After years of planning, collaborating, building, remodeling, furnishing and decorating, the moment was finally here. On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in the presence of our warmest contacts, the MindLabs building was officially opened. We look back on an inspiring and energizing afternoon with a high turnout, busy knowledge stations, interesting demonstrations, new insights, breaking news, meaningful encounters, atmospheric music, delicious food and more.
Would you like to relive the opening? You can view the pictures here. Or watch the aftermovie below.
None other than MAI, our unique virtual human, provided the official part and opened the MindLabs building in spectacular fashion. And this not only caused amazement among our guests. This news even made it to the newspaper. Read the full-page item in the Brabants Dagblad about MindLabs, the opening and MAI here (in Dutch).
Want to read more about MAI and her creation? You can do so here. Want to follow her adventures closely? Then add her on Instagram.
Of course, the opening of the building an sich already brought news value. But there was more to share. For example, Professor Roy Lindelauf, affiliated with the Defense Academy, announced that the Ministry of Defense is joining the ecosystem and that they are entering the building as occupants. Want to know more? Watch the video here.
"Nice to see how different parties have come together to explore and experiment with the possibilities in the field of AI from the principle of 'Together we get further', in order to eventually come up with solutions that will make society better and more beautiful." - Ruud Rabelink, Board of Directors SintLucas
"Visiting the opening of MindLabs teaches us that there are going to be many applications to make learning easier, more effective and more realistic. Or to teach in a different way, which can contribute to countering the teacher shortage. Very inspiring and we look forward to working with Mindlabs." - Frederique Knoet, Curio
"New buildings are like pages in the book of our city, and with the opening of this beautiful building in Tilburg we start a new chapter full of opportunities, inspiration and innovation." - Tom Willems, Thoughtline
"It was totally how a grand opening should be; well organized, an interesting explanation of the ecosystem, delicious food, good company and a surprising opening. Top!"- Nicole Severijns, Citymarketing Tilburg
"I was tremendously inspired today. I already knew what MindLabs does in outline, but during the tour it got even more dimension. I also thought the comedian was fantastic. He was funny and also had actual knowledge of AI. A combination you don't often see. In short: tightly organized everything!" - Job Nijs, Braventure