'Leadership in the age of AI'
AI is changing organizations, decision-making, and the way we work together. But what does that mean for leadership? That question is at the heart of the 2026 Nyenrode Alumni Summit.
Alumni, academics, and leaders from business and the public and semi-public sectors will come together to explore new insights and practical ways forward. The program features an inspiring keynote, five interactive sessions, and plenty of opportunities to meet, exchange ideas, and build new connections.
For 80 years, Nyenrode has brought together knowledge, experience, and entrepreneurship to help lead change. On November 20, we will continue that tradition and celebrate our 80th anniversary with you and your fellow alumni.
Unable to join us in person? You can also follow the plenary session, including the keynote by Saul van Beurden, online. Simply select the online option when you register.
What can you expect?
Return to Nyenrode for an afternoon focused on the future. Find out where AI stands today, sharpen your ideas, and exchange perspectives with fellow alumni facing many of the same opportunities and decisions.
- AI at scale: strategical insights from Nyenrode alumnus and Wells Fargo executive Saul van Beurden.
- From strategy to skills: choose your preferred area of focus from five concurrent sessions.
- Meet and exchange perspectives: connect with fellow alumni and close the Summit with a festive anniversary reception.
We’re celebrating, so this one is on us!
To mark our 80th anniversary, we are pleased to invite you, as a Nyenrode alum, to attend this special edition of the Alumni Summit free of charge. In the event of a no-show, we have to charge an €80 fee to cover our costs.
Keynote
Break-out sessions
Five perspectives on AI, one choice for you: select the session that best fits your work and explore the topic that will move you forward.
AI & Business Transformation
AI in finance: the future of customer relationships
Prof. Dr. Ir. Kitty Koelemeijer & alumnus Saul van Beurden (Wells Fargo)
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AI & Innovation
Is your organization ready for AI?
Prof. Dr. Sam Solaimani & alumnus Frank Velthuis (Toyota)
AI & Ethics
Who's in charge?
Prof. Dr. Edgar Karssing & alumnus Henk de Ruijter (UWV). Note: this session is given in Dutch.
AI Skills Lab
The human edge in the age of AI
Prof. Dr. Nick van Dam & alumna Hester van Breda-Verduijn (Schiphol Group)
AI Skills Lab
How can I build a second brain with AI?
Alumnus Richard Wolfe (lecturer and AI-implementatin strategist)
When registering for this summit, indicate which of the six concurrent sessions you would most like to attend, along with a second and third choice as backups. Space is limited and sessions will close when full, so don’t wait too long to register.
Programma
14.00 - 14.15
Welcome and introduction by Micky Adriaansens, Chair of the University Board of Nyenrode Business University
14.15 - 15.00
Keynote by Saul van Beurden: "The AI Revolution"
Followed by a dialogue moderated by Micky Adriaansens
15.00 - 15.30
Break
15.30 - 17.00
Break-out round: one concurrent session of your choice
17.00 - 18.30
Festive alumni anniversary reception
Nyenrode at 80
From 1946...
Nyenrode was founded by entrepreneurial pioneers who wanted to help the Netherlands move forward after World War II. Their conviction was clear: change calls for people who take responsibility and create new possibilities together.
...to 2026
Eighty years later, we once again face far-reaching change. AI is redefining familiar ways of working, making decisions, and leading. Today, too, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and courage are indispensable as we shape what comes next.
Registration
Questions about the Alumni Summit?
Please contact Carla de Roover.
