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Shaping the new tomorrow

19.3.2025 | HYBRID EVENT

Clarion Airport, Vantaa

#cionordic

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SIDE EVENT

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+FREE PASS TO

19.3.2025 | HYBRID EVENT
Clarion Airport, Vantaa

SIDE EVENT

As we again embark into the next era of digital business, the role of CIOs and IT leaders in shaping our organizational strategy and vision has never been more pivotal.

In this era of rapid transformation, we stand on the hills of endless possibilities, where innovation knows no bounds. From harnessing the immense potential of generative AI, to crafting secure pathways, sustainable growth, and fostering a culture of innovation that resonates with our dedicated employees and delights our loyal customers – the horizons of opportunity are truly boundless.

The CIO needs to encourage continuous exploration while striving for first-class performance from a generationally and geographically diverse staff. 

Welcome to join us to explore the dynamic evolution of CIOs as they master the art of leadership in today´s tech-driven landscape!

Change the dynamic of your industry and explore game-changing business capabilities.

See you @ Nordic CIO!

The CIO and IT Executive gathering of the year

- 2025 LIVE in Vantaa! 

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Accelerating business  

THEMES 

CIO NORDIC 2025

Social responsibility evolution 

Enabling growth 

1

20+

DAY
SPEAKERS

500+

ICT LEADERS
Puhujat

MODERATORS 2025

PETER NYMAN

JOURNALIST, TV-HOST

Peter Nyman is a well-known, charismatic and experienced TV-anchor and business event moderator. He is a journalist,  news-anchor and media professional that coaches on three languages. Peter  has run communication trainings for business directors- and experts for years, but speaks about communication skills also to bigger audiences. 

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JANNE VOLOTINEN

CO-HOST 

Janne is Country Manager (interim) and Channel Director at Fortinet.  With more than a decade of experience in the technology industry working with variety of solution areas, Janne has an extensive background in Security and Networking.  With keen focus on securing digital transformation journeys and leveraging technology, he is passionate about solving complex challenges.

 

 SPEAKERS FOR 2025   

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Daniel Vejsig Stephansen

VP, REGULATORY, QUALITY & CLINICAL DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION | NOVO NORDISK (DK)

Daniel is the Vice President of Digital Transformation in Regulatory, Quality, and Clinical Reporting at Novo Nordisk, a leading global healthcare company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. In his role, Daniel is responsible for driving the implementation of a digital transformation strategy, leveraging AI, automation, and data to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, while also leading the reorganization and centralization of processes.

Prior to joining Novo Nordisk, Daniel held key positions where he successfully managed digital programs at A.P. Moller – Maersk and served as the Head of Digital Strategy, Partnering, and Analytics at LEO Pharma

SUSANNE SchUstin

CIO OF THE YEAR 2023 & GLOBAL CIO | CEVA LOGISTICS (FR)

As a 2023 CIO of the Year awardee and a highly experienced technology executive, Susanne Schustin is at the forefront of driving integration and digital transformation in the transport and logistics industry. With a 30 year background in both consultancy and enterprise IT, she has successfully led large-scale initiatives that integrate cutting-edge technologies to deliver business value.

Currently serving as the Global Chief Information Officer at CEVA Logistics, a global leading transport and logistics company, as well as on the executive management board, her IT and technology organization is taking part in shaping the organization's strategic direction. Her expertise lies in bridging the gap between technology and business outcomes, ensuring that digital transformation efforts not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to long-term sustainability goals.

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DanNI BROOKE

WORLD CLASS INVESTIGATION EXPERT, AUTHOR, EX-COVERT POLICE OFFICER, CO-FOUNDER | THE OSINT GROUP (UK)

Danni is an Investigation and Intelligence expert. She has over 10 years experience working as an undercover operative with the Metropolitan Police. For years, she worked on high-risk, high-profile investigations, helping to gather evidence on drug traffickers and other criminals. She is also Co- Founder for The OSINT Group, who are an exclusive cyber risk mitigation company keeping their clients’ digital footprints safe from hackers. They are also global leaders in online investigations training.

 

Danni talks with authority and passion about security and investigations, and this knowledge could be essential for helping your team move forward and encouraging them to refresh their own knowledge. She is an award winning author and has released two books "The Girl for the Job" and "Undercover Copper". She has appeared on a number of TV shows, including TV series 'Hunted".

BEN OWEN

INTELLIGENCE EXPERT, CYBER SPY & CO-FOUNDER | THE OSINT GROUP (UK)

Ben is an internationally recognised motivational and keynote speaker. He is worldwide recognise for his skills in cyber security, covert operations, and leadership. He has over 24 years of intelligence experience. He is the Co- Founder for The OSINT Group, who are an exclusive cyber risk mitigation company keeping their clients’ digital footprints safe from hackers. They are also global leaders in online investigations training.

 

He has served in the military as a sniper, government level intelligence for a decade, and has vast experience in the private industry. He now works in cyber-security as a cyber intelligence advisor teaching law enforcement, military, intelligence operators and private entities across the globe. He is also a TV contributor starring in the Australian, British and American versions of Hunted, a high-tech, fast paced game of 'hide and seek'.

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TITA NURMI

CIO | NORDKALK CORPORATION (FI)

Tita Nurmi is the Chief Information Officer at Nordkalk Corporation, one of Finland's leading providers in the limestone industry. With over 17 years at Nordkalk, Tita has a profound connection and commitment to the company’s technological advancement and strategic direction.

