08:30 - 09:00
Arrival, registration & breakfast networking
09:00 - 09:15
Introduction from the Network Group & Chairperson
A brief introduction to the event software, SNS — this software, unique to the industry, empowers our attendees to make the most effective use of their time at the event by maximising networking opportunities. The software designs a personalised agenda & enables attendees to arrange one-to-one meetings with each other. This will be followed by a welcome from the chairperson.
Michiel Karsemeijer, Head of AI & Data, NPO
09:15 - 09:45
Strengthening Data Accountability with Governance Frameworks
- Allocating data ownership responsibilities to senior leaders to uphold accountability for data decision-making
- Utilising data catalogues to widen staff access to data and increase data transparency
- Adapting data privacy guidelines to ensure ethical usage of company information
Mark Sheehan, VP Data Platform, Corporate Markets, Elsevier
09:45 - 10:15
Simplifying Data Marketplaces to Align Data Product Standards
- Regular reviews of data marketplaces to identify areas for improving data product standards
- Utilising data marketplaces to select tools for automating product standard alignment
- Key advice on supporting staff to integrate data marketplaces into working practices
Dik Harbrecht, Head of Enterprise Data Architecture, Shell
10:15 - 10:45
Strengthening Data Architecture to Utilise Data as a Business Asset
- Adapting data flow structures to enable usage of AI tools
- Establishing pathways to increase efficiency in data exchanges
- Aligning data products with business strategies to contribute towards company objectives
Sari Butink, Head of Department Data, Algorithms & Processes (AI), De Nederlandsche Bank
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Hosted by Veezoo
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Hosted by ClickHouse
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 3
Hosted by metagem.ai
11:00 – 13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Advanced Analytics
- AI/Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Business Intelligence
- Data Governance & Compliance
- Data Integration
- Data Management
- Data Mesh
- Data Observability
- Data Privacy/Security
- Data Skills & Literacy
- Data Visualisation
- Data, AI & Analytics Consulting
- DataOps
- Digital Transformation
- Generative AI & LLM’s
- IOT
13:05 - 14:00
Networking Lunch hosted by
Stream 1 - Data-Driven Workplaces
14:00 - 14:35
From Leadership Intent to Daily Decisions: Why Data Governance Is a Human and AI Risk Discipline
- Data Governance is one of the key translation layers between intent and behavior
- AI does not introduce new risk — it amplifies unresolved human ambiguity
- Data Quality is a safe way to raise concerns without blaming people
Ben De Jong, Chief Data Officer BeNelux, Saint-Gobain
Stream 2 - Data & Technology
14:00 - 14:35
Leading Data & AI Transformation: Practical Lessons for Creating Real Organizational Change
- Practical lessons from driving data science and AI initiatives to valuable solutions
- Why transformation succeeds only when leadership is informed and supportive, and tech and business work closely together
- How value emerges from organizational change rather than technology alone
Sanne Menning, Head of Data & Analytics, Rabobank
Stream 1 - Data-Driven Workplaces
14:35 - 15:10
Developing Data-Driven Cultures Across Organisations in line with Business Operations
- Creating a unified Data Strategy for all departments starts by identifying key organizational challenges.
- How to use current challenges to leverage the Data culture bringing a direct value
- How to fully incorporate the data culture in the day to day activities in all organizational layers
Stéphanie Remy, Head of Data Strategy & Program, UCB
Stream 2 - Data & Technology
14:35 - 15:10
Integrating Data Platforms to Support Business Strategies
- Key advice on working with software providers to create data platforms that meet business needs
- Tailoring data cleaning processes to strengthen analytics functions
- Incorporating data platforms to analyse trends and inform business decision-making
Abhijit Roy Choudhury, Head of Data Platforms, Vanderlande
15:10 -15:25
Coffee break & networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
Building on Rock, Not Sand: How the Salesforce & Informatica Powerhouse Eliminates the “Hallucination Gap”
Steve Holyer, Data Platform Leader, Informatica
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
AI in Analytics: From Data Pipeline to Decision
Hosted by Marie Fenner, Global SVP, Analytics, Piano
16:40 - 17:05
Networking
15:25 – 17:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Advanced Analytics
- AI/Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Business Intelligence
- Data Governance & Compliance
- Data Integration
- Data Management
- Data Mesh
- Data Observability
- Data Privacy/Security
- Data Skills & Literacy
- Data Visualisation
- Data, AI & Analytics Consulting
- DataOps
- Digital Transformation
- Generative AI & LLM’s
- IOT
17:05 - 17:55
Panel Discussion: Utilising AI Tools & Systems to Strengthen Data Management Strategies
- Allocating resources to invest in AI as part of increasing automation in data management processes
- Evaluating data product marketplaces to select AI systems that meet organisational data needs
- Key tips on supporting staff transition to new AI tools as part of their working systems
Santanu Dawn, Head of Master Data & Analytics, Goodyear
Claudia Ferrari, Head of Global Data Protection Office, dsm-firmenich
Tertia Wiedenhof, Head of Data & Insights, Rabobank
Michael Vogel, Director of Automation & Analytics, Bayer
19:00
Networking dinner & drinks reception
08:30 - 09:00
Morning registration & breakfast
09:00 - 10:10
Roundtable discussions
Join group discussions with your peers on some of the most challenging & significant data topics—please confirm attendance prior to the session. Each host will facilitate the discussion & give a short presentation of key findings in the wrap up session.
