Week 13: Unveiling the Data Innovation Summit Weekly Digest
You thought we were done with the Data Innovation Summit surprises? Think again, because we have some outstanding news for you, new speakers, workshops and partners to enrich your experience with us!
Special Guest Speaker
For the second year in a row, we’re thrilled to extend a warm welcome to none other than Cassie Kozyrkov, who will grace us as a special guest at the biggest Data and AI event in the Nordics! Get ready to be inspired as Cassie takes center stage for an enlightening Fireside Chat, alongside Henrik Göthberg and Anders Arpteg from the AI After Work (AIAW) Podcast. Together, they’ll delve deep into ‘How organizations can effectively develop and deploy AI products to achieve meaningful business outcomes’.
Cassie’s influence extends far and wide, with over half a million tech professionals following her. You already know her for founding the field of Decision Intelligence at Google where she served as Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist, advising leadership on decision processes, AI strategy, and building data-driven organizations. Today, Cassie Kozyrkov is the Founder and CEO of Vizyra, a stealth AI startup. She also runs Data Scientific, an elite agency that helps world leaders and chief executives optimize their biggest decisions.
More Track Speakers on board
Join Daniela Kato, Data Governance Manager at Zalando SE, as she shares insights from three distinct data governance programs in her session titled “The Journey to Data-Driven Company: Learnings from 3 Data Governance Programs.” Attendees will delve into the crucial elements of data governance, including establishing governance structures, defining policies, and nurturing a culture of data ownership.
On the other track, Håkan Forsberg, Senior PSA Data/AI at Microsoft will be conducting and leading an engaging workshop titled “Get started building custom Copilots.” Throughout the session, participants will delve into the world of Microsoft Copilots, exploring Copilot Studio for development and mastering the principles of Natural Language Understanding. Attendees will walk away equipped with techniques for crafting custom Copilots tailored to their specific needs, making this workshop essential for those eager to harness the power of AI in their projects.
Simon Lidberg, Director Specialist at Microsoft will take the stage for an illuminating session titled “Microsoft Fabric the data platform for the future.” Attendees will discover how Microsoft Fabric can revolutionize data platform implementation across all organizational roles. The session will showcase the new capabilities of Microsoft Fabric designed to streamline data estate preparation for AI workloads, emphasizing its value proposition, usability for both developers and data citizens, and the innovative copilot functionality embedded within the platform to enhance productivity and data usability.
Join Valdas Maksimavicius, Data & Analytics Tribe Tech Lead, and Vigin George, Solution Architect at If Insurance, for an insightful session titled “Establishing technical foundations to enable distributed data & AI teams at If Insurance.” Delve into the strategies employed to establish and scale a cloud-based data & analytics platform utilized by numerous users and teams dispersed throughout the company, with key components including Databricks, Azure, and Kubernetes..
On the other stage, don’t miss out on the opportunity to discover how Norsk Hydro is harnessing the power of SAP DataSphere in its NextGen Multi-Platform Analytics setup in the session titled “SAP DataSphere in a Multi-Platform Data Mesh World @ Norsk Hydro.” Join Oddmar Lid, Lead Architect at Norsk Hydro, and Mogens Leung Madsen, Managing Partner at One Consultants, as they unveil insights into how SAP DataSphere enables the rapid creation and sharing of SAP Data Products for consumption in both SAP and non-SAP centric data scenarios.
Lakshmi Sankarappan, Senior Enterprise Architect, and Prasanta Bhowmik, IT Architect at Vattenfall AB, will share an enlightening session on “Discovering Hidden Data Insights: Empowering Data Exploration Through Cutting-Edge Technology.” This session will delve into the journey of enabling organizations to become more data-driven by transitioning from traditional methods to modern cloud-based data exploration and digital enablement using advanced technology. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the importance of understanding current pain points and future state objectives, implementing scalable architectures for automated data processes, and aligning data engineering and data science tracks to optimize automation and scale.
Join Carolina Steinmetz Singer, Data and Analytics Director at Tibber, and Alyssa Murre, Commercial Account Executive for Benelux and Nordics at ThoughtSpot, for an inspiring session titled “A ‘World-Changer’ in Action.” Discover how to unite forces within your organization to become truly data-informed, emphasizing the importance of data literacy and the role of teams, technology, and culture in achieving success.
Welcoming New Partners
We’re excited to welcome some new partners onboard. Join us in extending a warm welcome to Alteryx and Astrato, who are joining us as our newest partners. We’re thrilled to have them on board and look forward to collaborating with them to drive innovation in the world of data and AI. Additionally, we’re proud to have Electrolux Group and WAI Sweden as our supporting partners, further expanding our network and reach within the data community.
With these exciting additions and insights, we’re ready to take our journey to new heights. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements, we are getting closer to the events and the hype couldn’t be better.
Best regards,
Your Data Innovation Summit team
