Speakers
Navigate 2026 - from experiment to impact with AI, Data & Cloud
Innovate faster and achieve measurable growth
When
May 21
Time
12:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location
UP Events, Basisweg 2, Weesp
Language
English
Why this event?
The developments in AI are moving fast. Navigate 2026 is the perfect time to check in and see what the technology is really like: what can it do, how can it be applied and directly translated to your organization? You get strategy and practice: from vision and IT architecture to customer cases and networking with colleagues.
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
17.15 hours Drinks and networking
The program is in English
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.
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.
Ralf van Gellekom - Solution Director AI & Data HSO
Ralf connects strategy and technology to create AI solutions that truly move organizations forward
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!
Register now for Navigate 2026
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