Tuesday, May 27, 2025

A new stage for the brightest minds in AI


AI Day 2025 brings together leading researchers, engineers, founders, and investors for an invite-only gathering in Ghent to explore the breakthroughs shaping the future of technology, business, and work.

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A gathering of the brightest minds in AI

AI is at a pivotal moment. The next breakthroughs will shape not only technology, but also business, society, and how we work. To facilitate the conversations that truly matter, we’re launching AI Day 2025—a new stage for the world’s leading AI voices.

This event, hosted by TechWolf at the iconic Wintercircus venue in Ghent, brings together the most influential AI researchers, engineers, founders, students, and business leaders for a day of high-impact exchange.

Afternoon & evening

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We’ve curated two impactful tracks designed for deep learning, connection, and inspiration. Explore what’s in store.

Afternoon – TechWolf AI Track

For those at the forefront of building, deploying, and scaling AI — from engineering talent to product leadership.

15:30 – 16:00
Welcome drinks
Track hosted by: Reinhard De Milt, VP marketing at TechWolf
16:00 – 16:30
How it started vs. how it’s going
Jeroen Van Hautte, Co-founder & CTO at TechWolf
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From the early TechWolf days over today’s breakthroughs to the future vision. Co-founder and CTO Jeroen shares the TechWolf story and merges it with his views on the AI revolution. How AI was at the heart of the company from the start and how it’s shaping our mission. Get ready for a personal story with a touch of AI.

16:30 – 16:50
The AI era and why it’s so exciting
Mehdi Ghissassi, CPO AI71, former Head of Product at Google DeepMind
16:50 – 17:00
Break
17:00 – 17:30
Building a dream career in AI
Panel: Karel D’Oosterlinck, Research Staff at Contextual AI, Dewi Van De Vyver, founder of The Ada Talks & Jens-Joris Decorte, AI Founder Associate.
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We’ve invited Karel D’Oosterlinck, Dewi Van De Vyver, and Jens-Joris Decorte for an unfiltered, high-energy panel talk on what it’s really like to build a career in AI. How can you grow fast, how bold or ambitious do you need to be, what are pitfalls? Expect sharp insights, edgy perspectives and food for thought. This panel won’t hold back. And you’ll be able to steer the conversation if you want.

17:30 – 17:45
Thanks for everything, AI
Silas Deblanc, Engineering Manager at TechWolf
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A unique behind-the-scenes look on how we use AI internally to shape the way we work. How does AI enable us to increase velocity, and improve quality? Take a look under the TechWolf hood and learn how we’re leveraging AI to build a unique place to grow, build and innovate.

17:45 – 18:05
How to build an AI product that lasts
Yasamin Karimi, CPO at TechWolf & Jens-Joris Decorte, AI Founder Associate at TechWolf
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AI is front and center in the product we’re building here at TechWolf. What’s that like from the inside? How to lead the way with ever-quicker innovation waves without jumping on every shiny new AI thing? And what are key differences with building a traditional product? Listen to this insightful talk on agents, language models, open source models, AI inference and - probably, let’s see - more buzzwords by Yas & Jens-Joris, two of TechWolf’s brightest AI minds.

18:05 – 19:30
Networking drinks & bites
A chance to mingle with the TechWolf team, speakers, and fellow attendees. Drinks & food included.

Evening – Main Stage AI Track

Designed for strategic minds and ambitious builders — from tech talent to investors, product people and AI Leaders — looking to unlock the potential of AI at scale.

18:00 - 19:30
Doors open, networking drinks & bites
A chance to mingle with the TechWolf team, speakers, and fellow attendees. Drinks & food included.

Track hosted by: Andreas De Neve, Co-founder and CEO at TechWolf
19:30 – 20:15
Live Interview
Harry Stebbings, Founder of 20VC & mystery guest

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For the first time in Belgium - right here on the Wintercircus stage - 20VC founder and podcast host Harry Stebbings hosts a live session. As in his own podcast, Harry’s questions will be sharp and his pace will be fast. So buckle up for the quickest 40 conference minutes of your life. Harry’s guest will be revealed soon, stay tuned. But reset assured: it’ll be a big name in AI.

20:20 – 20:40
Keynote speaker TBC

20:45 – 21:15
Hinssen unfiltered  - the lay of the land in AI  
Peter Hinssen, Entrepreneur & Futurist
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You might know Peter, but not like this. Unfiltered and brutally honest, Peter will dissect the lay of the land in AI worldwide. In his brand-new keynote, he will touch upon trends you haven’t noticed yet or taboos you will not be able to unsee after May 27th. He’ll do all of this in his energetic style that might blow you away.    

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AI Day 2025 is an exclusive event with limited capacity.

We welcome applications from professionals, students, and AI enthusiasts who are eager to contribute to the future of artificial intelligence.

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Fill out the relevant registration form to indicate your interest
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For current students with a strong interest or background in AI.

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About the venue

Wintercircus is a beautifully restored historic landmark in Ghent, now a vibrant hub for innovation and creativity—perfectly suited to host the conversations shaping the future of AI.

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Questions?

Reach out to us at events@techwolf.ai