Week 20 | DIS25 Newsletter:
Fresh Speaker Lineup, Fresh Workshops, Strategic Partners & Cutting-Edge AI and Data Innovation use cases!
Another exciting week of new speakers, partners, and groundbreaking sessions is here as we count down to the 10th edition of the Data Innovation Summit! This week, we’re unveiling key sessions that will explore AI-first strategies, hybrid AI models, decentralized data products, and the latest advancements in data governance, observability, and streaming technologies.
Keynote Speaker Announcement
We’re thrilled to welcome Dael Williamson, Field CTO at Databricks, as one of this year’s keynote speakers! On “The (True) State of AI” – Dael will deliver a deep dive into how businesses can unlock the full potential of AI while navigating the current hype cycle.
New Speakers & Partners
We’re excited to announce a stellar lineup of speakers and partners, each bringing unique insights and innovations to DIS25:
- Bingwen He from H&M will share how the fashion giant manages its massive information landscape, offering best practices for data governance, integration patterns, and layered data products across global markets.
- Diego Galar from Luleå University of Technology will present on how Hybrid AI and Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) are transforming Digital Twins for predictive maintenance and energy optimization.
- Hans Petter Dalen from IBM will delve into Agentic AI, exploring its potential, risks, regulatory implications, and business use cases.
- Anoop Sharma from LTIMindtree Nordics will outline actionable steps for embedding an AI-first approach across enterprises, from identifying impactful use cases to scaling AI solutions.
- Pedro Sá Martins from OutSystems will highlight how the company operationalizes Data Observability to ensure consistent data quality across its entire stack.
- Dawid Pacholczyk from Exadel will discuss Ethical AI in Action, guiding businesses in preparing for the European AI Act and integrating safety, privacy, and accountability into AI systems.
Our growing partner lineup continues to elevate the summit with innovative collaborations that highlight the transformation of industries through AI and data:
- ISS Finland & Solita will demonstrate their AI-driven quality reporting prototypes developed in just two days using the CollabAI method, accelerating innovation through synchronous teamwork.
- Helen Oy & Brightly Works Oy will showcase their real-time data platform for transforming district heating demand flexibility with scalable and developer-friendly infrastructure.
- Norwegian Public Road Administration & Agile Lab (Witboost) will reveal how decentralized data domain teams are helping achieve Vision Zero traffic safety goals through computational governance and self-service platforms.
- Port of Antwerp-Bruges will present how their Apica chatbot uses semantic graphs and data governance to help employees search and interpret vast amounts of operational data without needing technical expertise.
- Datavault Builder’s Carsten Schweiger will tackle the Two-Project Dilemma, exploring how automation and semantic layers can align business value and data architecture to accelerate data delivery and reduce costs.
This week, we’re excited to welcome our newest partners: Confluent, Mostly AI, Erwin Software by Quest, Proxify, Redgate, and our new supporting partner, Eika. We’re also thrilled to announce Times of AI as our new media partner!
New Workshops & Panelists
In addition to our exciting speaker lineup, we’re adding hands-on sessions for attendees to learn by doing:
- Giuseppe Mura from IBM will guide participants on leveraging StreamSets for real-time data processing and AI applications.
- Josh Beemster from Snowplow will walk through implementing real-time data validation and anomaly detection in “Shift Left in Action.”
We’re also welcoming Mikael Ruohonen from Solita and Yali Sassoon from Snowplow as new panelists, who will explore the efficient development of enterprise-class AI projects and how data products can be developed as strategic assets in data-driven organizations.
As the countdown to DIS25 continues, we’re bringing together the brightest minds and most innovative technologies shaping the future of data and AI. Whether you’re looking to dive into AI-first strategies, streaming data architectures, or ethical AI practices, this year’s program is packed with insightful sessions and real-world case studies to help you drive business value.
Stay tuned as we reveal more keynotes, partners, and the full Data After Dark program in the coming weeks!
Warmest regards,
The Data Innovation Summit Team
