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Sub-Theme Keynote Speaker: AI for Digital Transformation and Sustainable Innovation

Marco van Hout will explore the transformative role of AI in driving digital transformation across sectors like business, academia, healthcare, and government, emphasizing sustainable innovation and enhanced operational efficiency.

As a Co-founder of two design agencies, more recently the Digital Society School, and currently his new startup Metodic.io, Marco is a seasoned transformation designer, UX researcher, and creative leader with over 20 years of experience in experience-driven design and community building. At the Digital Society School, he has helped establish a global community focused on leveraging digital technology for positive societal impact, leading initiatives such as a transformation design traineeship, a leadership program, and the acclaimed Design Method Toolkit. With Metodic.io, Marco supports starting and more seasoned facilitators by generating workshop-ready creative methods, toolkits, templates and session plans in minutes, so that preparation has never been easier.

In partnership with the UNDP, Marco co-founded the Global Goals Jam, a movement engaging thousands of design activists to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a Community Liaison for the World Design Organization, he champions design’s critical role in advancing the SDGs. Through his consultancy, Demadera, he supports individuals and organizations in applying transformation design for lasting impact.

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcovh/

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