Conference Days

• Day 1 - 7 March 2025
• Day 2 - 8 March 2025

• Day 1 - 7 March 2025
  08:30 - 9:00 Registration
  9:00- 9:05 Introduction and Today's Data Piste Map

  Speaker : Chris Tabb | LEIT DATA

  With over two decades of experience in the data industry, Chris has been instrumental in guiding organizations through their data journeys. His expertise spans data architecture, engineering, and analytics, making him a sought-after advisor for businesses aiming to harness the full potential of their data assets.
  Chris's passion for data is evident in his active participation in the data community. He frequently shares his insights at international conferences and contributes to various industry publications, helping to shape the future of data management and strategy.

  9:05- 9:25 Monetizing the Mountains: How to Turn Your Data into Profit

  Speaker : Chris Tabb | LEIT DATA & George Miguel | Cambiont

  With over 20 years of experience leading software development initiatives, George Miguel combines his deep expertise in information security and governance with a unique background in social anthropology. This powerful combination allows him to guide organizations through digital transformation by viewing technology innovation as both a cultural and structural evolution.
  As a trusted CISO, George has been instrumental in helping organizations align security strategies with business goals, fostering resilience in today’s complex digital landscape. His holistic approach empowers teams to embrace innovation while maintaining robust security and governance frameworks.

  9:25- 9:45 From Powder to Podium: Building a Winning Data Product Strategy

  Speaker : Nadiem von Heydebrand | Mindfuel

  Nadiem von Heydebrand is CEO and Co-Founder of Mindfuel. With a passion for data science and product management, he has pioneered Data Product Management to showcase the value data brings to organizations. For over a decade, he has worked in the data industry, building and scaling data teams, and collaborating with companies like Volkswagen, Munich Re, Allianz, Red Bull, and Vorwerk helping them become truly data-driven.
  At Mindfuel, he has developed "Delight," the first AI & Data Impact Platform for AI and data leaders. Delight centralizes business demands and data capabilities, enhancing transparency and efficiency, and transforming AI and data investments into measurable business success.

  9:45- 10:15 Carving the Perfect Turn: Mastering Mixed Methods Data Modeling

  Speaker : Joe Reis | Ternary Data

  Joe Reis is a “recovering data scientist” and a business-minded data nerd who’s worked in the data industry for 20 years, with responsibilities ranging from statistical modeling, forecasting, machine learning, data engineering, data architecture, and almost everything else in between.

  10:15 - 10:30 Coffee break
  10:30 - 11:00 Black Diamond Data: Flying Blind is a Treacherous Track for Data Teams

  Speakers : Pasi Jalonen | Agile Data Engine

  With an impressive 25-year career in the data and analytics industry, Pasi has been at the forefront of driving data transformation in large organizations. His deep expertise spans implementing data management and business intelligence solutions and leading complex data-driven initiatives that create real business value.
  For half of his career, Pasi excelled in consulting and advisory roles, notably contributing to the growth and success of Solita’s data business. Now, as the COO and Co-Founder at Agile Data Engine, he is dedicated to helping companies streamline and automate their cloud data warehouse processes with cutting-edge solutions.
  Pasi’s passion lies in making sense of complex systems and translating data into meaningful insights—a skill that has made him a trusted leader in the field.

  11:00 - 11:30 DataOps on Snowflake - The Next Chapter

  Speakers : Guy Adams | DataOps.live
  11:30 - 12:00 Conquering the Data Avalanche: Growing Stronger in Complexity with Adaptive, Human-Centric Systems

  Speaker : Eevamaija Virtanen | Invinite Collective

  Currently Data Engineer and Co-Founder at Invinite, Eevamaija Virtanen began her career as a flight attendant, where she mastered interpersonal skills in high-pressure environments, before transitioning to business process outsourcing, where she learned project management and business development. She pursued her data engineering and analytics education, while exercising her creative instincts as a photographer and videographer, exploring storytelling and design.
  Eevamaija Virtanen's broad experience has strengthened her belief in collaboration, trust and building systems that align with purpose. Sharing her passion for community and mentoring, Eevamaija also serves on the board of Finland’s Information Technology Association (TIVIA).

