The impact of the Overview Effect goes beyond the personal to the social. Scientific research shows that it deepens the cognitive, emotional and spiritual connection with our Planet and so motivates conscious, sustainable and ecological leadership.
| Location: | R10 - 0.30 |
| Time: | From 13:30 till 15:00 |
| Location: | R5 - Aula |
| Time: | From 16:00 till 17:00 |
In this talk, Tim will take you on a trip to Africa where he and his team from Hack the Planet have been working on various projects against poaching and preventing human-elephant conflicts in recent years. During this session, he will tell you all about these projects and show you how they come about. Many people want to innovate and contribute to a more beautiful planet; how can you make it happen in your daily work?
Tim van Deursen is the founder of Hack the Planet, a department of tech agency Q42 in which we solve global challenges with technology.
| Location: | R5 - Aula |
| Time: | From 16:00 till 17:00 |
| Location: | R3 - 0.51 |
| Time: | From 16:00 till 17:00 |
His keynote addresses AI (artificial intelligence) and how organisations can become more innovative. Jim Stolze knows better than anyone how to emphasise the importance of data-driven work without losing sight of the human touch.
Bio:
Jim Stolze is a writer and entrepreneur. With his company Aigency, he provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to large companies. He is also often used as a pep-talk at events on innovation, technology or entrepreneurship.
Read more about Jim Stolze here
| Location: | R3 - 0.51 |
| Time: | From 16:00 till 17:00 |
| Location: | R10 - 1.30 |
| Time: | From 16:00 till 17:00 |
Mr Bart Wernaart has years of experience as a lawyer and lecturer in ethics at Fontys University of Applied Sciences. As a lecturer, he aims to build a bridge between technology, society and ethics. The emphasis is on individual morality, which can be used as input for design. By making our digital society more human, he wants to contribute to reducing the distance between individual and organisation. In this way, his professorship can contribute to more sustainable organisational practices in both the public and private domain.
| Location: | R10 - 1.30 |
| Time: | From 16:00 till 17:00 |
| Location: | Tent |
| Time: | From 18:00 till 21:00 |
The Big Swingers was formed at the idea of multi-instrumentalist James Ludlam and singer Eva van der Zanden. The band members have previously played in acts such as Crazy Pianos, Rowwen Hèze, De Coronas and Kane. This exceptional and extensive experience in the music industry can be heard and seen in this new energetic show band.
The Big Swingers take you on a journey back in time, where your favourite hits are played, but just a little differently.
| Location: | Tent |
| Time: | From 18:00 till 21:00 |
| Location: | Outdoor area |
| Time: | From 21:00 till 22:00 |
After Paaspop and Lakedance, the Fontys IT Festival is the next big event for DJ Bontgenoot. Come dance to her cool beats.
| Location: | Outdoor area |
| Time: | From 21:00 till 22:00 |
| Location: | R10 - 0.48 (videolab) |
| Time: | From 15:00 till 17:00 |
When it comes to drones, the average ICT person thinks of the buzzing and flying kind, but the upcoming edition of Good Vibrations is all about sound once again! Angela de Weijer & Woody Veneman are bringing the Good Vibrations drone workshop to the Fontys IT Festival on May 23 from 15:00 - 17:00.
We will start with an introduction, then we will make drone music together. Musical experience or knowledge is not necessary, a quick message to confirm your attendance is appreciated: by mail, angela.deweijer@fontys.nl. Special request to all participants: bring a simple instrument or other sound maker from home.
| Location: | R10 - 0.48 (videolab) |
| Time: | From 15:00 till 17:00 |
| Location: | R10 - Hall |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 19:00 |
| Location: | R10 - Hall |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 19:00 |
| Location: | R10 - 0.11 |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 22:00 |
| Location: | R10 - 0.11 |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 22:00 |
| Location: | R10 - 0.60 |
| Time: | From 14:00 till 16:00 |
At the AI Expo, students with projects are in the spotlight! Visitors will get a good impression of what students are working on in our education system. All projects on show at this Expo have a link to Artificial Intelligence.
On 23 May, Fontys ICT students will be at the AI Expo with their projects. The AI Expo is part of the programme during the IT Festival. Visitors can walk around this 'market' from 14.00 - 16.00 and take a look at different projects.
