Agentic AI is changing how we build software, manage data, conduct research, and learn new skills.

But as AI takes over more cognitive tasks, a fundamental question emerges: what capabilities do humans still need to develop themselves?

In this episode, Kris Peeters sits down with Frank Neven, Professor of Computer Science at Hasselt University and Vice Director of the Data Science Institute, to discuss the future of data engineering, AI-assisted learning, database systems, and human-AI collaboration.

The conversation explores:

• Why understanding remains essential in an AI-driven world
• How universities are adapting to AI-powered education
• What the latest database research tells us about the future of data platforms
• The rise of agentic coding and AI-native software development
• How AI is transforming scientific research
• Why structured knowledge and semantic data are becoming more valuable

This episode is particularly relevant for data leaders, CIOs, CDOs, architects, and engineering teams navigating the rapid evolution of AI.

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Chapters:

00:00 From Theory to Data Engineering

03:20 AI and Healthcare Data Integration

06:00 The Data Science Institute in Practice

19:00 Why Computer Science Education Matters

25:40 AI in Education: Opportunity and Risk

35:00 You Can Outsource Reasoning, Not Understanding

38:45 Agentic AI and the Future of Databases

45:50 How AI Is Changing Research

51:45 Personal AI Systems and Knowledge Management

59:30 Staying Open-Minded in Technology