SciSure Talks: Safe AI for Science | First NL Edition in Leiden

Bringing people together

What began as an idea to create more open discussions quickly turned into a room filled with curiosity, thoughtful perspectives, and excitement about where science and technology are heading together. Conversations started before the talks even began and continued throughout the evening.

There was openness, curiosity, and a real willingness to exchange perspectives and learn from one another. That human side of science and technology is something we care deeply about at SciSure.

Why we started SciSure Talks

SciSure Talks was never meant to be just another event series. We started this initiative because we believe the future of science will be shaped not only by technology, but also by the communities surrounding it.

There is something powerful about real human interaction. In-person events create trust, spontaneity, and genuine connection in ways that rarely happen online. Often, the most valuable moments are the unexpected conversations between sessions, the ideas exchanged over coffee or realizing that many people are navigating similar challenges.

This first NL edition also marks an important step forward for SciSure as we continue building more community-driven experiences around thought leadership, collaboration, and growth.

Safe AI for Science: Conversations that mattered

While AI continues advancing rapidly, many laboratories still operate with fragmented systems and disconnected datasets. This makes it difficult for even advanced AI models to integrate naturally into scientific workflows.

For this first NL edition of SciSure Talks, we featured two speakers with experience across scientific infrastructure, digital transformation, and innovation.

Erwin Seinen, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at SciSure, opened the evening with a session on how AI is evolving inside laboratory environments. Drawing from his background in digital lab solutions and scientific software, Erwin explored how connected AI systems are moving beyond isolated tools and becoming part of everyday scientific workflows. His talk focused on balancing efficiency and discovery with strong safeguards around intellectual property, governance, and data security.

Following this, Rob Zwartenkot shared perspectives on decision-making, execution, and responsibility pathways within modern labs and organizations. His session explored how architecture, interaction, and system design influence the way people, software, and systems operate together, offering practical insights into building more structured and scalable research environments.

To close the evening, the sessions transitioned into an interactive discussion titled “A Shared Perspective on Your AI Journey.” Rather than ending with presentations alone, the evening naturally shifted into open discussion and networking.  

Looking Ahead

The first NL edition of SciSure Talks welcomed an incredible mix of people across science, biotech, and technology, and we are grateful to everyone who joined us at BioPartner Leiden.

We are excited to continue growing SciSure Talks and creating more opportunities for the community to connect, exchange ideas, and shape the future of science and innovation together.