BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//eluceo/ical//2.0/EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a45bd6d128ac32738e3909ee370b772f@www.cisocommunity.nl DTSTAMP:20260729T162836Z SUMMARY:Fostering AI Innovation through Governance DESCRIPTION:The Dutch Railway invites you to a special Railways AI conferen ce on how we all can benefit from AI in a responsible way. The modest conf erence marks the launch of the Rail AI-SAC (Artificial Intelligence - Sha ring and Analysis Center) - a pioneering initiative designed to propel t he rail sector into a new era of technological innovation and safety. Plea se join us on April 4th at the Dutch Railways Head Office in Utrecht\, the Netherlands for an event that promises to set the stage for transformativ e collaboration and robust AI governance in our industry. In the morning from 10.00h-12.00h we will organize a formal European Rail AI-SAC meeting to which the person responsible for AI Governance in your railway organiza tion is cordially invited. In the afternoon from 13.30h-16.00h we will hos t an open conference on Fostering AI Innovation through Governance where s everal keynote speakers will deliver valuable insights on the topic. We wi ll end the meeting with networking drinks till 17.00h.   We are proud to announce internationally renowned AI expert Rob van der Veer\, Chief AI O fficer at Software Improvement Group\, as the first of our guest speakers. More RAIL-AI speakers to be announced soon!   RSVP\nPlease confirm your attendance by Friday 21 March by filling in this FORM.\nShould you have an y questions\, feel free to reach out to Kubra Hatipoglu kubra.hatipoglu@ns .nl   Why This Event Matters In today’s rapidly evolving digital landsc ape\, the rail industry is increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency\, predictive maintenance\, and overall service quality.\nHowever\, as we embrace these technological advancements \, it is imperative that we manage the inherent risks and support innovati on through sound AI governance.\nThis event will address critical challeng es\, including:  How managing compliance and operational risks supports i nnovation:\nWith evolving regulatory landscapes\, integrating AI without c ompromising compliance can be challenging. Our session will provide insigh ts into how structured AI governance can help manage these risks and suppo rt seamless innovation. Fostering Transparency and Accountability:\nAs AI begins to play a more significant role in decision-making processes\, esta blishing clear frameworks for accountability is essential. Transparent AI processes ensure that decisions can be audited and trusted by all stakehol ders. Promoting Safety and Security:\nAI systems must operate within strin gent safety protocols to avoid compromising the integrity of our rail netw orks. Our discussions will focus on implementing AI technologies that enha nce\, rather than undermine\, operational safety and security. Advancing E thical Standards:\nThe ethical deployment of AI is paramount. We will expl ore strategies to mitigate biases\, ensure fairness in AI algorithms\, and build public trust by adhering to robust ethical guidelines.  By joining the AI-SAC and the conference you will gain access to the latest AI Gover nance developments in our sector that will speed up your own journey.   T his event is not just a celebration of technological progress—it is a vi tal meeting point for thought leaders\, industry experts\, regulators\, an d innovators to share insights and best practices. Together\, we will expl ore how the Rail AI-SAC can drive forward a culture of safe\, responsible\ , and cutting-edge innovation in our sector.   \n\nDimitri van Zantvliet\ nDirecteur NS Cybersecurity / CISO URL:https://www.cisocommunity.nl/app.php/calendar/activity/54-fostering-ai- innovation-through-governance DTSTART:20250404T113000Z DTEND:20250404T150000Z LOCATION:Dutch Railways Head Office (https://forms.office.com/Pages/Respons ePage.aspx?id=WYFFZJoNhE2WbxoTwKx6NL_w64Z2b_5BiudeszpcmTtUNlJKVElFS0FBMlNU SERJQVZGWUo3QkxUMi4u) ORGANIZER:mailto:no-reply@cisocommunity.nl SEQUENCE:3 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Dutch Railway invites you to a special Railways AI conference on how we all can benefit from AI in a responsible way. The modest conference marks the launch of the Rail AI-SAC (A< /strong>rtificial \;Intelligence - S haring and \;Analysis \;Center) - a pioneering initiative designed to propel the rail sec tor into a new era of technological innovation and safety.

Please jo in us on April 4th at the Dutch Railways Head Office in U trecht\, the Netherlands for an event that promises to set the stage for t ransformative collaboration and robust AI governance  \;in our industry.

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We are proud to announce internationally renowned AI expert \;Rob van der Veer\, Chief AI Officer at Software Improvement Group\, as the first of our guest speakers. More RAIL-AI speakers to be announced soon!

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RSVP
Please confir m your attendance by Friday 21 March by filling in this < /strong>FORM.
Should you have any q uestions\, feel free to reach out to Kubra Hatipoglu kubra.hatipoglu@ns.nl

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Why This Event Matters

In today’s rapidly evolvi ng digital landscape\, the rail industry is increasingly leveraging artifi cial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency\, predictive maintenan ce\, and overall service quality.
However\, as we embrace these technol ogical advancements\, it is imperative that we manage the inherent risks a nd support innovation through sound AI governance.
This event will addr ess critical challenges\, including: \;

 \;B y joining the AI-SAC and the conference you will gain access to the latest AI Governance developments in our sector that will speed up your own jour ney.

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This event is not just a celebrat ion of technological progress—it is a vital meeting point for thought le aders\, industry experts\, regulators\, and innovators to share insights a nd best practices.

Together\, we will explore how the Rail AI-SAC ca n drive forward a culture of safe\, responsible\, and cutting-edge innovat ion in our sector.

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Dimitri van Zantvli et
Directeur NS Cybersecurity / CISO

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