How to think—and act—like an AI-native business in a new work new world perspective with Cognizant and Microsoft
On October 1st, the stunning Restaurant De Kas in Amsterdam set the stage for CIO Vision NetConnect, an inspiring lunch event that explored how businesses can evolve into AI-native organizations in today’s rapidly changing world. This exclusive dinner gathered CIOs and digital leaders for an engaging, interactive discussion on the role of Generative AI (Gen AI) across various industries, including retail, manufacturing, and banking. The hosts for this lunch was Herman van Bolhuis (Founder CIONET Netherlands and Board member FME) and attending thought leaders Gregory Verlinden (Associate Vice President Analytics & AI at Cognizant) and Jeroen Caré (AVP, SBU leader Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy & Utility at Cognizant) shared their invaluable insights and expertise with the attendees.
While Generative AI promises exciting possibilities, the experts also highlighted the challenges it brings, such as long implementation times, high costs, and uncertainty around return on investment. Participants debated whether AI is merely a passing trend or a game-changing technology that will permanently reshape entire industries.
The central theme of the evening revolved around how organizations can integrate this emerging technology without losing sight of their current commitments to customers. The importance of caution and resilience in applying Generative AI was a focal point of the conversation.
The lunch was a resounding success, not only due to the high-quality discussions but also thanks to the unique setting of De Kas, which provided a warm and inviting atmosphere for this exclusive event. The interactive session concluded with a shared understanding that while AI holds great potential, companies must proceed carefully and thoughtfully to ensure they leverage the technology in ways that truly add value to their operations.
Gregory Verlinden and Jeroen Caré are recognized thought leaders in their fields, driving innovation and offering forward-thinking strategies that continue to shape the AI landscape. Their contributions, along with the perspectives of other experts, made this event a rich source of inspiration and reflection for all attendees.
In summary, CIO Vision NetConnect was a highly valuable gathering, sparking deep conversations about the future of AI in business and leaving digital leaders attending with much to consider as they look to navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead.
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