DECISION 2026: Time to choose

Our annual flagship event is back. On May 12, 2026, we're bringing together more than 100 decision-makers in Finance, Data and IT at Fort 1881, Hoek van Holland.

The world is changing faster than organisations can decide. New AI technologies are making an impact in weeks where it used to take months. The range of tools, platforms and possibilities is growing explosively. Geopolitical tensions are pushing Europe to become more technologically self-reliant.

Organisations are being forced to rethink what they depend on. And more importantly: where they invest.
Yet you still have to choose. Even when you know you’ll never have all the information and can never oversee every option. How do you do that well?

That’s exactly what we’ll work on at DECISION 2026.

What’s on the program?

Wietse Hage, speaker at DECISION 2026

Wietse Hage: Podcaster & AI voice of reason

Wietse is the technical brain behind the AI Podcast that he creates with Alexander Klöpping. He closely follows developments in AI and technology and knows better than anyone what’s coming up in this area. So we’re going to make use of that.

Break-out sessions: Tailored to your role, about your choices

Sessions tailored to Finance, Data and IT. Real-world cases from our consultants and partners who work on the frontline of data, automation and AI. So alongside the keynotes, you also walk away with expertise specific to your role. Handy at the coffee machine the next morning.

  • VenaIs your finance team still running planning cycles on disconnected spreadsheets and manual rounds?
    Vena is the only agentic AI-powered FP&A platform built entirely for Microsoft, with AI agents running directly in Excel and Teams. Join their session to see what that could mean for your organisation.
  • TimeXtenderIs your team spending more time preparing data than actually using it?
     TimeXtender automates data integration and quality within Microsoft Fabric: from raw source data to structured, governed, AI-ready data products in weeks instead of months.
  • BearingPointIs your team using Copilot, but struggling to move beyond individual experiments?
    BearingPoint shows how Microsoft supports the transition from standalone Copilot usage to a fully integrated data and AI stack with platforms like Microsoft Fabric.
  • RockfeatherRunning multiple AI and automation initiatives, but missing the coherence?
    One team builds something in Power Automate, another tests Copilot, somewhere a script runs that nobody fully understands. Rockfeather shows how you move from scattered pilots to an approach your organisation can actually scale.

Ray Klaassens, speaker at DECISION 2026

Ray Klaassens: High Pressure Decision Making

The Netherlands’ most renowned special forces operator and successful entrepreneur. Ray knows how to make decisions when information is incomplete and the stakes are high, and shares his experiences with us.

Drinks

We close out the day on the beach. After an afternoon of heavy lifting, you need a moment to let it all sink in. And to catch up with peers and familiar faces.

Timetable

Time Activity
13:30 – 14:00 Doors open
14:00 – 14:15 Welcome (Paul & Jonathan)
14:15 – 15:00 Keynote: Wietse Hage
15:00 – 15:15 Break
15:15 – 16:00 Break-outs: Vena, TimeXtender, BearingPoint, Rockfeather
16:00 – 16:30 Energy-break
16:30 – 17:15 Keynote: Ray Klaassens
17:15 – 18:30 Drinks & Bites

Is DECISION 2026 for you?

  • Are you facing choices about data, AI and technology this year that will shape your organisation for the next two or three years?
  • Are developments moving so fast that it sometimes feels like you’re deciding with incomplete information?
  • Do you want to set clear priorities and make sure decisions don’t get stuck in plans, but are actually carried out?

Then this afternoon is for you.

Practical information

Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 14:00 – 18:30 (incl. drinks)
Location: Fort 1881, Strandweg 1 – Hoek van Holland
Language: primarily spoken in Dutch

Why Fort 1881?

For this edition, we’re heading into Fort 1881. A historic site built in a time when thinking ahead and preparation were essential. Today the challenges are different, but the underlying question is the same. How do you stay agile and resilient in a world that’s changing faster than ever?

Will you join us?

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