Agenda

Ludo Baauw CEO Intermax

Simon de Jong Policy Advisor Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy

Eric Smit Journalist

Eric Smit is an investigative journalist and social entrepreneur. He is co-founder of the new Big Tech watchdog The Firewall, and co-founder and former editor-in-chief of Follow the Money (FTM.nl), the first independent, for-profit platform for investigative journalism in the Netherlands.

FTM strives for transparency and justice in a world increasingly controlled by economic motives. As of January 2026, Follow the Money has more than 50,000 paying subscribers.

In September 2004, his first book, De broncode (The Source Code), was published. It tells the story of a man who invented an unimaginable coding technology that could change the world, but died before he could pass on the source code. The book became a Dutch bestseller.

In March 2010, his second bestseller was published: Nina, de onweerstaanbare opkomst van een power lady (Nina, the Irresistible Rise of a Power Lady). The main character of the book, the founder of the internet company World Online, made serious efforts to prevent its publication.

In 2013, he won the Dutch journalism award De Tegel together with Jesse Frederik. In 2018, he and journalist Kim van Keken were named Dutch Journalists of the Year for 2017. They also won the Anne Vondeling Prize for political journalism for their muckraking stories exposing the unethical business dealings of the chairman of the Netherlands’ most powerful political party, the VVD.

Reindert Hommes CEO Tallgrass

Fiber Optic Enthusiast with a drive to change the status quo with common sense to build better system.

Taras Stetsenko Director of the Electronic Communications and Radio Frequency Spectrum Directorate Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine

Taras Stetsenko is a leading expert in electronic communications policy and radio frequency spectrum management in Ukraine. He is responsible for developing and implementing strategic reforms in the telecommunications sector, including spectrum policy, broadband development, 5G deployment, and aligning Ukraine’s regulatory framework with EU standards. He oversees key initiatives to strengthen Ukraine’s digital and telecommunications infrastructure, modernize it, and support its long-term development.

Elina Gansetska Head of International Telecommunications Cooperation and European Integration Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine

Elina Gansetska is an expert in telecommunications policy, European integration and international cooperation in the field of electronic communications. Her work focuses on Ukraine’s approximation to the EU telecom acquis, implementation of strategic connectivity and 5G initiatives, strengthening telecommunications resilience, and cooperation with international partners, governments, regulators, and global stakeholders. She has extensive experience in coordinating international telecommunications projects and supporting Ukraine’s digital integration with the European Union.

Stijn Grove Managing Director Dutch Data Center Association

Builder, specialist and promotor of the Digital Infrastructure in The Netherlands and beyond. Experienced and passionate about Data Centers and Cloud. Avid Data Center/IT blogger Currently Managing Director/Chairman of:

Dutch Data Center Association: Trade association for Data Centers in the Netherlands
Digital Gateway to Europe: Organisation promoting Dutch digital hub (‘Digitale Mainport’)
KickStart Europe: European conference on trends & investements in the Digital Infrastructure

Konstantinos Prantzos Manager Operations AMS-IX

Danny Frietman Moderator of MORE-IP

Danny Frietman — builder of (inter)national tech ecosystems. Senior advisor, moderator, and organizer of impactful tech events. For over 20 years, I’ve been creating communities that bring people, organizations, and ideas together to drive meaningful change.

Massimiliano Stucchi Advisor and Trainer Glevia GmbH

Massimiliano Stucchi is a very well known advisor & trainer in the Internet Community. He has got a wide experience in giving technical trainings from his background from the Internet Society and RIPE. Massimilano also knows the challenges that there are from a customer perspective when connecting to an Internet Exchange and managing a Network.

Melchior Aelmans Senior Staff Architect Quantum Platforms IonQ

Melchior Aelmans serves as the Senior Staff Architect Quantum Platforms at IonQ, where he leads global strategy and solutions development at the intersection of quantum networking, security, space, and sensing. With over two decades of experience in network architecture and security, he is committed to shaping the next generation of quantum networking and quantum-safe communication, spanning terrestrial infrastructure and space-based systems. His work focuses on reimagining how trust, connectivity, and security are established in a world where quantum technologies fundamentally transform the foundations of communication. Melchior collaborates closely with partners, standards organizations, and the broader quantum community to accelerate the transition from theoretical concepts to deployable quantum architectures. He is also a frequent speaker at industry events and a strong advocate for building resilient, future-ready infrastructure that supports the quantum era.

Kevin Richardson Senior Manager - Global Sales Engineering - Global IP Network NTT DATA

Kevin leads the Global Sales Engineering team for the Global IP Network AS2194 team at NTT DATA, where he plays a key role in supporting sales initiatives with customers and prospects worldwide. His team is actively engaged in customer outreach and support, marketing enablement, and represents NTT DATA at major industry events and conferences, discussing industry hot topics and helping to drive awareness and adoption of the company’s network solutions. With extensive experience across the technology and telecom sectors, Kevin brings over 15 years of expertise in technical solutions. He has over 10 years of experience with NTT DATA, and previously held roles at Vodafone Global Enterprise, Block Solutions, and Macro 4, building a strong foundation in delivering customer-focused, high-impact solutions.

Tobias Fiebig Researcher Vienna University of Technology

Tobias is a researcher at TU Wien, leading the “Internet Infrastructures” research unit. The group’s work covers ‘everything Internet’, reaching from protocol development, over measurement studies, to socio-technical topics.

