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Masterclass at the Aeres University

On November 27, 2024, Think Tank AlterContacts hosted a Masterclass "Artificial Intelligence for Students" at the Aeres University of Applied Sciences Dronten. In this session, guided by our co-founder Julia K. Skupchenko, the participants explored the current developments of Artificial intelligence in the context of education and its applications for university students. They learnt how AI could be used at school responsibly and discussed what challenges and opportunities it presents for their learning journey. The session included practical exercises to enhance their understanding. 

Meetup for the Amsterdam Women Entrepreneurs

On November 1, 2024, Think Tank AlterContacts hosted a meetup titled "AI-Powered Success: A Woman Entrepreneur's Playbook". It brought together women entrepreneurs of Amsterdam to explore how they can use AI to be more successful in busines and equip themselves with the tools and knowledge needed to take their business to new heights.

Seminar on AI for Educators

On April 15, 2024, Think Tank AlterContacts is hosting a seminar "Demystifying AI for educators" at the Aeres University of Applied Sciences in Dronten. Participants gained crucial insights, practical strategies, and cutting-edge knowledge necessary for navigating the intricate terrain of education in the digital era. Guided by our experts, they examined AI applications in educational contexts, innovative pedagogical approaches, and engaged in collaborative dialogue aimed at harnessing AI's transformative potential to enrich learning environments.

Masterclass at Leiden University

On November 30, 2023, Think Tank AlterContacts hosted a masterclass at Leiden University, where they explored the current developments of Artificial intelligence in the context of the European Union, including recent regulations and laws. Together with the students, they uncovered how AI might influence international affairs in the years and decades to come, what challenges and opportunities it presents for the European Union.

Masterclass at the University of Amsterdam

On November 7, 2023, Think Tank AlterContacts and the University of Amsterdam are co-hosting an awareness-raising event for the students. The topic is "The Role of AI in shaping the landscape of Social Entrepreneurship and SDGs". The guest speaker is Massimo Mercuri. More information about the event here.

Announcing WP3 Awareness-Raising Events (NL)

In the heat of business activities in the Netherlands in the Autumn of 2023, Think Tank AlterContacts announced the beginning of the awareness-raising events (Work Package 3). The goal is to raise awareness of AI skills for job opportunities. This work package is coordinated by a partner from Croatia - CroAI. The text of the announcement is here.

Site Visit to the Consortium Partners in Slovenia

On Oct 3, in the framework of the Erasmus+ project AI4VET4AI, Think Tank AlterContacts visited two of the partners in Slovenia: the Faculty of Information Studies in Novo mesto (FIŠ) and Rudolfovo, the scientific and technological centre. The meeting was prominently featured in the local press.

AI4VET4AI’s first in-person meeting in Zagreb

The first in-person meeting took place in Zagreb on September 28-29, 2023. It was such an insightful and inspiring event and a great chance to meet our consortium partners from 26 organizations and 11 countries. The event provided a comprehensive platform for key activities and discussions that will guide the AI4VET4AI project into the future. More details on the website of the project.

AI4VET4AI project successfully launched!

On 28th June 2023, the AI4VET4AI consortium had its first meeting online with nearly 50 attendees from 26 organizations. Think Tank AlterContacts shared a short presentation about its role in the project. The initial milestones were set by the Project Coordinator. More details on the website of the project.