08:30 - 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.
Maija Hovila, Chief Analytics Officer, Kone
09:15 - 09:45
Data-Informed Approaches to Driving Business Strategies
- Evaluating company data to identify gaps in performance and inform business targets
- Selecting data to monitor progress in achieving organisation-wide objectives
- Responding to changes in growth data to maintain company progress
Jani Iivari, Head of Analytics, Data & Integrations, Paulig
09:45 - 10:15
Utilising Data to Strengthen Leadership & Management Approaches
- Developing data-informed approaches to risk decision-making to create competitive advantages
- Key advice on assessing financial data to ensure value for money and increase company revenue
- Monitoring staff performance data to identify and support colleagues struggling with workloads
Adina Manisor, Group Head of Data & Analytics Product, Electrolux
10:15 - 10:45
Staff Training Schemes to Strengthen Workforce Data Literacy
- Designing training resources to create a base standard of data skills & competencies
- Engaging with staff to address common misconceptions around data processes
- Tailoring training schemes to tackle skills gaps in data teams
Gabor Harsanyi, Global Head, Data & Analytics, Ericsson
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Data Strategy – Why a reset is required ?
Harsh Deshpande, Consulting Partner, IBM
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Understanding regulations & developing ethical AI models
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 3
Data economy, initiatives & capabilities
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 - Data Workforces
14:00 - 14:35
Incorporating Data into Company Working Cultures
- Establishing governance frameworks to define data management roles and responsibilities of all staff
- Widening access to data to enable employees to incorporate data into working processes
- Sharing data between teams to ensure joined-up processes within organisations
Jina Wollinger, Head of Data Analytics, Stena Line
Stream 2 - Data Maintenance
14:00 - 14:35
Establishing Data Governance Strategies to Increase Data Quality
Michael Bendixen, Director, Data Governance, The Lego Group
Stream 1 - Data Workforces
14:35 - 15:10
Creating Data Scientists: Increasing Awareness of ML Among Data Workforces
Shabab Akhter, Head of Data Science, Rockwool
Stream 2 - Data Maintenance
14:35 - 15:10
Developing Data Maintenance Strategies to Deliver High-Quality Risk Management
- Tools and resources to simplify data architecture and data maintenance strategies
- Simplifying data warehousing and reporting processes to improve risk management policies
- Developing granular financial risk indicators to steer business decisions
Osmo Timonen, Head of Regulatory Data, Aktia Bank
15:10 -15:25
Coffee break & networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
Creating a data driven culture with the backing of senior leadership
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
Data management
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 - 17:50
Panel Discussion: Utilising Generative AI as part of Data Policies and Processes
- Evaluating performance data of generative AI towards reaching organisation-wide objectives
- Developing generative AI training schemes to improve efficiency in staff workloads
- Regular reviews of data policies & technology to optimise AI tools & resources
Aleksander Bai, Chief Data Officer, Nortura
Helena Sjöberg, Head of Data Science, Bonava
19:00
Networking dinner & drinks reception
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: AI & ML
Shabab Akhter, Head of Data Science, Rockwool
Roundtable 2: Cloud Transitions
Roundtable 3: Sustainability & Data
Roundtable 4: Data Privacy
Roundtable 5: Data Collection
Robert Børlum-Bach, Head of Analytics Architecture, TV 2
Roundtable 6: Building a Data Team
Erica Campbell, Global Director, Consumer Data & Analytics, Electrolux
10:10 - 10:45
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.
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 6
Breaking down data silos
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 7
Data skills & development
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 8
Creating value from data
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 - Data Management
14:00 - 14:35
The Journey Towards Creating a Data Driven Organization
- How to establish governance
- Bringing data quality to live
- How do we maintain our new high data standards
Thomas Rosenquist, Head of Data Platforms, Semler Holding
Stream 2 - Data & Technology
14:00 - 14:35
Developing Dashboards to Improve Access to Company Data
- Collaborating with senior leaders to inform priorities for dashboards
- Engaging with staff to increase uptake of new data dashboards
- Using dashboards to identify and tackle issues with business operations before they escalate
Kamil Karolak, Director, Data Management, Orifarm
Stream 1 - Data Management
14:35 - 15:10
Using Data Mesh Architecture to Improve Data Management
- What is data mesh?
- Data mesh main pillars
- Data mesh advantages and challenges
- Data mesh reference architecture
Mahmoud Yassin, Head of Data Management, Booking.com
Stream 2 - Data & Technology
14:35 - 15:10
Integrating New Technology to Improve Data Management
- Working with technology providers to design software that suits business needs
- Supporting staff to incorporate new tools into working processes & reduce workloads
- Key advice on ensuring buy-in from senior leaders to secure resources for new data technology
Anna Windevall, Director, Plm & Data Management, Molnlycke
15:10 - 15:55
Panel Discussion: Implementing Recruitment Policies to Grow Data Teams
- Designing recruitment schemes to address skills shortages in data teams and expand workforce capabilities
- Creating multiple entry points into organisations to attract a wider range of applicants
- Professional development opportunities to retain new staff and support internal progression
Jacopo Chiapparino, Head of Data Engineering, Wolt
Ravi Kumar Naramsetty, Head of MarTech IT Sweden, Telia Company
Maaret Malinen, Data Governance Manager, ICA Gruppen
15:55 - 16:00
Closing remarks from the Chairperson