it’ s our future – 2nd Edition – Power to AI
Where it meets energy.
Come to the renewable energy conference in Brabant’s tech hub!

you’re invited.
Step into a world full of possibilities and experience the future of AI in the energy transition. On Thursday, November 14, we organize the second edition of IT’s Our Future, in the middle of Den Bosch’s ‘tech triangle’ formed by Essent, Enexis and Team Rockstars IT.
Our event starts and ends at Kinepolis Den Bosch. In between, visit inspiring break-out sessions at the headquarters of the three companies, just steps away from the event location.
What can you expect during IT’s Our Future? An exciting evening filled with inspiring presentations and lectures from leading experts in energy technology. Discover the latest trends and breakthroughs in AI and sustainable energy solutions. From the latest AI-driven innovations to customized software solutions – this is where technology and energy come together.
The event offers more than just content sessions. You will be invited to participate in interactive break-out sessions and have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals. Meet the visionaries behind the energy transition, exchange ideas with pioneers in AI, and expand your network in an inspiring setting.
So, if you are passionate about the future of IT and energy, don’t miss IT’s Our Future! Register today and become part of a community committed to a sustainable and smart future.
program it’s your future
Talk, discussion and Q&A hosted by Essent, Enexis and Team Rockstars IT
So Rosa may leave for now
All three headquarters will host expert-led breakout sessions. Which two best match your interests? Find out the available sessions here. You can register starting October 15. Register now for the event and receive the registration link for the sessions.
All three headquarters will host expert-led breakout sessions. Which two best match your interests? Find out the available sessions here. You can register starting October 15. Register now for the event and receive the registration link for the sessions.
Time to continue networking!
speakers
Geoffrey van Meer
Product Manager 'Data & Engagement'essent
Background in Economics and Psychology (PhD) interested in people’s thinking and behavior. Experiences in leading R&D departments in finance and media. Knowledge on data governance and data engineering; expertise in data science, artificial intelligence (AI), data-driven marketing, market research, business intelligence. Teacher and key note speaker.
Koen Aerts
CTOTeam Rockstars IT
On a personal mission to provide a home and family where software developers can find the best innovative projects, learn every day and help each other excel!
Ramona Domen
Software engineerTeam Rockstars IT
I like to see myself as a motivated developer with strong people skills. My journey started by studying Animal sciences. Through my thesis the passion to combine my field of study with technology grew. I’ve now been building software for a few years already and I like to call myself a full-stack developer with a passion for frontend. Most of my inspiration comes from visiting meet-ups and conferences, and I’m taking my first steps of being a speaker myself.
Karsten Veldhuizen
IT Architect and Product OwnerEnexis
Karsten Veldhuizen and Duncan Sterken take you through Enexis’ latest innovation project: the bus of the future!Duncan Sterken
Software EngineerEnexis
Karsten Veldhuizen and Duncan Sterken take you through Enexis’ latest innovation project: the bus of the future!
Next Stop: Enexis’ AI-Powered Future Bus
Get a unique behind-the-scenes look at Enexis’ latest innovation project!
By Karsten Veldhuizen & Duncan Sterken (NL)
Karsten Veldhuizen (Product Owner Automation & Generative AI) and Duncan Sterken (software engineer) take you through Enexis’ latest innovation project: the bus of the future!
The “Future Bus” is a smart vehicle concept that collects data from the field and optimizes operational processes, making it perfectly responsive to the mobility challenges of the energy transition. This prototype shows how technology is literally setting the transition in motion. With custom software in Java 21, coupled with Azure and a hexagonal architecture, their team is developing solutions that enhance both efficiency and day-to-day operations.
Expect an engaging talk full of concrete examples of the challenges and successes of this full-time AI team.

energy transition=
massive change
Behind the Grid: How Essent Powers AI for Energy
By Geoffrey van Meer (EN)
Geoffrey takes us on an in-depth journey into the future of AI-powered energy. With his unique expertise in both economics and psychology, he explores how AI is transforming the energy sector, from marketing to product development.
At Essent, AI is not just a tool-it is an engine of innovation, and Geoffrey shares real-world examples that bring this vision to life. He makes compelling comparisons to AI’s impact in finance and media, making this talk relevant across industries. Expect insights into how scalable, agile software development is essential to this energy revolution. A must-see for developers looking to leverage AI in groundbreaking, real-world applications.

AI Is my ux designer
By Ramona Domen and Koen Aerts (NL)
What happens when all website information is available in public LLM solutions? You’ll get the best UX design ever created in seconds!
Public LLMs such as DALL-E and Midjourney contain the information needed to set up a design system. After this session, you will be able to use these tools yourself and be proficient in prompt engineering to set up your own design system. The results will be displayed in Figma and Zeroheight.
A design system is all about creating the best possible solution for our users. We will explain important concepts such as accessibility, usability, consistency, simplicity, feedback and how to address them with the help of an AI UX designer by completely revamping an existing website.
As a final step, we will use AI to 100% generate a clickable demo of an open source project (https://www.littil.org/home).
After this session, you will know how to use AI to create your own design system, what a good design system looks like, and how to use AI to generate a clickable demo!