Meetup in Breda: Stay Relevant in the AI Era by Michael Andish

We would like to welcome you for our next BrabantPHP meetup. This meetup will take place in Breda at YoungOnes.
Starting time: 19:00 (with food).

Talk - Stay Relevant in the AI Era - Practical Steps to Adapt and Lead by Michael Andish
AI is everywhere now — and it’s not slowing down. Every week there’s a new tool, a new plugin, a new “game-changer.” It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure about what actually matters.
That’s why I’m hosting a webinar called “Stay Relevant in the AI Era — Practical Steps to Adapt and Lead.”

After years of working as a software engineer and mentoring other professionals, I’ve learned one key thing: tools will keep changing. What really matters is how you think, how you communicate, and how quickly you adapt when things shift.

In this session, I’ll share practical steps that have worked for me and for people I’ve mentored. We’ll talk about moving from “I know how to do this” to “I can figure things out.” We’ll look at what senior professionals actually do differently — and why it’s not about years of experience. We’ll also focus on the soft skills that matter more now, not less, as AI takes over routine work.

I’ll also walk through a few AI tools I use in my daily work — not to sell anything, just to show how I actually use them in real situations. This is honest knowledge sharing from someone who’s still learning and adapting too.

This talk is for developers, team leads, and anyone who wants to stay relevant without burning out or chasing every new trend. You’ll leave with clear, practical steps you can apply right away.

About Michael Andish:
Michael is a software engineer who is working at CM.com and he enjoys learning, building, and sharing what works in real life. Through his work and mentoring, he’s seen how quickly technology changes — and how important mindset, communication, and adaptability are alongside technical skills. He approaches AI with curiosity and practicality, focusing less on hype and more on how people can use new tools thoughtfully and sustainably as they grow in their careers.

About the sponsor:
YoungOnes provides a platform to help bring freelancers and companies together. As a freelancer you sign up for the platform and find listed jobs. Companies can post jobs and select suitable freelancers.

About the location:
The location is at the YoungOnes office near the Breda train station, Emmastraat 6 in Breda. It's within walking distance of the train station. Parking is possible near the office, they are paid parking spots. Going with public transport is preferred.

About the meetup:
• attending the meetup is free (as in free beer);
• free food (pizza) and free drinks are provided!;
• food is available between 19:00 and 19:30;
• the talk will start at 19:30;
• spoken language is English unless not necessary;
• suitable for novice to expert level;