Roundtable 1: Growing Data Teams
Sander Knol, Head of Analytics & Insights, Eneco
Roundtable 2: Governing AI Co-Workers
Antonella Sussarellu, Head of Data Management, Heineken
Roundtable 3: Data Architecture
Pedro Hernández Serrano, Head of Data Stewardship Services, Maastricht University
Roundtable 4: Data Governance
Corina Salagean, Head of Data & Analytics Enabling, Tata Steel
Roundtable 5: Data Marketplaces
Roundtable 6: Data Quality
Vikas Saini, Director, Global IT – Data & Analytics, B&I & CS, Orbia
10:10 - 10:45
Roundtable Wrap-up
Each host gives a short overview of key findings from their discussion & creates an ideas board to be distributed post event with the presentations.
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 6
Data at the Speed of Business: Reimagining Data Architectures for Real-Time Business Impact
Peter den Haan, Manager Client Engineering Benelux & Fouad Allabari, Data Transformation Offering Lead & Microsoft NCEE Lead, IBM
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 7
Data Products
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 8
Data Marketplaces
11:00-13.05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Advanced Analytics
- AI/Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Business Intelligence
- Data Governance & Compliance
- Data Integration
- Data Management
- Data Mesh
- Data Observability
- Data Privacy/Security
- Data Skills & Literacy
- Data Visualisation
- Data, AI & Analytics Consulting
- DataOps
- Digital Transformation
- Generative AI & LLM’s
- IOT
13:05 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - Data Engagement
14:00 - 14:35
Aligning Data Democratisation Policies to Widen Staff Access to Company Information
- Integrating data silos to improve data analysis processes
- Designing dashboards to increase efficiency in accessing data
- Guidance on supporting non-technical staff to interpret and utilise data as part of their working processes
Martijn van Velzen, Associate Director – Central Data Platform, NIBC
Stream 2 - Data Engagement
14:00 - 14:35
Designing Engineering Policies to Strengthen Data Infrastructure
- Adapting pipelines to ensure automated flows of data from sources to storage
- Utilising data products to improve business intelligence processes
- Key advice on maintaining data infrastructure to support analytics functions
Stream 1 - Data Access
14:35 - 15:10
Unlocking User Adoption: The Critical Role of Data Quality in Driving System and Tool Success
- Seamless Data Integration: Guarantee smooth, error-free data flow across systems
- Consistent & Reliable Data: Deliver trustworthy, uniform data that empowers users with confidence and enhances their overall experience
- Transforming Data into Business Value: Leverage high-quality data as a strategic asset to secure business growth
Jacco Stam, Head of Supply Chain Insights & Analytics Europe, Mars
Stream 2 - Data Storage
14:35 - 15:10
Building Data Foundations to Utilise the Value of AI Applications
- Using data products to establish AI benchmarks
- Developing data cleaning processes to ensure data is usable as part of AI applications
- Adapting company strategies to strengthen data foundations and ensure data is fit for AI applications
Akshay Basrur, Head – Global Operations Data and Analytics, Versuni
15:10 - 15:55
Panel Discussion: Implementing Data Security Strategies to Protect Company Digital Assets
- Tailoring data product training schemes to enable staff to report increasingly sophisticated threats
- Key tips on supporting staff to incorporate encryption software into working processes
- Designing incident response scenario testing exercises to increase efficiency in post-attack recovery plans
Trui Lanckriet, Business Director, DGN, Mediahuis
Szymon Wantuch, Head of Data Warehousing, Holland & Barrett
15:55 - 16:00
Closing remarks from the Chairperson