How trusted data, shared context and effective governance enable responsible AI and better public services
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to operational deployment across the public sector. From citizen services and healthcare to justice, infrastructure and local government, organisations are exploring how AI can improve outcomes, increase efficiency and support better decision-making.
As AI capabilities advance, many public sector organisations are finding that technology is no longer the primary challenge. Scaling AI successfully depends on access to trusted, current and connected information, supported by the governance, architecture and shared context needed to deploy it safely and effectively.
This executive roundtable brings together senior leaders from across the Dutch Public Sector to discuss how organisations are moving beyond AI pilots to deliver measurable public value. Through a facilitated peer discussion, participants will explore how trusted data, shared context and effective governance can help build AI-ready organisations while maintaining
transparency, sovereignty and public trust.
The discussion will focus on practical approaches to operationalising AI, enabling secure information sharing across organisational boundaries, strengthening AI governance, and building the trusted information foundations that underpin better
public services.
Find out more about the speakers
Bob van Graft is an experienced CIO, CTO and senior public-sector technology executive with more than 35 years of experience in IT, digital transformation and information management. He currently serves as Director of Spatial Information at the Dutch Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning, where he focuses on data, digitalisation and the information infrastructure supporting the Netherlands’ spatial challenges.
Previously, Bob served as CIO at CBR, Director IT and CIO at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and acting Director and CIO/CTO at SSC-ICT within the Dutch Ministry of the Interior. Earlier in his career, he held senior Director and CTO positions within the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security, including at the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
Alongside his executive roles, Bob is a member of the CIONET Netherlands Advisory Board and is actively involved in the Dutch digital leadership community.
Jeroen Kleinhoven is a Partner at CIONET Netherlands and an experienced technology executive, entrepreneur and business leader. Before joining CIONET, he held senior commercial and leadership positions in the technology industry, including leading Gartner’s Benelux operations. He also became an entrepreneur and shareholder in software company Treparel, focusing on strategy and commercial growth, and later joined AND Digital as its first international executive hire to support the company’s expansion into the Netherlands and Benelux.
At CIONET, Jeroen works closely with CIOs, CTOs, CDOs and other senior technology leaders, bringing executives together to exchange experiences and discuss strategic technology and leadership challenges. He regularly hosts and moderates executive roundtables and peer-to-peer discussions.
Errol Rodericks is an experienced Product Marketing and go-to-market leader with over 20 years of experience in enterprise software, SaaS, AI, and data platforms. At Denodo, Errol heads global vertical and solutions marketing, while supporting regional product marketing across EMEA and LATAM. His focus is on building compelling narratives for GenAI and Logical Data Management, enabling sales and partners to deliver measurable outcomes across industries such as Financial Services, Legal, Life Sciences, Public Sector, Manufacturing, and Retail.
Throughout his career, Errol has held senior leadership roles at Boomi, ServiceNow, HP, CA Technologies, IBM, and Mercury Interactive, consistently translating complex technologies into business value and scaling global campaigns to drive growth.
With an MSc in Digital Systems from the University of Wales and a BSc (Hons) in Electronics & Communications Engineering from the University of North London, Errol combines deep technical
knowledge with business acumen. He is a frequent speaker and thought leader on the role of GenAI, Data Management, and data-driven transformation in accelerating digital outcomes.
Steven Naarding is an accomplished enterprise sales leader and go-to-market strategist with over 30 years of experience driving growth across EMEA for high-growth SaaS, cloud, data, and analytics platforms. At Denodo, Steven serves as Sales Director for the Netherlands, where he leads direct sales execution and strategic account expansion, enabling enterprise organisations to unlock business value through logical data management. His focus is on establishing key partnerships and building high-impact go-to-market strategies across key sectors including Financial Services, Energy, Life Sciences, Telecommunications, and the Public Sector.
Throughout his career, Steven has held senior sales leadership roles at industry-leading IT companies including TetraScience, SingleStore, AvePoint, Recorded Future, TIBCO Spotfire, VA Linux Systems, and Silicon Graphics. He has a track record of translating complex middleware and data architectures into measurable business outcomes.
teven holds a Master's degree in Aerospace Technology, from Delft Technical University. Combining deep technical rigor with proven enterprise sales methodology, he excels at navigating complex deal structures and partnering with executive leaders to achieve digital transformation.
Join us for an executive roundtable discussion on how public sector organisations are moving from AI ambition to measurable public value. Together with senior digital leaders from across the Dutch public sector, we will explore how trusted data, shared context and effective governance enable organisations to scale AI responsibly while strengthening transparency, sovereignty and public trust.
Through an interactive peer-to-peer discussion, we will exchange practical experiences on topics including AI governance, secure information sharing, trusted data foundations and the organisational capabilities required to successfully operationalise AI.
If you have any dietary requirements or questions ahead of the event, please let us know. We look forward to welcoming you on 22 September.
Short introduction by every participant.
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