| Location: | R5 - Aula |
| Time: | From 15:30 till 16:30 |
Keynote: Cyber Security en National defense
Pieter Cobelens, former Director of the Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD), is a leading expert in the field of cybersecurity and defense. With years of experience in national security, he offers a unique perspective on digital threats and geopolitical developments.
During his talk, he will take you into the world of cyber warfare, digital espionage, and their impact on our society. An inspiring and highly relevant session for anyone who wants to understand how cybersecurity and defense are closely intertwined.
Pieter Cobelens
Pieter Cobelens left the Ministry of Defence in 2011 and has since continued to play an important role in matters concerning the Dutch armed forces. As Director of Operations, he was responsible for the Netherlands’ military involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. In his final role at the Ministry of Defence, he transformed the Military Intelligence and Security Service into a modern organization that is regarded by allies as a key player.
He is a man of tireless energy, something that has not changed since leaving Defence. He is a flamboyant and outspoken personality who speaks his mind without hesitation.
| Location: | R5 - Aula |
| Time: | From 15:30 till 16:30 |
| Location: | R10 - 2.40 |
| Time: | From 14:30 till 15:30 |
Keynote: Future Software
At Fontys UAS we have been educating software engineers for many years. Recently, we saw a whole new combination of AI and software engineering: using LLM-based tooling to automate the software engineering process itself. We quickly adapted by adding new semesters to our curriculum, starting employee professionalization programs, building necessary infrastructure, but most of all by starting experiments. At the same time, we do practice-oriented research on how to build trustworthy (Gen)AI systems, with the help of LLM-based tools. We make use of existing literature/knowledge on AI and Software Engineering (both SE4AI and AI4SE), but also of the practical projects and questions of our industry partners. We learn together with our students how to educate the AI-augmented software engineer of the future. In this presentation we would like to share our vision on software engineering in the age of AI, the job of a (Gen)AI engineer and what this means for software engineering education.
| Location: | R10 - 2.40 |
| Time: | From 14:30 till 15:30 |
| Location: | R10 - 2.30 |
| Time: | From 14:00 till 14:30 |
AI in education: from banning to responsible use
| Location: | R10 - 2.30 |
| Time: | From 14:00 till 14:30 |
| Location: | R10 - 1.30 |
| Time: | From 16:00 till 17:00 |
Be inspired and discover how you can use gamification for digital transformation/Smart industry. We demonstrate the possibilities of using digital applications in existing production environments, both for efficiency and for training, presentations, etc.
Using VR, we show you how a Digital Twin of a machine can be developed.
| Location: | R10 - 1.30 |
| Time: | From 16:00 till 17:00 |
| Location: | R10 - 2.40 |
| Time: | From 13:30 till 14:30 |
Masterclass Future Software for dummy's
A masterclass on future software, especially for those of you who aren’t in IT.
| Location: | R10 - 2.40 |
| Time: | From 13:30 till 14:30 |
| Location: | R10 - 2.40 (OIL) |
| Time: | From 13:30 till 15:30 |
Future Software Xperience
Want to find out more about the future of software engineering? Come and meet us at the Future Software Xperience. We’ve got three fascinating sessions and a continuous exhibition where you can learn, experience and interact. Take a look at some exciting student projects, chat with our experts and partners, and see for yourself what the future of software looks like.
| Location: | R10 - 2.40 (OIL) |
| Time: | From 13:30 till 15:30 |
| Location: | R10 - 2.40 |
| Time: | From 14:45 till 15:15 |
Meet the Expert: the professional GenAI engineer
Come and chat with our future software experts: Ruud Huyts, Leon Schrijvers, Patrick de Beer and Jean-Paul Ligthart.
At Fontys UAS we have been educating software engineers for many years. Recently, we saw a whole new combination of AI and software engineering: using LLM-based tooling to automate the software engineering process itself. We quickly adapted by adding new semesters to our curriculum, starting employee professionalization programs, building necessary infrastructure, but most of all by starting experiments. At the same time, we do practice-oriented research on how to build trustworthy (Gen)AI systems, with the help of LLM-based tools. We make use of existing literature/knowledge on AI and Software Engineering (both SE4AI and AI4SE), but also of the practical projects and questions of our industry partners. We learn together with our students how to educate the AI-augmented software engineer of the future. In this session you get the chance to meet with our experts (teachers, researchers, and coordinators) and ask everything you want to know about the present and future of software engineering.
| Location: | R10 - 2.40 |
| Time: | From 14:45 till 15:15 |
| Location: | Foodtruck Area |
| Time: | From 17:30 till 20:00 |
Taste the flavour of dishes from different world cuisines. Enjoy and relax!
| Location: | Foodtruck Area |
| Time: | From 17:30 till 20:00 |
| Location: | Foodtruck Area |
| Time: | From 12:00 till 13:00 |
A delicious lunch to kick off the IT Festival. The lunch consists of cold and hot dishes, including meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan options, which you can order from the food truck as much as you like.
Everything is freshly prepared by the chefs at Fabulous Foodtrucks.
| Location: | Foodtruck Area |
| Time: | From 12:00 till 13:00 |
| Location: | R10 - Hall |
| Time: | From 11:30 till 18:00 |
| Location: | R10 - Hall |
| Time: | From 11:30 till 18:00 |
| Location: | R10 - 4.30 |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 14:15 |
| Location: | R10 - 4.30 |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 14:15 |
| Location: | R10 - 4.60 |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 14:30 |
| Location: | R10 - 4.60 |
| Time: | From 13:00 till 14:30 |
