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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8.00 

CEO BRIEFING (Invite-only) 

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9.00

OPENING REMARKS BY OUR MODERATORS

Peter Nyman

Janne Volotinen

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• What to expect from the day

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9.05

OPENING KEYNOTE

LEADING THE BUSINESS THROUGH DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Daniel Vejsig Stephansen, VP, Head of Digital Transformation, Novo Nordisk (DK)​

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• Building the foundation for digitally enabled business transformation

• Making a clear link between strategy and the digital portfolio - always with clear business outcome in focus!

• Executing the products, digital examples from the front-line

 

9.25

FUTURE-PROOFING YOUR BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS WITH 

LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS​​​​​

Janne Tägtström, Country Lead, Fortinet (FI)

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What are the critical priorities for CIOs today? This session provides actionable insights on enhancing resilience, securing a competitive edge, and aligning technology investments with business objectives to ensure long-term success. I will discuss:

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• How can organizations ensure business continuity in an environment of rapid change and uncertainty?

• What strategies are most effective for navigating the growing complexity of cyber threats?

• How can CIOs align technology investments with business goals to safeguard ROI and prepare for the future?

• What actionable approaches can leaders take to build resilience and secure their digital ecosystems?

• How can advanced technologies and strategic planning help organizations gain a competitive edge in dynamic markets?

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9.45

ACCELERATING THE BUSINESS THROUGH SECURITY PROGRESION

Jesper Olsen, Chief Security Officer, EMEA, Palo Alto Networks (DK)

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• Explore why digital transformations drive progressional change in culture, ownership, and accountability.

• Understand what facilitates these changes and their impact on business flexibility and growth.

• Learn how CIOs play a pivotal role in aligning business, delivery, and security strategies for a successful digital future.

• Gain practical guidance, case examples, and actionable takeaways to accelerate your organization's progress.

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10.05 

NETWORKING BREAK & COFFEE 

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10.35

OPTIMIZE TO INNOVATE - Proven methods for cutting costs and maximizing savings across your IT estate

Marcel Burton, Director, Software & Cloud Analytics Services, Crayon

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• Why digital transformation requires proactive and programmatic approach to cost optimization.

• How to optimize existing investments to manage budgets effectively in challenging economic conditions.

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CASE

SECURITY AS A BUSINESS ENABLER - Aligning Protection with Performance​​​

Ari Saareks, Chief Technologist, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Jugraj Singh, EMEA Presales Consultant, HPE Aruba Networking

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• How CIOs can integrate security into IT modernization strategies without slowing innovation.

• The role of data protection and secure access in building a resilient digital enterprise.

• How network security and endpoint security enable organizations to adapt to evolving threats while maintaining business continuity.

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11.15  

CASE

 ARE WE THERE YET - Is a Zero Trust Program Ever Done?​​​​

James Tucker, Head Of CISOs In Residence, Zscaler

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• Is Zero Trust a final destination or an ongoing journey—and what does that mean for CIOs?

• Why do Zero Trust projects often stall, and how can organizations avoid common roadblocks?

• How can CIOs prioritize quick wins that strengthen security while supporting business agility and innovation?

• What does it take to embed Zero Trust as a long-term operational mindset rather than just another IT project?

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11.35  

RESEARCH 

MANAGING CYBER RISK AND INNOVATION IN AN AGE OF CONNECTED CRITICAL INFASTRUCTURE - A CIO's perspective 

 Jan Mickos, Managed Services Director, DNV Cyber​

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Companies need to manage greater cyber risk to enable innovation and business progress. This presentation draws on DNV Cyber’s latest Cyber Priority research, to discuss the pressing challenges that CIOs encounter.

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• The situational picture for a CIO: The evolving cyber threat landscape

• CIO’s role in cyber risk management 

• Enabling strategic priorities

• Future outlook and recommendations for CIOs to stay ahead of cyber threats

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11.55

LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING

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13.00

KEYNOTE

TRANSFORMING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITIES FOR GROWTH

Susanne Schustin, CIO of The Year 2023, Global CIO, Ceva Logistics (FR)

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13.20

CASE

ACCELERATING BUSINESS GROWTH WITH AI-POWERED PROCESS INTELLIGENCE
Joona Soratie, VP of Process Analytics & Data, Vuono Group (FI)

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• What does the process-centric approach mean for the IT organisation?

• How to increase standardisation and efficiency across business processes?

• How to build a data-driven culture that supports process improvement initiatives?

• What skills and competencies are needed when building AI-powered process intelligence within the organisation?

• We answer these questions through concrete demos.

      

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13.40

ENSURING DATA PROTECTION COMPLIANCE WITH GENERATIVE AI

Ulla Hirvelä, Head of Legal Team, Senior Legal Counsel, Fondia (FI)​

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• How does the GDPR and AI work together?

• From where should your organization start considering data protection aspects when implementing AI?

• What are the typical data protection issues surrounding AI?

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14.00

NETWORKING BREAK & COFFEE 

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 14.30​​​

DISCUSSION
NAVIGATING THE CEO-CIO DYNAMICS

Marika Lindström, CIO, Paulig Group (FI)

Samuli Salmela,Head of Digital Transformation Region Europe,  DB Schenker (FI) 

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• What are the essential qualities and skills that help CIOs build a strong, trust-based relationship with their CEOs—and what qualities should CEOs have to foster a productive partnership with their CIOs?  

• How can CIOs ensure their technology strategy is clearly aligned with the business's financial and growth goals? 

• What role should the CEO and CFO play in this alignment?  

• What are CEOs now demanding in terms of strategic input, innovation, and business leadership from their CIOs? How is this different from five years ago?  

• What are the biggest misalignments between CIOs and CEOs today, and what practical steps can help to bridge them?  

• What concrete actions can CIOs take to increase their influence in top-level strategic discussions—and what steps should CEOs take to fully integrate IT leadership into decision-making?  

• What’s next for the CIO-CEO dynamic? How will this relationship evolve in the next 3-5 years? Will we see more CIOs transitioning into CEO roles? 

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15.05

INTERVIEW

AI AT THE SPEED OF BUSINESS

Markus Päivinen, Country Manager Finland, Snowflake (FI)

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• AI adoption is happening fast, but is it actually delivering business value at scale? ​

• What are the critical skills & roles that businesses need to make AI-driven growth a reality?

• Organizations are talking about the "Data Economy" term for driving revenue growth. Is this something that CIOs should be focusing on? 

• We’ve seen huge AI advancements in the last year—what’s coming next?  

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15.30

KEYNOTE

DIGITAL SPIES

Ben Owen, Cyber Spy, Head of Intelligence, Co-Founder, The OSINT Group (UK)

Danni Brooke, World Class Investigation Expert, Author, Ex-Covert Police Officer, Co-Founder, The OSINT Group (UK)
 

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• Infiltrating a Top CIO's Digital Life
  Explore the methods and outcomes of a deep-dive investigation into a CIO’s digital footprint, illustrating vulnerabilities and preventative measures.

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• Behind-the-Scenes: Tracking an FBI Top 10 Fugitive Across Europe
  Gain insights into the use of advanced OSINT and physical investigative techniques in a high-stakes international manhunt.

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16.10-16.15

END OFF THE DAY REMARKS BY OUR MODERATORS

Peter Nyman & Jesse Kamras

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