08:30 - 09:00
Arrival, Registration & Breakfast Networking
09:00 - 09:10
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. This will be followed by a welcome from the chairperson.
Gabor Harsanyi, Head of M&CR Data Office, Ericsson
Anca Iordanescu, VP Engineering, Stores of the Future, IKEA, Founder & Chair, Women in Tech Alliance
09:10 - 09:40
From Insight to Action: Crafting a Winning Data Strategy
- Understanding how to tailor data initiatives to achieve measurable business outcomes
- Considering how different strategic approaches might suit your organisation & drive growth
- Transforming raw data into clear, actionable insights that improve efficiency & decision-making
Sakari Sanaksenaho, Head of Data Management, Huhtamaki
09:40 - 10:10
Activating Data Culture: Community as the Engine of Growth
- Explore how IKEA data communities evolved from an initiative to a global strategic asset
- Explore how community-driven initiatives transform data literacy from a programme into a movement
- Discover the power of belonging, curiosity, and collaboration in activating data culture across markets
Olga Samunova, Data Activation Head, IKEA / Ingka Group
10:10 - 10:50
Panel Discussion: The Transformational Power of Data Culture & Literacy
- Crafting an organisational mindset that values data as a core asset
- Empowering employees to efficiently interpret, analyse & leverage data for better business outcomes
- Fostering collaboration & accountability where everyone plays a role in data-driven success
Moderator—Gabor Harsanyi, Head of M&CR Data Office, Ericsson
Arek Mulinek, Head of Global Master Data Management, Hempel
Uriel Chareca, Head of Data & AI, TORM
Anca Iordanescu, VP Engineering, Stores of the Future, IKEA, Founder & Chair, Women in Tech Alliance
10:50 - 11:00
Coffee Break & Networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Data Management: The Unsung Hero of the Agentic AI Revolution
Steve Holyer, Data Platform Leader – Cloud EMEA, Informatica
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Delivering data for AI: Data Products with Data Contracts
Ole Olesen-Bagneux, VP, Chief Evanglist, Actian
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 3
Fast Data, Accurate Data, Smarter AI: Unlocking Gen AI ready with Real-Time Intelligence
Michel de Ru, WW DataStax Solutions Engineer, IBM Data Labs
11:00 – 13:05
One-to-One Meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Advanced Analytics
- Digital Transformation
- Enterprise Information Management
- AI / Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Business Intelligence
- Data Privacy / Security
- Cloud
- Data Management
- Data Integration
- Data Visualisation
- Data Storage / Infrastructure
- Data Governance
- Data, AI and Analytics Consulting
- DataOps
- Generative AI
13:05 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - Insight & Intelligence
14:00 - 14:35
From Hype to Impact: Realising the Full Potential of AI
- Understanding both the capabilities & limitations of AI
- Exploring how AI can solve real-world business challenges & drive measurable outcomes
- Implementing AI solutions effectively, ensuring they are scalable & sustainable
Aron Bodin, Head of Digital Products & AI, Transcom
Stream 2 - Handling Data
14:00 - 14:35
The Role of Data Quality in Business Success
- Building trust with accurate & consistent data
- Understanding the risks that arise from poor quality data & the impact on business outcomes
- Maximising high quality data to improve operational efficiency & customer satisfaction
Mikkel Sejersen, Head of Engineering Architecture & Data, Maersk Training
Stream 1 - Insight & Intelligence
14:35-15:10
From Anecdote to Data: How the data lens unlocks value delivery
- How we understand, explore and evolve our data in our core retail processes
- How business transformation shows a fundamental development need in our approach to data
- The use of process mining in showing end to end impact
Tim Hills, Process Intelligence Development Leader, Ingka Group
Stream 2 - Handling Data
14:35-15:10
Building Trust: Safeguarding Data in an Evolving Digital Landscape
- Navigating the evolving landscape of data protection
- Implementing data governance frameworks to ensure compliance
- Promoting transparency & accountability to foster trust
Ola Hammarlund, Chief Data Officer, Getinge
15:10 -15:25
Coffee Break & Networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
Using Customer Data in Moments that Matter
Mark Gray, Senior Solutions Consultant, Tealium
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
Accelerating Logistics Business Process using Agentic AI
Kaushik Das, Client Partner | Go-to-Market Leader | Generative AI Innovator, IBM Consulting
16:40 - 17:05
Networking
15:25 – 17:05
One-to-One Meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Advanced Analytics
- Digital Transformation
- Enterprise Information Management
- AI / Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Business Intelligence
- Data Privacy / Security
- Cloud
- Data Management
- Data Integration
- Data Visualisation
- Data Storage / Infrastructure
- Data Governance
- Data, AI and Analytics Consulting
- DataOps
- Generative AI
17:05-18:30
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 Quality
Gabor Harsanyi, Head of M&CR Data Office, Ericsson
Roundtable 2: Data Engineering
Yulia Valieva, Head of Data Engineering, Nilfisk
Roundtable 3: AI & ML
Frederik Arnoldi, AI Product Owner, 3
Roundtable 4: Data Analytics
Dr Tobias Richter, Head of Data Analytics Platform, Copenhagen University
18:30
Roundtable Wrap-Up, followed by Networking Drinks Reception & Canapes