On November 18, BCNL Foundation and AI House are bringing together two rapidly evolving industries: artificial intelligence and blockchain. With speakers from Visa, Adyen, Prosus, Picnic, Nosana and more, the event will explore how these technologies are transforming payments, infrastructure and the way organizations operate.
With only a limited number of tickets remaining, now is the time to secure your spot!
Where blockchain meets artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence and blockchain are developing at an incredible pace. While both technologies are already transforming industries individually, their convergence creates entirely new opportunities.
What happens when AI agents start making payments independently? Who will control the infrastructure powering the next generation of AI? And are companies ready to let AI make decisions and execute business processes autonomously?
These questions are becoming increasingly relevant for businesses, financial institutions and technology companies.
That’s why BCNL Foundation and AI House are joining forces to bring both ecosystems together for an exclusive event in Amsterdam on November 18.
The event will welcome professionals from AI, blockchain, fintech, digital assets and traditional industries for three engaging panel discussions exploring the opportunities, challenges and real-world applications emerging at the intersection of these technologies.
Three panels, three big questions
Panel 1: How will AI agents pay each other?
AI agents are starting to buy services, access data and make payments on their own. But how do machines actually pay each other, and how do we know which agents we can trust?
As autonomous AI systems become more advanced, the need for reliable payment infrastructure, digital identity and trust mechanisms becomes increasingly important.
This discussion brings together experts from payments, fintech and AI to explore how the next generation of machine-to-machine transactions could work.
Confirmed speakers:
- Maarten Kolenbrander – Visa
- Paul Rijnierse – GoDutch
- Zowie Langdon
- Mattia Zanella – Adyen
Panel 2: Who controls the infrastructure behind AI?
AI needs enormous amounts of computing power and data to function. But who controls those resources, and can we build AI infrastructure without depending on a handful of powerful companies?
As demand for AI continues to grow, questions around decentralization, accessibility, ownership and infrastructure are becoming increasingly important.
This panel explores the future of AI infrastructure, the potential role of decentralized networks and how organizations can approach the growing demand for computing power.
Confirmed speakers:
- Sjoerd Dijkstra – Nosana
- Mighel Molenkamp – TradeZero
- Daniel Gebler – Picnic
Panel 3: Are we ready to let AI run our organization?
AI is rapidly moving beyond assisting employees. Increasingly, autonomous systems are capable of executing tasks, managing workflows and making decisions independently.
But what does it really take to move from experimenting with AI to building autonomous organizations?
Where is AI already delivering real business value? What challenges are holding companies back? And perhaps most importantly, how much control are organizations willing to give up?
This discussion brings together professionals working at the forefront of AI adoption and business transformation.
Confirmed speakers:
- Raiane Sampaio – Prosus
- Mehul Varma – Quantfyi
- Sean Musch – AI & Partners
Bringing two industries together
Blockchain meets AI is about more than listening to industry experts. It’s about connecting two communities that have traditionally operated in different environments but increasingly share similar opportunities and challenges.
From AI developers and blockchain entrepreneurs to financial institutions, technology companies and business leaders, the event creates an environment where new ideas, collaborations and business opportunities can emerge.
With three focused discussions followed by networking drinks and bites, attendees will have plenty of opportunities to exchange perspectives, reconnect with familiar faces and meet professionals from both industries.
Event details
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 17:30 – 20:30
Location: AI House, Amsterdam
Hosted by: BCNL Foundation & AI House
Program:
- 17:30 – 18:00 | Walk-in & registration
- 18:00 – 18:10 | Welcome by BCNL Foundation & AI House
- 18:10 – 18:35 | Panel 1: How will AI agents pay each other?
- 18:35 – 19:00 | Panel 2: Who controls the infrastructure behind AI?
- 19:00 – 19:25 | Panel 3: Are we ready to let AI run our organization?
- 19:30 – 20:30 | Networking drinks & bites
Limited tickets remaining – secure your spot!
Interest in Blockchain meets AI has been strong, and only a limited number of tickets are still available.
Whether you’re working in AI, blockchain, fintech or digital assets, or simply interested in how these technologies will impact the future of business, this is an opportunity to connect with professionals from both worlds.
Two industries. Three conversations. One room full of opportunities.
Don’t miss out. Secure your ticket and join us on November 18 in Amsterdam!
