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AGENDA 2024

20.3.2024

Starting 9AM EET - Helsinki, Tallin, Riga, Vilnius Time

Starting 8AM CET - Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen Time

The agenda will be carried out in English. 

8.30 (EET)

WE OPEN THE DOORS - WELCOME! 

  • Register and get your badge

  • Enjoy a light breakfast

9.00 (EET)

OPENING REMARKS BY OUR MODERATOR

Peter Nyman, host

  • What to expect from the day

THEME 1: INNOVATION AND AI-POWERED STRATEGIES

9.05

KEYNOTE

ENABLING SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH IT PROCUREMENT

Henrik Bruun-Pedersen, Head of IT/Tech Procurement , A.P. Moller - Maersk & Founder of Technology Sustainability Index

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.

  • 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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9.35

DISCUSSION

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

Kirsi Simola-Laaksonen, CIO, Citycon

Kimmo Koho, CIO and Sustainability Officer, Transmeri

  • 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?

 

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

 

10.05 

NETWORKING BREAK & COFFEE 


10.40

PRESENTATION

ACCELERATE INTELLIGENT OUTCOMES EVERYWHERE WITH AI

Dell Technologies​​

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?

 

11.00

CASE

UNVEILING THE BUSINESS POTENTIAL OF TURNING INFORMATION INTO PRODUCTS

  • Data as currency

  • Identify the untapped market opportunities that arise from creating new products based on data insights

  • Understanding customer needs and preferences to tailor data-driven products

  • Agile methodologies and rapid development cycles

11.20  

CASE

FROM DATA TO DECISION – THIS IS HOW YOU MAXIMIZE VALUE THROUGH AI-ML SYNERGY

  • The importance of integrating diverse datasets to provide a comprehensive foundation for AI and ML algorithms

  • How AI and ML can be harnessed for predictive analytics

  • Continuous learning algorithms

11.40 

CASE

RETHINKING COST AND VALUE MANAGEMENT IN THE DIGITAL ERA

  • Successful strategies for optimizing costs while simultaneously enhancing value in today's digital landscape

  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that organizations should prioritize to measure the success of their revamped cost and value management efforts

12.00

LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING

THEME 2: CIO 2.0 – NAVIGATING OMNI-EXPERIENCE TRANSFORMATION

13.15

CASE

STRATEGIC ALIGMENT WITH BUSINESS GOALS

  

  • Aligning omni-experience efforts with broader business goals and objectives

  • Employee-Centric strategic alignment. Delving into the omni-experience realm to ensure that employees are not just contributors but active participants in the organizational strategy

  • Embracing a holistic, user-centric, and adaptive approach

13.35

CASE

DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF TECH VISIONARIES AND STRATEGIST

 

  • 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

 

 

THEME 3: NEXT-GENERATION ANALYTICS AND VISIONARY LEADERSHIP

13.55

CASE

WEB3 UNLEASHED - Exploring the Decentralized Future of the Internet

  • The rise of decentralized applications and their potential to reshape various industries

  • How Web3 aims to shift control of data from centralized platforms to individuals, enhancing privacy and data ownership

  • The challenges and opportunities associated with the adoption of Web3, from scalability issues to regulatory considerations

14.15

NETWORKING BREAK & COFFEE 


 14.50 

DISCUSSION
VISIONARY LEADERSHIP IN THE ERA OF PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS  

  • In what ways does a leader's understanding and embrace 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?        

  • What challenges and opportunities arise in fostering collaboration between data scientists, analysts, and business leaders in implementing predictive analytics initiatives?

  • How will the role of visionary leadership evolve in tandem with advancements in predictive analytics and artificial intelligence?

15.20

KEYNOTE

ELEVATE, INNOVATE, SCALE - Steering AI into uncharted territories

Errol Koolmeister, AI & Technology Advisor, The AI Framework

 

15.50-15.55

END OFF THE DAY REMARKS BY OUR MODERATOR

Peter Nyman, host

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