Artificial Intelligence

AI Members' Meeting

For the members of FHI

08 December 12:30 – 08 December 17:00 – FHI, Leusderend 12, Leusden
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AI in the tech industry: from experiment to implementation

How do you use artificial intelligence (AI) to make products smarter, improve processes, and seize new opportunities? During this FHI member meeting, discover how other technology companies apply AI, learn from experts, and get practical tools to take steps yourself.

AI offers ample opportunities for the technical industry. Think of predictive maintenance, vision AI for quality control, smart sensors, data analysis, and energy optimization. But where do you start? Which applications deliver value, and what do you need to consider?

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During this meeting, we bring together knowledge, practical experience, and current developments. Experts share their insights, and FHI members demonstrate how they utilize AI in their products and processes. You will also discover what the European AI Act means for your organization.

Get inspired by concrete applications and discover the opportunities AI offers for your business.

Date: December 8, afternoon program, from 12:30 p.m.
Location: FHI, Leusden
Participation: Free for FHI members

What does AI mean for your organization?

AI is evolving rapidly. For companies in the technology industry, there are opportunities to improve existing products and processes as well as to develop new applications. At the same time, the technology raises questions. Which solutions are practical? How do you use data effectively? And what regulations apply to your organization?

During this members' meeting, you will gain a realistic perspective on the opportunities and key considerations of AI. You will discover how to make the step from experimenting to applying, with examples from the various sectors of FHI.

 

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You will gain insight into, among other things:

  • Practical AI applications: from predictive maintenance and vision AI to smart sensors and data analysis.

  • Data as the basis for innovation: how to leverage data for process optimization, automation, and better insights.

  • Experiences of other members: learn from concrete use cases in industrial automation, industrial electronics, laboratory technology, and building automation.

  • Legislation and regulations: discover what the AI Act means for your products, applications, and responsibilities.

  • New contacts and ideas: exchange experiences with peers and build knowledge that you can apply within your own organization.

The program

12:30 PM

Reception with lunch

Start the afternoon with lunch and meet other FHI members.

1:00 PM

Opening: AI is changing the tech industry

Eric Postma · Tilburg University/JADS

What is the true value of AI, and where do the opportunities and risks lie? You will gain insight into the workings of major language models, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Recent developments, including AI agents, will also be covered. The presentation concludes with a look at the future of AI in the tech industry.

1:45 PM

Data Science & AI: from data to application

Arjan van den Born · Tilburg University/JADS/ROM Utrecht

Where do you start with Data Science and AI? Discover how to intelligently leverage data for automation, strategic insights, predictive maintenance, process optimization, and smart buildings.

2:15 p.m

Pause

Time to catch up and exchange experiences.

2:30 p.m

AI in practice: use cases from FHI members

How are technology companies actually deploying AI? Members share practical examples from their own industries. Think of vision AI for quality control, embedded AI, automatic interpretation of measurement data, and smart energy management.

You will hear what works, what challenges companies face, and what lessons you can apply yourself.

3:30 PM

The AI Act: what does this mean for your organization?

Daniek Blom and Sander Pieroelie · Vestius Lawyers

When does a technical system fall under the AI Act? When can AI be considered high-risk, and what responsibilities are associated with it? Using recognizable examples, you will gain insight into the required documentation and the questions you need to ask suppliers and customers.

16.00 hours

Concluding question round

Ask the speakers your questions and discuss where AI is already adding value today, which applications require attention, and what knowledge companies need to move forward.

4:30 PM

Networking drinks

Conclude the afternoon with snacks and drinks. Catch up with the speakers and other members and explore new ideas and collaborations.

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