#NordicTalks2019

Welcome to an interactive cross-border
— Artificial Intelligence Forum —
to explore the future of the AI landscape from the Nordic countries and a live exhibition with some of the latest technologies.

Epicenter, Amsterdam
15.00–19.00, October 7

AI – Promises & Challenges

Artificial intelligence is transforming every aspect of our lives. It influences how we work and play. It promises to help solve global challenges such as climate change and access to quality medical care. Yet AI also brings real challenges for industry, governments and citizens alike.

At the #NordicTalk2019 AI Forum we bring together Governments, Ministries, start-ups, SME’s and large corporations to discuss and explore the applications of AI, AR/VR and other technologies, and what makes them successful.

Program 

15.30 Registration and Coffee
16.00

Welcome by Simon Besteman, CEO, ISPConnect, Netherlands, Moderator introducing the #NordicTalks2019 partners. 

Introduction to the topic by Simon Besteman

Official opening ceremony by the Nordic Ambassadors

16.15 Karine Perset, OECD, An update of the OECD AI Principles – the first international standards agreed by governments for the responsible stewardship of trustworthy AI
16.30 Everth Flores, VP/GM Country Manager Ericsson Netherlands, How 5G will serve customers, enterprises and take the internet of thins to the next level
16.45 Camilla Gjetvik, Chief Operating Officer at Boost.ai. Norway
16.55 Short Break
17.05 Christian Ludwig, Head of PrimeServe Omnicare at MAN Energy Solutions, Denmark
17.15 Tero Ojanperä, Chairman at silo.ai. Finland: “Human-Machine Collaboration and Future of Work”
17.25 André Ekas, Technical Director, Microsoft Netherlands: “Innovation is what creates tomorrow” and AI’s transformation of Industries and Society
17.40 Panel Discussion and summing up
18.00 Moderator inviting everyone to visit 5 or more different digital safaris showcasing innovative AI models.
18.15 Demo Day (with drinks and networking )
19.15 Wrapping up by Moderator and thanks to all speakers
19.30 End of program

 

Speakers

Karine Perset

Internet Economist at OECD, France

Karine currently focuses on trends in development and diffusion of AI and on opportunities and challenges that AI raises for public policy. Her other research focused on Internet  intermediaries and Internet governance. She also specializes in development economics, ICT and public-private sector. She has worked previously as an Advisor to ICANN’s Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) and yet before as the Counsellor of the OECD’s STI Directors.

Everth Flores

VP/GM Country Manager the Netherlands, Ericsson, the Netherlands

Everth has years of experience with operations and sales. Eveth is currently both a VP/GM in Sales for Europe and, more recently, a VP/GM Country Manager in the Netherlands in Ericsson, being responsible for all operations for Ericsson in the Netherlands. As Ericsson’s Country Manager, Everth has been part in different projects such as in the cooperation between Ericsson ann KPN where the companies worked together to improve traffic safety with 5G. Specifically, Ericsson tested the latest 5G innovations to handle mission critical communications in self-driving vehicles. In #NordicTalks2019, Everth will explain how 5G will serve consumers, enterprises and take the internet of things to the next level.

Camilla Gjetvik

Chief Operating Officer at Boost.ai. Norway 

Camilla has been acknowledged as one of Norway’s top 50 females in tech with the history of working in the information technology and services industry. She is one of the first employees of Boost.ai and she specializes in business management and law. She also has an wide experience from contract management and negotiations in the energy sector before entering the tech industry.

Tero Ojanperä

Chairman at silo.ai. Finland

Tero is the Chairman and Co-founder of Silo.AI, the largest private AI lab in the Nordics that offers scalable expertise in machine learning, computer vision and natural language processing. Prior to Silo.AI, Tero Co-founded Visionplus Venture Fund and served at Nokia as CTO, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Research. Tero is a well-known business influencer in the Nordics and elsewhere, and has served on boards, including Veikkaus, Bittium, University of Tampere and DNA. Tero holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and has versatile abilities and background in the intersection of technology, business and creativity. Tero has been listed as the 7th most creative person in business in 2009 by the Fast Company.

Christian Ludwig

Head of PrimeServe Omnicare at MAN Energy Solutions, Denmark 

André Ekas

Technical Director, Microsoft Netherlands

Moderator

Simon Besteman

CEO, ISPConnect, Netherlands

As a CEO of ISPConnect, his role is to take place on behalf of the members in consultation, round tables with the government, and to organize activities and event for the members. ISPConnect provides trade association of internet Service Providers in the areas of privacy, security, training and image. The main objective is to represent the interest of it members collectively. Simon is an experienced manager, trainer and consultant, with extensive multicultural experience from different continents. Simon is also the contact person for members themselves, and the public face of the industry and he participates in debates and forums. He is also blogging and interfacing with other organizations and the government on matters that will affect the Internet sector in The Netherlands. 

Digital Demo 

Valamis- Finland  

nathalie hermansson

Valamis is a next generation digital learning company revolutionizing knowledge management with cognitive search and data science. Meet Valamis AI-powered chatbot Valbo at #NordicTalks2019 and receive your own paper copy of “Your Definitive Guide to AI in Corporate Learning”. 

Digital Demo 

Rockstart – Denmark

Rune Theill 

Rockstart launched in 2011 in Amsterdam as one of Europe’s first startup accelerators. Today, Rockstart is an international company that supports and empowers the best startups on their way to success across four domains: Energy, Health, AgriFood, and Emerging technologies. We provide startups with access to the capital, market, community, and expertise by connecting them to partners, investors, mentors and the wider Rockstart network.

Digital Demo 

Ericsson – Sweden

Kamal Ilahibaks and everth flores

Ericsson tested the latest 5G innovations to handle mission critical communications in self-driving vehicles. In #NordicTalks2019, Ericsson will explain how 5G will serve consumers, enterprises and take the internet of things to the next level.

More Demos from the Nordic countries will soon be announced

The Venue

Epicenter is located in the heart of Stockholm, Oslo, Helsinki, and in Amsterdam. Members of the Epicenter community, who are entrepreneurs, fast growing digital companies and creative corporate initiatives, meet to collaborate, learn and grow their businesses.

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Address
Epicenter Amsterdam
Fred. Roeskestraat 115
1076 EE Amsterdam

The concept and development of Epicenter rises from the founding team’s extensive knowledge in bringing up companies that are digitally innovative, and increasingly impactful. In order to achieve your growth and to make innovation happen faster, you need the right partners, tools and methods. This is where we come in. Epicenter was founded in 2015 by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.

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Our Partners

World Summit AI

#NordicTalks2019 is organized prior to the World Summit AI taking place at Taets Park in Amsterdam October 9-10.

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