The first annual conference of the Data Science Centre of Excellence of the Netherlands Ministry of Defence.
March 2nd, 2026 - Locomotiefboulevard 101, 5041 SE Tilburg
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Hosted in Mindlabs Tilburg, this conference aims to bring together experts and practitioners in the field of data science, with a focus on military applications. Join us for a day of insightful talks, networking opportunities, and discussions on the latest trends and technologies.
Join a fast-growing community at the forefront of data science for defence, where leading experts share concrete advances in AI, cyber, analytics, and military decision-support. Engage with researchers, practitioners, and policymakers during focused talks and interactive sessions. Discover emerging talent, new collaboration opportunities, and early-stage innovations with direct operational relevance. Gain high-impact insights in a compact one-day format designed for professionals with limited time. Be part of the inaugural DSCE Conference and help shape the agenda of military data science in the Netherlands and beyond.
Leading specialists in operations, data science, cybersecurity, and defence education as they share insights, real-world case studies, and lessons learned.
01Bringing together students, researchers, industry and goverment professionals from various fields.
02Contributions from US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands and more.
03State-of-the-art posters to panel discussions, there are plenty of opportunities to gain new insights.
04Different specialized break-out sessions and a timetable that encourages informal discussions.
05A unique multidisciplinary event in the Netherlands bringing together diverse perspectives.
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Meet the DSCE staff in an informal and relaxed setting, enjoy some breakfast, learn more about the center's work and get to know the people behind it.
Welcome to the conference.
Introduction to the Data Science Centre of Excellence.
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Breakout room leaders: Roy Lindelauf, Arnel David, Thomas Quadt, Nick Leenders
Formulate effective decisions and decision principles under time constraints, with or without data support. Through hands-on scenarios, participants will gain real-world experience determining when data-driven models and dashboards add genuine value to decision-making—and when they become a hindrance. This interactive session equips leaders to navigate high-stakes situations with clarity and confidence.
Breakout room leaders: Herwin Meerveld, Marianne Kramer, t.b.a.
Learn how Explainable AI (XAI) and Responsible AI (RAI) apply to operational environments where decisions directly impact mission success. Participants will identify minimum RAI requirements, including alignment with International Humanitarian Law (IHL), and explore where XAI makes the critical difference between trust and hesitation. Understand how transparency in AI systems can bridge the gap between technological capability and operational confidence.
Breakout room leaders: Mark Patrick Roeling, V.S. Subrahmanian , Jelle Postma , Timo, t.b.a.
Explore strategies to combat disinformation surrounding missions and exercises. Participants will experience firsthand how tactical misinformation and manipulation campaigns operate, and examine the defensive options available to counter these threats. This practical session builds critical awareness of information warfare tactics and empowers defenders to make informed, resilient choices in complex information environments.
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More speakers will be announced soon.
Director of Task Force Maven, US Army
DSCE Coordinator, NL Ministry of Defence
Lt. Gen. USAF Ret.
Assistant Professor Data Science NLDA
Full Professor, NL Ministry of Defence & Tilburg University
Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Maryland
More speakers will be announced soon.
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