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Tomorrow isn’t just ahead, we’re already part of it. In the Brainport region, we are building the Library of the Future today: accessible, human, and inclusive. We look at how digital and physical worlds meet, and the important role the library plays in this.
Shaping the Library of the Future together
We co-design with young people and partners, connecting face-to-face encounters with smart digital tools, and showing how libraries are already making a difference. On 22 October, we’ll share what’s in place, what we’ve learned, and the direction we’re moving towards together. Join us to experience the perspectives of young people, conversations with researchers, policymakers, and creators. Be part of a first: the launch of our intelligent AI assistant, Boekbot.
Programme
The programme will be in Dutch.
10:45 – Arrival
11:15 – Welcome by Albert Kivits (Director-Manager, Bibliotheek Eindhoven) and Meike de Jong (journalist, chairperson)
11:30 – Panel discussion ‘Library for a New Generation’ with Amber van Houtum (Student Trend Research, Fontys), Irene Helderman (Director-Manager, Bibliotheek De Kempen) and Jeroen Dijsselbloem (Mayor of Eindhoven, Chair of Brainport)
11:50 – What is Boekbot?
11:55 – Panel discussion ‘Smart Technology Meets Human Connection’ with Meike Nauta (Engineer of the Year 2025, Technical Development Lead Boekbot), Tiffany Matej Hrkalovic (Researcher, Transparent and Explainable AI) and Wilma van Wezenbeek (General Director, KB, National Library)
12:15 – Launch of Boekbot by Jeroen Dijsselbloem
12:30 – Lunch
13:30 – Eindtijd
Register to experience and contribute your ideas.
