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Executive summit 2026

The Digital State.

The independent executive platform for digital leadership.

When?

Wednesday December 9, 2026 13:00 – 19:00h

Where?

Buitenplaats Kameryck, Kamerik

John Simons presenting

A place for digital leaders to reflect, connect and move forward

The Digital State brings together digital leaders around the choices that shape the future of organizations in the Netherlands.

AI, digital sovereignty, security, talent, data and scalability require more than technology alone. They require leadership, direction and decision-making.

During this first edition, we connect research, practice and cross-sector dialogue — helping leaders move from insight to action.

Leaders who need to make digital decisions

Who is invited?

Leaders who need to make digital decisions

The Digital State is intended for:

  • leaders in critical sectors.
  • CxOs;
  • board members;
  • senior digital leaders;

Participation is selective and personal.

Program

13:00Welcome
13:25 | Part 1 – The Digital StateAn independent perspective on digital leadership, digital maturity, and the most important choices facing organizations in the Netherlands.
15:05 | Part 2 – Executive choicesIn-depth breakout sessions on pressing topics such as digital sovereignty, the future workfore, AI/scalability, and security & resilience. Upon registration, participants indicate their preferred topics; participants attend two breakout sessions.
16:55 | Part 3 – Boardroom dialogue & closingGroup reflection on the insights gained from the breakout sessions and how to translate them into the boardroom agenda.
18:00Reception
19:30End of program

Speakers

At The Digital State, we work with a carefully curated group of speakers and moderators. Rather than individual inspirational sessions, we opt for contributions that together form a single narrative: from research and strategic decisions to boardroom dialogue.

The first speakers will be announced shortly. Expect contributions from leaders and experts who view digital transformation not only through the lens of technology, but primarily through the lens of strategy, organization, governance, and leadership.

Topics that belong on the boardroom agenda

During The Digital State, you can attend two executive breakout sessions. When you register, please indicate your preferences for the topics that are most relevant to you. We will determine the schedule based on your preferences, available spots, and the final parallel session lineup.

sovereignty-resilience

1. Digital Sovereignty

How do you maintain control over technology, data, and strategic dependencies?

operating-model

2. Future Workforce

What do technology, AI, and new ways of working mean for people, organizations, and leadership?

cost-efficiency

3. AI & Digital Scalability

How do you prevent AI from getting stuck in isolated pilots and one-off projects, and build scalable value through governance, a data foundation, and a digital backbone?

customer-experience

4. Security & Resilience

How does security become a governance issue concerning continuity, reputation, and accountability?

Register here!

Anderson MacGyver clients and personally invited relations may participate free of charge. For approved external participants, a participation fee of €495 applies.

Because The Digital State is a selective executive summit with limited spots available, we review applications to ensure they align with the target audience.