Event recap: AI as a gamechanger
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On October 23, 2025, we gathered with more than fifty partners at the Brainport Industries Campus for an inspiring knowledge session on the role of Artificial Intelligence as a game changer for work, organisations, and talent development.
The location — the Factory of the Future Experience Center — was the perfect setting for this theme, right in the heart of an ecosystem where technology and innovation come together.
Human behaviour meets technology
Sanne Cornelissen (The Shortcut) guided us through the impact of AI on human behaviour and collaboration.
As a sought-after speaker and author of “Me, Myself and AI,” she masterfully explained how technology influences our decision-making, communication, and teamwork.
Her talk struck at the very core of what many entrepreneurs are currently exploring:
how to stay effective, human-centred, and creative in a world that’s rapidly digitalising.
From job titles to skills: AI in practice
Next, Han Stoffels (8vance – part of ECFG Ventures II) demonstrated how AI can be used in practice to better connect talent and skills within organisations.
He introduced the concept of Skills Based Organising – an innovative approach that focuses not on job titles, but on individual skills.
This way, organisations can become more agile, make better use of talent, and respond faster to change.
Han also shared a short video that clearly illustrates this principle:
🎥 Watch the video on Skills Based Organising (only in Dutch)
Connecting through shared insights
The conversations during and after the session seamlessly built on these themes — with sharp questions, familiar challenges, and fresh perspectives exchanged in an open and engaging atmosphere.
A great example of the strength of our community in action.
We look back on an energetic and inspiring event with lots of positive feedback — and we’re already hearing from several sides:
“When’s the next one?”
That makes us happy.