From Artificial Intelligence to Human Progress
AI is not only changing how we work. It is also changing who has access to knowledge, whose voice is heard and who risks being left behind. The question is no longer whether AI will transform society, but who will benefit from that transformation — and who will not.
Recent scientific research reveals an uncomfortable tension: AI can make people more productive, yet the time savings are often overestimated, adoption remains uneven and increased individual output does not automatically lead to greater collective innovation. This tension is at the heart of the keynote.
Job van den Berg combines a background in sociology and statistics with years of experience as a Chief Data Officer and his day-to-day work as a technology entrepreneur. This unique combination enables him to translate complex research findings into relatable examples and concrete choices. No fearmongering, no blind techno-optimism and no buzzword bingo.
In this keynote, Job explores how organisations can use AI without reinforcing existing inequalities.
Key takeaways
- What recent research reveals about AI, productivity and inequality — and why common assumptions are often misleading.
- Why individual productivity gains do not automatically translate into collective progress, and what this means for the way AI is implemented within organisations.
- A practical framework for human-centred and socially responsible AI that executives and decision-makers can apply immediately.
Enthusiastic, inspiring, authentic, and accessible – without buzzwords, I make the opportunities concrete so that everyone understands them.
Job and Remy reveal in their keynote how AI agents are drastically changing the way we work. These digital assistants take over repetitive tasks, optimize processes, and create new opportunities within organizations. During the keynote, you will learn what AI agents are, how they work, and why they are so revolutionary. Job and Remy will also discuss the risks and provide practical tools to successfully implement this technology in your organization.
There is a lot of talk about the opportunities of data and AI, but in practice, it is quite difficult to extract value from it. Many companies struggle with it. And that's a shame. Because with good application and implementation, it can generate money in no time. Based on years of experience with companies, Job shares 6 steps to derive returns from data and ensure that the entire organization benefits from data. Job shares practical insights and examples so that after the keynote, you know which levers to pull to quickly recoup the return on data with the support of the organization.
Enthusiastic, inspiring, authentic, and accessible – without buzzwords, Job makes the opportunities concrete so that everyone understands.
Do you want to know how to make optimal use of artificial intelligence in 2025 — within your organization, in your team, and for yourself as a personal productivity rocket? From ai.nl, AI experts Remy Gieling and Job van den Berg will tell you everything you need to know in one hour: inspiring and practical.
