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  • Day 1
  • Day 2
Monday 3rd November 2025
08:30 - 09:15

Arrival, Registration & Breakfast Networking

09:15 - 09:30

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.

Martin Spindler, Professor of Data Science, Statistics & Econometrics, University of Hamburg

09:30 - 10:00

Incorporating AI to Improve Efficiency in Data Working Processes

  • Key tips on negotiating with AI providers to secure tools that meet specific organisational needs
  • Determining areas for increasing efficiency to deliver cost-effective value for AI software
  • Resources to enable data staff to integrate AI tools into working processes

Gareth Farr, Head of Data Science & AI, Unicredit

10:00 - 10:45

Panel Discussion: Utilising Available Resources to Implement Digital Transformation Strategies

  • Evaluating the availability of budgets and workforces as part of prioritising digital transformation projects
  • Developing contingency measures to maintain digital transformation during periods of economic instability
  • Guidance on outsourcing projects to external partners in order to deliver digital transformation strategies

Martin Spindler, Professor of Data Science, Statistics & Econometrics, University of Hamburg (moderator)
André Nadolskyy, Executive Director Data Science, Publicis Media
Liudmila Hack, Head of Digital Transformation of HR Function, BASF
Alena Shevchenko, Head of AI & Data Analytics Products, DHL

10:45 - 11:00

Coffee Break & Networking

11.00 - 11:25

Workshop 1

Delivering data for AI: Data Products with Data Contracts

Ole Olesen-Bagneux, VP, Chief Evangelist, Actian & O’Reilly author

11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15

Workshop 2

From Dashboards to Discovery: Curiosity-Driven Analytics in the AI Enterprise

Till Haug, Co-Founder & COO, Veezoo

12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05

Workshop 3

Building a Map for Your Data Landscape with Automated Data Lineage

 

 

Markus Schmidbauer, Product Specialist, Cloudera

11:00 – 13:05

One-to-One Meetings

Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:

  • Advanced Analytics
  • IOT
  • Digital Transformation
  • Enterprise Information Management
  • AI / Machine Learning
  • Big Data
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Privacy / Security
  • Cloud
  • Data Management
  • Data Integration
  • Risk, Compliance & Regulation
  • Data Visualisation
13:05 - 14:00

Networking Lunch

Stream 1 - Data & AI
14:00 - 14:35

Data as the New Moat: Turning AI Hype into Enterprise Value

  • Building unassailable data advantages that create lasting competitive moats
  • Transforming data assets into strategic weapons to strengthen AI applications
  • Engaging with senior leaders to demonstrate the business benefits of utilising AI as part of working processes

Prashanth Halady, Chief Expert & Chief Product Owner for AI & Data, Bosch

Stream 2 - Business & Data
14:00 - 14:35

Integrating Behavioural Data into Working Systems & Processes to Increase Operational Efficiency

  • Aligning data science policies across all departments to create joined-up operational processes
  • Developing data-informed approaches to decision-making processes to reduce risk in working practices
  • Tools to maintain behavioural data quality and strengthen working systems

Jochen Baumeister, Head of Behavioural Science & Data Science, Sandoz

Stream 1 - Data & AI
14:35 - 15:10

AI at Scale: Orchestrating a Smart Shift for Enterprise-Wide Excellence

  • Establishing timelines for scaling up AI frameworks to notify stakeholders of all implementation stages
  • Evaluating data team capabilities to ensure staff are prepared for new AI systems
  • Tips and advice on maintaining data standards during AI system transitions

Amal Jose Vallavanthara, Head of Programmes, Bosch

Stream 2 - Business & Data
14:35 - 15:10

Building Analytics Platforms to Widen Staff Access to Company Data

  • Integrating data silos to increase efficiency in business analytics functions
  • Key tips on categorisation processes to improve access to company data
  • Utilising centralised data monitoring and auditing services to strengthen data security measures

Goran Rukavina, Head of Data Platform Department, Trade Republic

15:10 - 15:25

Coffee Break & Networking

15:25 - 15:50

Workshop 4

Business-driven AI: Preparing for responsible innovation

Gaston Hummel, EMEA Lead Strategic Data Services, Precisely

15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40

Workshop 5

Identifying & Documenting Your Data Products

Dagmar Hillmeister-Müller, Enterprise Account Director DACH, Quest
Matthias Himmer, Sales Director DACH, Quest

16:40 - 17:05
Networking

15:25 – 17:05

One-to-One Meetings

Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:

  • Advanced Analytics
  • IOT
  • Digital Transformation
  • Enterprise Information Management
  • AI / Machine Learning
  • Big Data
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Privacy / Security
  • Cloud
  • Data Management
  • Data Integration
  • Risk, Compliance & Regulation
  • Data Visualisation
17:05 - 17:55

