Unlock GenAI’s Power From Quick Wins to AI Assistants

18:15 -19:00 
Walk-in 

19:00 – 20:45 
Presentations, including breaks (with snacks/ drinks)  

20:45 - 21:30 
Get-together with speakers, fellow professionals and team Visser & Van Baars, drinks will be provided 

This meetup is designed for professionals directly involved in shaping or executing Big data or AI strategies and GenAI capabilities. 

• Managers, Leads, and Architects specialising in Big Data, GenAI and Advanced Analytics - working with Big Data, GenAI and Advanced Analytics. Especially those involved in (Gen)AI-initiatives.
• Data professionals working in these areas, looking to deepen their expertise and gain practical insights to excel in their roles. 

The Journey towards an AI-Assistant for 220.000 IKEA co-workers
A session by Tim Stierman

IKEA analyses millions of customer interactions yearly to improve the experience. This data can overwhelm its 220,000 co-workers. The goal is to reshape this data into a guided pathway with Gen AI, offering insights and solutions. Tim will share IKEA’s journey of embracing, testing, validating, and scaling this technology.

What you’ll learn 

• How to enhance productivity with GenAI Assistants. 
• Overcoming challenges in GenAI implementation. 
• Making strategic decisions in a fast-moving GenAI landscape. 

The GenAI Revolution: How to create Guaranteed Value for your Business
A session by Francesco Vaglienti

GenAI is here, and it’s transforming how businesses operate. It can automate tasks once handled by humans, like document analysis and process optimisation. In this session, we will share a powerful three-step approach to help you quickly identify where AI can deliver immediate wins for your organisation.

What you’ll learn 

• Concrete GenAI applications that deliver immediate cost savings. 
• A three-step roadmap to help your organisation get started immediately. 
• How to build a future-proof AI architecture.

Tim Stierman – Digital Product Leader CX platform - IKEA  

Tim an experienced digital product manager specialising in customer-facing and data products. With over three years at IKEA and six years at Eneco—where he also served as a Customer Journey Lead—he has built a strong track record in optimising customer experiences through digital innovation. 

He is passionate about creating high-performing, multidisciplinary teams in agile environments and is always focused on delivering better user experiences while maximising business value. His expertise lies in developing seamless omnichannel journeys that drive both customer satisfaction and company growth. 

Francesco Vaglienti - GenAI Architect – Stedin 

Francesco is an AI-Architect with over six years of experience successfully implementing AI in both startups and multinational corporations. He specializes in creating immediate value for clients, enabling them to achieve profitability with AI from day one. 

With a diverse portfolio of clients in the energy, finance, legal, and other industries, Francesco has a broad perspective on the current state of AI, common pitfalls, and best practices