AI, Data Sovereignty & Europe’s Digital Dilemma with Dennis van Bregt | Innovantage Podcast #35

Episode notes

In this episode of The Innovantage Podcast, host Max sits down with Dennis van Bregt , Head of Data Analytics & AI at allnex, a global leader in materials science. With over 30 years of experience in data, analytics, and AI, Dennis has witnessed the evolution of data from dusty spreadsheets to intelligent, self-learning systems, and shares how mastering “data literacy” is the key to thriving in the AI era. Together, they explore how data-driven thinking is transforming organizations, why most companies still misuse AI, and how to build a workforce ready for a future powered by automation, analytics, and ethics. From the EU AI Act to data governance, unstructured data, and even VR-powered training, this conversation dives deep into the future of work – where humans and machines truly collaborate. What you’ll learn: ️Why “data, data, data” is still 80% of the job even after 30 years of innovation. ️ How AI is changing the game for unstructured data like PDFs, meetings, and transcripts. ️ Why true data literacy could save your company from AI chaos. ️ How the EU AI Act and GDPR are reshaping responsible innovation.