AI is Everywhere. Trust is Not. Let’s Change That!

At this edition of Data2Impact Night, we bring together industry leaders and data innovators to explore how organisations can scale with Generative AI confidently.

Leaders now have access to more data, models, and AI-driven insights than ever before. And yet the impact on decisions remains limited. Trust in recommendations from these new tools is low. Why? And, more importantly: how do we overcome it?

Expect real stories, clear choices, and practical insights by Renewi's Data Manager, Jeroen Wanten, and Professor at VUB Data Analytics Lab and cross-faculty member of the VUB AI lab, Sam Verboven.

Strong decisions start with strong conversations... and a well-filled stomach. Join us for great food, drinks & networking.

Join us in Brussels

📍 WOLF Brussels (5 minutes walk from Brussels Central Station)
🗓️ Wednesday 18th of March from 18h30

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Meet our speakers & their topics

We are thrilled to announce our lineup of speakers, including:

🎤 Causality for Impact: Turning AI Into Better Decisions with Confidence

Prof. Dr. Sam Verboven is an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Brussel in the Department of Business Technology and Operations (BUTO). His research focuses on developing analytical tools and algorithms that turn prediction into action while accounting for operational context, domain expertise, and business requirements. Specifically, he works on causal machine learning and multi-task learning, with applications in healthcare, finance, and marketing. Outside of work and family time, Sam is usually found on a padel court or working on his puzzle book.

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🎤 How Renewi Takes Decisions on Unstructured Data

Jeroen Wanten, since 2025 Data Manager at Renewi, with a strong background in Integration, IoT, API and Data. With more that 15 years of experience as Consultant he’s seen many different organisations and challenges. He’s passionate about providing trustworthy insights that enable data driven decisions. He’s one of the key drivers to make Renewi a data-driven organisation.

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