Tita joined Nordkalk's ICT department and has progressed through various leadership roles, showcasing her deep understanding of IT infrastructure management and strategic ICT deployments. Before assuming her current role as CIO three years ago, she served as the Head of ICT. 

MARIKA LINDSTRÖM

CIO | PAULIG GROUP (FI)

Marika has over 20 years of experience from various industries (manufacturing, transportation, banking, IT) in both business, product and IT development roles and combination of thereof. Her motto is to simplify rather then complicate and solve rather than problematize.

 

In her current position as Paulig’s CIO her main task is to transform the current IT and business landscape to better support both efficiency and growth in Paulig by harmonization, data and digitalization means. Marika is also a board member of DigiHelsinki. 

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Jesper olsen

CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER, EMEA North | PALO ALTO NETWORKS (DK)

Jesper is the Chief Security Officer for EMEA North at Palo Alto Networks where he delivers strategic counsel to large organizations, governments and military entities. Joining the company in 2021, he brings more than two decades of experience and knowledge in leading Information Security efforts across software development, systems & security architecture, national security strategies, and government policy. He has previously worked at Maersk Drilling and NATO C3 Agency. 

JANNE TÄGTSTRÖM

COUNTRY LEAD | FORTINET (FI)

Janne is a practical and inspiring country leader with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. He is passionate about cybersecurity, and is dedicated to enhancing the ability of individuals and businesses, to protect themselves against digital threats. Janne´s customer-centric approach simplifies complex topics, making them accessible to everyone.

 

Janne brings strong vision and leadership to the table, especilly honed during his 15+ years at Cisco, where he held various leadership roles. 

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Jugraj Singh

EMEA PRESALES CONSULTANT | HPE ARUBA NETWORKING (UK)

As a SASE expert and consultant at HPE Aruba Networking, Jugraj plays a critical role in helping different organizations safeguard their data and applications across the hybrid cloud.

 

Jugraj has over 15 years of experience in networking, application delivery, and security—working for organizations including F5 Networks, Citrix and Netskope. He’s most passionate about the dynamic field of cybersecurity—and committed to furthering innovation that fortifies digital landscapes against evolving threats. 

ARI SAAREKS

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (FI)

Ari is the Chief Technology Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Finland and the Baltic countries. In his role, Saareks leverages the HPE innovations and complete technological solutions to accelerate the digital transformation of customers and partners enabling them to accelerate their business results. During his long career, Ari has served in various different services and sales roles.

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JOONA SORATIE

VP OF PROCESS ANALYTICS & AI | VUONO GROUP (FI)

Joona is an operational excellence professional with a proven track record of creating strategies and turning them into value-adding operational execution. With a strong background in process development with AI and Lean Six Sigma, he advocates for a structured, measurable, and data-driven approach to process and organisational improvement projects.

 

Joona has a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and years of practical experience in for example strategy formulation and implementation, process development and design & bringing clarity to chaos in operational execution.

MARCEL BURTON 

DIRECTOR OF SOFWARE AND CLOUD ANALYTICS CONSULTING | CRAYON (FI)

Marcel is the Director of Software and Cloud Analytics (SCA) consulting at Crayon, a leading provider of cost optimization and IT asset management services. With over 10 years’ experience, Marcel is passionate about helping customers make data driven decisions regarding their technology investments, reducing waste and optimizing costs as organizations continue through their digitalization journey.  

His favourite slogans are: “The devil is in the data”, “simplify then multiply” and “Optimize to Innovate”, which you are likely to hear when he speaks about controlling IT costs, optimization as an enabler for innovation, software audits, cloud services or data security. 

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JAN MICKOS

MANAGED SERVICES DIRECTOR | DNV CYBER (FI)

Jan joined DNV Cyber (formerly Nixu) in September 2021 to lead the company's Managed Services, overseeing the delivery and development of technology-based managed cybersecurity services, as well as partner management. Prior to joining DNV Cyber, Jan spent nearly 20 years at the global IT service company CGI, where he held multiple leadership positions, most recently serving as VP of Cyber Security and heading the Cyber Security Practice for CGI in Finland and the Baltics.

SEBASTIAN KEMI 

CISO IN RESIDENCE | ZSCALER (SE)

Sebastian is a cybersecurity and digital transformation leader focused on enabling business resilience and innovation. As CISO in Residence at Zscaler, he helps organizations integrate Zero-Trust security, risk management, and future-ready IT strategies into their digital growth initiatives.

Previously at Sandvik, Sebastian transformed the cybersecurity function into a business-driven resilience center. He led a global Zero-Trust remote access rollout in just one weekend, ensuring operational continuity during the COVID-19 crisis. He also established a Security Operations Center (SOC) and executed a Cybersecurity Improvement Program, enhancing endpoint protection, workforce awareness, and network security.

 

Now at Zscaler, he works with global CIOs and business leaders to align security with digital acceleration, ensuring innovation without compromise.

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WHO ATTENDS

CIOs

Chief information officers

CDOs

Chief data officers

CIOs

Chief innovation officers

CTOs

Chief technology officers 

CISOs

Chief information security officers 

SVPs, VPs and directors |  Data and analytics leaders | Security and risk leaders | Application leaders | Infrastructure and operation leaders

LIPUT
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745 €

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Are you participating with a bigger team?

 You can get a group discount for team of 4 above.  You can also ask a group offer for 3 people or larger than that from katja.krogell@professio.fi – we are happy to help you.

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