Arrival, registration & breakfast networking

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.

Izabela Simiciuc, Head of Product Technology & President, Women in Tech Europe, CH Robinson

Implementing Automated Processes to Support Innovation in IT Teams

• Utilising vendor challenges as opportunities to create stronger partnerships
• Engaging with automation to rethink disaster recovery and deliver high-quality, reliable SLA reporting
• Establishing customer-centric SLA reporting and accurate per-customer cost allocation, as well as pragmatic approaches to AI

Cliff Haerden, Director of Infrastructure & Operations, Acerta

Embedding IT Governance Strategies to Support Business Objectives

• Key tips on utilising KPIs to monitor IT performance against business objectives
• Tailoring risk management policies to mitigate IT security threats
• Creating accountability frameworks to ensure responsibility in IT decision-making processes

Alex Fedanov, Head of IT Business Partnership, AGFA

Three Lines of Defence Model in Ransomware Prevention

• Latest ransomware trends and attack evolution and modern prevention frameworks
• Building resilience through collaboration reduce exposure and strengthen recovery capabilities
• From prevention to readiness – practical steps for integrating 3-line model into day to day IT operations

Kemal Arslan, IT Audit Manager, ABN AMRO Bank

Digital Transformation: From Special Forces to Scalable Systems

• Why digital transformations struggle to deliver lasting impact
• Key tips on implementing the right mindset in the early stages of transformation
• Utilising organisational design and ways of working rather than technology alone to support digital transformation

Roy Chin, Senior Manager - Digital Asset Management, PVH

Panel Discussion: Aligning IT and Business Objectives to Uphold Company Strategies

• Integrating IT policies with business strategies to increase efficiency in achieving company objectives
• Guidance on working with senior leaders to secure buy-in for IT strategies
• Engaging with staff to highlight benefits of upholding IT systems and processes

Izabela Simiciuc, Head of Product Technology & President, Women in Tech Europe, CH Robinson (moderator)
Michael Payne, Director of Information Security and IT Infrastructure, Landal
Elvin Yavuz, Director of Digital Transformation & IT, HAUS
Cliff Haerden, Director of Infrastructure & Operations, Acerta