Prepare to immerse yourself in the epicenter of data-driven strategy at the Analytics & Decision Intelligence Stage during the 11th edition of the Data Innovation Summit. As the landscape of enterprise intelligence shifts from static reporting to autonomous action, this stage serves as the forum for practitioners who demand more than just technical theory.
Following welcoming notes from summit founder Goran Cvetanovski and opening remarks by the chairman Henrik Göthberg (Dairdux), the stage dives into a “Future Outlook” dialogue between Anders Ynnerman (Sferical AI) and Anders Arpteg (Saab Group). Day one centers on the critical intersection of technology and humanity; Andy Cotgreave will challenge the status quo by illustrating why human insight is more vital now than ever, while Maria Wiss (Snowflake) delivers a pragmatic masterclass on how market leaders are extracting tangible business value from AI investments. The session culminates in a deep dive into the next frontier of automation with Stephen Brobst (Ab Initio Software) exploring “Agentic AI,” before a closing keynote from Angelo Rivano (DELL Technologies) wraps up a day designed to move beyond the hype and into the heart of strategic decision-making.
On the first day, the M5 stage will also include some of the following speakers:
- Jon Palmer – Field CTO | Omni
- Deniz Minican – VP, Data & AI Office & Mathias Holm – VP, ML Engineering & Data Science | H&M
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- Emil Nilsson – Head of Analytics & Ankit Pratap Singh – Tech Lead Data Engineering | Coop | Arjan Hijstek – Solution Architect | ClickHouse
- Arjan Hijstek – Solution Architect | ClickHouse
- Henry De Rudder – Head of Data, AI & IT | Ceres Pharma
- Ankur Bansal – Credit Risk Analyst
- Viktoriia Kniazeva – Technical Architect | Omnevo GMBH
The stage will be supported by Anastasiia Glebova as a Moderator and omni as a Stage Partner.
Day two shifts the focus toward the systemic and structural shifts required to thrive in the “Next Industrial Revolution”. With Henrik Göthberg returning to frame the day’s objectives, the agenda pivots to the essential fusion of AI and security with Kevin Shin (Samsung Semiconductor Inc.), who will detail how the shift from “defense to offense” is powering modern industry. For practitioners interested in the organizational impact of these technologies, David Meyer (Databricks) offers a compelling keynote on how AI is fundamentally altering company dynamics and structures. This is paired with a look at the technical backbone of the industry as best-selling author Joe Reis explores “Mixed Model Arts” and the evolution of data modeling in the generative era. Each day concludes with Henrik Göthberg’s closing remarks, providing a cohesive synthesis of the insights shared. For any professional dedicated to the craft of decision intelligence, this stage represents a non-negotiable opportunity to benchmark strategies against the industry’s most forward-thinking architects in Stockholm.
Day 2 on the M5 stage will include sessions from:
- Annie von Heijne – Manager Wholesale Analytics | ICA Sverige
- Oliver Laslett – Co-founder & CTO | Lightdash
- Shruti Khanna – Member of Technical Staff | OpenAI
- Yali Sassoon – Co-Founder & CTO | Snowplow
- Wouter Nijdam – Senior Data Analyst & Liubov Zevaeva – Senior Data Analyst | Otrium
- Furkan Aral – Digital Intelligence Lead, EU&UK | Hyundai Motor Company
Day 3: Industry Day
The Data Innovation Summit (DIS) is setting a new standard this year with the addition of a third day dedicated exclusively to Industry Day. This premier segment is designed to spotlight high-impact, real-world applications and foster the high-level cross-sector collaboration that defines today’s market leaders. It is an essential forum for those committed to transforming theoretical data potential into measurable, tangible business value.
The day’s programming features elite, hands-on Masterclasses led by Joe Reis, the visionary author of Fundamentals of Data Engineering (O’Reilly) and co-creator of the acclaimed Coursera data engineering specialization alongside Andrew Ng. A world-renowned keynote speaker and influential voice through his podcast and blog, Joe is currently distilling the future of the field into his upcoming work, Mixed Model Arts.
For those eager to prove their mettle in the technical trenches, we are hosting a competitive Hackathon. This high-energy arena is designed for practitioners to stress-test their skills against complex, real-world challenges in a race for innovation.
Keep a close watch on this space as we unveil further details and exclusive insights in our upcoming articles. This is an evolution of the summit you simply cannot miss.
Join the Conversation
The Analytics & Decision Intelligence Stage is more than a series of presentations; it is a collaborative exploration into the future of how we work, lead, and compete. Whether you are looking to master the nuances of agentic systems or redefine your organization’s structural approach to AI, these sessions offer the clarity and inspiration needed to navigate the year ahead. Join us at the Data Innovation Summit to connect technological potential with business reality and leave with the actionable insights required to spearhead the next era of industrial innovation.
