Woensdag 10

Jorik Van den Bosch & Eva Robbrecht - IMEC * What is AI really? * What is an AI model? * The future: Data & AI driven business models * AI core intends: what can you use AI for? * Practical examples and tools

Kathy Steppe - UGent Gent, 2084… Will residents enjoy delicious, high-quality food produced in state-of-the-art crop production systems and biodiverse green community spaces, seamlessly integrated throughout the city? Are you hungry for knowledge and eager to learn more about how we integrate research across domains and develop visionary concepts and technologies within Ghent University’s Agrotopia endowed chair, aimed at addressing the pressing global challenge of producing more food with dwindling land and resources? We will explore how pioneering technologies, such as advanced plant sensors, mechanistic plant models, imaging, and artificial intelligence, empower us to tackle this challenge like never before.

Marijke De Veirman - Arteveldehogeschool In this exploration of influencer marketing, we navigate the historical evolution, current state, and future trends in the digital realm. Beginning with an introduction to the profound impact of influencers, we delve into the origins of influencer marketing, tracing the rise of social media influencers. Transitioning to the present, we analyze the current landscape, revealing key statistics, trends, the challenges faced by influencers and brands and the ethical issues related to influencer marketing. To conclude, we examine emerging trends such as new platforms, the prominence of niche and micro-influencers, and the integration of artificial intelligence and virtual influencers.

Koen Van den Eeckhout - Baryon Design Infographics zijn de ideale manier om ingewikkelde informatie toch helder, aantrekkelijk en correct te presenteren. Maar hoe begin je daaraan, en waar moet je op letten? Welke tools en technieken kan je gebruiken, en hoe kies je de juiste layout? Dit is een Masterclass voor alle teams ter voorbereiding van het goed visualiseren van hun toekomstvisie.

Carmell & Hudson Marchino - Elevate With Us - Imagine a future that wasn’t prescribed. What if you could create an education without typical societal constructs, familial expectations, or a one-size-fits-all perspective? Do you think that may change our current leadership norms in society? Might that shift the nature of relationship, of social capital, our economy?  Consider investing in your futures by shattering tried and false patterns. Join Carmell and Hudson Marchino, a maverick mom and son duo, and hear them tell their story of life and education outside of the box. Carmell, Hudson’s mom and a National Geographic Educator, made the decision to worldschool Hudson and create an innovative learning method rooted in cultural intelligence, emotional intelligence, and neuroscience. She is a keynote speaker rallying humanity to remember their own intrinsic value. Their collaborative and radical learning method allowed Hudson to enter college at age 13. Now 17, and a junior in university, Hudson continues to direct his own learning path and create his own future on his terms. Hudson is an advanced scuba diver, animal rescuer and lifelong foodie. More on Carmell and Hudson on https://theintegrityeconomy.com/ Deze sessie wordt live uit de Verenigde Staten gestreamd naar het klaslokaal.