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decode after hours

At delaware, we believe technology only becomes interesting when it creates value. With our new series decode after hours we want to create a space where technology isn't discussed from the standpoint of the technology itself, but from its impact on businesses, people and the economy. 

A space for sharp questions, honest answers and concrete insights you can bring straight into your own organization the very next day.

  • We discuss topics shaping the world of technology and make them concrete for the people who have to act on them: CEOs, COOs, entrepreneurs, decision-makers at SMEs and larger enterprises.
  • No slides. No buzzwords. No conference stage. Our host Bart Van Kerkhoven invites experts, entrepreneurs, customers and ecosystem partners at the table for honest conversations between people.
  • Each episode has one job: take a single technological shift and answers questions like: What works today and what doesn't? How can an organization get value from it? What's next?

Episode 1: Agentic AI

Is AI already delivering real business value today or are we still deep in the hype? 

Listen now to our first episode on Spotify or watch it on Youtube.

Episode 1 takes that vagueness head-on, agentic AI is the perfect opening theme. The conversation starts from the reality many companies struggle with today: the technology is available, but successful implementation often proves harder than expected. Not because the technology isn't strong enough, but because people, processes and organizational change are the biggest challenge. 


Around the table with our host Bart Van Kerkhoven:


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Episode 2: The factory of the future. Or today?

Robots, AI and smart production systems are changing manufacturing. But how much of that future is already within reach today?


In episode 2, we move beyond the showroom to explore what is already happening on the factory floor. From China’s rapid adoption of robotics to a major investment in new production capacity at La Lorraine Bakery Group, the conversation examines how manufacturers can turn technology into measurable operational value. 

The conclusion? A future-ready factory does not begin with buying more robots. It begins with a clear business challenge, reliable data and the people who understand the production process best. Technology only creates value when operators are involved, processes are understood and change is managed carefully.

The practical potential of connected IT and OT, computer vision and smarter automation can help manufacturers improve consistency, preserve operational knowledge and reduce waste, but the best approach remains refreshingly pragmatic: think big, start small.


Around the table with our host Bart Van Kerkhoven:


watch the full video listen as podcast