2.10pm – 2.35pm GMT, 26 November 2025 ‐ 25 mins
Session Two: AI-Driven Maritime Systems and Cyber-Resilient Networks




Senior System Engineer, Material and IT Command Netherlands
Youri Linden has a diverse background in maritime engineering and system automation. Since 2021, he has served as a Senior System Engineer Automation at the Netherlands Material and IT Command, where he identifies software requirements aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and crew support. Prior to his current role, Youri spent three years as the Head of the Marine- and Weapons Engineering Department aboard the Air Defense and Command Frigate HNLMS De Ruyter. He holds a Master's degree from Delft University of Technology, with his thesis focusing on NO-emission prediction in diesel engines.

Business Consultant, CGI Netherlands BV
Bart-Peter is a Situational Awareness and decision support specialist at CGI Netherlands, and has been involved with the Royal Netherlands Navy for over 4 years. He has an innovative drive and seeks to bring agility and precision to critical decisions taken aboard navy vessels, using Human Factors, traditional IT and AI.

AI Consultant, CGI Netherlands BV
Jonathan is AI consultant, trainer, and AI Practice Expert Lead in CGI Netherlands, and has been involved with the Royal Netherlands Navy in the past 2 years to design and deliver custom-tailored Generative AI solutions. With a background in data science and AI research, Jonathan drives various endeavors to stimulate AI literacy and proficiency at CGI.