Don’t miss out

CIOXNordics

26 Jun 2024

Copenhagen, Denmark

Welcome to CIOXNordics, the premier event exclusively designed for accomplished CIOs across the Nordic region. Step into the forefront of strategic technology leadership as we navigate the evolving post-pandemic landscape and unlock unparalleled opportunities for enterprise success. Join us at CIOXNordics, where visionary CIOs converge to engage in transformative discussions, gain strategic insights, and address the pressing challenges shaping the world of enterprise technology.

intro

Speakers

Accelerate your network growth

Secure up to twelve exclusive meetings with relevant leads at CIOXNordics, maximising your opportunity to forge valuable connections and drive business growth.

Become a sponsor

Learn from industry titans

Immerse yourself in thought-provoking discussions, as top leaders share their expertise and provide you with invaluable insights to propel your strategic initiatives forward.

Forge meaningful Connections

Engage with industry peers, thought-leaders, and solution providers to foster meaningful connections and explore collaborative opportunities that drive innovation and growth.

Agenda

Discover what awaits you at CIOXNordics.

Registration & Networking Breakfast

Welcome and Opening Remarks From EDS Connects

PANEL: Empowering Leadership and Driving Success in the Digital Age

  • Hanne Hansen, Senior Information Security Advisor at Novo Nordisk
  • Stella Marie Alamil, CIO Europe at ISS World Services
  • Jan Topp Rasmussen, CIO at Semco Maritime
  • Sarbajit Deb, VP Europe at Larsen & Toubro

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, effective leadership is essential for organizations to thrive. This panel will explore strategies and best practices for leaders to navigate the complexities of the digital world and drive success for their teams and organizations.

Hear from industry leaders as they share their thoughts and expertise on the evolution of leadership, how to harness technology for empowerment, cultivating strong relationships with fellow leaders, the board and stakeholders to drive positive organisational transformation.

Themes explored can also include budget management and demonstrating ROI, exploring new roadmaps, creating a thriving company culture, and how to successfully lead through change and uncertainty.

Making GenAI Practical

  • Michael Bachman, Head of Architecture and AI Strategy at Boomi

GenAI has ignited a technological revolution, but it has also levelled the playing field for innovation. Hear Michael Bachman, Head of Architecture and AI Strategy at Boomi, talk about how to dispel the hype and make GenAI available for you now. Michael will cover how integration and automation can help harness the power of Generative AI using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), agents and other techniques. Michael will provide insights on how to enhance the performance of large language models and facilitate creation of solutions to support your unique business needs and make you AI ready. His talk will be infused with real customer examples.

Creating a Growth Culture with Psychological Safety and Inclusion Leadership

  • Michael Carstens, VP CIO Western Europe at Carlsberg

Join us in this main-stage presentation, where Michael Carstes will be talking about how transformative psychological safety and inclusive leadership has been to his own leadership, and how crucial it is to foster a true growth culture. Gain insights to real-world examples from Michael’s experiences at Carlsberg Group and practical strategies to implement these concepts in your organization.

AM Break / Connect & Collaborate Power Hour

Connect and Conversate

  • Russell Goodwin, Distinguished Field CTO, Europe at Illumio
  • Alex Aboujaoude, Account Executive at SnapLogic
  • Zeki Turedi, CTA, EMEA at CrowdStrike

In this first interractive session, our event partners will take the lead in initiating and facilitating conversations centered on challenges and solutions within the industry. Attendees can expect dynamic discussions where diverse perspectives are shared, fostering collaborative problem-solving and the exploration of innovative solutions to common industry hurdles.

Using Zero Trust to Contain Ransomware & Improve Cyber-resilience – Russell Goodwin, Distinguished Field CTO at ILLUMIO

Digital transformation of businesses aims to deliver more flexible services, however, the increasing threat of ransomware can potentially disrupt those services causing an impact on society. While most departments are limited on budget and resources, taking traditional security approaches are not efficient. A shift in thinking to Zero Trust will be more effective and save money.

