Starting 8AM EET - Helsinki, Tallin, Riga, Vilnius Time

Starting 7AM CET - Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen Time

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The agenda will be carried out in English. 

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8.00 (EET)

WE OPEN THE DOORS - WELCOME! 

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• Register and get your badge

• Enjoy a light breakfast

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9.00 (EET)

OPENING REMARKS BY OUR MODERATORS

Peter Nyman, host

Janne Volotinen, co-host

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• What to expect from the day

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9.05

KEYNOTE

ENABLING SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH IT PROCUREMENT

Henrik Bruun-Pedersen, Chairman of Technology Sustainability index & Head of IT Procurement, Ramboll

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Sustainability is part of the future way of the world, and from a Procurement angle it is key to ensure having a transparent way to include sustainability in supplier selection decisions and within supplier management processes. Hear how a pro bono network have been initiated to create an objective way to assess sustainability maturity within the Technology industry.

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• How can we evaluate which company have highest sustainability maturity?

• How can we push the IT industry to set more focus on sustainability?

• How can we push our organization to be more matured to sustainability?

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9.30

DISCUSSION

HOW TO BALANCE SHORT-TERM GAINS WITH LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY

Kimmo Koho, CIO and Sustainability Officer, Transmeri

Tuulia Virhiä, CEO and Founder, SwanIT

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• How has the perception of sustainability evolved within organizations, and what can CIOs do to influence a stronger commitment to long-term sustainability?

 

• How do you define short-term gains and long-term sustainability in the context of your organization, and what challenges does this distinction possibly pose?

 

• What strategies can be implemented in balancing the need for immediate returns on technology investments, with the imperative to ensure sustainability in the long run?

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• How can CIOs effectively communicate the importance of sustainability to executive leadership and stakeholder, when faced with pressure to prioritize short-term financial gains?

 

• Looking ahead, what issues do you foresee having the most significant impact on organizations ability to achieve sustainable growth while also driving short-term results?

 

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9.55

CASE

HAS THE DAWN OF GENERATIVE AI INADVERTENTLY UNLOCKED A NEW WORLD OF CYBER WARFARE CAPABILITIES?

Omer Yoachimik, Senior Product Manager, DDoS Protection & Security Reporting, Cloudflare

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Generative AI wrote this text, and it can also write the script that will take your website offline.

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In 2023, the rise of generative AI coincided with an unprecedented surge in ultra-sophisticated DDoS attacks, signifying a seismic shift in the cyber threat landscape. Capabilities once exclusive to state-level actors are now in the hands of common cybercriminals, heralding a new era of decentralized cyber warfare.

Are you prepared?

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Get insights from real-world case studies on how AI can be harnessed to safeguard critical infrastructure amidst the onset of geopolitical unrest.

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10.10 

NETWORKING BREAK & COFFEE 

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10.40

PRESENTATION + INTERVIEW 

ACCELERATE INTELLIGENT OUTCOMES EVERYWHERE WITH AI

Matt Baker, Senior Vice President, Artificial Intelligence Strategy, Dell Technologies​​

Riikka Salminen, Managing Director, Dell Technologies, Finland

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AI helps organizations to automate complex processes and opens enormous new business opportunities. To put AI to work anywhere will also fast-track innovations. It requires identifying, curating and activating high-value data.

More than 25 % of organizations have already reached full-scale deployment of five or more types of AI applications. To be in the competition, companies need to act fast. What is your next move to support your business?

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11.00

CASE

ENABLING DATA BASED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WORLD OF LEGACY - MODERNISATION OF BUSINESS APPLICATIONS

Visa Ropponen​, Enterprise Architect​, Ambientia​

Jari Saukkonen, Senior Software Architect​, Ambientia

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• What are the benefits of modernization?

• How to build modernization journey and how the get started?

• What are the best practices?

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11.20  

CASE

STRATEGIES AND INNOVATIONS IN AI ENABLED FUTURE CYBERSECURITY

Timo Lohenoja, Field CTO, Fortinet

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• AI and machine learning are enhancing cybersecurity by improving the efficiency of current technical solutions, reducing human errors in configurations, and minimizing delays in interpreting cybersecurity findings.

• Real-time analysis of vast amounts of cybersecurity data and events with AI technologies enables better visibility into future threats, helping to future-proof cybersecurity measures.

• This presentation will explore the current capabilities and future potential of AI in cybersecurity, emphasizing that the integration of AI is transforming, not replacing, human roles in the cybersecurity field.

