ABOUT

Rob Elsinga is a technology executive with a deep understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on society. As the National Technology Officer and member of the leadership team for Microsoft in the Netherlands, he is responsible for shaping the company’s strategy and vision on how to leverage these technologies to create positive impact for business and society. He leads the Dutch Technology Office and oversees the landscape of emerging technologies, cyber security, sovereignty, privacy, and compliance. Rob is at the forefront of the latest developments in generative AI and is passionate about its potential to transform industries and enhance human creativity. As a speaker and writer, he likes to share and shape his insights and perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of generative AI, and to explore how it can be harnessed to create value for businesses and society.

Rob started over 20 years ago at Microsoft as Director Marketing for the Modern Workplace and worked a large part of his Microsoft career in leading consulting teams and as CTO for Public Sector.