  12:00 - 12:30 Riding the Avalanche: Exploring the Potential of Large Language Models

  Speaker : Jai Parmar | Snowflake

  Jai is an experienced Data and AI strategist and Senior Solutions Architect in the Data and AI space. Jai’s ability to deeply analyse business problems, defining & implementing technical solutions in the areas of business intelligence / data warehousing / big data / predictive analytics has enabled clients to gain valuable insight from their data leading to invaluable strategic business decisions increasing their bottom line by millions of pounds.
  Jai proactively works on some side projects for clients in the areas of machine learning, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics as these are areas are of particular interest to him.
  Jai has led sales proposals and bids when working for previous employers and hence has over 8 years of experience in idea conception, pitching, selling and winning projects.

  12:30 - 14:00 Lunch Time
  14:00 - 14:10 Data Piste Map Part 2

  Speaker : Karl Ivo Sokolov | SPG Data, LegacyLift

  Karl Ivo Sokolov is a data executive and managing partner at SPG, based in Austria. Beyond data services, he also leads the development of SPG’s data products: LegacyLift (AI-assisted legacy code migration) and Amonga (SaaS API conversion). Prior to this, he has held executive and senior advisory positions in banking, insurance and the Big 4, all focused on different aspects of data management, data engineering and data operations.

  14:10 - 14:30 Powder, Peaks, and Pipelines: Carving a Path to the Future of Data

  Speaker : Mark van der Heijden | Coalesce

  With 18 years of experience in data integration, data modeling, and data architecture, including expertise in Data Vault 2.0, Mark has become a leading advocate for data automation. He firmly believes that automation is a cornerstone of every successful data warehouse implementation, helping organizations streamline processes and unlock the full potential of their data.
  Before joining Coalesce.io, Mark held various roles at WhereScape, Teradata, and multiple consultancy firms, as well as working as an independent advisor. His extensive hands-on experience makes him a trusted authority on building scalable, efficient, and automated data solutions.

  14:30 - 14:50 Data and AI Architecture of the future

  Speaker : Hugo Lu | Orchestra

  As the driving force behind Orchestra, the Unified Control Plane for Data Operations, Hugo Lu is on a mission to help data teams reclaim their time. With data engineers often spending up to 80% of their time debugging, maintaining infrastructure, and implementing complex orchestration and observability frameworks, Orchestra delivers an out-of-the-box solution—allowing teams to focus on driving real business value instead of maintaining boilerplate infrastructure.
  Hugo is a thought leader in the data space, regularly sharing insights on data orchestration, observability, and automation through his blog https://lnkd.in/eQWckwvp . His deep expertise and forward-thinking approach make him a must-hear speaker for anyone looking to streamline and scale their data operations.

  14:50 - 15:15 Ascending the Data Mountain: Building a Foundation for Innovation

  Speaker : Chris Polder | Google
  15:15 - 15:30 Coffee break
  15:30 - 15:55 How Data Spaces Make the Data Act Like a Downhill Race

  Speaker : Mario Meir-Huber | IBM iX DACH

  Mario Meir-Huber is an experienced leader and expert in the data realm. He gained a wealth of experience from acting as leader of data divisions in large european organisations like A1 Telekom, Magenta and UNIQA. Also, he had stints at Microsoft and Teradata.
  Mario is often invited to prestigious international conferences such as WeAreDevelopers, GITEX Dubai, London Tech Week, DSC and many more. Not only does he share his knowledge with the world, but he also molds future leaders by teaching MBA students at the University of Economics in Vienna about Data Strategy. He has published several books and as a co-author of the influential "Handbook Data Science and AI," Mario continues to shape the future of data science and artificial intelligence with passion and vision. His motto is “Challenge the Status quo”.

  15:55 - 16:00 Short break
  16:00 - 16:30 Panel discussion: Open Slopes for Open Minds: A Town Hall on the Future of Data - Data Products
  16:30 - 17:00 Panel discussion: Open Slopes for Open Minds: A Town Hall on the Future of Data - Data modelling
  17:00 - 17:30 Panel discussion: Open Slopes for Open Minds: A Town Hall on the Future of Data - AI
  17:30 - 19:00 Cocktails
  19:00 Dinner
• Day 2 - 8 March 2025
  08:00 - 16:00 Skiing

  Join us on the slopes and in the mountainside restaurants for a fun filled day in the stunning Austrian Alps.

  
  
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