In this session we will address the following topics:
· How to identify and define risk
· How to reduce the attack surface
· How to contain a ransomware attack
· How to respond and restore services during an attack

GenAI Use Cases Transforming Business Across Industries – Nick Pike, RVP EMEA North, SnapLogic

In this session, we’ll explore the latest GenAI use cases emerging across various industries and discuss how modern data integration can underpin your enterprise’s GenAI strategies. We’ll discuss:

  • Enterprise GenAI adoption trends: Early adopter industries and functions and key barriers to adoption
  • Emerging GenAI use cases in the enterprise: How GenAI is being implemented to drive enterprise innovation, with examples from a supply chain and logistics industry expert
  • The role of data integration: Understanding how essential modern data integration is to supporting GenAI applications
  • Best practices: Steps for maximising the impact of GenAI in your organisation

What Does A Modern Security Team Look Like? – Zeki Turedi, CTA, EMEA, CrowdStrike

An open round table discussion focussing on topics such as the latest cyber risks to organisations in the Nordics, prioritising regulations and new compliance requirements, building resilient security teams and how AI can support the fight against the adversary.

PANEL: Aligning IT Strategy with Organizational Goals and Objectives

  • Annsofi Eriksson, CIO at Svergies Radio
  • Elena Costantini, SVP, Transformation Procurement at The Addecco Group
  • Thomas Baasnes, CyberSec Director at Verdane
  • Sebastian Mabillion, CSO & VP at Nuuday

The process of aligning IT strategy with business goals and objectives is vital, due to the synergistic relationship between technology initiatives and organizational success.

Through insightful analysis and practical strategies, attendees will gain invaluable insights into maximizing the strategic impact of IT investments to drive sustained business growth and competitive advantage.

Lunch

Novo Nordisk Digital Transformation

  • Daniel Stephansen, VP, Head of Digital Transformation at Novo Nordisk

Novo is growing and experiencing unprecedented success these years. However, a tsunami of success can be hard to surf. 🏄 We need to look at alternatives to double digit employee growth, how can we grow smarter.? 

Digital is acknowledged as a key enabler of this ambition. This presentation gives the perspective from strategy & ambitions to actionable AI use-cases in the making.

Securing the future with Decentralised Identity

  • Vinay Dabas, Sr Solution Architect at Ping Identity

Empower your users to securely manage and control personal data, make anonymous identity claims without unnecessary exposure and explicitly authorise data visibility on a need-to-know basis.

Reduce attack surfaces and minimise the risk of breaches tied to vulnerable centralised authorities to enhance organisational privacy and security.

Take 20

Strategic Vendor Management & Increasing Value With Suppliers

  • Elena Costantini, SVP, Transformation Procurement at The Addecco Group

This presentation explores the dynamic landscape of strategic vendor management, emphasizing techniques to enhance value creation through supplier relationships. Through case studies and best practices, attendees will gain insights into optimizing vendor partnerships to drive innovation, reduce costs, and elevate overall business performance. Discover actionable strategies for fostering collaboration, mitigating risks, and leveraging suppliers as strategic allies in achieving organizational objectives.

AI Security in the Cloud: From Past Mistakes to Future Rewards

  • Filip Verloy, Field CTO, EMEA & APJ at Rubrik

This presentation explores the evolution of AI security in cloud computing, highlighting past vulnerabilities and lessons learned to pave the way for future advancements and rewards in safeguarding cloud-based AI systems. By analysing past mistakes and leveraging emerging technologies, this session aims to equip attendees with strategies to enhance the security posture of AI deployments in the cloud, ensuring resilience and trust in digital ecosystems.

PM Break / Connect & Collaborate

Community Conversations

  • Humayun Khan, Principle Cloud Security Lead at Hempel A/S
  • Ana Fontenelle, Sustainability Specialist at Nilfisk
  • Jahanzeb Farooq, Head of Application Security at Danske Bank
  • Hanne Hansen, CISO at Energinet

In this second discussion break out, fellow Enterprise Leaders guide discussions on their favourite topic, fostering an environment of open exchange, exploration of diverse perspectives and experiences. Attendees can anticipate engaging conversations driven by shared interests, offering valuable insights and opportunities for collaborative learning and networking.

