Speakers
Navigate 2026 - from experiment to impact with AI, Data & Cloud
For professionals making choices about data, cloud and AI today.
When
May 21
Time
12:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location
UP Events, Basisweg 2, Weesp
Language
English
Why this event?
The phase of experimentation is over. 2026 calls for sharper choices around data, cloud and AI. Navigate 2026 is the moment to check in and see what the technology is really like: what can it do in concrete terms, how is it applicable and directly translatable to your organization? You will learn both strategy and practice: from vision and IT architecture to customer cases and networking with peers.
Addressing challenges
Many organizations get stuck with AI pilots that do not progress to operations because of fragmented data and poor integrations. As a result, the impact remains limited and the promised benefits of AI are not structurally realized.
From the boardroom level, there is a demand for demonstrable ROI and concrete business results. There is a need for solutions that go beyond impressive "tech demos"; management wants to see real impact that contributes to business objectives.
In addition, many organizations are struggling with how to frame their operating model and skills to scale data and AI sustainably. How do you organize your organization for change where all disciplines find a place.
These challenges are at the heart of the topics we cover during Navigate 2026, bringing together strategy, practice and concrete customer stories to help your organization move forward.
Who is Navigate 2026 for?
For decision makers and influencers at C-level, executive and management levels who are actively driving data, cloud and AI initiatives - from Finance and Operations to IT, Data and Supply Chain.
Program in a nutshell
12.00 hours Reception & Lunch
13.00 Start presentations
- Keynote: From experimentation to operation - Microsoft
- The modern data & integration platform as a foundation for innovation
- AI agents as a fixture in your process: Smart assistant or indispensable colleague
- From strategy to execution: The operating model in transition
- Customer cases: stories from practice
- Rijk Zwaan on applications of AI, cloud and advanced data technology in breeding processes
- Spairliners; From data to predictable maintenance costs
17.15 hours Drinks and networking
The program is in English
Stijn Kerskes - Director AI Business Solutions France & Benelux at Microsoft
Stijn Kerskes opens Navigate 2026 with a keynote on the tipping point of 2026: the movement from AI experimentation to real operational value. How organizations can strategically and technologically accelerate toward sustainable impact.
Tonny Otjens - Group Information Manager at Rijk Zwaan
Tonny explains how Rijk Zwaan uses AI, cloud and advanced data technology to accelerate breeding processes and develop future-proof vegetable varieties.
Arjun Bala Krishnan - Process & Data Analyst at Spairliners
Arjun guides you through how Spairliners translates complex maintenance data into better pricing decisions using data and AI.
Ralf van Gellekom - Solution Director AI & Data HSO
Ralf connects strategy and technology to create AI solutions that truly move organizations forward
Dylan van Riel - Lead Data Platform HSO
Dylan's expertise is providing foundations on which organizations can develop and grow smart and flexible AI applications.
Jerrold Stolk - AI Lead HSO
Jerrold helps organizations not only understand AI, but more importantly leverage it - from initial experimentation to concrete business impact.
What do you take away from this day?
- Concrete tools to operationalize AI use cases
- Strategic inspiration at boardroom level and technical depth for your core team.
- Lessons learned from customers: which choices really make the difference in lead time and business impact.
- Network with peers and experts: accelerate by sharing experiences and agreeing on concrete follow-ups.
We look forward to seeing you at Navigate 2026 - the time to discover together how to take AI, data and cloud from experiment to real impact. Expect fresh ideas, inspiring customer stories, smart technology and, of course, a nice drink to close!
Navigate 2026 takes place at UP Events in Weesp. A cozy place overlooking the golf course, but easily accessible due to the location of several highways around such as the A1, A9 and A2.
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