Election debate: The future of digitalization

On October 6th, the election debate will take place on the future of digitalization in the Netherlands. We will discuss topics such as digital autonomy, responsible data use, and the role of artificial intelligence. What is the impact on citizens, entrepreneurs, and education, for example? Digitalization is also essential for our earning capacity and the competitiveness of the economy, while cybersecurity and digital safety are crucial for protecting public and private interests. The core of the debate: how do we use digitalization to create a stronger Netherlands, with an eye for the economy, security, democracy, and trust in the government?

Speakers

Martijn Buisse, VVD
VVD – Martijn Buijsse has been a member of the VVD parliamentary group in the House of Representatives since July 2024. He previously served as alderman in Bergen, Limburg, and Boekel, Brabant. Originally from Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, he studied at Wageningen University. As a member of the House of Representatives, he focuses on various issues, including government digitalization.

Sarah El Boujdaini
D66 – Sarah El Boujdaini is a senior advisor for Data and AI at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, chair of D66 Rotterdam, and is 19th on the House of Representatives list. Sarah previously chaired the Digital Innovation and Data Theme Group. Sarah focuses on digitalization, emancipation, and the democratic rule of law. She believes in technology that works for our society and protects the democratic rule of law.

Barbara Kathmann
GroenLinks-PvdA – Barbara Kathmann is active in the House of Representatives for GroenLinks-PvdA. Barbara focuses on digitalization and privacy. She was voted the Most Digitally Aware Member of Parliament. From July 2018 to February 2021, she was the alderman for the economy, neighborhoods, and small communities in Rotterdam. Previously, she was the lead candidate and parliamentary group chair of the PvdA Rotterdam and worked for broadcaster LLink, among other organizations.

Corien Dieterman
Moderator Corien Dieterman guides the audience through the broader playing field of social sustainability: from equal pay and equal opportunities to the challenges of the CSRD, CSDDD, and the EU Pay Transparency Directive. As Sustainability Lead at NN Group HR Strategy & Change, she brings together vision and practical experience.

Thomas Beukema
NSC – Thomas Beukema is a candidate for the New Social Contract in the 2025 parliamentary elections. He is chairman of Young Social Contract, worked at VodafoneZiggo, and studied law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Marcel Hanegraaff
CDA – Marcel Hanegraaff is a candidate for the CDA in the 2025 parliamentary elections. He is a senior lecturer in political science at the University of Amsterdam and has been a member of the Provincial Council of Limburg since 2023.

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