Wondering which projects are at the AI Expo?
| Location: | R10 - 0.60 |
| Time: | From 14:00 till 16:00 |
| Location: | Outdoor area |
| Time: | From 18:00 till 19:00 |
| Location: | Outdoor area |
| Time: | From 18:00 till 19:00 |
| Location: | R10 - 0.30 |
| Time: | From 15:30 till 17:00 |
The world-first workshop “EARTH FROM SPACE”, includes a 30 minute multi-sensory VR space journey that combines state of the art VR technology and soundscapes to give the full immersive experience of a space flight. The VR experience is a multi-sensory threedimensional high definition space journey build on NASA’s Blue Marble data set.
The experience takes participants, after witnessing Earthrise on a voyage from the dark side of the moon towards the Earth. They then travel in orbit with breath taking views of our planet, in day light and during nights, watching the beauty of the oceans, the forests and the northern lights. But they also become aware of the fragility of our atmosphere and the devastating human actions that causes bushfires, melting of the glaciers and pollution of rivers and landscapes.
The Overview Effect provides leaders with new insights, a renewed sense of responsibility and a new planetary perspective. Common features of the experience are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment.
The impact of the Overview Effect goes beyond the personal to the social. Scientific research shows that it deepens the cognitive, emotional and spiritual connection with our Planet and so motivates conscious, sustainable and ecological leadership.
| Location: | R10 - 0.30 |
| Time: | From 15:30 till 17:00 |
| Location: | R10 - 1.30 |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 14:00 |
AI is evolving rapidly and becoming more and more integrated into everything around us. Today we want to exchange thoughts with you about what your thoughts are on this. What dilemmas do we face, what is the ethical consideration, how do we preserve humanity, is progress even possible if all intelligence is based on history? So many people, so many ideas. There are 5 situations hanging on a flipchart in the room. Read them and stick post its with your thought, opinion, question, idea, criticism or consideration. Then we will meet in groups to discuss the situations and input with each other and exchange views. No single conclusion needs to emerge. The aim is to broaden your view and share your ideas.
| Location: | R10 - 1.30 |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 14:00 |
| Location: | R10 - 3.40 |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 14:00 |
What is ‘trustworthy AI and I why is it important? What will be the future of AI? How will generative AI influence media and democracy? And what effect will the general use of AI have on our society? These and more questions will be addressed during this panel discussion organized by the Fontys Knowledge Center Applied AI for Society. Senior researcher Jo-An Kamp will interview a multidisciplinary panel of professors, researchers and an AI student about the future of AI and the importance of realizing trustworthy AI together.
| Location: | R10 - 3.40 |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 14:00 |
| Location: | R10 - 0.60 oil |
| Time: | From 14:00 till 16:00 |
You've probably seen it passing by recently. For over a year now, Fontys has had a knowledge centre dedicated entirely to artificial intelligence. With now 11 affiliated professorships from 9 different Fontys institutes - including, of course, Fontys ICT as the penning institute - we join forces in the Fontys Knowledge Centre Applied AI For Society (KC AI) in the field of research and knowledge sharing. Within the centre, multidisciplinary education, research and business come together and we work towards a future in which AI is used reliably, sustainably and safely and contributes to a positive impact on our society and professional practice. If you want to know more about what the knowledge centre does and what you can contribute to the mission of the KC AI visit us at the AI Expo of the Fontys ICT Festival!
| Location: | R10 - 0.60 oil |
| Time: | From 14:00 till 16:00 |
| Location: | R10 - 1.30 |
| Time: | From 14:30 till 15:30 |
This workshop will build on Mr Metaverse's keynote, reflecting in groups on practical applications of the technologies.
We will combine Web3/NFT/VR/AR and A.i., but we will also focus on ChatGPT.
During the Workshop, we will work towards 1 practical implementation per group, which will be developed and presented to a 'dragons den'.
Goal: show how these technologies can actually be applied today and go home with tools.
| Location: | R10 - 1.30 |
| Time: | From 14:30 till 15:30 |
| Location: | R10 - 0.60 Tribune |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 17:00 |
AI is the topic of the day. With the advent of tools like ChatGPT and Dall-E, anyone can start using it and it is no longer something that plays in the tech sector. But all this excitement is accompanied by many questions. What do we actually think AI should and should not do? Who controls AI? And who is responsible if AI makes mistakes?
In the Fontys AI Debate, a group of experts debated a series of propositions. Different disciplines came together and established that the answers to these questions are often not so easy at all. Moreover, AI holds up a mirror to us and what we see is not always pleasant. How do you stand in the debate? Watch along and find your answers... Or just more questions.
| Location: | R10 - 0.60 Tribune |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 17:00 |