Innovation & Leadership in the Age of AI
In a world where AI is rewriting the rules of value creation, mindset is the true differentiator. House of Transformation: The Mindshift Edition brings together senior leaders for a highly focused, strategic conversation on navigating innovation and AI-driven transformation.
Date: September 17th, 2025
Location: Xebia Amsterdam Office | Xebia Netherlands BV
An Exclusive, Invite-Only Executive Event for Senior Leaders
This invite-only event offers an exclusive platform to explore how organizations can move beyond technology adoption into bold exploration — and how real change begins with a Mindshift in leadership, innovation, and execution.
Why Attend?
- Gain insights from thought leaders and industry experts
Brian Solis, a leading digital transformation expert, award-winning bestseller author will deliver a closing keynote on the future of AI leadership. Brian will explain how leaders can embrace change, shift their mindset, and lead through innovation in the age of AI. - Share your own vision and experiences
Meet with like-minded peers in a collaborative, high-level environment.
Discuss how to evolve leadership, culture, and operations to thrive in the AI era. - Shape the conversation
Engage in the interactive panel-discussion, share your experience and get inspired from peer-level learnings.
During the event there will be frequent moments for networking, getting connected and exchange knowledge.
Speakers
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Brian Solis | Digital anthropologist and futurist, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow Brian has published more than 60 research reports on the future of business, work, digital transformation and innovation across industries His published works and presentations humanize disruptive trends and technologies and their impact businesses, markets, and societies.
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Ellen Barree | Managing Director Xebia Transformation
With almost 20 years of experience, Ellen is heading Xebia's Transformation Consultancy and Academy portfolio with a proven track record in driving successful change initiatives.
Working with multinationals like Nike, Philips, Transavia and Schiphol Airport. Ellen's passion is bringing together performance, culture, and innovation to create customer value.
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Thomas de Jong | Global IT Director | CDO & CTO at Wavin/ Orbia With a strong foundation in both B2B and B2C environments, Thomas brings a unique blend of customer-first thinking and strategic digital leadership. Leveraging deep B2C experience, they excel at identifying customer needs and driving tailored, high-impact digital solutions. |
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Ghizlan Achkari | Director Project & Portfolio Management bij EPEX SPOT Ghizlan is the Director of Project and Portfolio Management at EPEX SPOT, the European Power Exchange platform, where she plays a key role in driving strategic initiatives and ensuring delivery excellence. Throughout her career, she has consistently taken on roles focused on organizing and empowering teams to thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments. |
Agenda - September 17th, 2025
12:00–13:00 – Walk-in & Networking Lunch
13:00–13:20 – Opening Remarks by Ellen Barree
13:20–14:00 – Speaker: Thomas de Jong
14:00–14:30 – Break
14:30–15:15 – Panel Discussion: Leading the AI Transformation
15:15–15:45 – Speaker: Ghizlan Achkari, EPEX SPOT
15:45–16:00 – Break
16:00–16:45 – Live Keynote by Brian Solis
16:45–17:30 – Closing Remarks by Ellen Barree & Networking Drinks