A conference for and by IT students.

For those willing to look further than their own classroom. We want to work together, inspire each other, and commit ourselves to a better tomorrow. Besides a range of interesting talks exec(ut) provides great networking opportunities to those attending.

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speakers

6

 workshops

3

 location

Utrecht

 venue

TivoliVredenburg

Programme

On 25 March 2025 the TivoliVredenburg will host 6 consecutive speakers, each of whom will give a talk on a particular aspect of software and technology.

Aside from these talks we will also host 3 workshops throughout the day! You can sign up for these workshops using our ticket store.

Short breaks (10 minutes) are provided between talks.

Speakers

Our speakers come from a wide variety of backgrounds and will be presenting an equally wide variety of interesting talks. Below you can find their bios and talk-abstracts, providing you with a sneak peak into their presentations.

Dylan Beattie

Dylan Beattie

Software engineer, speaker, musician and creator of Rockstar

 Maikel Meeuwse

Maikel Meeuwse

Lieutenant at Royal Netherlands Air Force

 Hans Rietman

Hans Rietman

Physiatrist and professor in Rehabilitation Medicine & Technology

 Martine Spaans

Martine Spaans

Game developer & general manager of the Dutch Games Association

 Evert Hoogendoorn

Evert Hoogendoorn

Designer in playful learning and serious games & Lecturer

 Brenno de Winter

Brenno de Winter

Cybersecurity expert, educator, and author

Host

Our host is responsible for guiding you through exec(ut) and ensuring the event runs smoothly. Below, you can find their bio and a little more about them.

Fiep Warmerdam

Fiep Warmerdam

Former MBI Student
TivoliVredenburg

Venue

This year exec(ut) will be held at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht and is easily accessible by public transport from Utrecht Science Park and Utrecht Centraal.

TivoliVredenburg

Vredenburgkade 113511 WC UtrechtThe Netherlands

About TivoliVredenburg

Tivoli Vredenburg, situated in the heart of Utrecht, stands as a beacon of culture and innovation. Known for its outstanding acoustics and diverse programming, this iconic venue transcends its reputation as a music hall to become a dynamic space for conferences, exhibitions, and professional gatherings. Surrounded by the lively urban charm of Utrecht, Tivoli Vredenburg offers an inspiring environment for fostering creativity and collaboration. This year, we’re proud to host the exec(ut) conference at Tivoli Vredenburg, showcasing its adaptability as a premier venue for thought leadership, cutting-edge workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. Join us for an engaging day where some of the brightest minds in ICT come together to share insights, spark innovation, and drive progress. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative experience in one of Utrecht’s most dynamic venues!

Our Partners

Without the generous support of our partners' exec(ut) would not have been possible. Below you can find a list of our partners, most of whom you will be able to meet on the day itself. They will be attending exec(ut) with a stand, so make sure to stop by and have a chat!

platinum Partner

gold Partners

silver Partners

introduction Partners

About Us

exec(ut) is an event organised by Stichting Sticky. It is a conference for and by students, offering a glimpse at the wondrous world of IT beyond the university. We strive to provide a diverse programme and show how exciting conferences can be. Our main way of contact is through our mail address.

The organising committee consists of nine members, all of whom are students of computing- and information sciences at Utrecht University:

Acknowledgements

Aside from our speakers, host, and parters, there are a few people and organisations whom we would like to thank for their contributions to the organisation of exec(ut). These are, in no particular order:

DomCode, for letting us take inspiration from their code of conduct;
The staff of Utrecht University's CS department for their support in planning and promotion;