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

Starting 8AM CET - Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen Time

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The agenda will be carried out in English. 

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8.30 (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 MODERATOR

Peter Nyman, host

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• What to expect from the day

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THEME 1: INNOVATION AND AI-POWERED STRATEGIES

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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

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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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9.35

DISCUSSION

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

Kirsi Simola-Laaksonen, CIO, Citycon

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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?

 

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

 

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10.05 

NETWORKING BREAK & COFFEE 

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10.40

PRESENTATION

ACCELERATE INTELLIGENT OUTCOMES EVERYWHERE WITH AI 

TBC, Dell Technologies​​

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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.

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• What is your next move to support your business?

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11.00

CASE

UNVEILING THE BUSINESS POTENTIAL OF TURNING INFORMATION INTO PRODUCTS

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• 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

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11.20  

CASE

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

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• 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

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11.40 

CASE

RETHINKING COST AND VALUE MANAGEMENT IN THE DIGITAL ERA

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• 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

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12.00

LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING

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THEME 2: CIO 2.0 – NAVIGATING OMNI-EXPERIENCE TRANSFORMATION

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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

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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

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13.55

CASE

WEB3 UNLEASHED - Exploring the Decentralized Future of the Internet

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• 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

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14.15

NETWORKING BREAK & COFFEE 

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 14.50 

DISCUSSION
VISIONARY LEADERSHIP IN THE ERA OF PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS  

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• 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?

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15.20

KEYNOTE

ELEVATE, INNOVATE, SCALE - Steering AI into uncharted territories

Errol Koolmeister, AI & Technology Advisor, The AI Framework
 

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15.50-15.55

END OFF THE DAY REMARKS BY OUR MODERATOR

Peter Nyman, host

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