New Year’s Event 2026

You are warmly invited to our New Year’s event on Thursday, 29 January 2026, at CORPUS in Oegstgeest. During this festive afternoon, our keynote speaker, Prof. Dr. Erik Scherder, will share his insights on AI and the impact on our brain.

CORPUS offers an impressive look into how the human body works. During our New Year’s event, we will not only ring in the new year but also reflect on the influence of technology on our well-being. Neuropsychologist Erik Scherder offers a fascinating perspective on the impact of AI on our brain health.

Experience included

From 12:00 p.m., you can take the ‘journey through the human body’ free of charge. How does the body react to a splinter? What happens in your ear when you listen to music? And where is the command center of your body? Experience a spectacular ‘journey through the human body’ and see, feel, and hear how our ingenious body works. You can register via the form below (registration required for the experience).

Good to know
Not taking part in the experience? Then you are most welcome from 2:30 p.m. for the festive reception at CORPUS. Please note that all presentations at the event will be in Dutch.

Program

12:00 – 2:00 p.m. – ‘Journey through the Human Body’ (by registration)

2:30 p.m. – Festive reception

3:00 p.m. – Welcome by Jan Willem Dees

3:15 p.m. – Keynote Professor of Neuropsychology Erik Scherder

4:45 p.m. – Closing of the plenary session

5:00 p.m. – Festive drinks and a four-course walking dinner

7:00 p.m. – End

Registration:

After your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it, please also check your spam folder and add us to your whitelist. We will send you several emails with additional information in good time before the event. We look forward to welcoming you!

Hersenstichting

During our New Year’s event, Professor Erik Scherder will talk about the influence of technology on our brain and mental well-being. As an ambassador for the Hersenstichting (Brain Foundation), he is committed to raising awareness about brain health, especially at a time when technology is demanding more and more of us. NorthC will actively support the Hersenstichting throughout 2026 by raising awareness, supporting initiatives and involving customers.

The Hersenstichting funds scientific research, promotes prevention and education, and supports innovations that help people with brain disorders participate in daily life.

By increasing knowledge and embracing innovative technology, the Hersenstichting reduces the impact of disorders such as dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy and brain injury.

Keynote Speakers

Erik Scherder

Professor of clinical neuropsychology

Prof. Erik Scherder is a professor of clinical neuropsychology at VU University Amsterdam and a sought-after speaker on the influence of technology on our brains. In his recent book Liever moe dan lui (Better tired than lazy), he introduces the term ‘Declining Intelligence’ (DI) to describe the negative effects of excessive use of artificial intelligence on our brains. Scherder emphasises that the convenience of technology makes our brains lazy, leading to declines in cognitive functions such as memory, creative thinking, and concentration. He warns of the dangers of “digital dementia” and advocates for more physical and mental effort to keep our brains healthy.

Jan Willem Dees

MD Netherlands
NorthC

Jan Willem Dees is responsible for NorthC’s operations in the Netherlands. Before joining NorthC, he was General Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Netherlands and held senior roles at NTT, including CEO of Germany and Managing Director of the Netherlands.

Venue Details

Corpus Experience Center

Willem Einthovenstraat 1
2342BH
Oegstgeest

Plan your route

Watch the aftermovie of our 2025 new year’s event

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