Panel Discussion: Embedding Organisation-Wide AI Governance Polices to Broaden Data Strategies

  • Developing risk-based approaches to selecting AI tools to suit organisational circumstances
  • Designing internal frameworks to integrate AI into working processes and drive value from AI applications
  • Evaluating the ethics of incorporating AI into data teams without replacing staff roles

Martin Spindler, Professor of Data Science, Statistics & Econometrics, University of Hamburg (moderator)
Stefanie Babka, Group Head of Data Culture, Merck
Wiktoria Gromowa-Cieslik, IT Director, UBS

19:00
Networking Drinks Reception & Dinner
Tuesday 4th November 2025
08:30 - 09:00

Morning Registration & Breakfast

09:00 - 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

Dana Baumann, Program & Change Execution Director, Deutsche Bank

Roundtable 2: Data Access

Martin Thaler, Head of Business Development, Emerson

Roundtable 3: Business & Data

Perng Chian Chew, Head of Commercial Data & Insights, Zimmer Biomet

Roundtable 4: Legacy Systems

Ryan Grenier, Managing Director, Product Management Big Data & Advanced Analytics, Commerzbank

Roundtable 5: Data Enablement

Alec Sproten, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Fischer Group

Roundtable 6: Generative AI

Wiktoria Gromowa-Cieslik, IT Director, UBS

10:10 - 10:45

Roundtable Wrap-Up session

Each host gives a short overview of key findings from their discussion & creates an ideas board to be distributed post event with the presentations.

10:45 - 11:00

Coffee Break & Networking

11:00 - 11:25

Open Forum Think Tank

Master Data Management

Nouman Ali, Senior Director, Global Data Governance & MDM, Radisson Hotels

11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15

Open Forum Think Tank

Data-Informed Approaches to Risk Management

Maksat Amangeldiyev, Director Fintech Analytics, Delivery Hero

12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05

Open Forum Think Tank

Data & Process Mining

Ricardo Rodrigues, Data & AI Product Director for Supply Chain & Purchasing, Stellantis

11:00 – 13:05

One-to-One Meetings

Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:

  • Advanced Analytics
  • IOT
  • Digital Transformation
  • Enterprise Information Management
  • AI / Machine Learning
  • Big Data
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Privacy / Security
  • Cloud
  • Data Management
  • Data Integration
  • Risk, Compliance & Regulation
  • Data Visualisation
13:05 - 14:00

Networking Lunch

Stream 1 - Data & AI
14:00 - 14:35

Utilising AI to Develop Data-Informed Approaches to Clinical Trials

  • Guidance on selecting AI tools to support data management systems
  • Embedding AI to create automated processes in clinical trials
  • Engaging with staff to increase uptake of AI tools as part of data processes

Roberta Pandolfi, Head of Analytics Innovation Strategy, Boehringer Ingelheim

Stream 2 - Digital Transformation
14:00 - 14:35

Data Science & AI in Industry: Where We Are & Where Are We Going?

  • Evaluating the data science and AI progress made in 2025
  • Future opportunities for integrating AI into data science
  • Challenges for data science & AI in 2026

Martin Spindler, Professor of Data Science, Statistics & Econometrics, University of Hamburg

Stream 1 - Data & AI
14:35 - 15:10

Fireside Chat: Incorporating AI to Strengthen Data Management Processes

  • Evaluating data processes to identify where AI can increase efficiency
  • Working with senior leaders to demonstrate ROI with AI tools and secure buy-in from senior leaders
  • Key advice on supporting staff transition towards new AI systems

Dr David Zibriczky, Head of Data Science & Cognitive AI, DB Schenker
Ricardo Rodrigues, Data & AI Product Director for Supply Chain & Purchasing, Stellantis

Stream 2 - Digital Transformation
14:35 - 15:10

Designing Digital Transformation Strategies to Support Business Operations & Growth

  • Aligning digital transformation strategies with business goals to increase operational efficiency
  • Collaborating with software developers to select digital tools best suited for business growth
  • Key tips on using cloud systems to support business operations

Liudmila Hack, Head of Digital Transformation of HR Function, BASF

15:10 - 15:55

Panel Discussion: Developing Data Security Defences to Protect Company Assets

  • Training schemes to support staff recognise and appropriately raise concerns over data security threats
  • Testing incident response plans to manage data security breaches and recover stolen and damaged assets
  • Utilising encryption software as part of security measures to further protect data assets

Martin Spindler, Professor of Data Science, Statistics & Econometrics, University of Hamburg (moderator)
Prashanth Halady, Chief Expert & Chief Product Owner for AI & Data, Bosch
Thiyaghamani Jeyaraman, Practice Lead Azure & Architect, All4Labels

15:55
Chairperson's Closing Remarks

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