08:15 - 09:00
Arrival, registration & breakfast networking
09:00 - 09:15
Introduction from the Network Group & Chairperson
A brief introduction to the event software, SNS — this software, unique to the industry, empowers our attendees to make the most effective use of their time at the event by maximising networking opportunities. The software designs a personalised agenda & enables attendees to arrange one-to-one meetings with each other. This will be followed by a welcome from the chairperson.
Tor Boe-Lillegraven, Chief Data Officer, ING Bank
09:15 - 09:50
Creating a Joined Up Data Quality Framework to Assess & Improve your Overall Data Quality
- Developing and implementing effective data governance policies
- Conducting regular data audits and assessments to identify weaknesses
- Establishing a continuous improvement process to evolve data quality
Maximo Alves, Head of Data & ML Ecosystem, Just Eat Takeaway.com
09:50 - 10:40
Panel: Navigating the Data Landscape in 2025
- What are the primary responsibilities and challenges faced in the current data landscape?
- How are CDOs leveraging emerging technologies to derive insights from data?
- What strategies are effective in ensuring data compliance within organisations?
Moderator: Tor Boe-Lillegraven, Chief Data Officer, ING Bank
Wim Rietdijk, Chief Data Officer, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Bas Hendrikx, Chief Data Officer, DPD
Erbin Lim, Director of Data, Pfizer
10:40 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Hosted by Devoteam
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Hosted by Tiger Analytics
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 3
Hosted by IBM
11:00 – 13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Advanced Analytics
- AI/Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Business Intelligence
- Data Governance & Compliance
- Data Integration
- Data Management
- Data Mesh
- Data Observability
- Data Privacy/Security
- Data Skills & Literacy
- Data Visualisation
- Data, AI & Analytics Consulting
- DataOps
- Digital Transformation
- Generative AI & LLM’s
- IOT
13:05 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - Generative AI
14:00 - 14:35
Elevating your Business with the Power of Generative AI
- Using AI as a tool for Identifying patterns!
- Managing compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies
- Improving efficiency and enhancing employee experiences
Khagesh Batra, Head of Data Science, Adecco
Stream 2 - Data Engineering
14:00 - 14:35
Incorporating Data Engineering Policies to Strengthen Data-Informed Working Processes
- Utilising processed data to inform analytics tools
- Working with senior leaders to develop data processing systems that meet organisational needs
- Establishing formalised data collection processes
Stream 1 - Data Quality
14:35 - 15:15
Unlocking Actionable Business Insights through your Data
- From vision to establishing a global capability
- Solution architecture, how we enable business insights
Alexander Steegers, Director Global Data & Analytics, Orbia
Stream 2 - Data Strategy
14:35 - 15:15
Building the Business Case for Investment in Data Strategies
- How best to engage with board members
- Key tips on developing business plans to secure data investment
Sander Kerstens, Director, Data Analytics, Vanderlande
15:15 -15:25
Coffee break & networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
Hosted by Xebia
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
Hosted by Informatica
16:40 - 17:05
Networking
15:25 – 17:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Advanced Analytics
- AI/Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Business Intelligence
- Data Governance & Compliance
- Data Integration
- Data Management
- Data Mesh
- Data Observability
- Data Privacy/Security
- Data Skills & Literacy
- Data Visualisation
- Data, AI & Analytics Consulting
- DataOps
- Digital Transformation
- Generative AI & LLM’s
- IOT
17:05 - 17:55
Panel: Utilising Data Security Measures to Strengthen Organisation-Wide Cyber Resilience
- Designing incident response scenario training exercises to ensure all employees understand their role in tackling data security threats
- Evaluating incident data to identify emerging trends in cyber threats and inform security policies
- Developing post-data breach response plans to recover damaged or stolen assets during cyber attack
Joseph Kim, Director Trading & Analytics, Adidas
19:00
Networking dinner & drinks reception
08:30 - 09:00
Morning registration & breakfast
09:00 - 09:10
Chairperson’s opening remarks
09:10 - 10:10
Roundtable discussions
Join group discussions with your peers on some of the most challenging & significant data topics—please confirm attendance prior to the session. Each host will facilitate the discussion & give a short presentation of key findings in the wrap up session.
Roundtable 1: Data Governance
Roundtable 2: Driving a Data Culture
Roundtable 3: AI
Roundtable 4: Data Quality
Roundtable 5: Data Literacy
Roundtable 6: Data Compliance
Roundtable 7: Data Journey
Roundtable 8: Incident Response
Wouter-Bas, Van Der Vegt, Global Data Protection Officer, Randstad
10:10 - 10:50
Roundtable Wrap-up
Each host gives a short overview of key findings from their discussion & creates an ideas board to be distributed post event with the presentations.
10:50 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 6
Realising ROI Through Innovative Data Solutions
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 7
Data as a Product
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 8
Navigating the AI Eco-System
11:00-13.05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Advanced Analytics
- AI/Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Business Intelligence
- Data Governance & Compliance
- Data Integration
- Data Management
- Data Mesh
- Data Observability
- Data Privacy/Security
- Data Skills & Literacy
- Data Visualisation
- Data, AI & Analytics Consulting
- DataOps
- Digital Transformation
- Generative AI & LLM’s
- IOT
13:05 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - Data Analytics
14:00 - 14:35
Getting to Grips with the Critical Success Factors for Data & Analytics
- Data literacy for digital transformation at scale
- Data model & data solutioning architecture
- Investigating detailed user & usage observability of data across internal platforms
Stream 2 - Data Literacy
14:00 - 14:35
Laying the Groundwork for Organisational Data Literacy
- How to support organisation-wide data & analytics literacy?
- Why does everyone in your organisation possess a different level of data & analytics literacy?
- Why does the CDO need to drive the topic?
Stream 1 - Data Storytelling
14:35 - 15:15
Crafting a Clear Narrative that Connects your Data Insights with your Business Outcomes
- Beginning with the “why” behind the analysis
- Connecting your data to your business outcomes
Joseph Kim, Director Trading & Analytics, Adidas
Stream 2 - Data Frameworks
14:35 - 15:15
A Deep Dive into Data Protection & Information Security Governance
- Developing comprehensive & cost-effective data governance programs to ensure compliance with the evolving standards
- Identifying team responsibilities clearly to ensure compliance standards are met
- Implementing regular auditing across the data governance process to verify compliance across the board
15:15 - 15:55
Panel: Examining Strategies to Attract & Retain Top Data Talent
- Exploring methods of attracting new talent such as widening points of entry & alternative recruitment strategies
- Assessing whether upskilling or reskilling schemes could be implemented by your department
- Investigating strategies to retain top talent such as engaging with employees individual concerns & rewarding innovation
15:55 - 16:00
Closing remarks from the Chairperson