 Ab Ovo Conference 2026
đź“… Date:Â September 30th 18:00 /October 1st 2026 – 09:00 – 20:00
đź“Ť Location: Hotel Arena – Amsterdam – Netherlands
‘s-Gravesandestraat 55, 1092 AA Amsterdam
The Human–AI Partnership:
How will we navigate complexity together?
The next era of business transformation is here, an era where humans and AI work side by side to deal with complex challenges and unlock new opportunities. Join Ab Ovo, industry leaders, and thought leaders for an exclusive event exploring how this partnership is redefining how we work and relate to technology.
Together, we’ll dive into how and where human expertise and AI intelligence complement each other to navigate complexity, accelerate innovation, in an effort to create more resilient, sustainable businesses.
Agenda
 September 30th 2026 – Welcome drinks and dinner
18:00 – Reception
19:00 – 22:00Â Dinner – AI species visit during Intermezzo
October 1st 2026
09:00 – Welcome & Opening Keynote
Kick off the day with Willem Jan Groenewoud – Founder of Ab Ovo – 30 years of Ab Ovo
Customer Success StoriesÂ
- Katrin Steinbach and Christoph Schlueter from Wieland – This is one of the largest Copper Semi-Finished Product providers with a revenue of 7 billion. They will give an insight into how Wieland is navigating complexity in their business environment.
- Julia Krauwer – ABN Amro bank – How do banks follow the developments in the world of AI, automation and the impact that is already having on shifting value propositions and job descriptions? It are precisely these questions that Julia Krauwer specialises in and will share her insights and conclusions on during this talk.
- Carit Benike – Head of ITÂ – DB Cargo Scandinaviawill be talking about smarter planning and the joint journey they are on together with Ab Ovo
Expert Insights from Outside Industry LeadersÂ
- Prof. Jaideep Gupta PhD, lectures at the National Institute of Technology of India, Bhopal. He is a specialist in Quantum Computing, and will explore how quantum technologies are moving from theory to real-world impact — and what this means for business and society.
- Prof. Dr. Stefano Puntoni, internationally recognized authority on Artificial Intelligence and co-director of the Wharton Human-AI Research Institute of the Wharton University, will reveal how AI is reshaping decision-making, customer experience, and the future of human–machine collaboration.Â
Ab Ovo’s Vision & SolutionsÂ
Learn how Ab Ovo is at the forefront of AI and sustainability-focused software solutions.
- Rodolfo Groenewoud van Vliet – CCO Ab Ovo Group – changing strategies and priorities in times of technological change.
- Dieter Veldhuis – CTO Ab Ovo Group – Innovations, developments and expectations on the technology from the point of view of Ab Ovo
Coffee and Lunch Break Action
BMPN Wizard, Rail Cargo LLM and AIForge
Closing Remarks & Networking
Wrap up the day with final takeaways and a chance to connect with industry peers, speakers, and Ab Ovo experts.
17:30 Reception followed by dinner
Take a look at last years event to know what to expect
Why Attend?
- Bringing together over 80 high level professionals from across Europe to share their journey’s and developments in letting AI into their organizations
- Connect with Ab Ovo customer, business leaders, decision-makers, and AI pioneers
- Explore state-of-the-art solutions for real-world challenges in planning and logistics
Please register for our event today. Ab Ovo reserves the right to qualify your registration before sending a confirmation and reserve the right to decline reservations when all seats are booked.Â
 Special hotel offer
We have a special agreement with the Arena hotel, where the conference takes place. Please use this promo code to receive discount code of 15% (ABOVO15) – Hotel Arena
