If you could decide the future of AI, what would you do?

GenAI Monthly Meetup
Futuristic Education Lab

If you could decide the future of AI, what would you do? Join us during this GenAI Monthly Meetup, where we explore the dominant narratives surrounding AI and (re)imagine its future together! 

Date
Thursday 11 Dec 2025, 15:00 - 17:00
Type
General
Spoken Language
English
Space
Education Lab
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In this interactive session, we’ll playfully explore future scenarios in which AI takes centre stage. By utilising generative AI beyond its usual applications, we’ll examine the dominant narratives surrounding artificial intelligence and critically reflect on them.

Through surprising exercises and out-of-the-box thinking, you’ll discover how to break free from fixed ideas about AI. At the same time, you’ll learn how to use GenAI in new and creative ways you may not have considered before. We’ll ask ourselves: what kind of future do we expect? And what kind of future do we actually want?

This GenAI Meetup will be an afternoon full of imagination, creativity, and critical reflection.

Programme

14:45Walk-in
15:00Start of the event
17:00Drinks and networking
18:00End

Facilitators

  • Portrait of Jannes ten Berge
    Jannes ten Berge
    Jannes ten Berge is a postdoctoral researcher at the AiPact initiative, at Erasmus University. His research focuses on the impact of technology on work, and how this relationship is mitigated by institutions such as unions, and collective agreements. Current projects focus on worker and citizen participation in AI.
  • Adriaan Odendaal
    Adriaan Odendaal
    Adriaan Odendaal is a PhD candidate from South Africa, working at Erasmus University Rotterdam as part of the Societal Impact of AI (AiPact) initiative. His research focuses on the impact creative practice can have in facilitating more inclusive and participatory AI design practices. Adriaan is also part of the Rotterdam-based research and design studio called internet teapot.

About the GenAI Monthly Meetups 

GenAI offers amazing opportunities, but also brings along some tough challenges. Instead of working on GenAI by yourself, join a group of curious, collaborative, and friendly fellow EUR GenAI enthusiasts—students, teachers, and staff—for knowledge sharing and hands-on practice.  

Collaboration: Connect with like-minded individuals to share successes, tackle challenges and brainstorm solutions in a supportive environment. 
Guest speakers: Occasionally we will invite guest speakers who will share the latest insights, practical applications, and future trends in Generative AI. 
Flexible Participation: No obligations! Attend at your convenience and engage with us when your schedule allows.

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Date: Thursday 11 December 2025
Time: 15:00 - 17:00 (walk-in from 14:45, drinks at 17:00)
Location: Erasmus Education Lab - Campus Woudestein
Entrance: free 

Organised by the Community for Learning & Innovation

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