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Elin Hauge is a data and AI strategist, business advisor, and non-executive board director with more than 25 years of experience with using data and algorithms to create business value. She holds an MEng in Biophysics and Medical Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and an MSc in Management Science and Operational Research from Warwick Business School. Recently, she has also commenced law studies to further enhance her ability to connect responsible and accountable business practices with regulatory frameworks. Her strong academic foundation in mathematics and physics, combined with extensive business experience, provides a solid basis for her perspectives on the revolutionary opportunities and complex challenges associated with artificial intelligence and other data-driven technologies. She holds several non-executive board positions, serving as chair for the majority of these companies.

Tarun Sharma is a dynamic venture leader, TEDx speaker and storyteller who helps organisations turn emerging technologies into real, scalable businesses. He currently serves as Partner & COO at Nokia Ventures, where he works hands-on with founders, intrapreneurs and CXOs to build and accelerate high‑growth, technology‑driven companies.

With more than 20 years of experience in venture investing, venture building, fund management and corporate innovation, Tarun brings a rare combination of startup grit and Fortune 100 perspective from leadership roles at Microsoft, IBM and Nokia. On stage he shares practical lessons from working across accelerators, incubators and venture projects, focusing on how to de‑risk innovation, design ventures for scale and build resilient, high‑performing teams in an uncertain market.

Paul Dongha leads Responsible AI and AI Strategy at NatWest Group, overseeing how AI is deployed securely, ethically, and in alignment with long-term business objectives. He works closely with senior leadership and boards to ensure that autonomous systems are governed with clear accountability, operational control, and regulatory discipline.

Previously Co-Chair of the AI Ethics Board, Paul has played a key role in shaping enterprise frameworks for trustworthy and commercially sound AI adoption. A recognised expert in generative AI assurance and risk management, he advises C-suite leaders on the economic and governance implications of AI at scale.

Miika is a global leader in digital transformation with over a decade of experience in the B2B industrial sector. He currently serves as VP, Automation & Digitalization, Smart Solutions at ANDRITZ, with full P&L responsibility for a global product group. Prior to joining ANDRITZ, Miika served as CTO at Plugit, leading technology and R&D, and before that as Head of Digital Solutions at Kalmar, where he led a team of 60 experts developing technologies in connectivity, analytics, AI, simulation, technology platforms, and customer solutions to revolutionize cargo handling. Earlier in his career, he worked at ABB, scaling automation and digital businesses. With experience across international B2B companies, along with board-level experience, Miika brings a wealth of knowledge in commercializing digital solutions and driving innovation.

Matti Aksela, VP – AI and Enterprise Intelligence Platforms at Outokumpu, holds a doctorate in machine learning and has led data and AI initiatives and organizations across start-ups and listed companies across multiple industries. At Outokumpu, his focus is on driving value through the use of data and AI, balancing the operational requirements of today with building towards the future through scalable solutions and platforms, transforming ways of working and maximising business potential.

Kristian Luoma is the co-founder of In Parallel, a Helsinki-based company helping organizations build shared context — the common understanding of goals, decisions, and plans that both people and AI need to act well. He is the co-author of The Coordination Tax and Shared Context, and co-host of The Coordination Tax podcast, which explores what breaks when teams stop sharing the same reality. Kristian works with leadership teams turning AI from scattered pilots into a durable, organization-wide advantage.

Mikko Koho has over 15 years of experience in data engineering, knowledge graphs, and AI, with a PhD specialising in semantics. He works with large organisations across industries to distil actionable business insights from complex, disparate data and build the knowledge infrastructure their AI initiatives require.

Mikko Kutvonen is an experienced data and analytics leader with more than 25 years of expertise in data-driven management and business development. He specializes in building solutions that transform complex data into clear, actionable insights to support decision-making.

Throughout his career, Mikko has led numerous high-impact projects leveraging cloud-based analytics and AI solutions. He is passionate about helping organizations unlock genuine business value from their data. Before joining Innofactor in his current role, he spent many years serving as a Chief Technology Officer and Solutions Architect, earning a reputation for seamlessly bridging technology and business strategy.

Lasse Lautsuo leads Marketing, Sales Development, and Partnerships at Innofactor. He is passionate about helping organizations turn data and AI into real business outcomes, from stronger customer engagement and smarter decision-making to increased sales performance. Since 2022, he has been driving AI adoption both within Innofactor and with customers, helping commercial teams unlock new ways of working.

With a background at the intersection of business and technology, Lasse has spent his career aligning go-to-market strategies, sales and marketing processes, and digital capabilities to support growth. At CxO Data, he shares practical examples of how data and AI are giving sales and marketing professionals entirely new superpowers, helping organizations improve productivity, make better decisions, and create measurable business impact.

Janne is an experienced business leader operating at the intersection of data, AI, and business transformation. With over 20 years in the ICT industry, he has built and scaled operations in complex, fast-moving environments—working alongside large enterprise clients and multi-partner ecosystems.

As a familiar face across the industry, Janne has hosted Finland’s leading data and AI events for years and regularly speaks as a presenter in different events. On stage, he combines commercial leadership with deep expertise in cloud and software services, helping organizations turn high-level AI strategies into measurable, bottom-line results.

Jesse Kamras is a well-liked host, news reporter and a long-time journalist who has been seen on the Huomenta Suomi current affairs program, among other things. Currently, he is works as an news anchor for MTV Uutiset.