Speaker & moderator

Maarten Steinbuch

Maarten Steinbuch helps organizations that are struggling with the impact of technology make clear choices for the future. As a leading scientist and tech entrepreneur, he translates developments such as AI and robotics into concrete strategy. In his clear and engaging talks and as a moderator, he provides immediately applicable insights to help organizations truly leverage innovation.

Rate indication: € 2,500 to € 3,499
Available for booking as: Day chairman Speaker
Languages: Dutch

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About Maarten Steinbuch

Maarten Steinbuch is a Distinguished University Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology and one of the most influential voices in the Dutch high-tech landscape. His background in motion control, medical robotics and systems engineering forms the foundation of an impressive academic and entrepreneurial career. He is actively involved in dozens of startups and scale-ups and, as a speaker, has a talent for making complex technology accessible, relevant and inspiring to a broad audience. His talks are insightful and strategic, always with an eye for both the impact on organizations and the broader social context.

Maarten Steinbuch as a Speaker and Moderator

In his role as a speaker and moderator, Maarten Steinbuch takes his audience into a world where technology is not merely changing, but undergoing fundamental transformation. He provides valuable insights into current innovations such as AI, robotics and smart mobility, while also highlighting the ethical and societal consequences of these technological revolutions. With his accessible style, sharp perspective and enthusiasm, he knows how to inspire and activate teams and leaders. He does not just think about the future; he actively helps build it, and that comes across. Maarten creates space for reflection, strategy and curiosity, making complex topics accessible and easy to discuss and understand.

Career

Maarten Steinbuch studied Mechanical Engineering and began his career at Philips Research. He quickly became an authority in the field of motion control and systems dynamics. Since 1999, he has led research groups at Eindhoven University of Technology focusing on high-tech systems and medical robotics. He has published more than 350 scientific papers, has an impressive H-index of 60 and has received prestigious awards, including the Simon Stevin Meester Prize and an IEEE Fellowship.

At the same time, Maarten is a passionate entrepreneur. He is co-founder of innovative companies such as Preceyes, MicroSure and Eindhoven Medical Robotics, active in areas including precision robotics, healthcare technology and the manufacturing industry. As a strategic thinker, he is involved with the boards of MAEVE Aerospace, MyWheels and NPM Capital. He is also Scientific Director of Eindhoven Engine, a platform that brings together science, business and government to address societal challenges through technological innovation.

What sets him apart is his ability to connect science and entrepreneurship. Not only as a thinker, but also as a doer. His message is clear: technology is not an end in itself, but a means of enabling sustainable progress. And that is precisely where his strength lies: he knows what is happening, where things are heading and how organizations can anticipate these developments today.

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Sessions

Technological developments are advancing at an unprecedented pace and have a direct impact on how we work, innovate and produce. In his talks, Maarten Steinbuch provides a clear insight into these changes and shows what they mean for your organization. Whether the focus is on robotics, AI and electric mobility, or on a broader perspective of today’s high-tech world, his story is always relevant, insightful and tailored to his audience.

Thanks to his combination of scientific depth and practical experience as an entrepreneur, Maarten knows how to translate complex technologies into concrete tools and insights. He looks not only at what is happening now, but also at what is coming next – including the strategic choices organizations need to make to remain relevant and agile.

From disruption in the manufacturing industry to breakthroughs in medical technology and smart mobility, Maarten shows where the future has already begun. His talks are substantive, sharp and impactful. For those who want to think ahead and take action, he is a guide with vision.

Maarten Steinbuch is a moderator who effortlessly combines substance and energy. With his technological expertise, stage experience and clear communication style, he knows how to guide any forward-looking event with focus and engagement. He naturally connects speakers, panel members and the audience and ensures a smooth flow throughout the program.

Maarten asks sharp questions, draws insightful connections between contributions and takes discussions to a higher level. Thanks to his background as both a scientist and entrepreneur, he moves effortlessly between technical details and strategic perspectives, always keeping sight of the bigger picture.

His style is interactive, dynamic and substantive. He creates space for dialogue, keeps the audience engaged and ensures that every part of the program contributes to the bigger picture. A day with Maarten is not only well organized, but also relevant, thought-provoking and inspiring.