The evolving landscape of data management, driven by AI, automation, and cloud advancements, has significant implications for tech leaders. They face several key impacts which we will discuss during this roundtable. Explore how advancements in artificial intelligence, automation technologies, and the ever-evolving cloud landscape are transforming the way organizations manage and leverage their data. Topics like data sovereignty, cost control and control of your apps and data will be part of this discussion. In this session Ricardo van Velzen will also share his viewpoints and learnings around this evolving landscape with real-life examples from customers he has and is working with.

Spreker(s): tba

Partner: Nutanix

In the business operations of financial services providers, focus on their license-to-operate is essential – this implies that cyber security is a need to have. This concerns both data and operational sovereignty.

Building Operational Resilience
Attention to risk inventory and having operational resilience is also essential – including business continuity management and a robust IT core infrastructure. This means that attention must be paid to information security, compliance must be monitored and anticipation on emerging laws and regulations such as DORA and the EU Artificial Intelligence Act is essential.

Innovation and New Propositions
In addition, attention must also be paid to the development of new propositions in combination with the use of innovative information technology that consists of standard building blocks supplemented with customization. This also includes attention to cyber resilience.

Impact on Technology and Architecture
All of this places demands on the tech stacks and enterprise and IT architecture of organizations in the financial sector.

Spreker(s):Edwin Bron – Director Technology Office, KPN & Justin Post – Director Security

Partner: KPN

Digital transformation is essential for survival, yet a significant disconnect persists between business needs and IT capabilities, with many organizations grading their alignment poorly. This misalignment leads to substantial costs, including operational inefficiencies, stalled innovation, and wasted investments. Root causes often stem from divergent strategic priorities, communication breakdowns, the burden of legacy systems, and inherent resistance to change. Bridging this gap requires a holistic approach, emphasizing a unified vision, reimagined organizational structures, a culture of open communication, continuous investment in human capital, and data-driven decision-making. Ultimately, adopting an agile business model is crucial for fostering continuous adaptation, cross-functional collaboration, and accelerated value delivery, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation.

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Partner: Intwo