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 – Doors open
11:15 – Welcome by Albert Kivits (Director-Manager, Bibliotheek Eindhoven) and Meike de Jong (journalist, chairperson)
11:25 – Panel discussion ‘Library for a New Generation’ with Amber van Houtum (Student Trend Research, Fontys), Jantine van den Boom (Executive Director, Library De Lage Beemden) and Jeroen Dijsselbloem (Mayor of Eindhoven, Chair of Brainport)
11:45 – What is Boekbot?
11:50 – 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 (Director General, KB, National Library)
12:10 – Barbera Wolfensberger (Director-General of Culture and Media)
12:20 – Launch of Boekbot
12:30 – Lunch
13:30 – End
Register to experience and contribute your ideas.
