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April 2, 2026
Interview NextGen Tech Leaders | How emerging and established IT leaders strengthen each other
Hylke Sprangers and Pleuni van Rooij show that the IT leader of tomorrow grows through collaboration with the current generation. NextGen Tech Leaders (powered by CIO Platform Nederland) highlights how experienced and emerging leaders strengthen one another and are better equipped together to navigate technological acceleration.
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April 2, 2026
Speaker Announcement Dream Festival - NextGen Tech Leaders
“What it takes”: rising FC Utrecht talent Carmen Werkhoven shares what it truly takes to break through at the highest level. Her story reveals the mindset, discipline, and drive that make the difference between having talent - and turning talent into achievement.
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March 27, 2026
PostNL advances its AI‑first strategy
Members in the News: Willem‑Jan van Tongeren, CIO of PostNL, speaks in EW Magazine about how PostNL is further digitalizing its services through a clear AI‑first strategy. The organization was recently awarded the Silver International CX Award for Best Digital Customer Experience – Strategic Approach.
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March 12, 2026
The speakers for Dream Festival 2026 have been announced!
Dream Festival 2026 is almost here! The key moment for everyone in the NextGen Tech Leaders community who wants to think bigger, lead smarter and shape the future of tech. With an inspiring speaker lineup and a focus on bold ideas and strategic vision, this is the place where future leaders grow. Bring another next‑gen talent with you and don’t miss out.
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March 6, 2026
Orbia Pune GCC focuses on AI‑driven growth
Members in the News: Andrea Bergamini (Vice President and Chief Information Officer) recently spoke with Shalini Mondal of Analytics India Magazine about Orbia’s digital strategy.
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March 6, 2026
Farewell to our board members
Recently, at CIO Platform Nederland, we marked the farewell of four valued board members: Raimond Voermans (JBT Marel), Arjen Boersma, Edward Cox, and Claudia de Andrade de Wit (Port of Rotterdam).
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February 26, 2026
Dutch GPT‑NL is ready for use: ‘The only language model that complies with the GDPR'
Members in the news: Tweakers – Two years ago,(in Dutch) the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy allocated 13.5 million euros for the development of a Dutch AI language model, and now the time has come: GPT‑NL is ready for use.
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February 16, 2026
AWS European Sovereign Cloud investigated for SLM Rijk
GreenbergTraurig investigated AWS European Sovereign Cloud (IaaS) on behalf of SLM Microsoft, Google Cloud, and AWS (SLM). An explanation (Dutch) of the investigation and its results has been made public.
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February 9, 2026
Dream Festival: From Imagination to Strategy A blog conversation between Gabriëlle Lopes and Anneke
Do you know them — those meetings that feel a bit off?
Numbers, numbers, some operational points, and then even more numbers.
The right priorities are set, sure, but you quickly think: everything seems correct, and yet we’re not making any real progress.
We need more ambition; we need to do things differently instead of continuing down the same path everyone is already following.
We need to dream!
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February 2, 2026
Blog | CIOs Are Being Heard by Politics: Digitalization Gains Weight in the Coalition Agreement
With the coalition agreement “Getting to Work. Building a Better Netherlands (2026–2030)”, it appears that our recommendations to the Informateur have largely been heard. Digitalisation runs as a common thread throughout the agreement and is visibly given more weight than in previous years.
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January 30, 2026
The Municipality of Amsterdam opts for digital autonomy
Members in the news: Dutch IT Leaders with the Municipality of Amsterdam. This month, the Municipality of Amsterdam presented a renewed Sourcing and Cloud Strategy for the period 2026–2030. With this course, the capital is explicitly opting for digital autonomy and the protection of citizen data. The plan aims to ensure that Amsterdam remains resilient in a world that is becoming increasingly unpredictable, both geopolitically and technologically.
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January 16, 2026
Cybersecurity Council (CSR) warns new cabinet about cyber threats
In a letter to the informateur, the Cybersecurity Council expressed its concerns about the lack of investment in digital security. To prevent societal disruption, the CSR argues, it is necessary to include €690 million for digital security in the new coalition agreement.
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January 12, 2026
Growing into a Digital Enterprise with a Clear Vision at Dura Vermeer
Members in the News: Dutch IT Leaders with Ilze Cools (CIO Dura Vermeer), Family-owned company Dura Vermeer is a top 10 player in the Dutch construction industry and aims to secure its position in the coming years by investing in a solid digital foundation. A cloud-based IT environment, combined with a managed network infrastructure, will provide a flexible base for sustainable growth. Ilze Cools, CIO of Dura Vermeer, is working with her team to build this foundation, enabling the company to operate more efficiently and intelligently as a digitally driven enterprise.
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January 12, 2026
Welcome to 2026
First of all, I wish you a healthy, inspiring, and successful 2026. The new year is always a moment of reflection and looking ahead.
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December 12, 2025
Wennink underlines the urgency of digital investments
The Netherlands stands at a crossroads: without bold choices and targeted investments, our prosperity risks stagnation. The Wennink report makes it clear, billions are needed to secure digital autonomy, innovation, and strategic strength. Now is the time for decisive action to ensure the Netherlands leads in innovation and sustainable growth.
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December 12, 2025
Boost your team with highly skilled tech talent from a refugee background | An initiative by Essent
Arjen de Ruiter (Director of Software Engineering at Essent) is asking us, members of CIO Platform Nederland, to provide 15 positions for highly educated refugees. Refugee Talent Hub recruits the candidates, and Harvest trains them to become fully qualified engineers. Essent and ABN AMRO are already on board—who’s next? Sign up here for the information session on January 27, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
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