Welcome back Angelika Klidas-Qlik Educator Ambassador for 2026!

[BrittanyFournier]

We’re proud to welcome back Angelika Klidas, a Qlik Educator Ambassador since 2021, who continues to make a tremendous impact on students and the wider data community in the Netherlands. Her passion for Qlik and commitment to teaching data & AI literacy continues to inspire students and fellow educators alike.

[BrittanyFournier]

Angelika is based in the Netherlands and teaches at the University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam (HVA). She remains the driving force behind the Minor in Data & Analytics, where she seamlessly embeds Qlik into her curriculum. Her mission is clear: to empower students with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to find their own path in the ever-evolving data and AI landscape. This year we even have a Guest lecture from Igor Alcantara Qlik Partner Ambassador and Qlik MVP live in Amsterdam, where he will be attending live and give a lecture about Qlik Predict and Qlik Answers. The power of the Qlik Community stands out where we all can work together and help students to grow in the field of Data &AI.  

In 2025 and 2026, Angelika focused on developing various trainings through her work with the BDC Academy and for her projects at the Union where she works as an advisor and trainer. Her teaching philosophy continues to reflect her signature motto: “Think big, act small, scale fast”—encouraging her students to start smart and aim high. She’s also writing her second book with former Chief Learning Officer at Qlik Kevin Hanegan which will be a second version of the book Data Literacy in Practice which was launched on the 30th of November 2022 and has been sold over 5000 times across the world.

Angelika’s impact speaks for itself—nearly 40% of her students are now working in data-related roles, with some even leading IT departments where Qlik plays an integral role. Her classroom is a launchpad for real-world careers, and her students’ success stories are a testament to the practical and inspiring education she provides.

A true data advocate, Angelika believes that Data & AI Literacy is more vital than ever. In her words:

“Analytics is no longer a 'nice to have'—it’s a must. A Data & AI strategy, trusted data, and strong governance must be part of every organization’s roadmap. Only then can Data & AI thrive and deliver meaningful insights.”

She continues to challenge her students and organizations and her students to look at AI as a subset (advanced) of Data Literacy, as true AI Literacy requires Data Literacy, therefore it can't be seen as separate areas. 

Angelika's dedication goes far beyond the classroom. She recently collaborated with her customer Van Oord on a powerful Qlik app that was spotlighted on the qlik.org platform by Julie Kae. This same project earned Van Oord the Transformation Award at Qlik Connect—a real-world success story that she proudly shares with her students as a source of inspiration and motivation.

When asked why she continues to serve as an Educator Ambassador, Angelika answered simply and sincerely:

“I just love the program. It gives my students the opportunity to get excited about Qlik Sense—just like I did—and bring that knowledge into the companies they work for.”

We’re proud to have Angelika as part of our community and look forward to another impactful year of collaboration. Her work continues to bridge academia and industry, building the next generation of data-literate leaders.

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