During this unique evening, academic leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and scientists will come together to shape the future of AI in the Netherlands and Europe. The evening will also celebrate two pioneers whose work illustrates different but complementary aspects of the AI challenge: Prof. Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb, for her work on mathematical and AI methods for image analysis, and Prof. Mor Harchol-Balter, for her pioneering research into the efficient use of computing resources.
Diner pensant on the Netherlands’ contribution to European AI
In 2026, the Van Wijngaarden Awards will take the form of a dinner pensant. The central question on the evening will be: how can the Netherlands contribute to the future of Europe in the field of AI?
The rapid rise of AI raises difficult questions and requires fundamental choices. It will change how science is conducted, how knowledge is produced, how students learn and how countries develop their technological capabilities. For the Netherlands, the question is what we must build now to ensure that Dutch AI expertise strengthens our universities and society, while contributing to Europe’s future in AI?
