INNOVATE AI Meetup 2026 – XL Edition

Discover groundbreaking AI innovations at the INNOVATE AI Meetup 2026 XL Edition on April 7 in Arnhem. 7 speakers, workshops & networking. Get your tickets now!

Join us on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Musis Arnhem (Velperbinnensingel 15, 6811 BP Arnhem) for the biggest AI meetup in the Arnhem-Nijmegen Lifeport region. This special XL Edition features 7 inspiring speakers, two hands-on SME workshops, a networking area, and a mini AI expo – all in one evening!

Programme Overview

1. 6:00 PM – Venue opens
2. 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Optional SME Workshops (Level 1 & Level 2, in Dutch)
3. 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM – Networking area & Mini AI Expo
4. 20:00 – 21:30 – Main program in English (Muzenzaal), moderated by Eva Eikhout (BNN/Vara)

Main Program – 7 Speakers on AI Innovation

1. Prof. Dr. Pim Haselager (Radboud University / Donders Institute) – Where is AI in its development right now, and where is it going?
2. Sofia Sappia (Radboud university medical center) – Can AI help save hundreds of lives per day? Learn about BabyChecker , an AI-enabled ultrasound system tackling preventable pregnancy complications worldwide.
3. Sil van der Woerd (Studio Birthplace) – Could an AI-powered app change how we look at businesses? Discover Reveal , his groundbreaking new application.
4. Luc Nies (Alliander) – How can AI turn a congested power grid into a flexible energy system? Smart forecasting and AI-driven grid management for a sustainable future.
5. Stefan Jansen (Avisi) – How can AI radically accelerate software development? From idea to market in days instead of years.
6. NXP Semiconductors – When AI leaves the cloud, what happens next? Discover the future of edge AI and smart semiconductor solutions.
7. Alexandra van Huffelen (Chair Radboud University / Economic Board Arnhem-Nijmegen Lifeport) – How can the Lifeport region shape the future of AI in the European Union?

SME Workshops (Optional, 6:30–7:30 PM, in Dutch)

In 2026, Arnhem will be the Dutch SME City of the Year. To celebrate, INNOVATE organizes two AI workshops specially for small and medium-sized enterprises:

1. Workshop 1 – AI ‘Level 1’ for SMEs (Muzenfoyer): First steps into practical AI use, led by Marteyn Roes, Dirk van Schaijk & Suzanne Jansen.
2. Workshop 2 – AI ‘Level 2’ for SMEs (Balcony Room): Take your AI skills to the next level. Build your own custom AI colleague with Guus Witjes (HAN University of Applied Sciences). Bring your laptop with ChatGPT or Gemini!

About INNOVATE

INNOVATE has been organizing innovation festivals, challenges, and meetups since 2014 in the Arnhem-Nijmegen region. This event brings together entrepreneurs, designers, students, researchers, and innovators from health, high tech, energy, and creative sectors.

Practical Information

1. Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
2. Time: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
3. Location: Musis Arnhem, Velperbinnensingel 15, 6811 BP Arnhem
4. Language: Main program in English | Workshops in Dutch
5. Tickets: From €0.00 | Refunds up to 7 days before the event

Get inspired, connect with AI pioneers, and be part of the future of technology in the Lifeport region. Grab your tickets today!

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