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The new currency for AI and data value: Context

The age of AI agents is here; rapidly reshaping the future of business. Yet, a widening gap between data and AI is exposing a critical bottleneck: context. Without the right context, AI is limited, and the promised value from your data remains untapped. In this session from Data Citizens on the Road in Rotterdam, Collibra co-founder and CEO, Felix Van de Maele and team, discuss the critical need for greater context and control of your data, and see first-hand new Collibra Platform innovations that bridge the context gap and automate the path to AI value.

Speakers:
Felix Van de Maele, Founder and CEO, Collibra
Teresa Rojas, Senior Director, Product Management, Collibra
Tom Dejonghe, Vice President, Product Management, Collibra

Sneak peek: The future of the Collibra Platform

Get a glimpse into the future of AI and data value with an exclusive preview of Collibra's product roadmap. Discover the next wave of innovations that will push beyond current capabilities, dramatically increasing automation, enhancing context and control and equipping your organization with unmatched foresight. Be the first to learn what's next for the Collibra Platform, filmed at Data Citizens on the Road in Rotterdam.

Speakers:
Stijn Christiaens, Founder and Chief Data Citizen, Collibra
Data-driven banking: Scaling compliance at ING

As global regulations evolve, ING has moved beyond viewing BCBS 239 as a compliance hurdle, transforming it into a strategic engine for data-driven banking. This session from Data Citizens on the Road in Rotterdam dives into the practical mechanics of "Compliance by Design," where data lineage is no longer a static map, but a functional tool for automated assurance. We will explore how ING utilizes data usage agreements within Collibra to bridge the gap between data providers and consumers. Discover how ING is turning regulatory pressure into a strategic advantage by making compliance a frictionless part of the data lifecycle.

Speakers:
Francesca Ferretti, CIO Data and Analytics, ING Bank
Jeffrey Wijmans, Product Area Lead Compliance and Experience, ING Bank

Stepping into "sockcess": Portbase’s data governance journey with Collibra

When you process more than 150 million transactions a year, trusted data governance isn’t optional – it’s critical. As Europe’s largest Port Community System, Portbase made it their mission to turn that complexity into confidence. In this session from Data Citizens on the Road in Rotterdam, Portbase shares what it truly takes to build a data governance program that sticks: the strategy, the setbacks, the wins – and what socks have to do with all of it.

Speakers:
Eelke Schuurbiers, Enterprise Data Manager, Portbase
Koen Balm, Managing Partner and Data Governance Expert, Clever Republic

Toyota Motor Europe: Scaling AI without losing the plot

AI is scaling fast—but how do you stay in control without slowing it down? In this session from Data Citizens on the Road in Rotterdam, Toyota Motor Europe shares its journey as it moves from data foundations into AI governance. A practical look at scaling AI—aligned with internal standards and the EU AI Act—without sacrificing AI producers’ autonomy.

Speakers:
Fabrice Vanderhaeghen, Project Manager – AI Governance, Toyota Motor Europe
Alp Aslan, Manager Data & AI Governance and Data Architecture, Toyota Motor Europe
Chiranjit Chatterjee, Lead – Data Governance, Collibra Implementation, Toyota Motor Europe

How Colruyt Group built the data governance foundation that pays off

Data governance only delivers value when it’s embedded in how people work – not bolted on after the fact. Join Colruyt Group to see how getting foundations right, from strategy and roles to technical capabilities like cataloging and lineage, has turned Collibra into a source of truth for 900+ active users. In this session from Data Citizens on the Road in Rotterdam, you'll hear how this bedrock is fostering a culture of confident collaboration, while also serving as the launchpad for data products and AI governance, designed to support fast, compliant innovation at scale.

Speakers:
Grimme Bogaerts, Collibra Product Owner, Colruyt Group
Martijn Vanhauwaert, Manager Data Goverance, Datashift

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Watch on demand: Data Citizens^® on the Road 2026

The new currency for AI and data value: Context

Sneak peek: The future of the Collibra Platform

Data-driven banking: Scaling compliance at ING

Stepping into "sockcess": Portbase’s data governance journey with Collibra

Toyota Motor Europe: Scaling AI without losing the plot

How Colruyt Group built the data governance foundation that pays off