Welcome to the cozy corner of the tech world where ones and zeros mingle with casual chit-chat. Datatopics is your go-to spot for relaxed discussions around tech, news, data, and society.
Dive into conversations that should flow as smoothly as your morning coffee (but don't), where industry insights meet laid-back banter. Whether you're a data aficionado or just someone curious about the digital age, pull up a chair, relax, and let's get into the heart of data, unplugged style!
Ben Mellaerts is a data strategist at Dataroots and co-host of the Datatopics podcast. He explores the impact of AI, innovation, and data on society through sharp questions and engaging conversations. With a collaborative mindset and global perspective, Ben brings clarity and curiosity to every episode.
Murilo is a co-host on the Datatopics podcast. The power of AI models is what initially drew him towards programming. Nowadays, Murilo focuses in helping organizations to maximize the value from AI initiatives, with a heavy focus in MLOps. He takes an interest in open source, AI, sports (football and tennis in particular), philosophy, mindfulness and knowledge sharing. He has spoken at multiple conferences and is one of the organizers for Python User Group Belgium.
Emilie Nenquin is Head of Data & Intelligence at VRT, leading a 45-person team focused on analytics, engineering, and AI. She has driven VRT’s data transformation from scratch, emphasizing ethical AI and building a scalable, transparent data infrastructure for public media.
Today we’re joined by Jackie Janssen, Belgian author and former Chief Data Officer at CM, known for his practical approach to digital transformation and AI. He’s the author of AI: De Hype Voorbij, a book that strips the buzz from artificial intelligence and makes it accessible for real-world impact. With a career spanning leadership, entrepreneurship, and thought leadership, Jackie brings a human-first mindset to technology, and we’re excited to learn from his journey.