Day 2 - 27 September 2023

10:00AM

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Jonathan Alloy

Digital Transformation Executive

Financial Services

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10:00AM - Day 2

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9:45AM - Day 1

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Chairperson’s Welcome

Chairpersons welcome and opening remarks. 

. Jonathan Alloy, Digital Transformation Executive, Financial Services

10:15AM

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Kevin Gamble

Chief Digital Officer, IKEA Netherlands

IKEA

Associated Talks:

10:15AM - Day 2

View Presentation: Digital Tools and Your Employees

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Presentation: Digital Tools and Your Employees

In this session, Kevin Gamble will delve into the crucial aspects involved in creating, launching and delivering digital tools that will seamlessly align with your organisation’s unique corporate culture.

  • Discover the strategies behind fostering a harmonious blend of technological innovation and employee needs.
  • Explore real-world examples and actionable insights to drive engagement, boost productivity, and enhance collaboration.
  • Learn how to leverage the power of technology while keeping your employees at the heart of your digital evolution.
. Kevin Gamble, Chief Digital Officer, IKEA Netherlands, IKEA

10:45AM

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Craig Routledge

Executive Director, Hybrid Cloud

Lenovo

Associated Talks:

10:45AM - Day 2

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Keynote Presentation: Mapping the Future of Hybrid Cloud

Efficiency, security, and flexibility are always top considerations when choosing technology solutions. How do these attributes transfer to hybrid cloud? And how is hybrid cloud evolving to solve for emerging considerations like AI, edge workloads, and sustainability? In this session, we’ll discuss the current and emerging states of hybrid cloud and how these solutions drive value – now and into the future.

. Craig Routledge, Executive Director, Hybrid Cloud, Lenovo

11:15AM

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Ivana Nikolik

Europe 40Under40 Top Business Leader, Women in Tech Ambassador and Mentor, Thought Leader

Forbes Business Development Council

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Sabine Schmidt

Head of Global IT Helpdesk & Digital Support Services

ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

Associated Talks:

11:15AM - Day 2

View Panel: How Can CX be Successfully Renewed by Digital Technology?

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Albert Verhoef

IBM Infrastructure Sales Manager

IBM

Associated Talks:

11:15AM - Day 2

View Panel: How Can CX be Successfully Renewed by Digital Technology?

12:35PM - Day 1

View Presentation: Journey to the New World of Infrastructure

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Jeltsin Neckebroek

Head of DTC eCommerce

AB InBev

Associated Talks:

11:15AM - Day 2

View Panel: How Can CX be Successfully Renewed by Digital Technology?

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Kian Abolfazlian

Director, Data Transformation Leader

Former Philips

Associated Talks:

11:15AM - Day 2

View Panel: How Can CX be Successfully Renewed by Digital Technology?

10:00AM - Day 1

View Presentation: Ensuring a Secure and Streamlined Digital Transformation – Essential Insights for IT Leaders

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Panel: How Can CX be Successfully Renewed by Digital Technology?

  • Reviewing the digital technologies which allow for seamless and consistent customer interactions, such as Automation, Machine Learning, AI and Chatbots.
  • Addressing the cultural and organizational changes required to successfully implement digital-driven CX renewal.
  • How to strike a balance between digital enhancements and maintaining the human touch in customer interactions.
  • Real-world examples of companies that have effectively renewed their CX through digital technology.
Moderator: . Ivana Nikolik, Europe 40Under40 Top Business Leader, Women in Tech Ambassador and Mentor, Thought Leader, Forbes Business Development Council
. Sabine Schmidt, Head of Global IT Helpdesk & Digital Support Services, ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
. Albert Verhoef, IBM Infrastructure Sales Manager, IBM
. Jeltsin Neckebroek, Head of DTC eCommerce, AB InBev
. Kian Abolfazlian, Director, Data Transformation Leader, Former Philips

11:55AM

Networking Break

12:10PM

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David Shakhnazarov

Key Account Lead

Andersen

Associated Talks:

12:10PM - Day 2

View Presentation: Avoiding Pitfalls when Building Teams on your Digital Transformation Journey

12:10PM - Day 2

View Presentation: De-risking Gen AI Adoption in Enterprise: Strategies for Success

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Presentation: Avoiding Pitfalls when Building Teams on your Digital Transformation Journey

  • Backstage of Digital Transformation. Unveiling the critical success criteria for delivering remarkable digital products.
  • Discussion on proven team development models and key conclusions for Leaders, Product Owners, and Business Enthusiasts.
  • Learning from Real-world Team Building Mistakes and Pitfalls in Digital Solution Delivery.  How to elevate your Business Goals and Risk Mitigation Strategies.
  • Recommendations to Navigate Pitfalls, Prioritize Key Aspects, and harness the Transformative Power of External Partnerships.
. David Shakhnazarov, Key Account Lead, Andersen

12:30PM

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Giada Binelli

Global Product Owner of Low-Code Platforms and Cognitive Services

Heineken | Outsystems

Associated Talks:

12:30PM - Day 2

View Presentation: Unleashing Hyperautomation with Low-Code and AI at a Global Scale

