Masterclass: From Data to Chatbot
Your own data, your own chatbot. Take the first steps
AI chatbots are increasingly being used to find information faster and improve processes. But how do you set up a chatbot that works with your own documents and data, is secure, reliable and practical for allocation in your organisation?
In this free masterclass, you will receive a clear introduction to Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). You will learn how to link your own data to a chatbot, what the possibilities and pitfalls are, and how to monitor the quality of responses. We will look at ready-made tools, but also under the bonnet: how does RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) work and how can you set it up yourself?
Afterwards, you will go home with:
- Enthusiasm and a better understanding of GenAI and chatbots
- Concrete tips and tools to experiment with right away
- Awareness of risks and quality issues when using LLMs
Who is it for?
- Anyone who has heard about chatbots and AI but is looking for concrete tools, practical examples and a feasible first step.
- Companies and professionals who want to discover how to unlock their own documents and data via a chatbot and want to allocate AI to practical use in their own organisation.
- Teams and employees who want to make internal knowledge accessible to colleagues, with an eye for security and privacy.
Practical information
- Date: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
- Location: Fontys ICT InnovationLab, Achtseweg Zuid 151C, Eindhoven
- Time: 15:30 – 17:00h (followed by networking drinks until 18:00h)
- Language: Dutch
- Cost: participation is free (but please enrol)
About the speaker: Leon Schrijvers
Leon Schrijvers has been working in ICT since 2006, first as a software engineer, later as an architect and managing director. He has been a lecturer at Fontys ICT since 2018. Leon obtained a Master's degree in Computer Science from Eindhoven University of Technology and has been conducting research into LLM engineering since 2023: building reliable and high-quality systems with Large Language Models.
In his work, he combines theoretical knowledge with practical examples, including internal case studies such as the Policy Wiki. His enthusiasm for the possibilities of AI and chatbots is infectious – but always with an eye for reality, feasibility and quality.
This masterclass is organised in collaboration with SPARC and Fontys ICT.
For more information and contact details: accelerate-IT@fontys.nl