Antwerp • Queen Elisabeth Hall12 June

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The data and AI experience for business leaders, technical users and SAS Partners

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Boost productivity with data and AI

Join SAS Innovate on Tour in Antwerp. After one day, you’ll walk away with the knowledge you need to simplify and enhance your data and AI ecosystem, get more done in less time and make better decisions. 

Watch the aftermovie of last year's Innovate on Tour Benelux to get a feeling of what to expect


Speakers

Moderator & Keynote speakers

Check back often, as more speakers will be added regularly.

Closing Keynote: Peter Hinssen

Keynote: Bob Messier

Keynote: Marinela Profi

Keynote: Mathias Coopmans

Keynote: Phaedra Kortekaas

Keynote: Tim van Hattum

Keynote: Dennis Eichkorn

Keynote: Thomas Roehm

Moderator: Lisbeth Imbo

Moderator & Keynote speakers

  • Closing keynote: Peter Hinssen

  • Keynote: Bob Messier

  • Keynote: Marinela Profi

  • Keynote: Mathias Coopmans

  • Keynote: Phaedra Kortekaas

  • Keynote: Tim van Hattum

  • Keynote: Dennis Eichkorn

  • Keynote: Thomas Roehm

  • Moderator: Lisbeth Imbo


Agenda

09:30 - 10:30

Welcome & registration coffee/tea/snack at Innovation Square

10:30 - 12:30

Opening Plenary

12:30 - 14:00

Networking lunch at Innovation Square

14:00 - 15:30

Breakout Sessions: Industry
After the opening plenary, you can choose a business track or follow the tech topics that interest you most. Make your choice on site. 

  • More sessions confirmed soon.

14:00 - 15:45/18:00

Breakout Sessions: Technology
After the opening plenary, you can choose a business track or follow the tech topics that interest you most. Make your choice on site. 

You will have the opportunity to follow two technical deep dive sessions of 45 minutes.
Topics expected: data management, the data & AI Lifecycle, SAS Viya Workbench and SAS Hackathon and Hack Festival

15:30 - 16:00

Networking Break

16:00 - 17:30

Main Stage Sessions

17:30 - 18:30

Networking Reception at Innovation Square


What to expect

Content, inspiration, networking and fun. This event provides something for everyone in every role across industries.

Cut through complexity to get more done

Discover how to simplify processes and enhance productivity using data and AI. Streamline workflows, automate tasks and make data-driven decisions that propel strategic growth.

Move beyond the generative AI hype

Explore practical applications of GenAI that deliver real value. Understand AI’s capabilities and limitations and learn how to integrate it effectively into your business.

Realize the potential of trustworthy AI

Learn to build AI systems that are reliable, transparent and ethical. Ensure your models comply with AI legislation (EU AI Act). Create models that are fair, unbiased and secure to build confidence with your stakeholders and enhance your AI credibility.

Start developing your blueprint for AI innovation

Craft scalable, sustainable AI initiatives that align with your business objectives. Learn how SAS’ robust AI experience can help you develop a roadmap for AI implementation.


Conference Experience

Bring yourself and your team. We’ll bring content, inspiration, networking and fun!

Innovation Square

Get to know SAS partners, their services and solutions or check out interactive demos.

Worker Safety Solution

Experience how to reduce and prevent safety accidents with analytics and computer vision.

SAS Viya® Value Calculator

Can you put a price on productivity? Turns out the answer is yes. A study by The Futurum Group proved that SAS Viya increases productivity by an average of 4.6x. Find out what that could mean for you.

Fun

With the SAS Viya Ball Pit and more.


Location

Easily accessible at a location right next to Antwerp Central Station.

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Queen Elisabeth Hall

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Registration

Attend this event for free and:

  • Cut through complexity to get more done.
  • Move beyond the GenAI hype.
  • Realize the potential of trustworthy AI.
  • Start developing your blueprint to AI innovation.

 

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