Adrian Perrig Professor ETH Zurich

Adrian Perrig is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science at ETH Zürich, Switzerland, where he leads the network security group. He is also a co-founder of and board member at Anapaya Systems, and an advisor to Mysten Labs. He is a recipient of the ACM SIGSAC Outstanding Innovation Award, and is an ACM and IEEE Fellow. Adrian’s research revolves around building secure systems. In particular, his group is working on the SCION next-generation Internet architecture.

Loek Bakker CTO SIDN

Ralph Vraagom Vice President of Sales Wingu Africa

Ralph is a senior ICT executive with more than 20 years’ experience in the African and Middle Eastern markets. As Vice President of Sales at Wingu, he is responsible for P&L, strategic partnerships, and global wholesale accounts. He has held leadership roles at Telkom SA, MTN Group, and Wipro, managing enterprise sales across 16+ countries. Ralph holds an MBA and a range of technical and commercial qualifications. Known for his strategic mindset and results-driven leadership, he is passionate about market positioning and building high-performing sales teams that deliver sustained customer value.

Patrick Christian Senior Research Manager TeleGeography

Patrick Christian is a Senior Research Manager with TeleGeography. He heads the Cloud and WAN Research Service. He also focuses on African and European markets specializing in international bandwidth markets and internet infrastructure, WAN services, terrestrial and submarine cable systems, and international voice traffic analysis.

Ot van Daalen Lawyer, Researcher, and Journalist

Ot van Daalen is a leading expert at the intersection of cybersecurity, privacy, digital rights, and societal resilience. He works as a lawyer, academic researcher, deputy judge, and journalist. This versatility makes him one of the most insightful and nuanced voices on the digital society in the Netherlands. As a lawyer, he helps organizations operate responsibly and securely in a world where cyber threats, data misuse, and AI technologies are becoming increasingly sophisticated. He is also affiliated with the Institute for Information Law at the University of Amsterdam, where he researches the legal and societal impact of digital technology. In his role as a deputy judge at the District Court of The Hague, he applies this expertise directly in practice. Van Daalen became nationally known through the reestablishment of Bits of Freedom, the Netherlands’ leading digital civil rights organization. Under his leadership, the organization grew into an influential watchdog for privacy and internet freedom.

Vivianne Bendermacher Journalist

Vivianne Bendermacher is known from radio and TV as a technology journalist. She is a highly sought-after speaker, podcast creator, presenter, and moderator on digital technology.

Art de Blauw CIO Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations

Art de Blaauw has been Director of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Central Government (CIO Rijk) since June 1, 2024. CIO Rijk falls under the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. After 25 years of experience in the private sector, Art is eager to contribute to the greater public interest. The Director of CIO Rijk is one of the driving forces behind the government’s digitalization policy. As Director of CIO Rijk, Art connects the ministries with other government agencies to jointly set the long-term vision. The challenge is to make the Dutch Government more agile and resilient in the field of IT. Important aspects here are, on the one hand, utilizing the (new) possibilities of digital technologies such as AI, and on the other, managing risks; whether regarding security, privacy, or other aspects. At CIO Rijk, we work towards a secure and sovereign government, both nationally and internationally. As European governments, we want to collaborate on concrete solutions for shared challenges. Therefore, Art has been closely involved in setting up the EDIC Digital Community Goods, for which he has been elected by the participating EU Member States as Chairman of the so-called Assembly of Members effective from its formal establishment in October 2025.

Gijs Tuinman Former State Secretary of Defense

Danny Frietman Moderator

Builder of (inter)national tech ecosystems. Senior advisor, moderator, and organizer of impactful tech events. For over 20 years, I’ve been creating communities that bring people, organizations, and ideas together to drive meaningful change.

Marianny Vallejo Medior Network Engineer AMS-IX

Miguel Regalado Querol Principal Systems Engineer AMS-IX

Steven Bakker Platform & Solution Architect AMS-IX

Peter van Burgel CEO AMS-IX

Peter van Burgel is the CEO of AMS-IX, one of the largest Internet exchange points in the world and a vital hub of the Dutch digital infrastructure. Under his leadership, AMS-IX has successfully navigated the many challenges of the Internet, driving towards the next generation while fostering an ecosystem where everyone benefits from a safer, faster and more connected society.

Van Burgel is a thought leader in the Internet and Internet technology fields. He is the driving force behind AMS-IX’s vision of ‘creating a better society through a better Internet’ and a vocal proponent of initiatives to make the Internet safer, faster, and more sustainable. Additionally, he advocates the need for innovation, both technically and in regulating the Internet, while preserving its neutrality and independence.

Van Burgel possesses significant expertise as a Senior Executive in IT, cybersecurity, and digital resilience. He is passionate about digital transformation and has successfully guided various major global organizations through the transformation process. At AMS-IX, he is also a successful change manager, establishing a new and agile organization ready to face the challenges of tomorrow’s world.

Day one

Registration & Networking Time

Introduction

Opening Speech

Presentation

Strategic autonomy in the digital age

Coffee Break

Panel: Digital backbone or national risk?

Lunch Break

Welcome back!

The AI Bubble

Presentation

Panel: Are we losing the original spirit of the internet?

European Network update

Coffee Break

Building a safe and resilient digital future

40 years of .NL domain

Coffee Break

AMS-IX General Meeting 65

Boat Transfer to I-DOCK

Dinner at I-DOCK

Day two

Registration and Networking Time

Opening of Day 2

Migration in Curaçao

Automation & Orchestration

NOC Update

SCION

Coffee Break

IPv4-with-IPv6 Next-Hop: Towards an IPv4-Free Internet Core

Time dissemination in the Netherlands

Lunch Break

Welcome Back!

Presentation

From AI to Quantum in Space: Why Now?

Team Cymru

Closing

Closing Drinks