Amid the AI hype, many organizations struggle to turn pilots into lasting impact. Common challenges include fragmented data, resistance to change, and the difficulty of scaling successful initiatives, while balancing rapid innovation with responsible governance. As Chief Data Officer of Schiphol, Head of Analytics at Nederlandse Spoorwegen and as a Data Leader at VolkerWessels, Maarten van den Outenaar faced these challenges firsthand. In this session, he shares his experiences implementing AI across organizations with very different cultures, processes, and dynamics. He highlights what worked, what didn’t, and why, offering a clear perspective on approaching AI with both ambition and realism.
Leaders in IT, Data & Technology
CPD Points | 2 points
17:30 | Start of program (including presentation, discussion and 3-course dinner)
20:30 | End of formal program, opportunity for informal networking
Language: English
Restaurant ‘t Ganzenest, Rijswijk
Former Chief Data Officer Schiphol, Head of Analytics NS, and Data Leader VolkerWessels
Maarten van den Outenaar was Chief Data Officer at Schiphol, where he led a team of 180 employees within the Data Center of Excellence. Under his leadership, the organization made significant strides in its mission to become the world’s leading digital airport. Prior to his time at Schiphol, Maarten held various positions at organizations such as NS, VolkerWessels, and Alliander.
Amid the AI hype, many organizations struggle to turn pilots into lasting impact. Common challenges include fragmented data, resistance to change, and the difficulty of scaling successful initiatives, while balancing rapid innovation with responsible governance. As Chief Data Officer of Schiphol, Head of Analytics at Nederlandse Spoorwegen and as a Data Leader at VolkerWessels, Maarten van den Outenaar faced these challenges firsthand. In this session, he shares his experiences implementing AI across organizations with very different cultures, processes, and dynamics. He highlights what worked, what didn’t, and why, offering a clear perspective on approaching AI with both ambition and realism.
His presentation sets the stage for an engaging dialogue with participants on the challenges and opportunities in AI. So, if you are interested in the topics presented by Maarten, and if you wish to engage with him and fellow IT & Data Leaders, then please join us on the 27th of January!
