Last Year's Programme
The programme of exec(ut) 2026, including the talks, workshops, and key moments of the day.
Schedule
Morning
talk
Opening of the 9th edition of exec(ut).
talk
A talk about software development inspired by the lessons hidden in Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven.
talk
A look at the difficult decisions and dilemmas that arise during a cybercrisis.
| TIME | TALKS | WORKSHOPS |
|---|---|---|
09:00 30min | Doors opening & registration | |
09:30 15min | Coffee reception | |
09:45 30min | talk Opening of the 9th edition of exec(ut). | |
10:15 55min | talk A talk about software development inspired by the lessons hidden in Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven. | |
11:10 30min | Coffee break | |
11:40 40min | talk A look at the difficult decisions and dilemmas that arise during a cybercrisis. | |
12:20 60min | Lunch break |
Afternoon
talk
An introduction to quantum computing and the challenges of building useful quantum technology.
workshop
An exploration of how artificial intelligence is being applied in healthcare.
talk
A look at the challenges testers face in modern software development.
talk
An inside look at building a startup and balancing engineering, sales, and everything in between.
talk
A talk by independent game developer Rami Ismail.
talk
Closing of the 9th edition of exec(ut).
| TIME | TALKS | WORKSHOPS |
|---|---|---|
13:20 40min | talk An introduction to quantum computing and the challenges of building useful quantum technology. | workshop An exploration of how artificial intelligence is being applied in healthcare. |
14:10 40min | talk A look at the challenges testers face in modern software development. | |
14:50 30min | Coffee break | |
15:20 40min | talk An inside look at building a startup and balancing engineering, sales, and everything in between. | |
16:10 50min | talk A talk by independent game developer Rami Ismail. | |
17:00 15min | talk Closing of the 9th edition of exec(ut). | |
17:15 105min | Drinks |
Host of exec(ut) 2026
Crystal Reijnen
Product Lead & Management Consultant at Anderson MacGyver
Crystal is a digital strategy enthusiast with a passion for intercultural communication. She works as Product Lead and Management Consultant for Anderson MacGyver, where she helps organizations utilize technology to achieve their strategic objectives. She enjoys finding the human touch in digital transformations and encourages critical thinking and curiosity. In 2018, Crystal graduated from Utrecht University, where she completed the bachelor’s programme Information Science and master’s programme Business Informatics. Through guest lectures and thesis guidance, she remains connected to the university to this day. During her studies, she was an active member of Sticky, including a year as Commissioner of Educational Affairs on the board. This year, she will be your host during exec(ut).