The Importance of Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity in an Age of Increased Cyber Threats – Humayun Khan, Principle Cloud Security Lead, Hempel A/S

Explore the critical importance of disaster recovery and business continuity planning amidst escalating cyber threats. Industry experts will share insights on best practices, emerging technologies, and strategic approaches to safeguard organizational resilience and ensure operational stability in a constantly evolving digital landscape.

The beauty and the challenge to have a diverse company: An Open Conversation About International Workforce and a Strong DEI Agenda – Ana Fontenelle, Sustainability Specialist, Nilfisk

The roundtable “International DE&I” explores the multifaceted dimensions of diversity, equity, and inclusion across global contexts, highlighting both common challenges and unique approaches. Through cross-cultural dialogue and collaborative exchange, participants delve into strategies for fostering inclusive environments and advancing equitable practices on a global scale

Building Resilient Applications: Lessons in Security from Diverse Sectors – Jahanzeb Farooq, Head of Application Security, Danske Bank

Join industry experts as they delve into the critical lessons learned in building resilient applications, drawing on security strategies and practices from a range of sectors. This roundtable discussion will explore innovative approaches and shared challenges in fortifying applications against emerging threats.

The Link between Enterprise Management and IT Risk: New Regulations & Requirements – Hanne M. Hansen,
Senior Information Security Advisor, Novo Nordisk

Discuss the growing importance of integrating IT risk management within enterprise management frameworks, driven by new regulations requiring enhanced cybersecurity and data protection measures. Key takeaways include the need for comprehensive risk assessments, cross-functional collaboration, and the adoption of advanced technologies to ensure compliance and mitigate potential threats effectively.

PANEL: Leadership Culture Management - How to Build an Agile, Change-ready Culture

  • Michael Svendsen, CISO at NKT
  • Ingegard Wirehed, Sr InfoSec Security Advisor at Lund University
  • Jacob Haagen Jensen, Regional Head of Agile Transformation at Unilever
  • Riska Mirzalina, Transformation Lead at ECCO

This panel explores the strategies and practices essential for fostering an agile and change-ready culture within organizations. Drawing from diverse perspectives and real-world experiences, it delves into the role of leadership in shaping culture, the significance of adaptability in navigating change, and practical approaches to cultivating a resilient and forward-thinking organizational ethos. Through insightful discussions and actionable insights, attendees will gain valuable perspectives on building a leadership culture that thrives amidst uncertainty and drives continuous innovation.

Closing Remarks

Drinks Reception

Secure your seat

Location

Hotel d’Angleterre, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 Copenhagen, Denmark

Hotel d’Angleterre, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 Copenhagen, Denmark

Past events

Testimonials

See what attendees, speakers and sponsors say about our events.

FAQs

Who attends?

Attendance is reserved for C-Suite executives and Senior Executives within IT, including Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers, and other senior IT decision-makers from a wide array of industries. Joined by our select sponsor partners, enriching networking opportunities and offering cutting-edge solutions.

What does my delegate pass include?

Thanks to our sponsors, your access is entirely complimentary, providing you with full-day access to all presentations, exclusive networking sessions, personalised one-to-one meetings, delectable catering, and an open bar for added networking.

What are the one-on-one meetings?

These 25-minute meetings provide invaluable opportunities to discover new solutions and expand your network with leading innovative providers that can help solve your current or future complex challenges.

What is the dress code?

Professional business attire is appropriate.

Do I need to prepare anything?

No preparation is needed on your part. We take care of all the final details. Simply arrive at the specified time, date, and location, and we’ll handle the rest to ensure you have a seamless and enjoyable experience.

Why attend?

Our events offer unparalleled experiences where interactive sessions spark innovation, keynotes unveil insights from industry luminaries, and exclusive one-on-one meetings with best-in-breed solution providers unfold in some of the world’s most prestigious venues. This unique format ensures that your challenges are addressed directly, providing invaluable insights, connections, and maximising value for your time. With a compact schedule featuring a variety of presentations, you’ll gain a comprehensive view of the latest innovations and have ample opportunity to network with like-minded peers—all under one roof, and in just one day. This fosters collaboration and forges invaluable connections among executives with a genuine influence, setting the standard for elite gatherings in the industry.

Have any more questions?

Get in touch here

Have any more questions?

Get in touch