World Expo, Osaka, Japan Innovations & challenges in healthcare
Speakers
Bas van der Pol, Alderman
City of Tilburg
Carla Kranenborg- van Eerd, Alderwoman
City of Breda
Antoinette de Bont, Member of the Executive Board & Vice Rector Magnificus
Tilburg University
Arnaud Kruizinga, CIO
Amphia Hospital
Iwan de Waard, Board member
Breda Robotics
Merwin de Jongh, Founder
Repetive.ai
Masayuki Nakata, Managing Director Health Care Netherlands and Belgium & President Health Care France
FUJIFILM
About the speaker
Bas van der Pol
Bas van der Pol, Alderman of the City of Tilburg, will speak on behalf of the municipality. Tilburg is a vibrant city in the south of the Netherlands, known for its creative spirit and strong social values. Once a thriving textile capital, it has transformed into an urban hub in the heart of Brabant, with a focus on the circular economy, inclusion, digitalization, and innovation. Home to over 50,000 students and institutions like Tilburg University and MindLabs, the city fosters innovation at the intersection of technology and society. As part of the Brabant innovation ecosystem, Tilburg connects SMEs, global companies, and research institutions to tackle challenges in society such as health and the use of AI. It’s a city that dares to experiment and delivers impact.
Bas van der Pol, Alderman
City of Tilburg
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Carla Kranenborg- van Eerd
Carla Kranenborg–van Eerd, Alderwoman of the City of Breda, will speak on behalf of the municipality at the Brabant Innovation Spotlight. Breda, the ninth largest city in the Netherlands, is centrally located between the main ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp. It is a bustling city in a historic backdrop. Today, Breda drives economic innovation by focusing on applied technology and creativity.
Carla Kranenborg- van Eerd, Alderwoman
City of Breda
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Antoinette de Bont
Antoinette de Bont, Member of the Executive Board and Vice Rector Magnificus, will represent Tilburg University as a speaker. Tilburg University is at the heart of society. It wants to have a positive impact on society and to help shape that society. With its high-quality research and inspiring and character-building education, Tilburg University contributes to an equitable, inclusive, and sustainable society. This focus has been in its DNA since its establishment in 1927.
Antoinette de Bont, Member of the Executive Board & Vice Rector Magnificus
Tilburg University
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Arnaud Kruizinga
Arnaud Kruizinga, CIO of Amphia Hospital, will speak on behalf of the hospital at the Brabant Innovation Spotlight. Amphia Hospital is a leading regional healthcare institution located in Breda, the Netherlands. As one of the largest top-clinical teaching hospitals in the country, Amphia plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to a population of approximately 400,000 people. The hospital is renowned for its modern infrastructure, advanced medical technologies, and commitment to continuous improvement in healthcare delivery. The hospital features 711 single-patient rooms, ensuring privacy, infection control, and a healing environment. Its design emphasizes sustainability, digital integration, and flexibility to adapt to future healthcare demands. As a top-clinical teaching hospital, Amphia is dedicated to training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Arnaud Kruizinga, CIO
Amphia Hospital
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Iwan de Waard
Iwan de Waard, Board Member of Breda Robotics, will speak at the Brabant Innovation Spotlight. Breda Robotics is an innovative network based in the south of the Netherlands (Breda). Since 2020, it has served as a "robotics incubator", where educational institutions, companies, and government bodies collaborate on robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
Iwan de Waard, Board member
Breda Robotics
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Merwin de Jongh
Merwin de Jongh, Founder of Repetive.ai, will speak at the Brabant Innovation Spotlight. Too many workdays are filled with repetitive, low-value tasks instead of meaningful work. Repetive.ai removes that burden with AI agents that take over routine processes, making work smarter, more valuable and enjoyable. This allows businesses to focus on what truly matters, while AI agents take care of the rest. Repeat less, achieve more.
Merwin de Jongh, Founder
Repetive.ai
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Masayuki Nakata
Masayuki Nakata, Managing Director Health Care Netherlands and Belgium & President Health Care France, will represent FUJIFILM as a speaker. FUJIFILM Manufacturing Europe was originally a manufacturing company focused on photographic products. In Tilburg, Fujifilm produces photographic paper and cell culture media for the pharmaceutical industry. These culture media are used for the production of drugs and vaccines. The combination of good infrastructure and expertise in high-quality technological processes makes its site in Tilburg a good location for this plant. Since 2024, Fujifilm has remanufactured toner cartridges in its Circular Manufacturing Center, marking its first step in the circularity market.
Masayuki Nakata, Managing Director Health Care Netherlands and Belgium & President Health Care France
FUJIFILM