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Presentation: Unleashing Hyperautomation with Low-Code and AI at a Global Scale

  • Showcasing Heinenken’s journey to become a digital, automated brewer.
  • How the Dutch brewer is using multiple low-code platforms to foster collaboration between citizen and professional developers at a global scale.
  • The challenges and opportunities of Open AI in a hyperautomation journey.
. Giada Binelli, Global Product Owner of Low-Code Platforms and Cognitive Services, Heineken | Outsystems

01:00PM

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Philipp Wittek

Director Revenue

Dracoon

Associated Talks:

01:00PM - Day 2

View Presentation: A Human-Centered Approach to Highly Secure File Sharing

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Presentation: A Human-Centered Approach to Highly Secure File Sharing

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, ensuring security without compromising user experience is a challenging yet essential endeavor. This talk delves into how DRACOON, as a leading provider of enterprise file-sharing solutions, has successfully merged security with simplicity. We’ll explore the company’s commitment to placing users at the heart of its design and implementation strategies, ensuring not just robust data protection but also intuitive, seamless interactions. Join us as we shed light on the future of human-centric digital transformations where technology serves people, and not the other way around.

. Philipp Wittek, Director Revenue, Dracoon

01:10PM

Lunch and Networking Break

02:00PM

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Anh Tran

Lead Consultant - Data

DevoTeam

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Ashraf Ali K M

Director Data Science & Analytics (EMEA & APAC Lead)

Foot Locker

Associated Talks:

02:00PM - Day 2

View Panel: Data – A Creative Material

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Maxim Foursa

Senior Engineering Manager - Site Reliability

Booking.com

Associated Talks:

02:00PM - Day 2

View Panel: Data – A Creative Material

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Pradeep Jadhav

Director, Data Science, Digital Global

BNY Mellon

Associated Talks:

02:00PM - Day 2

View Panel: Data – A Creative Material

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Panel: Data – A Creative Material

This panel will:

  • Explore how organizations can treat data as a creative material, leveraging it to drive innovation and design new products/services.
  • Demonstrate how to craft compelling stories using data, bridging the gap between analytical insights and engaging narratives that resonate with stakeholders.
  • Discuss the rise of Cloud computing and how it has transformed how you should approach data. 
  • Address common challenges organisations face when using data creatively, such as data quality issues, resistance to change, and finding the right balance between data-driven decision-making and human intuition.
Moderator: . Anh Tran, Lead Consultant - Data, DevoTeam
. Ashraf Ali K M, Director Data Science & Analytics (EMEA & APAC Lead), Foot Locker
. Maxim Foursa, Senior Engineering Manager - Site Reliability, Booking.com
. Pradeep Jadhav, Director, Data Science, Digital Global, BNY Mellon

02:40PM

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Sam Sibley

Global Head, Emerging Products & Innovation

Project Management Institute

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Tom Koehler

Chief Business Technology Officer

KPMG Nederland

Associated Talks:

02:40PM - Day 2

View Fireside Chat: AI – The Greatest Digital Disruptor

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Francis Wolinski

Associate Professor, AI for Business Transformation

SKEMA Business School

Associated Talks:

02:40PM - Day 2

View Fireside Chat: AI – The Greatest Digital Disruptor

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Fireside Chat: AI – The Greatest Digital Disruptor

We all know AI is disrupting our lives, both personally and professionally…but why the hype now and what are some of the risks to be aware of. This fireside chat discussion explores real life examples of AI in the wild, how it should be managed and the role of project managers to capitalise on this opportunity.

  1. Why the hype for AI now
  2. Importance of governance/ethics/data
  3. Real life application
  4. Project Management and AI
Moderator: . Sam Sibley, Global Head, Emerging Products & Innovation, Project Management Institute
. Tom Koehler, Chief Business Technology Officer, KPMG Nederland
. Francis Wolinski, Associate Professor, AI for Business Transformation, SKEMA Business School

03:00PM

(CEST)

Julien Adelberger

Senior Project Coordinator

HEALTH-X dataLOFT | International Data Spaces Association

Associated Talks:

03:00PM - Day 2

View Case Study: Data Sovereignty as a Human Right – Digital Transformation in Healthcare

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Anil Turkmayali

Senior Project Manager, Personal Data Spaces Working Group Lead

International Data Spaces Association

Associated Talks:

03:00PM - Day 2

View Case Study: Data Sovereignty as a Human Right – Digital Transformation in Healthcare

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Case Study: Data Sovereignty as a Human Right – Digital Transformation in Healthcare

In this session, we will delve into the critical concept of data sovereignty and how it is emerging as a fundamental human right. Our expert speakers from International Data Spaces Association will unravel real-world examples and innovative strategies that enable healthcare organizations to navigate the complexities of data privacy, security, and ethical considerations. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a technology enthusiast, or a privacy advocate, this presentation will provide valuable insights in the importance of upholding data sovereignty and human dignity during digital transformation journeys.

. Julien Adelberger, Senior Project Coordinator, HEALTH-X dataLOFT | International Data Spaces Association
. Anil Turkmayali, Senior Project Manager, Personal Data Spaces Working Group Lead, International Data Spaces Association

03:30PM

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