Artificial intelligence is a powerful driver of innovation and social progress, but real added value goes beyond technology alone. How can people and organisations remain adaptive and resilient in an AI-driven world? What should you leave to AI, and what should you keep for yourself?

Find answers to these and many other questions during the Utrecht AI Event on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at TivoliVredenburg. This is the place where policy, practice, education, and research come together to share insights about reliable and human-centered AI solutions. After all, sustainable progress requires collaboration between different areas of expertise and organisations.

What can you expect? 

A day full of informative workshops, inspiring speakers, the latest developments from our AI Labs, surprising demos, and plenty of opportunity to exchange experiences and best practices. 

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Programme

Opening

We begin the day with a plenary programme led by Carien Duisterwinkel, manager of the AI Labs at Utrecht University. The keynote speakers include AI lecturer Stefan Leijnen from Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, who will explore the strengths of the Netherlands and the Utrecht region, and Professor Floortje Scheepers from UMC Utrecht, who will speak about the impact of technology on our society and wellbeing.

Featuring:

  • Launch of the AI Utrecht Region platform

A moment to showcase the region's innovative strength: AI Labs, companies, talent, research, education, and collaboration.

The full plenary lineup and times can be found on the programme page.

Speakers

Carien Duisterwinkel
Carien Duisterwinkel
Universiteit Utrecht
Moderator
Floortje Scheepers
Floortje Scheepers
UMC Utrecht
Keynote
Stefan Leijnen
Stefan Leijnen
Hogeschool Utrecht
Keynote

Sub-sessions

The programme is structured around three content tracks, so you can easily put together your own route:
 

  • Track 1 – People & organisation in transition 
    How do people and organisations remain adaptive and resilient in an AI-driven world? The emphasis is on adaptive capacity, organisational change, and keeping people at the center. 
  • Track 2 – Collaborating with AI: what do you outsource? 
    What can, may, and must you leave to AI? This track focuses on ethics, governance, transparency, trust, and collaboration between people, machines, and organisations.     
  • Track 3 – From potential to practice: AI as a lever for impact and growth 
    How do you use AI in practice and how do you ensure that it delivers real added value? This track is all about impact, innovation, and concrete examples from practice. 

     View the full programme on this on this page.

About the Utrecht AI Event

The Utrecht AI Event is organized by Utrecht University, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, ROM Utrecht Region, and the U-TECH community. Together, we are working to create a reliable, inclusive, and future-proof AI region.

Want to know more about the initiators?

Read more on the about us page.

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Will we see you on March 24? Register now!

Questions? Email us at info@utrechtaievent.nl.

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