The program
Opening Keynote: The Future of Endless - An Open Perspective on Digitisation
Tuesday May 21, 2024 09:10 - 09:35
Type: Banking Track
Venue: Tour & Taxis
Roland van der Vorst's keynote, "The Future of Endless - An Open Perspective on Digitisation," is inspired by his reflective experiences outlined in his book. The book begins with a week spent in the forests of Norway without technology, serving as a catalyst for a philosophical exploration of the effects of digitisation. This retreat from technology sparks van der Vorst's contemplation on how deeply technology is interwoven into our daily lives and the accelerating pace that promises to intensify in the future.
In his address, van der Vorst will explore the underlying fears associated with digitisation, such as the fear of the unknown, loss of control, and dependence on technology. He will question our identity and existence without these digital tools, providing a profound examination of our relationship with technology.
Throughout the keynote, van der Vorst will take the audience on a journey through various settings—from the study room and the city to the beach and the forest—using these backdrops to illustrate the tangible impacts of digitisation on our lives and thought processes.
His talk promises to transcend common clichés about technology, offering a radical, yet ultimately hopeful, perspective on living in the digital age. This keynote will be invaluable for professionals across industries, urging them to rethink the role of digitisation in shaping our future.
In his address, van der Vorst will explore the underlying fears associated with digitisation, such as the fear of the unknown, loss of control, and dependence on technology. He will question our identity and existence without these digital tools, providing a profound examination of our relationship with technology.
Throughout the keynote, van der Vorst will take the audience on a journey through various settings—from the study room and the city to the beach and the forest—using these backdrops to illustrate the tangible impacts of digitisation on our lives and thought processes.
His talk promises to transcend common clichés about technology, offering a radical, yet ultimately hopeful, perspective on living in the digital age. This keynote will be invaluable for professionals across industries, urging them to rethink the role of digitisation in shaping our future.