150+ AI Workshops: Brainport Industries Empowers Maakindustrie with AI
Brainport Industries and Klikopmorgen collaborated to host 150+ AI workshops, enabling maakbedrijven to make AI actionable in their daily operations. Through practical, modular programs focused on predictive analytics, prompt engineering, and data-driven workflows, participants gained hands-on experience in applying AI to production, logistics, and quality control. The initiative aimed to bridge the gap between theoretical AI concepts and real-world implementation, ensuring that AI became a tangible asset in the maakindustrie. Jaap Schepers, AI strategist at Afdeling Online, emphasized the importance of making AI accessible to both beginners and experienced professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency. The workshops provided a scalable framework that could be adapted to other regions and industries, demonstrating the potential of AI to transform traditional manufacturing processes.