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11.40 

INTERVIEW

REDEFINING SUCCESS -  CIOs' GROWING ROLE IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Ilkka Von Schulman, Business Area Director, Midagon

Mikael Nurmi, CDO, Oriola​

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• What does the transition of CIOs into business leaders look like?

• How does this pivotal role play in shaping the future of organizations? 

• Technology innovations are becoming key business enablers

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The new CIO role needs to be earned. Let’s discuss what this success looks like! 

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12.00

LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING

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13.15

CASE

DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF TECH VISIONARIES AND STRATEGIST

Tobias Sjölin, CTO, BooztPay and Boozt Fulfilment & Logistics, Boozt

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• The importance of mentorship programs and knowledge sharing to pass on industry expertise, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills to emerging tech leaders                       

• What programs and initiatives nurture leadership qualities and skills in the next generation of tech leaders?

• The significance of collaborating across different business functions and the impact it has on developing holistic tech leaders

• Ethical and responsible leadership in technology and how it influences next generation CIOs

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13.35

CASE

FROM VICTIM TO VICTOR - Strategies for ransomware recovery

Chris Rogers, Senior Technology Evangelist, Zerto 

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In today's digital landscape, CIOs are vital in protecting organizations from ransomware attacks. We will explore innovative strategies for ransomware recovery, emphasizing the crucial role of CIOs.

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• The importance of proactive measures in preventing ransomware incidents.

• Continuous data protection as a key defense mechanism against ransomware threats

 

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13.55

CASE

THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF CYBERSECURITY POSTURE MANAGEMENT IN NEXT - GEN IT STRATEGIES

Jan Mickos, Managed Services Director, Nixu, DNV company​

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At the heart of our 'Security Fusion' philosophy lies a commitment to safeguarding the core business of organizations and fortifying their resilience beyond mere IT infrastructure. Learn what fundamental factors should be considered when implementing this philosophy in practice. 

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• What does the evolution of security operations entail, and how does it intersect with next-generation IT strategies?

• In today's increasingly outsourced IT landscape, a significant portion of security controls is integrated into distinct IT services. How can cyber security service providers effectively secure intricate IT ecosystems that encompass customers' IT environments, complete with numerous security controls?

• How to prevent siloes between various security domains when the need is to identify, protect, detect, and respond to threats in a web of IT solutions?

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14.15

NETWORKING BREAK & COFFEE 

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 14.50 

INTERVIEW

CASE SALMI PLATFORM 

AI-POWERED INSIGHTS FOR PROFITABILITY:
Unlocking the value of unstructured data with Azure OpenAI 

Antti Luoto, Senior Analytics Consultant, Ready Solutions

Wille Markkanen, CEO, Salmi Platform

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• How to use Azure OpenAI as cost-efficient customer experience and development platform without licenced SaaS platforms?

• Unlock the value of unstructured customer information for actionble insights on data

• Identify and prevent real-time process challenges and automate your customer service delivery

• How to gain customer insights for new business opportunities with Azure services in core business development?

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15.10

DISCUSSION
VISIONARY LEADERSHIP IN THE ERA OF PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS  

Mikko Suominen, Head of Operations IT Shared Solutions, Stora Enso

Samuli Salmela, Head of Digital Transformation Region Europe, DB Schenker

Kimmo Kauhanen, Head of Supervision Technologies division, Financial Supervisory Authority

Jan Mickos, Managed Services Director, Nixu, DNV company

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• In what ways does a leader's understanding of predictive analytics impact organizational culture, and foster a data-driven mindset?

• How does predictive analytics influence leadership strategies in terms of innovation, agility, and staying ahead of industry disruptions?        

• Can you share any unique examples of successful predictive analytics initiatives that have had a tangible impact on business outcomes, and how your leadership style influenced the outcome?

• How do you see the role of visionary leadership evolve in tandem with advancements in predictive analytics and AI?

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15.40

KEYNOTE

TOMORROW IS TODAY - Pioneering the AI-Driven Future

Errol Koolmeister, AI & Technology Advisor, The AI Framework
 

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• Gain insights into the cutting-edge uses of artificial intelligence across various sectors through real-world examples, such as H&M

• Discover the essential organizational transformations needed to harness the full potential of current AI advancements.

• Become better prepared by learning of the most common pitfalls to avoid unsuccessful projects and drive maximum value of your investments.

 

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16.05-16.10

END OFF THE DAY REMARKS BY OUR MODERATORS

Peter Nyman, host

Janne Volotinen, co-host

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