College voor Young Professionals

Artificial Intelligence is already writing news articles and weather reports without readers noticing. It controls our financial transactions and media streaming services. The AI revolution - with all its futurist claims - is taking place right now, but has a far more subtle impact on our lives than is often suggested. The coming decade will see rapid improvements in predictive and recognizant robots and other technologies, enabling integration of deep learning algorithms in all facets of our daily environment. How can we best prepare for- and benefit from this?

Please note that this lecture will be taught in English.

Van je whitening tandpasta tot de nieuwste quantumcomputers: in alles zit tegenwoordig nanotechnologie. Dat nanotechnologie voor veel opschudding gaat zorgen staat vast, maar de potentiële gevolgen zijn eindeloos: van de sportindustrie en voedselproductie tot de gezondheidszorg. Wat kunnen we verwachten? Staan we aan de vooravond van een industriële revolutie 4.0?

Please note that this lecture will be taught in Dutch.

Innovations in mobility can make traffic quicker, safer and cleaner than ever before. Changes in the economy, politics and environment impact mobility greatly. Meanwhile, a shift in mobility will influence branches like infrastructure, e-shopping and teleworking. How will we manage and regulate these disruptive changes of transport? Is zero emission mobility the future? And how can we secure accessibility, sustainability and equality of mobility in an increasingly urbanized society?

Please note that this lecture will be taught in English.