Marco van der Werf

Marco van der Werf is the founder of Bit – an AI studio based at the University of Amsterdam, where more than 80 AI specialists work on algorithms for leading brands. He also founded Bit Academy, a school for data developers that now has 400 students. Marco teaches at both TU Delft and the University of Amsterdam, is affiliated with the Amsterdam Science Park as one of the "Boundless Minds", and gave a TED Talk on innovation. He operates at the intersection of technology, education, and entrepreneurship – with an infectious belief in what the future of AI holds.
Join our keynote | Where Hospitality Meets AI
Exploring how AI transforms hospitality while balancing high tech with high touch.
Marco van der Werf (BIT Academy) & Hans Meyer (Zoku)
- 11 November 2026 -