NEWS & EVENTS
“It’s critical that we Humans physically engage in the live space to connect, exchange ideas and simply be together. It’s more important now than ever.”
Wine, Cheese and AI
Fiona’s own regular event; a distinctly live, Human experience where we gather to learn about the AI brain, hear a panel discussion led by diverse professionals, from artists to software developers, professors, content creators and business leaders at the cutting edge where AI and Human meet.
We learn, we think, we argue, and then when all the hard work is done, we enjoy conversation, wine tasting, cheese tasting and connection.
MAY 20, 2025
“Is AI Creative?”
A roaring debate with audience invovement, featuring panelists Vikram Radhakrishnan, Lecturer in Applied Data Science & AI at The Hague University, David Chislett, Creativity Activator and Kseniia Saraieva, artist and AI filmmaker. Joined by Cheese Guy Michael Jones and Wine Guy Sergiy Slupsky.
NOV 12, 2024
“Will AI ever be conscious?”
A panel conversation at the dividing line between Human and AI consciousness. Panelists: philosophy professor Hugo Dirk Hogenbirk, Nadia Eliseeva, Psychologist of New Age, Sandra Quist, from the Natural Health Center and Sophia Frayle, AI Engineer Women in AI Benelux.
JULY 3, 2024
“Is the AI brain so different from our own?”
Featuring AI developer Ytse van Lent, mental health specialist Vassia Sarantopoulou and Human specialist Renée Tentori.
MAY 22, 2024
“When are the robots coming?”
Embodied AI and a look at our near future. Taking place at the intimate Lo Sfizio Cafe in The Hague.
MARCH 20, 2024
“The EU AI Act: what’s it about?”
Wine, Cheese & AI networking and learning event focused on international regulations for the Non-Technical Community.
AI STANDUP COMEDY
“At one point in my career as a professional speaker, I was looking for training that would really kick my butt and teach me some new skills. I found intensive standup comedy training. I use these tools every day.”
Fiona is a trained standup comic and can occasionally be found lurking in the Dutch open mic pub nights doing her own strange, high-energy sets, complete with AI boyfriends, visuals and props.
“Love, Sex and AI”
Fiona performs AI-based Standup Comedy at the Three Sisters Pub in Delft.
“Be Nice to the Bots”
Fiona performs AI standup comedy at Bonobo, The Hague.
“Me and My AI Boss”
Fiona’s debut on the standup comedy stage in Utrecht.
IN THE NEWS
Fiona is featured regularly on podcasts, TV, radio and YouTube programs, speaking about AI, Leadership, communication and engagement. Her articles are published on a variety of professional industry magazines and blogs.
The Working Humans podcast is featured on The Hague Online magazine as a media source of note for the international, non-technical community.
Fiona’s article “Are you ready for change? Six steps to employee-driven AI integration” published on the Chartered Management Institute blog, announcing the launch of her book “AI-Powered Professional”.
Fiona was interviewed by Bradley Charbonneau on “Thursday Thunder”, discussing AI-Human decision-making.
Fiona’s article “High-Visibility Habits for Women at Work” was featured on the SpeakersBase blog.
DutchNews.nl interview with Fiona Passantino by Brandon Hartley
Fiona was a guest on Julie Kennedy’s “Fabulous over Fifty” podcast, standing about the “AI-Powered Professional” book launch and youtube channel.
Fiona was a guest on David Chislett’s “Rebel, Reject, Create” podcast, talking about AI creativity and its effect on the Human creatives in the field.
Fiona is featured in an article in Schouten & Nelissen “AI for Everyone” (in Dutch).
Fiona appears as a guest on the Sterkmakers podcast with the topic (in Dutch): “How do I integrate humor into my (business) presentation?”
Fiona is a guest on the Access Ideas podcast by Janna Stam, where she discussed AI, communication, becoming a better Human and her forays into stand-up comedy with “AI for Everyone: Practical Tools for Non-Techies”
Winner at the UK Business Book Awards. The Handbook for Post-Covid Engagement won “Highly Commended” for the 2023 UK Business Book Awards.
Fiona gives a webinar for the International VMA Group: “Discover the power of multimodal AI tools for communicators” Focus: communication strategy to superpower content development strategies.
Fiona appears as a guest on The Trust Show with Yoram Solomon: “Does HR have a TRUST Problem?”
Fiona writes a guest article on HR.com: “What An In-House Coaching Team Needs: 5 steps for setting it up”.
MediaWise Interview with Emma Robson “Women Who Dare”, about women who follow their inner voice and talents in creating new businesses that bring them recognition and happiness.
Guest blog post on Expat Nest: “Is Quiet Quitting Affecting You Too?” By Fiona Passantino
Fiona speaks to the Rotary Club in Noordwijck, during a monthly meeting, as keynote speaker: “AI and consequences”.
“AI: Friend or Foe?” Fiona is a guest on the podcast by Craig Smith The Big Picture People & host of the “Engaging Internal Comms” podcast.
Fiona’s article “Where Are All the Women in AI?” was published in Engage Employee magazine.
Fiona’s article on “Getting Ramadan Right at Work” is highlighted on the Speakersbase website.
Fiona’s article “AI-powered communication for intercultural education” is published on the online Intercultural Education Magazine.
Fiona is interviewed for the “Salesbazen” podcast about “AI and the Future of Work” (in Dutch), ahead of the Digital Future conference.
An article about “Trust and AI, our workplace and the impact on employees”, written by Emma Molloy for CMI, Fiona featured as “AI Expert”.
Fiona Passantino guest appearance on “Talking Leadership TV” on the issue of disengagement inthe workplace and the importance of communication among leaders.
“Engage Employee” Host Dave D’Arcy catches up with Fiona Passantino discussing the effect that AI has on the workplace of today and the future.
“High Visibility Leadership” article by Fiona Passantino, posted on HR.com.
Fiona’s article “The Real Cost of Employee Disengagement” is featured on the Engage Employee blog as a guest post.
Fiona’s article “Workations: The Future of Remote Work and Vacation Combined” featured on HR.com magazine.
