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Answers to the most common questions about Simon, the AI Readiness Scan and keynotes.
About Simon
Who is Simon Janssen?
Simon Janssen is CTO and Board Member at HappyNurse and sits on the advisory board of CIONET Nederland, the largest European network of CIOs and CTOs. He has over 14 years of experience in fintech, healthcare and consultancy and writes about AI, technology and leadership from practice.
What does Simon do as a CTO?
Simon sets the technological direction at HappyNurse, from AI applications to cloud architecture and platform development. He invests a lot in the team that makes it happen.
What does Simon write about?
About AI governance, cloud sovereignty, digital transformation and leadership in practice. Always from his own experience. His articles appear on this site and on LinkedIn.
How can I follow Simon?
Via LinkedIn (@simondjanssen) or through this site. New articles appear here first.
AI Readiness Scan
What is the AI Readiness Scan?
A free online tool that measures in 20 questions how mature your organisation is when it comes to AI. The scan looks at four domains: strategy and direction, data and systems, people and adoption, and governance. You receive a personal report immediately after completing it.
Who is the scan for?
For boards, management teams and leaders who want to know where they stand with AI and what a sensible next step looks like. No technical knowledge needed.
How long does the scan take?
About 5 minutes. The scan consists of 20 multiple-choice questions.
What do I get after completing it?
A report with a total score (0–100), a score per domain, a radar chart and concrete recommendations tailored to the outcome of your organisation.
Is the scan free?
Yes, completely free. No registration, no subscription, no hidden costs.
Is my data shared with anyone?
No. The scan processes nothing outside your browser. No data is stored or shared with third parties.
Keynotes & speaking
Can I book Simon as a keynote speaker?
Yes. Simon speaks about AI governance, cloud sovereignty, digital transformation and technology leadership. Get in touch via LinkedIn to discuss availability and topics.
What topics does Simon speak about?
AI governance and the EU AI Act, cloud sovereignty and European data sovereignty, agentic AI in practice, technology leadership and digital transformation, and the future of AI in regulated sectors.
Where has Simon spoken before?
At CIONET Nederland (panel on cloud sovereignty, Haarlem), as keynote speaker at Werf& AI & Talent 2026 in Arnhem and at the Recruitment Tech Awards 2025.
Contact
How can I get in touch?
Via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simondjanssen.
Does Simon respond to messages personally?
Yes, Simon reads and responds to messages personally. Please allow a few working days for a reply.
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