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  • 08:20– 08:50

    Registration & Coffee in the Exhibition Area

  • 08:50 - 08:55
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    Chair’s Opening Remarks

    Stella Cabrera - EDM Council - EDM Council

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  • 08:55-09:00

    Speed Networking – Making new connections at CDAO Germany!

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    During this 5-minute networking session, the aim of the game is to go and meet two people you don't already know.  Have fun! 

  • 09:00-09:30
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    Panel Discussion: How Can We Supercharge Data Teams with Optimal Structures?

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    This session will explore how organisations can design and structure data teams to maximise efficiency, innovation, and strategic alignment. Key discussions will include: 

    • Balancing regulatory compliance, data security, and business agility through robust governance frameworks. 
    • Integrating AI and machine learning capabilities within data teams to drive innovation and maintain competitive advantage. 
    • Leveraging advanced data architectures and technologies (e.g., data lakes, data warehouses, and cloud platforms) to scale operations and enable data-driven decision-making. 
    • Fostering a culture of data literacy and continuous improvement, ensuring employees at all levels are empowered to leverage data effectively.

    Moderator: Aleksejs Plotnikovs, Founder of chiefdata.ai, and former Lead of Data & AI Strategy at Microsoft 

    Olga Ivina, Global Head of Data Science Engineering – MICROSOFT 

    Jesse Rothenberg, Head of Data & Insights Unit – ABLETON 

  • 09:30-10:00

    Presentation: Balancing innovation & governance - infrastructure for data teams in finance

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    Financial data teams operate in an environment where agility and innovation must align with strict governance and compliance requirements. Establishing the right infrastructure is essential to maximize efficiency while ensuring security and regulatory adherence. 

    This talk explores how organizations can design governance frameworks that protect data assets without hindering business agility, leverage modern data architectures (data lakes, warehouses, and cloud solutions) to scale effectively, and facilitate seamless transitions from research to production. Insights will be drawn from building a quantitative investment infrastructure from the ground up, addressing key challenges such as high availability, versioning, real-time data access, and compliance. 

    By examining strategies that balance security with flexibility, this session provides practical takeaways for designing IT-safe, governance-aligned setups. Additionally, the discussion will highlight how collaborative platforms, and structured workflows can enhance efficiency across infrastructure and development processes. 

    Rudi Bauer, CEO –INFRAFIN 

    Hendrik Steinbach, Senior Associate & Lead Data Scientist -neXDos 

  • 10:00-10:30
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    Expert Ask-Me-Anything: AI Ethics and Data Privacy

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    An informal, interactive session where attendees ask questions directly to an AI ethics and data privacy expert. The expert will answer questions on the fly, providing practical insights and advice on navigating regulations and building trustworthy AI systems. 

     

    Focus Areas: AI ethics, data privacy, regulatory challenges. 

    Elizabeth Press, Deputy Chief Digital Officer – Center for Hybrid Electric Systems Cottbus (CHESCO) 

  • 10:30- 11:00

    Mid-Morning Coffee & Networking in the Exhibition Area

  • 11:00-11:30
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    Presentation: Profitable AI: How to Ensure AI Investments Drive Business Growth

    Elizabeth Press - Deputy Chief Digital Officer - Center for Hybrid Electric Systems Cottbus (CHESCO)

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    AI investments must serve business goals, not the other way around, to drive growth and competitiveness. Organizations need to directly link their data strategy with business objectives to achieve sustained profitability. The presentation demonstrates how combining strategic alignment with organizational maturity enables AI profitability scaling across companies of any size, whether public or private.  

  • 11:30-12:00
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    Presentation: Empowering Product Teams with Data: Building a Self-Service Analytics Culture

    Divya Bokaria - Director of Data and Analytics - ZATTOO

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    Self-service analytics can be a game-changer for product teams, helping them move faster and make better decisions without relying on data specialists. Divya Bokaria has done exactly that at ZATTOO, setting up analytics events, tools, and training to put data directly in the hands of product teams. In this session, she’ll share her experiences and key takeaways. 

    🔹 Turning Data into Action – How she heled built the right setup to help teams make informed, data-driven decisions. 
    🔹 Breaking Down Barriers – Making data accessible and usable without creating bottlenecks. 
    🔹 From Insight to Impact – Real examples of how self-service analytics helped product teams iterate faster and drive growth. 

  • 12:00-12:30
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    Panel Discussion: From Insights to Impact – The Realities of Data-Driven Transformation

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    • How do organisations determine which datasets require governance when faced with an overwhelming volume of information? 
    • What are the key hurdles in maintaining regulatory compliance during governance initiatives, and how can these be effectively managed? 
    • In what ways can adaptable governance models promote tailored and secure access to data across diverse business needs? 
    • What practical steps can dismantle data silos between departments to drive faster, more informed decision-making? 
    • How can aligning data governance efforts with organisational culture and stakeholder priorities strengthen governance frameworks? 

    Moderator: Stella Cabrera, Member Services – EDM Council 

    Dr.-Ing. Susan Wegner, Head of Global Data and AI – ALLIANZ 

    Alexander Yasnogor, VP of Data - FINN 

  • 12:30-13:45

    Lunch & Networking in the Exhibition Area

  • 13:45-14:15
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    Panel Discussion: How Can Data-Driven Decision Making Propel Business Transformation and Sustainability?

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    • How to use data analytics to optimize operations and drive cost efficiencies  
    • Aligning business strategies with sustainability objectives using data insights  
    •  Ethical data use, transparency, and governance in decision-making  
    • Overcoming common challenges in implementing data-driven strategies in complex industries 

    Moderator: Stella Cabrera, Member Services – EDM Council  

    Dr. Christian Essling, Global Head of Data and AI E. ON Technology 

    Francesco Di Costanzo, CEO JAJA FINANCE 

    Valeriy Arsentyev, Head of Data - HUMANOO 

     

  • 14:15-14:45
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    Panel Discussion: Data as a Revenue Driver: Unlocking Commercial Value in the Digital Economy

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    • What strategies can organizations adopt to identify and monetize untapped data assets while maintaining compliance with GDPR and other regulations in the German market? 
    • How can businesses create scalable data products or services that deliver value to external customers and internal stakeholders without compromising operational efficiency? 
    • What role do emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and predictive analytics play in transforming raw data into profitable revenue streams across industries such as manufacturing and finance? 
    • How can organizations balance data monetization efforts with ethical considerations and customer trust to ensure long-term commercial success? 

     

    Moderator:Aleksejs Plotnikovs, Founder of chiefdata.ai, and former Lead of Data & AI Strategy at Microsoft 

    Sebastian Schwarz, Head of Data & AI – Customer Solutions - E. ON Technology 

    Tim Renner, Head of Business Analytics - KROMI Logistik GmbH  

  • 14:45-15:30
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    Interactive Roundtable: How can effective data management accelerate and drive digital transformation?

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    • What are the core principles of effective data management? 
    • How can robust data management practices speed up digital transformation initiatives? 
    • In what ways can data management enhance decision-making and drive business innovation? 
    • What strategies can overcome common challenges in data management?

    Sandeep Murali, Global Director of Data Excellence and Business Analytics -MUNDIPHARMA 

  • 15:30- 15:45

    Chair Closing Remarks